Kansas State vs Kansas live updates: TV channel, score, time

Kansas State and Kansas play in this year's Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news and instant analysis.

October 17, 2026 at 08:01 AM· 203 words

MANHATTAN — All eyes in Kansas will be on the 2026 edition of the Sunflower Showdown, wondering whether this is the year the Jayhawks end the streak or the Wildcats keep in-state bragging rights for another year .

Kansas State and Kansas meet at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a matchup at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. The game will air on FS1.

The Wildcats (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) have lost their last two games and look as vulnerable as they've been since they began a 17-game winning streak over their in-state rival. The Jayhawks (2-3, 0-2 Big 12) still haven't beaten a Power 4 opponent , but they believe this is the year they can bring the Governor's Cup to Lawrence.

Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout Kansas State 's game against Kansas. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdowns from Manhattan.

Kansas State vs Kansas football kickoff date, time

08:04 AM ET, October 17 2026, Wyatt D. Wheeler

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium; Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State and Kansas will kick off at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 17, from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.