The Sunflower Showdown is the series of athletic contests between Kansas State University and the University of Kansas athletic programs, most notably football and men's basketball. The name is derived from a nickname for the state of Kansas …

Nov 17, 2023 · Starting in 1902, Kansas and Kansas State played each other for bragging rights across the state. The main reason it is called the Sunflower Showdown is because the state flower in Kansas is the Wild Sunflower, hence the name of the rivalry.

Jan 17, 2025 · LAWRENCE, Kan. — No. 9/10 Kansas (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) returns to Allen Fieldhouse to host Dillons Sunflower Showdown foe Kansas State (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) on Saturday, Jan. 18. The contest will start at 12 p.m. CT and be televised on CBS.

Oct 23, 2024 · This week’s series spotlight takes us out on the plains of the United States where there lies a rivalry rooted in history, competition, hatred, and shared futility. It is named the Sunflower...

Nov 11, 2023 · LAWRENCE, Kan. – The 2023 edition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff on FS1, the Big 12 announced Saturday evening. Kansas will host the game on Saturday, Nov. 18, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Oct 20, 2024 · MANHATTAN, Kan. (KWCH) - The 2024 edition of the Sunflower Showdown will take place under the lights Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Big 12 announced the annual meeting between KU and...

Mar 5, 2024 · What caused the Facebook, Instagram outages? Here’s a closer look at how to watch Tuesday night’s contest: Who: Kansas State Wildcats (17-12, 7-9 Big 12) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (21-8, 9-7 Big 12)...

Oct 27, 2024 · MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - No. 16 K-State football won its 16th straight Sunflower Showdown over Kansas on Saturday night, coming out on top of the late game thriller 29-27.

Nov 11, 2023 · – The Big 12 Conference and FOX announced late Saturday night that the 2023 edition of the Dillons' Sunflower Showdown between Kansas State and Kansas next weekend in Lawrence will kick off at 6 p.m. and be televised by FS1.

Oct 26, 2024 · Why is Kansas-Kansas State football rivalry called Sunflower Showdown? What to know. The fourth-longest continuous FBS series in college football is set for this Saturday between Kansas...