Rivalry week hits close to home for K-State student Alyssa. Raised near KU’s campus and steeped in Jayhawk pride, she now cheers for the Cats—making the Sunflower Showdown personal.

Kansas State dominated the 123rd Sunflower Showdown, defeating Kansas 42–17 behind Avery Johnson’s four-touchdown performance and key defensive takeaways at David Booth Memorial Stadium.

At Big 12 Media Days, Kansas State’s Jerome Tang praised his new stars—PJ Haggerty, Abdi Bashir, and Mobi Ikegwuruka—highlighting elite guard depth, strong chemistry, and preseason ambitions ahead of their exhibition vs. Missouri.