Blake Barnett News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Continues to split time Barnett completed 7 of 17 passes for 106 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 66-28 defeat against Oklahoma State. He also had 10 rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Barnett got the start and showed flashes early, connecting with WR Derrick Salley on a 73-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Barnett appears to have the inside track on the starting role, but Kansas State's willingness to continue rotating quarterbacks limits his upside. With the Wildcats searching for answers on offense and neither Barnett nor Dillon Duff firmly taking control of the position, expect both quarterbacks to remain involved over the final few weeks of the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to compete for QB1 job Barnett will compete for the starting quarterback role ahead of Kansas State's upcoming matchup against TCU, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Barnett will compete against Dillon Duff for the starting job under center, though head coach Collin Klein indicated the team will likely rely on both signal-callers to close out the season. With Avery Johnson (lower leg) likely done for the campaign, Barnett has stepped into additional opportunities under center. In his start in Week 9, he completed 18 of 28 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to start for Kansas State Barnett will start for Kansas State against Oklahoma State in Week 10, per Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Barnett replaced Dillon Duff at quarterback for the Wildcats, and he looked very solid in the process, tossing for 224 yards and three touchdowns in the overtime loss to Colorado. Now, he's been named the starter for Week 10 against Oklahoma State as starter Avery Johnson (lower leg) is likely out for the remainder of the season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Provides much-needed spark Barnett was 18-for-28 passing for 224 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 27-24 overtime defeat to Colorado. He also had 16 rushes for 40 yards.

Impact Barnett nearly engineered an improbable comeback after replacing Dillon Duff in the overtime loss. He connected with Josh Manning, Linkon Cure, and Garrett Oakley for scores, including the game-tying touchdown with just two seconds remaining in regulation. The performance immediately creates questions about Kansas State's quarterback situation moving forward. Barnett clearly gave the Wildcats a different dimension after entering in relief, and it will be fascinating to see what the coaching staff does next week against Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado beats Kansas State 27-24 in OT on Wilson's TD pass to Charlie Williams

Isaac Wilson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams, leading Colorado past Kansas State 27-24 in overtime Saturday

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Ready to rock versus Colorado Barnett (lower body) is available for Saturday's matchup versus Colorado, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnett's absence from Kansas State's injury report presents a huge opportunity for the quarterback, since Avery Johnson (lower leg) is listed out and Jacob Knuth -- who started last week against Arizona State -- is doubtful for Saturday. With the quarterback being healthy, he is now positioned to make his first start of the season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 8 Barnett (lower body) did not play during Saturday's game at Arizona State.

Impact Even with Avery Johnson (undisclosed) out, Barnett did not get a prime opportunity to start, with Jacob Knuth starting under center at Arizona State. Each quarterback's next chance to play comes Oct. 31 at Colorado.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Barnett (lower body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnett will not start Saturday regardless of his availability as Jacob Knuth has been given the starting nod with Avery Johnson (undisclosed) ruled out. If Barnett is unable to go, Dillon Duff would be set to serve as the backup quarterback.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Saturday Barnett (lower body) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arizona State.

Impact Barnett may miss his sixth consecutive game against the Sun Devils on Saturday. The quarterback has appeared in just one game this season. The junior will have a chance to return against Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Kansas Barnett (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Kansas.

Impact Barnett is set to miss another contest due to a lower-body injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 1. The backup quarterback will aim to return next Saturday against Arizona State.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will continue to miss time Barnett (lower body) is set to remain out a little longer for Kansas State, per Wyatt Wheeler of the Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Barnett completed 4-of-5 passes for 41 yards in the opener, but was unavailable for Week 2 with a lower body injury and will reportedly continue to miss time. That indicates that Jacob Kunth will be the top backup to Avery Johnson in Manhattan for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 2 Barnett (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Washington State, Derek Young of On3 reports.

Impact According to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle, Barnett is seen on crutches, indicating that a lower-body injury is keeping him out of action. Barnett's impending absence means less depth at quarterback for Kansas State in Week 2. With both him and Dillon Duff (undisclosed) out, the Wildcats have only two healthy quarterbacks available, starter Avery Johnson and longtime backup Jacob Knuth.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees action in lopsided win Barnett was 4-for-5 passing for 41 yards during Saturday's 71-3 win versus Nicholls State.

Impact Barnett saw the field after Kansas State built a massive lead over Nicholls, allowing the Wildcats to get additional quarterbacks some game experience. His appearance came with the outcome well in hand and does not impact Avery Johnson's status as the clear starter moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records rushing attempts in win Barnett rushed for 13 yards on four carries during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Colorado.

Impact Barnett recorded multiple rushing attempts for the fourth time this season. Kansas State leaned heavily on their run-game against the Buffaloes in a snowy game. Kansas State will play in a bowl game after the win.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing plays in slugfest Barnett completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 14-6 victory versus Oklahoma State. He also rushed for one yard on two attempts.

Impact Barnett recorded his first snaps since Week 6 at Baylor. It was a slugfest against Oklahoma State and the Wildcats figured out how to squeak out the win. Kansas State will play at Utah next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited snaps in nailbiter Barnett completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 35-34 defeat against Baylor. He logged three rushing attempts for three yards.

Impact Barnett nearly fumbled the ball; however, Kansas State was able to keep possession. In the Wildcats' last two games, Barnett has eight rushing attempts to give QB Avery Johnson some rest as he has seen an uptick in his passing and rushing volume. Kansas State will play TCU next week.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five rushing attempts Barnett was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 34-20 victory against UCF. He also had five rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Barnett logged his first game with production as the Wildcats snapped their two-game losing streak with a controlled win over UCF. Kansas State will play at Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five rushing attempts Barnett was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 34-20 victory against UCF. He also had five rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Barnett logged his first game with production as the Wildcats snapped their two-game losing streak with a controlled win over UCF. Kansas State will play at Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy at practice Barnett (foot) was seen practicing with the team on Thursday, per Kellis Robinett of the Kansas City Star.

Impact Barnett was previously observed in a walking boot in the spring but appears to be ready to go for fall camp. The freshman quarterback was a former three-star recruit and will hope to figure into the Wildcats' quarterback competition this fall.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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