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The Kansas State Wildcats blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes, falling 51-47 on the road on Saturday night. And while there is still one game left in the season for the Wildcats to become bowl eligible, some of the post-game conversation surrounded the offseason.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / November 22

Utah Utes Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in Dramatic Fashion, Beat Kansas State 51-47

The Utah Utes erased a 47-35 deficit with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter to beat the K-State Wildcats 51-47. The win keeps the Utah Utes’ College Football Playoff hopes alive as they improve to 9-2 on the season.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / November 20

Picks, predictions for Utah vs. Kansas State college football game

Looking to keep its Big 12 championship game hopes alive, Utah returns to Rice-Eccles Stadium for a matchup against Kansas State. The Utes (8-2, 5-2 Big

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / November 20

Week 13 Big 12 Previews: BYU Looks to Make Case vs. Cincy — Highlighting games featuring teams in the West and looks in at the best of the rest

It’s unofficially Playoff season in the Big 12. With BYU and Utah vying for one of the final spots in the postseason, each remaining game is effectively an elimination matchup.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 15

Kansas State gets past Oklahoma State in Big 12 matchup

Kansas State's Avery Johnson threw a touchdown pass, Joe Jackson ran for one in the fourth quarter, and the Wildcats won 14-6 over the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday afternoon in Stillwater, Okla.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 12

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

Oklahoma State limps home for its first game in Stillwater in four weeks, winless in the Big 12 and one of only two power-conference teams with a single FBS victory.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Avery Johnson leads K-State to 17th straight win over Kansas

Avery Johnson leads Kansas State to 17th straight win over Kansas in dominant fashion

Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Kansas.

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Kansas State at Kansas odds: Opening point spread revealed

The annual battle between Kansas and Kansas State, dubbed the Sunflower Showdown, is set to bring plenty of excitement in Week 9 of the college football season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kansas State takes advantage of mistakes to pull away from TCU

Des Purnell had two interceptions, including a pick-6, to help Kansas State defeat TCU 41-28 Saturday afternoon in a Big 12 matchup in Manhattan, Kan. Avery Johnson was 16-of-28 passing for 196 yards and three touchdowns for Kansas State (3-4, 2-2 Big 12).

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / October 5

Avery Johnson, Chris Klieman Reflect on Regrets Following Kansas State vs. Baylor Defeat

The Kansas State Wildcats came close to victory on Saturday, only to fall 35-34 to the Baylor Bears in a dramatic Big 12 showdown at McLane Stadium. Meanwhile, the final buzzer blocked Luis Rodriguez’s 56-yard attempt.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / October 5

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson Sidelined ESPN’s Tori Petry During Baylor Game

Saturday’s Big 12 clash between Kansas State and Baylor wasn’t just memorable for its last-minute heroics. It also featured one of the weekend’s most viral and shocking sideline moments.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 4

ESPN Reporter Dealt Unfortunate Blow During Kansas State-Baylor Game

Key Points: Baylor Bears edge Kansas State 35–34 with last-second blocked field goal in Week 6 thriller ESPN’s Tori Petry was leveled by Kansas State QB

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / October 3

The Main Reason Kansas State will Defeat Baylor that No One is Talking About

For it appears as the first time this season, Kansas State will have five offense players play together for the first time this season. Starting quarterback Avery Johnson, running back Dylan Edwards, wide receivers Jayce Brown, Jerand Bradley, and Jaron Tibbs.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 2

Key matchups: Baylor football vs. Kansas State

It's back! After a two-week hiatus, we're back to breaking down which guys will be going up against each other during the game, which could swing the outcome of the game based on how those faceoffs turn out.

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College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 30

Baylor vs Kansas State scouting Report: Breaking down the Wildcats ahead of Week 6

The Baylor Bears are coming off a strong win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Baylor won in a high-scoring 45-27 showdown that saw the Bears' offense put up 612 yards of total offense.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 28

2028 Nebraska DT Adds Offer from Kansas State

Kansas State returned to the win column on Saturday afternoon, securing its first Big 12 victory of the season with a score of 34-20 against the UCF Knights in front of a sold-out crowd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, which included plenty of recruits.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 27

Kansas State forces three turnovers, rolls past UCF 34-20

Avery Johnson passed for a pair of touchdowns as Kansas State defeated visiting UCF 34-20 on Saturday at Manhattan, Kan. Johnson was 18-of-25 passing for 168 yards and added 75 rushing yards on 12 carries to lead the way for Kansas State (2-3, 1-0 Big 12).

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / September 13

3 Defensive Standouts From Arizona's Win Over Kansas State

After two dominant wins over Hawaii and Weber State to start the season, Arizona and its defense faced its toughest test of the season Friday night at home against Kansas State.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / September 7

Three College Football Teams On Verge Of Collapse After Week 2

Every week in college football, there are always teams that disappoint massively. Just like always, week 2 was no exception. From ranked teams losing to just disappointing performances overall, there are some teams on the verge of a potential collapse after week 2.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 31

K-State's Avery Johnson Has Blunt Message After North Dakota Victory

A bounce-back victory after losing in Week 0 should be pretty satisfactory for Kansas State, right? Well, not for quarterback Avery Johnson. The junior signal-caller expressed his disappointment in the team's performance on Saturday night, with his tone almost evoking defeat instead of victory.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 30

No. 17 Kansas State escapes upset with late win over North Dakota

Avery Johnson's 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left helped No. 17 Kansas State win 38-35 to avoid an embarrassing loss to North Dakota of the FCS.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / August 24

Avery Johnson’s Family Breaks Silence on Dublin Fist Fight

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson’s family issued a public apology on Sunday after a postgame altercation in Dublin, Ireland, involving his father, Mark, and older brother, Anthony.

College Football News / The Spun / August 23

Kansas State QB's Father Got Into A Fistfight After The Week 0 Loss In Ireland

It was a rough day in Dublin, Ireland for the Kansas State Wildcats as they suffered a hard-fought loss to the rival Iowa State Cyclones. But for K-State QB Avery Johnson, who did his best with 70-percent completion, 273 yards and three total touchdowns, the bigger disappointment may have come after the game.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 20

ESPN Gives K-State's Avery Johnson Huge Props Ahead Of Regular Season

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson has heard is name a lot this offseason. Whether it be at the focal points of the team's Big 12 aspirations or lauds from prominent analysts, the junior signal-caller has been the main topic of conversation around the Wildcats.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / August 18

Why Avery Johnson Said No to Transfer Portal Opportunities

In an era when transfer whispers follow nearly every prospect, Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson stands out for one rare reason: loyalty. His father, Mark Johnson, recently shared that despite tempting opportunities elsewhere, Avery remains wholly committed to K-State.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / July 28

Pro Football Focus Raves About K-State’s Avery Johnson

Pro Football Focus put Avery Johnson near the top of the Big 12 quarterback ranks this offseason, rating him as the fifth‑best returning signal‑caller in the conference with an 81.7 overall grade.