(This story has been updated to add new information.)

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas football leads 7-0 after one quarter Saturday against Kansas State in a Big 12 Conference rivalry game in Manhattan, Kansas.

The Jayhawks scored on their first drive, with running back Sevion Morrison rushing for a long touchdown. They also could have scored again, on a pass from quarterback Jalon Daniels to wide receiver Quentin Skinner, but Skinner dropped the pass. Wildcats No. 16 are looking for more consistent success offensively, as they try to build on their 15-game winning streak in this rivalry series.

Can Kansas upset Kansas State? Will Kansas State continue to do what it has done over the past decade and find a way to win? There are a lot of eyes on this game.

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UPDATE: 7:40 p.m. CT: END 1Q: Kansas 7, Kansas State 0

UPDATE: 7:27 p.m. CT: Devin Neal returns to the field for Kansas football

Although it looked like Kansas running back Devin Neal might have to leave the game due to injury, he is back. He comes back from the locker room and comes into play. It’s a big problem for the Jayhawks that Neal is available.

UPDATE: 7:15 p.m. CT: Kansas football takes an early lead, but Devin Neal returns to the locker room

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 fell behind 6:09.

There is some concern, however, because during the first practice, running back Devin Neal left the game and returned to the locker room. The Jayhawks are already without one of their two main running backs. It would be a big loss if he didn’t come back.

Pre-match

The draw

Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. appears unavailable

Earlier this week, running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. was described as questionable regarding his injury status. It looks like he won’t play. It didn’t appear he participated in pregame warmups.

Kansas State tight end Brayden Loftin is in uniform

After missing every game since appearing against BYU in September, Kansas State tight end Brayden Loftin is in uniform. Earlier this week, it was rumored that he was expected to play – although he might be limited in terms of snaps. So far this season, he has thrown for two touchdowns.

Check out the Kansas State football uniform combination

Check out the Kansas football uniform combination

Kansas Football vs. Kansas State Game Time

What channel is the Kansas vs. Kansas State football game on today?

The Kansas vs. Kansas State football game 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 Football vs. Kansas State Betting Line

Chances courtesy of PariMGM from Friday October 25

• Odds: Kansas State by 10

• OR : 54.5

Kansas Football vs. Kansas State Prediction

Kansas State’s season is on a much more positive trajectory than Kansas’. The Wildcats also enjoy home-field advantage, which has served them well in recent years. Kansas State Should Win, But It Could Be Closer Than You Think at 38-31.

2024 Kansas Football 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: at Arizona State – Kansas lost 35-31

• October 19: vs. Houston – Kansas won 42-14

• October 26: at Kansas State

• November 9: vs. Iowa State

• November 16: at BYU

• November 23: against Colorado

• November 30: at Baylor

2024 Kansas State Football Schedule

• 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 vs. Kansas State Football Score

Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas sports 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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