Avery Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Question mark to play versus Arizona State Johnson (undisclosed) carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's game versus Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Johnson's availability is uncertain for Saturday after coming off a Week 7 performance against Kansas, in which he threw for 209 yards and one touchdown. The quarterback has the coming days to recover and upgrade his status, but if he is unavailable, Blake Barnett (undisclosed) or Jacob Knuth could start under center.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Delivered cleanest statement yet Johnson completed 14 of 24 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 victory versus Kansas. He also had 12 rushes for 132 yards.

Impact Johnson came through with one of his most complete performances of the season in a rivalry game that Kansas State desperately needed. It marked his second 100-yard rushing game of the year. Just as important as the production was what didn't happen. After some uneven moments earlier in the season, Johnson played turnover-free football and consistently delivered in key situations, including a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Jaron Tibbs and a crucial 39-yard run that helped seal the victory. When he's protecting the football and utilizing his legs this effectively, he possesses one of the highest ceilings among Big 12 quarterbacks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Kansas State survives a rash of mistakes, beats Kansas 35-24 for 18th straight win over the Jayhawks

Kansas State beat Kansas for the 18th straight time, rallying from an early 10-point deficit for a 35-24 victory

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Turf monster GOT HIM 😳

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

How to watch Kansas vs Kansas State: Live stream College Football, TV channel Kansas and Kansas State clash in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday as two fierce enemies meet in one of the NCAA’s oldest rivalries. Kansas...

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

A desperate Sunflower Showdown on deck as Kansas and Kansas State fight to save their seasons

Kansas and Kansas State are gearing up for their annual football rivalry, the Sunflower Showdown

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Average performance against Houston Johnson completed 16 of 30 passes for 182 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-16 loss versus Houston. He also had nine rushes for 39 yards.

Impact Johnson has now put together back-to-back underwhelming outings. The biggest concern was the overall state of the Wildcats offense, which totaled just 299 yards and never established its usual rhythm on the ground or through the air against a Houston team that controlled the game from start to finish. The good news for fantasy managers is that Johnson's talent and dual-threat ability haven't disappeared, and Kansas State gets an opportunity to reset against in-state rival Kansas next week.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Houston Cougars vs Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Weigman throws 4 TD passes to Overmyer in No. 22 Houston's 35-16 win over Kansas State

Conner Weigman and tight end Patrick Overmyer connected for four touchdown passes and No. 22 Houston beat Kansas State 35-16 on Saturday

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Fantasy College Football Picks on DraftKings for Week 6's Main DFS Slate A big performance from Avery Johnson could put Kansas State in the Big 12's pole position. Which other players are priorities in daily fanta...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Volume rises as Wildcats play catch-up Johnson completed 30 of 50 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-26 defeat versus Cincinnati. He also had six rushes for 38 yards.

Impact Johnson was asked to do far more through the air than usual against Cincinnati in Kansas State's first loss of the season. The passing volume led to one of his most productive yardage totals of the year, but the Wildcats' offense never found its usual balance as Cincinnati controlled the second half with its rushing attack. Johnson remains one of the top fantasy quarterbacks in the conference, especially if game scripts continue forcing Kansas State to lean more heavily on his arm.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Tabb, Gi'Bran Payne lead Cincinnati to 31-26 win over Kansas State in Big 12 opener

Running back Cole Tabb rushes for three second-half touchdowns, helping the University of Cincinnati rally for a 31-26 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Conference opener for bot...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Kansas State vs. Cincinnati with both 3-0 is among five Big 12 openers this week

Kansas State faces Cincinnati in a key Big 12 matchup

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Collin Klein: Avery Johnson is growing as unbeaten Kansas State opens Big 12 play at Cincinnati

Avery Johnson is starting to look like the star many predicted he'd become when the quarterback arrived at Kansas State

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Dominates with his legs Johnson was 21-for-28 passing for 227 yards during Saturday's 31-20 win versus Tulane. He also had 12 rushes for 152 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Johnson delivered a monster fantasy performance against Tulane. His career-high rushing output powered Kansas State and reminded fantasy managers just how dangerous he is as a dual-threat quarterback. Johnson has become the centerpiece of a Kansas State offense that can beat defenses in multiple ways, and his rushing production gives him an elite fantasy floor before accounting for any passing stats. Looking ahead, Johnson is shaping up as one of the top fantasy quarterbacks in the Big 12. If conference opponents can't contain him as a runner, more explosive outings like this one are likely on the way.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson's all-around game leads K-State past Tulane 31-20 for 3-0 start

Avery Johnson threw for 227 yards on 21-of-28 passing and rushed for 152 yards and two scores as Kansas State defeated Tulane 31-20 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Avery Johnson has Career Day in K-State's 31-20 Victory Over Tulane Avery Johnson is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, and he showed that on Saturday in the win against Tulane.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Produces despite mistakes Johnson was 22-for-34 passing for 192 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-7 win versus Washington State. He also had eight rushes for 78 yards.

Impact Johnson's stat line could have been even bigger if not for two interceptions, including a costly pick-six as time expired in the first half. Even with the turnovers, Johnson continues to flash the dual-threat upside that makes him one of the Big 12's premier fantasy quarterbacks. Through two games, he's producing as both a passer and runner, and Kansas State's efficient offense should continue to create scoring opportunities. The mistakes are worth monitoring, but Johnson remains firmly in the QB1 tier for fantasy managers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. lead Kansas State over Washington State 34-7

Avery Johnson threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, Rodney Fields Jr. added a 75-yard rushing score, and Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Poise and Leadership of Avery Johnson Stand Out to Collin Klein Avery Johnson and K-State looked very good in Week 1, as the Wildcats knocked off Nicholls, 71-3. The offense had a terrific game, as the Wi...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Picks up where he left off Johnson was 15-for-21 passing for 199 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 71-3 victory against Nicholls State. He also had four rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Johnson looked completely in control in Kansas State's demolition of Nicholls. The senior accounted for four total touchdowns before exiting midway through the third quarter, meaning his fantasy production could have been even larger had the game remained competitive. Just as encouraging was how creative and efficient the Wildcats' offense looked in Collin Klein's head-coaching debut. Johnson will carry clear QB1 value into next week's matchup with Washington State after showing both passing efficiency and rushing upside in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson and Kansas State trounce Nicholls 71-3 to open the Collin Klein era in style

Kansas State opened the Collin Klein era with a 71-3 rout of Nicholls on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Examining How Avery Johnson Plays in Season-Opening Games Avery Johnson will be starting his third season-opener at K-State, and the quarterback has played well in those games.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State

Kansas State begins the Collin Klein era when the Wildcats face Nicholls State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

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