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Kansas State defeats Kansas 35-24 in Sunflower Showdown
Overview
In the annual Sunflower Showdown football matchup, Kansas State defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 35-24 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. This result extended Kansas’s losing streak in the rivalry to 18 games.
Kansas State’s victory was fueled by a dominant rushing performance totaling 373 yards, including 159 yards and a touchdown from running back Joe Jackson. Quarterback Avery Johnson contributed 209 passing yards and a touchdown, while Rodney Fields Jr. added a rushing score. The Wildcats secured the win by scoring 17 unanswered points in the second half following a Kansas interception.
The loss drops Kansas to a 2-4 season record, complicating their path toward bowl eligibility. For Kansas State, the win marks the first Big 12 victory for first-year head coach Collin Klein and snaps a two-game conference losing streak.
Entities
Kansas State Wildcats · Kansas Jayhawks · Kansas State University · Avery Johnson · Jordan Rowan
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesKansas State defeats Kansas 35-24 to extend Sunflower Showdown streak
Kansas State defeated Kansas 35-24 in the Sunflower Showdown, extending its winning streak over the Jayhawks to 18 games.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesKansas Jayhawks defeat Kansas State 2-0 in Sunflower Showdown
The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 2-0 in the Sunflower Showdown, with second-half goals from Jordan Rowan and Jocelyn Herrema securing the win.
Sources
kstatecollegian.com · kstatesports.com · newsday.com · ottawabraves.com · si.com · themercury.com
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