Avery Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Likely done for 2026 Johnson (lower leg) has an "outside chance" to return this season, per Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Johnson, who's missed the last two games for the Wildcats, appears extremely unlikely to return to action this season. Kansas State has already named Blake Barnett as their starter for Week 10 against Oklahoma State, and Johnson appears set to finish his 2026 season with 1,301 yards passing, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions with 462 rushing yards and three scores to boot.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Saturday Johnson (lower leg) won't be available for Saturday's clash with Colorado, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Johnson will miss his second consecutive game against the Buffaloes on Saturday with a lower-leg injury. The quarterback is 118-for-187 passing for 1,301 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions, along with 51 carries for 462 rushing yards and three touchdowns in six games this year.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Colorado Johnson (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Saturday's contest against Colorado, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Johnson is on track to sit out his second consecutive game while working back from an undisclosed injury. In his absence last week against Arizona State, Jacob Knuth started under center, but if Blake Barnett (lower body) is available, the two quarterbacks could compete for the starting job against Colorado on Saturday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Johnson (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Johnson, who missed Week 8 with an undisclosed injury, was expected to consult his medical team as of Saturday and will be monitored daily until Kansas State's next game. He remains the Wildcats' primary quarterback. Not to mention, KSU's quarterback room is dealing with an injury bug, so having him available next weekend at Colorado would be welcome news for the Wildcats.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mack scores 4 TDs, Arizona State shakes off QB injury to beat Kansas State 28-17

Cardae Mack ran for 159 yards and four touchdowns to lead Arizona State to a 28-17 victory over Kansas State Saturday

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

To consult medical team over next few days Johnson (undisclosed) will consult Kansas State's medical team over the next few days to determine the extent of his injury, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Johnson's undisclosed injury explains why he did not play in Week 8, which included a battle between Kansas and Arizona's state schools. Johnson will receive consultations for a better clue as to when he can become available, as he currently has no timetable for returning going into the Wildcats' last game of October and their November schedule.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 8 Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Arizona State, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Week 8 will mark Johnson's first DNP of the 2026 season. After throwing multiple interceptions in Week 2, Johnson fared relatively well in keeping the ball with Kansas State, registering only one turnover (an interception) across his next four games. During the four-game span, he completed 61.4 percent of 132 pass attempts for 910 yards and four touchdowns. The dual-threat quarterback also logged two rushing TDs on 39 carries for 361 yards, 9.3 averaged per carry.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play in Week 8 Johnson (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday versus Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact The downgrade in status is not the ideal scenario for Johnson. If he's unable to play, then Blake Barnett (undisclosed) or Jacob Knuth could start under center.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 17 • 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

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Turf monster GOT HIM 😳

OCTOBER 17 • 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...

OCTOBER 17 • 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

OCTOBER 16 • 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

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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

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