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Kansas State's Avery Johnson ruled out for October 31 game against Colorado

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Kansas State's Avery Johnson ruled out for October 31 game against Colorado

Summary

Kansas State starting quarterback Avery Johnson has been ruled out for the Wildcats’ October 31 game against the Colorado Buffs. Johnson missed the previous game against Arizona State due to a neck/shoulder injury sustained during the October 17 victory over Kansas. The injury had initially appeared manageable, but lingering effects led to his absence. Backup quarterback Jacob Knuth is also doubtful after rolling his ankle twice against Arizona State, complicating Kansas State's plans heading into a crucial matchup.

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•Avery Johnson is out for the October 31 game against Colorado.
•Johnson missed the prior game due to a neck/shoulder injury.
•Backup quarterback Jacob Knuth is also doubtful after an ankle injury.
•Kansas State has a 4-3 overall record and 1-3 in the Big 12.
•Head coach Collin Klein is unsure who will start at quarterback.

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Avery Johnson and the Kansas State Wildcats are not having a good 2026 season. They are having quite a disappointing season under first-year head coach Collin Klein. The college football program has an overall 4–3 record, but only 1–3 in the Big 12. Already suffering with the results, the program has been hit with another devastating […] The post Major Injury Cloud Hangs Over Big 12 Powerhouse Ahead of Crucial Conference Showdown appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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