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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

Kansas State Collegian

Senior quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the football after breaking from an attempted tackle. The Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown for the 18th consecutive year. The final score was 35-24 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Oct. 17.

WAVE THE WHAT?

Paige Mueller • October 18, 2026
Behind dominant ground game, game-sealing interception, K-State rallies past KU 35-24 to claim 18th consecutive Sunflower Showdown victory.
Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.

Injury problem? Call Linkon Cure.

Nate Lowen • October 9, 2026
K-State football got an early-season break with its bye week after a loss to Cincinnati, leaving a terrible taste in the mouths of Wildcat fans and the team. The 31-26 loss to the Bearcats may not have been the biggest takeaway, though. K-State also lost two key pass-catchers for Avery Johnson’s offense.
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Bearcats bite back

Paige Mueller • September 28, 2026
K-State’s 17-10 halftime lead disappeared in the second half as Cincinnati’s rushing attack powered a 31-26 comeback.
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