Kansas vs. Kansas State Showdown

In-state rivals clash in a Big 12 college basketball showdown on Saturday when the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks (12-4, 3-2) host the Kansas State Wildcats (7-9, 1-4) in the 2025 Sunflower Showdown on CBS and Paramount+. This is the first meeting of the season between these familiar foes, with the last meeting ending in a 90-68 victory for the host Jayhawks. Kansas will look for a similar result on Saturday to bounce back from a 74-57 loss to the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones last time out. The Wildcats aim to end a four-game losing streak and secure their first road win of the season after a disappointing 61-57 loss to Texas Tech.

Viewing Details

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Live Stream: Paramount+ (Get a free 7-day trial)

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Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Allen Fieldhouse.