Kansas State defeats Kansas 42-17, extends rivalry win streak to 17

Kansas State defeated Kansas 42-17 on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, extending the Wildcats' winning streak in the Sunflower Showdown to 17 games, according to game accounts. The Wildcats seized control in the first half and pulled away in the second, handing Kansas a lopsided loss before a thinning crowd in the fourth quarter.

Kansas struck first when it forced a fumble on the opening kickoff and converted the turnover into an early touchdown, but Kansas State responded with a 21‑point run that put the Wildcats in front. Kansas settled enough to mount an 8‑minute, 34‑second drive that produced a touchdown and left the Jayhawks trailing 21‑14 at halftime. Kansas State outscored Kansas 14‑3 in the third quarter, took a 35‑17 lead into the fourth, and added another score to seal the final margin.

Wildcat quarterback Avery Johnson completed 11 of 17 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns and also contributed on the ground, while receiver Jayce Brown had a big day, finishing with four catches for 160 yards and a touchdown, according to the game accounts. Kansas State’s balanced attack and timely big plays repeatedly stretched the KU defense and shifted...