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    Kansas vs. Kansas State football recap: Wildcats win rivalry game

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    MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State football battled its way to a 29-27 victory against Kansas in a Big 12 Conference rivalry game on Saturday, in a matchup played in Manhattan, Kansas.

    The Jayhawks had a chance to go on a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter, but the No. 16 Wildcats were able to get the stop after recently taking the lead on a late field goal. Kansas State could run out the clock. The back-and-forth game went the way of the Wildcats.

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    Here’s what happened at Bill Snyder Family Stadium:

    With 1:42 left in the fourth quarter, Kansas State leads 29-27. The Wildcats connected on a 51-yard field goal. The drive took 2:02 off the clock and went 15 yards in seven plays.

    Kansas State had to settle for a field goal and now trails 27-26. There are 13:23 left in the fourth quarter. The 28-yard field goal ended a drive that went 66 yards in seven plays and took 2:13 off the clock.

    Kansas leads again and is up 27-23 with 0:36 left in the third quarter. Quarterback Jalon Daniels scored on an eight-yard touchdown run, and the next extra point was then scored. The drive took 1:31 off the clock and went 54 yards in three plays.

    Kansas scored another touchdown, this time on a 24-yard touchdown run from running back Devin Neal. Since the extra point was missed, the Jayhawks now trail 23-20 with 8:47 left in the third quarter. The drive took 4:21 off the clock and went 65 yards in nine plays.

    Kansas State now leads 23-14 with 13:15 left in the third quarter after a touchdown drive and subsequent extra point. Quarterback Avery Johnson scored on a 10-yard rushing score. The drive went 75 yards in four plays and took 1:45 off the clock.

    With 3:29 left in the second quarter, Kansas is back within two points and trailing 16-14 after a touchdown drive and subsequent extra point. Quarterback Jalon Daniels found wide receiver Luke Grimm for a 10-yard touchdown pass. The drive took 3:44 off the clock and went 75 yards in six plays.

    Kansas State found the end zone again, this time on a touchdown pass from quarterback Avery Johnson to Garrett Oakley from two yards out. After the extra point, the Wildcats led 16-7 with 7:13 left in the second quarter. The drive took 3:43 off the clock and went 59 yards in eight plays.

    Kansas put itself in terrible field position when cornerback Jameel Croft Jr. decided to catch a kickoff and went out of bounds on the 1-yard line. On the ensuing offensive possession, Kansas State forced a safety by stopping a running play in the end zone. So as the second quarter progresses, the Wildcats lead 9-7.

    The score is now tied, 7-7, after a Kansas State touchdown drive and subsequent extra point. The Wildcats scored with 11:09 left in the second quarter on a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Avery Johnson to tight end Will Anciaux. The drive took 6:35 off the clock and went 95 yards in 13 plays.

    While it looked like Kansas running back Devin Neal would have to leave the game due to injury, he is back. He came back from the locker room and entered the game. Neal being available is a big deal for the Jayhawks.

    Kansas Football struck first, with a 38-yard touchdown run from running back Sevion Morrison. After the extra point, the Jayhawks led 7-0 with 8:51 left in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards in 11 plays and took 6:09 off the clock.

    However, there may be some concern as Devin Neal left the game on the first drive back and returned to the locker room. The Jayhawks are already without one of their leading running backs. This would be a significant loss if he doesn’t return.

    Foreplay

    The coin toss

    Kansas football running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. doesn’t seem available

    Earlier this week, running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. described as questionable when it came to his injury status. It looks like he’s not going to play. It didn’t appear he took part in the pre-match warm-ups.

    Kansas State’s Brayden Loftin is in uniform

    After missing every game since playing against BYU in September, Kansas State tight end Brayden Loftin is in uniform. Earlier this week it was said he would play, although he could be limited in terms of snaps. He has two touchdown catches so far this season.

    View the Kansas State Football uniform combination

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    Kansas football vs. Kansas State game time

    • Date: Saturday October 26
    • Time: 7:00 PM (CT)
    • Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas

    What channel is the Kansas Football vs Kansas State game on today?

    • TV channel: ESPN2
    • Streaming: ESPN+
    • Radio: Jayhawk Sports Network or K-State Sports Network

    The Kansas football game against Kansas State will be broadcast on ESPN2. Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (analyst) and Taylor Davis (sideline) will be on hand for the game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Streaming options include ESPN+.

    Kansas vs Kansas State football betting line

    Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, October 25

    • Chances: Kansas State with 10
    • O/U: 54.5

    Kansas football vs. Kansas State prediction

    Kansas State’s season is going much more positive than Kansas’. The Wildcats also have the advantage of home field advantage, which has served them well in recent years. Kansas State should win this, but at 38-31 it might be closer than people think.

    Kansas football 2024 schedule

    • August 29: vs. Lindenwood – Kansas won 48-3
    • September 7: at Illinois – Kansas lost 23-17
    • September 13: vs. UNLV – Kansas lost 23-20
    • September 21: at West Virginia – Kansas lost 32-28
    • September 28: vs TCU – Kansas lost 38-27
    • October 5: Kansas lost 35-31 at Arizona State
    • October 19: vs. Houston – Kansas won 42-14
    • Oct. 26: at Kansas State
    • November 9: vs. Iowa State
    • Nov. 16: At BYU
    • November 23: vs. Colorado
    • Nov. 30: at Baylor

    Kansas State Football Schedule 2024

    • August 31: vs. UT Martin – Kansas State won 41-6
    • September 7: at Tulane – Kansas State won 34-27
    • September 13: vs. Arizona – Kansas State won 31-7
    • September 21: at BYU – Kansas State lost 38-9
    • September 28: vs. Oklahoma State – Kansas State won 42-20
    • October 12: at Colorado – Kansas State won 31-28
    • October 19: at West Virginia – Kansas State won 45-18
    • October 26: vs. Kansas
    • November 2: in Houston
    • November 16: vs. Arizona State
    • November 23: vs. Cincinnati
    • November 30: at Iowa State

    Kansas football vs Kansas State score

    Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association Sportswriter of the Year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.

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