The 2025 Sunflower Showdown carries a little extra heat this year. Kansas Jayhawks (4-3) enter as the slight favorite, aiming to finally snap a 16-game losing streak to Kansas State Wildcats (3-4) when they meet on October 25 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Lance Leipold's Jayhawks have rebuilt their identity under center with Jalon Daniels, who's playing the best football of his career, 18 touchdowns to just two picks, and the offense has enough big-play potential to finally test the Wildcats' secondary. But the challenge will be slowing down Kansas State's physical run game, led by dual-threat quarterback Avery Johnson, who's finding his rhythm again.
Kansas State hasn't dropped a game to Kansas since 2008, and the rivalry's bad blood only sweetens the stakes. Chris Klieman's squad is fighting to keep bowl hopes alive, and their formula remains familiar: control the trenches, force turnovers, and lean on a defense that thrives in the red zone. The Jayhawks, meanwhile, will be trying to prove that their recent resurgence isn't just talk.
AllSportsPeople has all the details on how to listen to Kansas vs. Kansas State.
Kansas vs. Kansas State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 198 (Jayhawks), 380 (Wildcats)
You can listen to Kansas vs. Kansas State on SiriusXM.
The Jayhawks-specific broadcast will be available on channel 198, while the Wildcats' fans can tune in to the dedicated audio stream on channel 380.
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Kansas vs. Kansas State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
- Start Time: 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT
Kansas vs. Kansas State kicks off at 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The game will be played at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
Kansas football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Jayhawks:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | vs. Kansas State | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Oklahoma St | 4 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Arizona | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | at Iowa State | TBA |
| Nov. 28 | vs. Utah | 1 p.m. |
Kansas State football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Wildcats:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25 | at Kansas | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Texas Tech | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | at Oklahoma State | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | at Utah | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Colorado | TBA |
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