Stats And More From That Thrilling Sunflower Showdown First Half

Oct 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) scores a touchdown as Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Austin Romaine (45) makes the tackle during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesIt is never predictable with the Jayhawks this season. So why would it be during the first half of the Sunflower Showdown?

Kansas couldn’t have gotten off to a better start, a fumble on the opening Kansas State kick return, and after five plays and 25 yards, longtime Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels muscled himself into the endzone, and the Jayhawks took just 2:06 to put up the…