Kansas State strikes a major blow in the Sunflower Showdown, hiring former Kansas defensive backs coach Jordan Peterson as their new defensive coordinator. Can Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks compete as the Wildcats gain a top recruiter with deep KU connections? Derek Johnson breaks down Peterson’s recruiting prowess, the potential impact on Kansas’s roster—including key talents and former players like Jon Jon Kamara and DJ Warner—and why this move could reshape the local recruiting landscape.

Key talking points include how Peterson’s transition may spark transfer portal movement, the ripple effects for KU’s defensive performance, and whether Kansas mishandled his departure. Plus, insight on KU basketball’s potential midseason roster addition with Kyree Walker, and why Bill Self’s approach to roster flexibility could impact the Jayhawks’ depth down the stretch. Will missed staff decisions haunt Kansas football in the coming seasons? Don’t miss this sharp look at the rivalry’s evolving battle lines.

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