A current 12-game winning streak for Kansas State in its Big 12 series against in-state rival Kansas caught the eye of new Kansas coach Lance Leipold. Before Leipold participates in his first Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at Lawrence, Kan., he knows the Jayhawks (1–7, 0–5 Big 12) must make alterations to improve against the Wildcats (5–3, 2–3). “One thing that’s apparent is we need more guys from the state of Kansas on this roster,” Leipold said, noting a disparity that favors Kansas State. In turn, such roster construction could promote the will and spirit necessary to overcome a lopsided differential that finds Kansas State averaging a 40–13 margin of victory against Kansas over the past quarter-century. “It’s my responsibility,” Leipold added, “to build this program to where the rivalry is more balanced and is one our alums can get behind.” Kansas has to make some noise on the field before …