What will decide KU football vs. K-State matchup? It could be the little things
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- Kansas can snap a 16-game skid by shutting down K-State’s rushing attack.
- KC Star film room pins KU’s defensive focus on gap discipline and tackling.
- Kickoff at 11 a.m. Saturday sets stage as Kansas enters 2.5-point favorite.
The Sunflower Showdown is here.
For the first time since 2009, Kansas enters the rivalry matchup with KU as the favorite. The Jayhawks look to end a 16-game losing streak in the series and capture their first win since 2008.
Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
In this week’s Rock Chalk Film Room, KC Star beat reporter Shreyas Laddha and former Jayhawks quarterback Carter Stanley discuss how Kansas could end its losing streak.
The pair discuss how KU football’s defense can limit K-State’s rushing attack and why it’s the key to this week’s matchup.
Have questions, comments or a topic you’d like us to cover? Reach out to Shreyas on X or email sladdha@kcstar.com. Carter can be reached via X at @carter_stanley9
This story was originally published October 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM.
