Sunflower Showdown: K-State beats KU for 18th straight win over the Jayhawks

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1. KSNT Topeka

   No. 17 Kansas sweeps K-State in Sunflower Showdown ↗ (opens KSNT Topeka)

   Published Oct 15, 2026

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   MANHATTAN (KSNT) — Back-to-back sweeps in rival territory for the Jayhawks. The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks (12-4, 5-1 Big 12) swept the K-State Wildcats (9-6, 1-6 Big 12) at Morgan Family Arena on Thursday night. The Jayhawks grabbed a close Set 1 win, 25-20. They pulled away in Set 2 for a 25-15 win.

2. KSN Wichita

   KU vs. K-State: Inside the 17-game winning streak defining the Sunflower Showdown ↗ (opens KSN Wichita)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   The Kansas Jayhawks haven’t beat the Kansas State Wildcats in football since 2008. Now, as both teams prepare for another edition of the Sunflower Showdown, KU faces a familiar challenge— ending a losing-streak that has stretched nearly two decades.

3. KSNT Topeka

   K-State beats Kansas in Manhattan, wins 18th straight Sunflower Showdown ↗ (opens KSNT Topeka)

   Published Oct 17, 2026

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   MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State does it again. K-State football beat Kansas 35-24 to win its 18th staright Sunflower Showdown. This article will be updated. For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our …

4. KSN Wichita

   Sunflower Showdown: K-State beats KU for 18th straight win over the Jayhawks ↗ (opens KSN Wichita)

   Published Oct 17, 2026

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   Kansas State overcame a multitude of mistakes to beat bitter rival Kansas for the 18th consecutive time on Saturday.