AVERY JOHNSON NEWS

Kansas State's Avery Johnson faces high expectations as Wildcats open season in Ireland

Kansas State fans have high hopes for quarterback Avery Johnson as the Wildcats prepare to open the season against Iowa State on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

K-State QB Avery Johnson 'comfortable' heading into junior season What’s the encore to having one of the best passing seasons in school history?

AUGUST 16 • THEMERCURY.COM

No. 11 Arizona State now seeks something special after Big 12 title debut in unpredictable league

Arizona State will now try to do something special after its debut in the Big 12 with a conference championship when picked to finish at the bottom of the 16-team league

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

College football season kicks off with thrilling matchups and high stakes

College football season kicks off August 23 with a Big 12 matchup between Iowa State and Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season

Now in its second year with an expanded bracket, 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff to close out the 2025-26 season

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Avery Johnson explains why K-State is perfect team for new EA Sports video game “You get to play, selfishly, with me. I’m a fast quarterback.”

JULY 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kansas State thinking College Football Playoff after Avery Johnson passed on NIL offers A year after choosing Avery Johnson over Will Howard, Kansas State is primed for College Football Playoff run because its quarterback stayed...

JULY 9 • USATODAY.COM

K-State's Avery Johnson Can't Help Raving About Newest Wide Receiver Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson isn’t hiding his excitement about a new addition to the team's offense. Wide receiver Jaron Tibbs tra...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Latest Big 12 QB Projection Should Drive K-State's Avery Johnson Kansas State football has received a lot of love this offseason for their conference - and national - projections for next season. But amid...

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

Major Outlet Gives K-State's Avery Johnson Big-Time Offseason Accolade Kansas State's Avery Johnson had an up and down first year in the starting quarterback role last season. Johnson threw 25 touchdown passes,...

MAY 8 • SI.COM

Observations on Avery Johnson, Dylan Edwards & more from K-State football practice Avery Johnson was doing a little bit of everything in quarterback drills.

APRIL 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

How K-State quarterback Avery Johnson got stronger (and even faster) this offseason “I’m keeping my nutrition at the top of my priority list so I can sustain more hits this season and be harder to get down.”

APRIL 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

K-State QB Avery Johnson reflects on the biggest lesson he learned from Will Howard “Will really showed me what it looks like to be a leader.”

JANUARY 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Four total scores in win Johnson was 15-for-30 passing for 195 yards, three touchdowns and an interception during Thursday's 44-41 victory over Rutgers. He also had 11 rushes for 57 yards with an additiona...

Impact Johnson put together a strong finish to his sophomore campaign, throwing for 562 yards and eight touchdowns in his final three games while adding 193 rushing yards and two scores. Expectations will be high for Johnson heading into 2025.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson Offers First Comments Upon Arrival At Rate Bowl Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is set to play in his second bowl game. The Wildcats play Rutgers Thursday in the Rate Bowl in Tucson...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SI.COM

Three scores against Cyclones Johnson was 12-for-28 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 29-21 defeat to Iowa State. He also had 13 rushes for 64 yards.

Impact Johnson tossed three touchdown passes for the third time this season, however, it wasn't enough as the Wildcats lost to Iowa State. It was the fifth time this year that Johnson posted double-digit rushing attempts as he has found more success in that aspect of his game as of late. Kansas State will await to hear where their bowl destination is.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In full control against Cincinnati Johnson was 13-for-23 passing for 147 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-15 victory against Cincinnati. He also had 10 rushes for 72 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Johnson was in full control against the Bearcats with three total touchdowns and no turnovers. It was his eighth game with at least two touchdowns passes and his sixth rushing score of the season. Although Johnson has not been one of the highest performing dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation, he has been consistent and will look to finish the regular season strong at Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

K-State Wildcats Q&A: How can Conor Riley & Avery Johnson fix a slumping offense? Answering your K-State questions ahead of an important football game against Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Multiple interceptions once again Johnson was 24-for-40 passing for 258 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-14 defeat against Arizona State. He also had six rushes for 21 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Johnson has logged multiple interceptions in back-to-back games, both losses for the Wildcats. It's been a tough year for the sophomore as he has 10 total turnovers, nine interceptions and one lost fumble. There were lots of missed throws and missed opportunities against the Sun Devils. A positive is that Johnson was able to add his fifth rushing score of the season, all of those touchdowns have come in his last six games. Kansas State will return home next week to play Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

K-State's Avery Johnson Has Kept An Eye On Ohio State's Will Howard Last year Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson got to know starter Will Howard. This year, Johnson can only support Howard from afar. Howa...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • SI.COM

Costly turnovers in loss Johnson was 23-for-39 passing for 238 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-19 loss to Houston. He also had eight rushes for 18 yards.

Impact Johnson committed two turnovers for the second time this season, the other instance occurring in Week 4 at BYU. The outcomes in both of those games didn't bode well for the Wildcats. The most surprising stat was that Johnson managed just 18 rushing yards against Houston. Johnson entered the season with a lot of dual-threat hype, however, he's averaged just 43.4 rushing yards per game and has just four scores on the ground. Kansas State is on a bye before playing Arizona State.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE