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Avery Johnson helps No. 14 K-State dump No. 20 Arizona 31-7 in nonconference matchup of Big 12 foes

Sep. 13, 2024 23:58 PM EDT

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State delivered Arizona a rude welcome to the Big 12 on Friday night. Even if it won't count in the conference standings. Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes, Dylan Edwards returned a punt 71 yards for a score, and No. 14 Kansas...

No. 20 Arizona visits No. 14 K-State on Friday night for nonconference matchup of new Big 12 rivals

Sep. 12, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — No. 20 Arizona and No. 14 Kansas State will get a chance Friday night to see just where they stack up in the Big 12 race. Even if it's not a conference game. The two sets of Wildcats scheduled the game as part of a home-and-home series before...

No. 17 Kansas State defense comes up big to help Wildcats escape Tulane with a 34-27 win

Sep. 07, 2024 18:15 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kansas State safety Jack Fabris returned Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah's fumble 60 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and VJ Payne's interception in the end zone helped the 17th-ranked Wildcats hold on for a 34-27 victory over Tulane on Saturday. ...

No. 17 K-State tests road form against a Tulane team seeking CFP credibility

Sep. 05, 2024 16:52 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kansas State's last trip to New Orleans didn't go so well. Neither did the Wildcats' last game against Tulane. On Saturday, No. 17 K-State (1-0) gets a chance to make better memories on both fronts. The Wildcats will be back in the...

Avery Johnson takes reins of No. 18 Kansas State as season begins Saturday vs UT-Martin

Aug. 29, 2024 06:11 AM EDT

Avery Johnson was recruited to be the starting quarterback at Kansas State, and one of the nation's top dual-threats did nothing to dissuade Wildcats coach Chris Klieman from turning the team over to him after last season. Just look at what Johnson did in limited opportunities as a...