Good stop, men! Keep it going! #SunflowerShowdown #KUFBall
October 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Good stop, men! Keep it going! #SunflowerShowdown #KUFBall
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 7-- Beat the Kansas Jayhawks #SunflowerShowdown #EMAW #KStateFB
Ran 3.12 miles (36:59 || 11:51/mi) 39º with 80% humidity || Day 2312 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.12 miles (36:59 || 11:51/mi) 39º with 80% humidity || Day 2312 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
October 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 7-- Beat the Kansas Jayhawks #SunflowerShowdown #EMAW #KStateFB
Ran 3.12 miles (36:59 || 11:51/mi) 39º with 80% humidity || Day 2312 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.12 miles (36:59 || 11:51/mi) 39º with 80% humidity || Day 2312 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Dearest KU Jayhawks Men's Basketball team,
I'm begging you to bring me a couple of hours of happiness on this dark, depressing day.
Beat the hell out of the Puddycats in the Octagon of Mild Discomfort. Please? I really need this.
Love and kisses,
Hugh
#SunflowerShowdown
I'm begging you to bring me a couple of hours of happiness on this dark, depressing day.
Beat the hell out of the Puddycats in the Octagon of Mild Discomfort. Please? I really need this.
Love and kisses,
Hugh
#SunflowerShowdown
January 25, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Dearest KU Jayhawks Men's Basketball team,
I'm begging you to bring me a couple of hours of happiness on this dark, depressing day.
Beat the hell out of the Puddycats in the Octagon of Mild Discomfort. Please? I really need this.
Love and kisses,
Hugh
#SunflowerShowdown
I'm begging you to bring me a couple of hours of happiness on this dark, depressing day.
Beat the hell out of the Puddycats in the Octagon of Mild Discomfort. Please? I really need this.
Love and kisses,
Hugh
#SunflowerShowdown
January 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
So ready to get this day over and head to Manhattan for the game this weekend!
Can't wait to see the Wildcats take down those Jayhawks!
Bring on the Cats! #KSU #EMAW #SunflowerShowdown
Can't wait to see the Wildcats take down those Jayhawks!
Bring on the Cats! #KSU #EMAW #SunflowerShowdown
October 25, 2024 at 8:13 PM
So ready to get this day over and head to Manhattan for the game this weekend!
Can't wait to see the Wildcats take down those Jayhawks!
Bring on the Cats! #KSU #EMAW #SunflowerShowdown
Can't wait to see the Wildcats take down those Jayhawks!
Bring on the Cats! #KSU #EMAW #SunflowerShowdown
April 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
All tied up in Lawrence. 7-7. #SunflowerShowdown
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All tied up in Lawrence. 7-7. #SunflowerShowdown
To commemorate the 110th consecutive edition of the #SunflowerShowdown in 2020, Derek wrote a longform piece on the rivalry for @botc.bsky.social.
www.bringonthecats.com/21514811/a-h...
www.bringonthecats.com/21514811/a-h...
“The ethics of an itinerant ‘horse’ trader” — A history of the Kansas State-Kansas rivalry
For 118 years, bad blood, bad football and broken rules have dominated the rivalry between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats. Most of the history is forgotten — maybe for good reason. ...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
To commemorate the 110th consecutive edition of the #SunflowerShowdown in 2020, Derek wrote a longform piece on the rivalry for @botc.bsky.social.
www.bringonthecats.com/21514811/a-h...
www.bringonthecats.com/21514811/a-h...
In 1969, the #SunflowerShowdown got a new trophy, the Governor’s Cup, which KU and K-State still play for to this day. The Wildcats also inaugurated their current stadium that year and beat KU 26-22.
www.bringonthecats.com/2014/11/30/7...
www.bringonthecats.com/2014/11/30/7...
Sunflower Showdown: 1969
We wrap up our Kansas State-Kansas retrospective with a look back at the first ever Governor’s Cup game.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In 1969, the #SunflowerShowdown got a new trophy, the Governor’s Cup, which KU and K-State still play for to this day. The Wildcats also inaugurated their current stadium that year and beat KU 26-22.
www.bringonthecats.com/2014/11/30/7...
www.bringonthecats.com/2014/11/30/7...
By 1953, K-State had broken the color barrier in the Big 8 and behind a 167-yard performance from halfback Veryl Switzer, beaten KU 7-0, after which a #SunflowerShowdown riot broke out. Because of course. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
Sunflower Showdown: 1953
In 1953, a pioneering-but-struggling Kansas State program finally put together a winning season, including a big win over Kansas.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
By 1953, K-State had broken the color barrier in the Big 8 and behind a 167-yard performance from halfback Veryl Switzer, beaten KU 7-0, after which a #SunflowerShowdown riot broke out. Because of course. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
In 1934, K-State won its first (and until 2003, only) conference title, beating KU 13-0 along the way, in a game so ugly that head coach Pappy Waldorf said afterwards that “this was the only game eight fumbles couldn’t lose.” #SunflowerShowdown
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
Sunflower Showdown: 1934
Ahead of this weekend’s game against Kansas, we take a look back at Sunflower Showdowns of years gone by, including the game from 1934.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In 1934, K-State won its first (and until 2003, only) conference title, beating KU 13-0 along the way, in a game so ugly that head coach Pappy Waldorf said afterwards that “this was the only game eight fumbles couldn’t lose.” #SunflowerShowdown
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
By 1922, K-State, now way behind in the #SunflowerShowdown and mired in The Jinx, had a brand new stadium and a star head coach in Charlie Bachmann.
