By Lewis Marien
It has been a bye week for Kansas State, so let’s take a look back at the then-No. 16 Wildcats’ 29-27 win over Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. As of Nov. 2, K-State — now ranked 22nd in the country — is 7-2 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 Conference play.
Kansas State defensive end Chiddi Obiazor (8) and safety VJ Payne tackle Kansas running back Devin Neal during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 29-27.
Kansas running back Sevion Morrison breaks a tackle from Kansas State safety Marques Sigle during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Morrison would score a 38-yard rushing touchdown. K-State won, 29-27.
Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold looks on during Kansas State’s 29-27 Big 12 Conference win Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State running back DJ Giddens looks to run the ball during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs past a tackle from Kansas safety O.J. Burroughs during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win against the Jayhawks Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Olympic gold medalist and former Kansas State high jumper Erik Kynard watches the 122nd Sunflower Showdown football game versus Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State wide receiver Keagan Johnson fights for yardage against Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 29-27.
Kansas State tight end Will Anciaux (80) celebrates his 24-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against Kansas during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks, 29-27, for a 16th consecutive win in the Sunflower Showdown.
Kansas State linebacker Zach Wittenberg pumps up the crowd during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
A Kansas State fan holds a sign during a Big 12 Conference football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm dives into the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter during Kansas State’s 29-27 Big 12 Conference win Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman looks on during K-State’s 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas wide receiver Trevor Wilson catches a pass next to Kansas State cornerback Justice James during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 29-27.
Kansas State safety Marques Sigle runs back an interception during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson pushes away from Kansas defensive end Jereme Robinson during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win against the Jayhawks, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State mascot Willie Wildcat pumps up the crowd following a touchdown during a Big 12 Conference football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards moves the ball during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State safety Colby McCalister looks to stop Kansas running back Devin Neal during the Wildcats’ 29-27 Big 12 Conference win over the Jayhawks, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas tight end Tevita Ahoafi-Noa watches from the sideline during Kansas State’s 29-27 Big 12 Conference win Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State kicker Chris Tennant (17) reacts after booting a 51-yard field goal that put the Wildcats ahead in the fourth quarter against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State won, 29-27.
Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore pressures Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 29-27.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is embraced by head coach Chris Klieman after the Wildcats’ win over Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State superfan Robert Lipson holds a sign after the Wildcats beat Kansas 29-27 in the 122nd meeting of the Sunflower Showdown, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.