The Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats meet annually in what is aptly named the Sunflower Showdown. A rivalry that dates back to 1898 and is played for the Governor’s Cup, the Sunflower Showdown is also known for its dominance by both sides during specific stints.
When Is the Last Time Kansas Beat Kansas State?
The last time that Kansas beat Kansas State was in 2008 when the Jayhawks toppled the Wildcats, 52-21, in Lawrence. That marked the third year in a row that Kansas had beaten Kansas State and the fourth time in five years.
Kansas last beat Kansas State on November 1, 2008, meaning when they met in 2024, it had been 5,839 days since Kansas had last beaten their in-state rival. The last time that Kansas beat Kansas State in Manhattan was October 7, 2007.
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However, like much of this series’ history, Kansas’ dominant five-year run came after an 11-game winning streak by Kansas State and has been followed up by a 15-game win streak from 2009 to the present day.
Overall, Kansas leads the series by a combined margin of 65-52-5, though Kansas State has won 28 of the last 32 games between the two and won all but four of their 25 meetings since the turn of the millennium.
The Jayhawks and Wildcats have scored a combined 4,193 points in the series. Kansas leads the way in total points scored with 2,165, while Kansas State has scored 2,028.
Known for its winning streaks, the series has also seen its fair share of blowout victories. Kansas State’s largest margin of victory came in 2002 when they won by 64 points, while Kansas’ largest victory came in 1947, winning by 55 points.
Given their immense history, when these two programs meet on the gridiron, it’s must-watch television.
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