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
Sunflower Showdown: 1922
Ahead of this weekend’s game against Kansas, we take a look back at Sunflower Showdowns of years gone by, including the watershed 1922 game.
www.bringonthecats.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
By 1922, K-State, now way behind in the #SunflowerShowdown and mired in The Jinx, had a brand new stadium and a star head coach in Charlie Bachmann.
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
Speaking of the #SunflowerShowdown, KU leads the all-time series 64-55-5. But K-State has won 16 in a row, the longest streak in one of college football’s longest rivalries.
The early games in the series were hate games that everyone took way too seriously. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
The early games in the series were hate games that everyone took way too seriously. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
Sunflower Showdown: 1906
Ahead of this weekend’s game against Kansas, we take a look back at Sunflower Showdowns of years gone by, beginning with the first win for Kansas State.
www.bringonthecats.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Speaking of the #SunflowerShowdown, KU leads the all-time series 64-55-5. But K-State has won 16 in a row, the longest streak in one of college football’s longest rivalries.
The early games in the series were hate games that everyone took way too seriously. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
The early games in the series were hate games that everyone took way too seriously. www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state...
October 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
So in the men’s #SunflowerShowdown games this year, neither home team has worn white. Scandalous!
March 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
So in the men’s #SunflowerShowdown games this year, neither home team has worn white. Scandalous!
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 12-- Beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.14 miles (36:12 || 11:31/mi) 60º with 86% humidity || Day 1976 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.14 miles (36:12 || 11:31/mi) 60º with 86% humidity || Day 1976 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
November 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 12-- Beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.14 miles (36:12 || 11:31/mi) 60º with 86% humidity || Day 1976 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.14 miles (36:12 || 11:31/mi) 60º with 86% humidity || Day 1976 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 10-- Rooting for a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.13 miles (36:05 || 11:32/mi) 37º with 71% humidity || Day 1962 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.13 miles (36:05 || 11:32/mi) 37º with 71% humidity || Day 1962 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
November 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 10-- Rooting for a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.13 miles (36:05 || 11:32/mi) 37º with 71% humidity || Day 1962 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.13 miles (36:05 || 11:32/mi) 37º with 71% humidity || Day 1962 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 9-- Rooting for a win over the Kansas Jayhawks #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.12 miles (35:02 || 11:12/mi) 51º with 77% humidity || Day 1955 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.12 miles (35:02 || 11:12/mi) 51º with 77% humidity || Day 1955 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
October 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
K-State Game Day 5K 🏈 , week 9-- Rooting for a win over the Kansas Jayhawks #EMAW #KStateFB #SunflowerShowdown
Ran 3.12 miles (35:02 || 11:12/mi) 51º with 77% humidity || Day 1955 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
Ran 3.12 miles (35:02 || 11:12/mi) 51º with 77% humidity || Day 1955 of #RunStreak #SeenOnMyRun
The rule of threes personified: Jayhawk senior Tre White, who wears number 3, is a reliably proficient 3-point shooter. #KSUvsKU #SunflowerShowdown #RockChalk
March 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The rule of threes personified: Jayhawk senior Tre White, who wears number 3, is a reliably proficient 3-point shooter. #KSUvsKU #SunflowerShowdown #RockChalk
There will be more fans at Bramlage today than all their other home games so far combined. #kubball #SunflowerShowdown
February 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
There will be more fans at Bramlage today than all their other home games so far combined. #kubball #SunflowerShowdown
Eat 'EM UP EAT 'EM UP EAT 'EM UP! K! S! U! ... #ROCKCHALK AS WELL. #EMAW #Sunflowershowdown #KANSAS #KSTATE #KUBBALL #OCTOGONOFDOOM
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ALT: a man in a purple and white wildcats jersey holds a basketball
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January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Eat 'EM UP EAT 'EM UP EAT 'EM UP! K! S! U! ... #ROCKCHALK AS WELL. #EMAW #Sunflowershowdown #KANSAS #KSTATE #KUBBALL #OCTOGONOFDOOM
The Ten Most Interesting Facts About the #SunflowerShowdown Rivalry
The rivalry between the Kansas State #Wildcats and the University of Kansas #Jayhawks #KUfball
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The rivalry between the Kansas State #Wildcats and the University of Kansas #Jayhawks #KUfball
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The Ten Most Interesting Facts About the Sunflower Showdown Rivalry
The rivalry between the Kansas State Wildcats and the University of Kansas Jayhawks is known as the 'Sunflower Showdown,' as it is named after the state flower
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October 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Ten Most Interesting Facts About the #SunflowerShowdown Rivalry
The rivalry between the Kansas State #Wildcats and the University of Kansas #Jayhawks #KUfball
www.si.com/college/ksta...
The rivalry between the Kansas State #Wildcats and the University of Kansas #Jayhawks #KUfball
www.si.com/college/ksta...
our hill isn't plowed yet and frankly I'm really cold. so we aren't going to Lawrence for the #SunflowerShowdown.
I've got sling orange or something. FS1 is on sling blue. or sling select which is basically just fox channels.
If i want to watch the game, it's $61 for a month pass.
I've got sling orange or something. FS1 is on sling blue. or sling select which is basically just fox channels.
If i want to watch the game, it's $61 for a month pass.
January 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
our hill isn't plowed yet and frankly I'm really cold. so we aren't going to Lawrence for the #SunflowerShowdown.
I've got sling orange or something. FS1 is on sling blue. or sling select which is basically just fox channels.
If i want to watch the game, it's $61 for a month pass.
I've got sling orange or something. FS1 is on sling blue. or sling select which is basically just fox channels.
If i want to watch the game, it's $61 for a month pass.