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Kansas State defeats Kansas 35-24 in Sunflower Showdown

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~~Kansas-Kansas~~ Kansas State defeats Kansas 35-24 in Sunflower Showdown ~~football~~

In the annual Sunflower Showdown football matchup, Kansas State defeated the Kansas Jayhawks ~~35-24.~~ 35-24 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. This result extended Kansas’s losing streak in the rivalry to 18 games. ~~Despite an early double-digit lead, the Jayhawks experienced defensive lapses and special teams issues,~~ Kansas State’s victory was fueled by a dominant rushing performance totaling 373 yards, including 159 yards and a ~~mishandled punt that resulted~~ 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 ~~safety for~~ Kansas ~~State.~~ interception. The loss ~~has led~~ drops Kansas to ~~increased scrutiny regarding the job security of~~ 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 ~~Lance Leipold, who has now lost six consecutive games to the in-state rival since 2021.~~ Collin Klein and snaps a two-game conference losing streak.

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