Kansas State hosts Kansas for the Sunflower Showdown

What are the latest odds for the Sunflower Showdown?

FanDuel Sportsbook pegs Kansas State as a -196 moneyline favorite, while Kansas sits at +162 for Saturday’s matchup. The point spread rests at 4.5 points in favor of Kansas State at -110 odds, with Kansas also at -110 to cover. The over/under total is set at 55.5 points, with both the over and under priced at -110.

How do both teams match up statistically heading into Week 7?

FOX Sports Research notes that Kansas State enters the game having won 17 straight matchups against Kansas dating back to 2009. That streak stands as the longest active win streak in the Big 12 and ties for second in the nation among active head-to-head win streaks between conference opponents in the Football Bowl Subdivision. On offense, the Wildcats average 216 yards per game, while the Jayhawks average 214.8 yards, ranking sixth and seventh respectively in the Big 12.

What is at stake for Kansas in conference play?

Kansas has not defeated a Power Four opponent this season and faces the threat of starting 0-3 in conference play for the second time since 2024, according to FOX Sports Research. Earlier in the season, a tight 24-17 loss to Arizona State where the Jayhawks fell short despite a late fourth-quarter push featuring an Isaiah Marshall touchdown pass to Tate Nagy and a Martin Connington field goal.

How can fans watch the game?

The matchup airs live on FS1 starting at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Viewers can also stream the broadcast via the FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com, or through a three-day free trial on FOX One.

Disclaimer: The insights provided in this article are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or sports betting recommendations.