Alright, folks, let’s chat about that ol’ rivalry between Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks in football. Now, this back-and-forth business has been goin’ on for over a hundred years, and there’s been a heap of games, let me tell ya. Folks around here, they call it the “Sunflower Showdown,” ’cause, you know, Kansas is all sunflowers and whatnot. Now let me spill the beans on how things have shaped up in this rivalry over the years.
Startin’ All the Way Back in 1902
First time these two went at it, it was 1902! Imagine that, people! Most of us can barely remember what we had for breakfast, and here they’ve been playin’ since way back then. Kansas Jayhawks took the lead pretty early in the rivalry, and they didn’t let go for decades. Heck, by the time the 1920s rolled around, Kansas was sittin’ on a comfy lead, havin’ beaten K-State more times than most folks could count on their fingers and toes.
All-Time Record Numbers
Now if you’re lookin’ at the numbers, Kansas still holds the all-time lead, with a total record somewhere around 64-53-5 or 65-52-5, dependin’ on how you count one forfeit from way back. Either way, Kansas Jayhawks got more wins than K-State. But don’t go thinkin’ it’s been all smooth sailin’ for ‘em! See, since the 1990s, things have been a lot more K-State’s way, and they’ve been rackin’ up wins year after year. So much so that K-State fans think they’re top dogs nowadays, and you can’t blame ‘em with how the last few decades have gone.
The Rollercoaster of Wins Since the 2000s
Since 2000, K-State has really been pourin’ it on Kansas. The Wildcats started winnin’ nearly every year, and Jayhawks haven’t had much luck in recent times. For the last couple of decades, K-State’s been dominant, takin’ wins left and right. They won back-to-back for so long that folks almost forgot Kansas used to be the leader in this here rivalry. That’s what a string of wins will do for ya, I guess. Like, lookin’ at recent games, K-State’s been puttin’ up points left and right, and Kansas, well, they’re usually strugglin’ to keep up, bless their hearts.
The 2020s Ain’t Over Yet
As we roll into the 2020s, K-State is still on that winning streak most of the time. Last game was in 2024, and guess what? K-State pulled another win outta their hat, takin’ the game 29-27. And the fans, oh boy, they were roarin’! Back in 2023, K-State took the win too, and by a solid score, 31-27. It’s like clockwork, I tell ya.
Why the Rivalry Means So Much
Folks from Kansas got pride in their team, no matter if it’s Wildcats or Jayhawks. This game isn’t just a game; it’s like a family affair. People drive from all over to watch ’em duke it out. And let me tell ya, each side thinks they’re right, and each side thinks they’re gonna win every year. You should see how folks wear their team colors and shout and cheer. Some even lose their voices by the end!
Future Looks Bright for K-State… Maybe?
If you’re wonderin’ what the future holds, well, it’s lookin’ kinda rosy for K-State, at least if you’re goin’ off recent wins. They’ve got a solid team and seem like they’re ready to keep that streak goin’. But Kansas Jayhawks fans aren’t ones to give up either. They’ve had rough years, sure, but the thing about football is, you just never know. One day, Kansas could come out with a whole new lineup and change the story all over again.
Final Thoughts on This Sunflower Showdown
All in all, this here Sunflower Showdown is more than just a football game to folks ‘round here. It’s tradition, it’s braggin’ rights, it’s old family feuds, and it’s a big ol’ slice of Kansas history. Who knows what next year’s game will bring? K-State might keep on winnin’, or Kansas might finally get that sweet victory they’ve been waitin’ for. Either way, people here wouldn’t miss it for the world, and they’ll be back year after year, cheerin’ like it’s the first time all over again.
So next time someone asks ya who’s got the lead, you just tell ‘em Kansas Jayhawks still got it if you’re lookin’ at all-time numbers, but Kansas State Wildcats been on a roll lately, takin’ win after win, and they’re showin’ no signs of stoppin’!
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