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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Running it back in the Little Apple Johnson will return to Kansas State for the 2026 season, per Wyatt Wheeler of CJOnline.

Impact Johnson had something of a down year in 2025 as Kansas State limped to a 6-6 record. The quarterback tossed for 2,385 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions while picking up 477 yards and eight scores on the ground. He was still a highly impactful player and one of the better gunslingers in the Big 12, but he'll return to Manhattan and look to elevate not only his game, but the Wildcats' program as a whole.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in the snow Johnson completed 10 of 17 passes for 115 yards during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Colorado. He also had seven rushes for 36 yards.

Impact Johnson didn't have to do much as Kansas State grinded Colorado down with their rushing game. It was a difficult day to pass the ball in the elements. Joe Jackson has been huge with five touchdowns and 435 yards over the last two weeks. With the win, the Wildcats became bowl eligible, so they will be playing again in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas State is bowl eligible after big win over Colorado 💪🏻

Kansas State is bowl eligible after big win over Colorado 💪🏻

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Two scores in wild game Johnson completed 12 of 23 passes for 102 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 51-47 defeat to Utah. He also had 12 rushes for 72 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Johnson added his eighth rushing touchdown of the season which is a career-high in a wild game in Utah. The Utes erased a 12-point deficit in the final seven minutes to pull out the comeback win. Most of Kansas State's offensive production came via the ground game and in the first half. Johnson threw an interception in his third straight contest and continues to struggle to be impactful in the passing game. He'll look to finish out the regular season with a better performance when the Wildcats go up against Colorado who has a bad pass defense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Slugfest with Oklahoma State Johnson completed 15 of 28 passes for 177 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 14-6 win over Oklahoma State. He also had nine rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Johnson threw his 17th touchdown pass of the season and survived a slugfest with Oklahoma State. The dual-threat quarterback struggled under pressure for the majority of the game. The touchdown pass came in the second quarter on a 34-yard strike to Jayce Brown. Brown sustained a serious arm injury that's likely to keep him out for the rest of the year. Johnson will need to lean on other targets moving forward. Kansas State will look to become bowl-eligible when they play at Utah next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State forces 5 turnovers to edge Oklahoma State 14-6

Kansas State secured a 14-6 victory over Oklahoma State by forcing five turnovers

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | OK State driven to swipe second win, tame Avery Johnson, K-State Deadspin | OK State driven to swipe second win, tame Avery Johnson, K-State

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Three turnovers in loss Johnson completed 16 of 33 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 43-20 defeat versus Texas Tech. He also had 15 rushes for 88 yards with two t...

Impact Johnson committed three turnovers, including his first lost fumble of the year, against the Red Raiders which was too much to overcome. He did record two rushing scores in consecutive games; however, it appears that the dual-threat quarterback is being asked to do a bit much in the run-game. Star running back Dylan Edwards remains out with an injury and the other running backs have struggled. Johnson has at least one passing touchdown in five straight games and in eight of nine games overall this season. He remains a top fantasy option as the Wildcats are running their entire offense through him right now. They'll go up against a bad Oklahoma State team next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 13 Texas Tech Takes Advantage of 5 Turnovers To Beat Kansas State, 43-20

Behren Morton threw for 249 yards and two TDs in his return from injury to lead No. 13 Texas Tech past Kansas State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 13 Texas Tech Takes Advantage of 5 Turnovers To Beat Kansas State, 43-20

No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 13 Texas Tech takes advantage of turnovers to beat K-State 43-20, ending 8-game series skid

Behren Morton throws for 249 yards and two touchdowns, leading No. 13 Texas Tech to a 43-20 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson takes this one 46 yards to the house | Sponsored by Old Trapper

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson takes this one 46 yards to the house | Sponsored by Old Trapper

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Avery Johnson breaks free for 46-yard TD, giving Kansas State the lead over Texas Tech

Avery Johnson breaks free for 46-yard TD, giving Kansas State the lead over Texas Tech

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'He is really explosive': Joey McGuire notes how Texas Tech must handle Avery Johnson Shiel Wood and the Texas Tech Red Raider defense are going to have their hands a little full this weekend when the Texas Tech football team...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • WRECKEMRED.COM

No. 17 Cincinnati is Big 12's surprise team and going for 8th win in a row

No. 17 Cincinnati has emerged as the Big 12's surprise team this season

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Four total scores against Kansas Johnson was 11-for-17 passing for 231 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-17 win over Kansas. He also had six rushes for 17 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Johnson's dual-threat style of play was too much for Kansas. The four total touchdowns were a season-high mark for the quarterback. He's thrown at least two touchdown passes in four straight games and is starting to round into form as Kansas State gets deep into their conference schedule. Johnson will need to bring his best game when they play Texas Tech next week, one of the best teams in the country. Expect Johnson to be even more involved in the run-game as Texas Tech has a vaunted defensive line that will look to put pressure on the running quarterback.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Turnt' from the start: Avery Johnson leads K-State's rivalry rout in Lawrence LAWRENCE — Two years ago, Kansas State came from behind in Lawrence and left turnt — a postgame word that stuck with the locker room thanks...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • THEMERCURY.COM

Kansas State beats Kansas 42-17 for 17th straight Sunflower Showdown win

Avery Johnson throws for 231 yards and accounts for four touchdowns as Kansas State defeats Kansas 42-17 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Three scores in big win Johnson completed 16 of 26 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-28 win over TCU. He also had 13 rushes for 29 yards.

Impact Johnson matched his season-high with three passing touchdowns in the upset of the Horned Frogs. The dual-threat quarterback has been impressive with his arm this season with 13 touchdowns compared to just two interceptions in seven games. Against TCU, he connected with TE Garrett Oakley twice and once again with WR Jerand Bradley. The Wildcats are on a bye next week before heading to play in-state rival Kansas.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Avery Johnson's three TD passes and two defensive scores lift K-State over TCU 41-28

Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes—two to Garrett Oakley—and Kansas State added two defensive touchdowns to defeat TCU 41-28

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press