Kansas State QB Avery Johnson listed as doubtful for Arizona State game
Senior quarterback Avery Johnson is doubtful for Saturday’s road matchup against Arizona State after a brief injury scare, potentially opening the door for backup Jacob Knuth to start.
Key points
- Avery Johnson is now listed as doubtful on Kansas State’s injury report.
- The change follows a neck/shoulder injury after Johnson fell during a 59‑yard run in the win over Kansas.
- If Johnson cannot play, backup Jacob Knuth will start for the Wildcats.
- Kansas State will travel to Arizona State for Week 8, seeking its first road win of the season.
Kansas State faces quarterback uncertainty on the road
Avery Johnson, the senior quarterback, has been dropped to doubtful on the team’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s road matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Johnson was initially listed as questionable on K‑State’s first availability report, but the designation was later revised to doubtful (source 5). The change follows a brief injury scare in the Wildcats’ recent win over Kansas, where Johnson fell awkwardly at the end of a 59‑yard run and remained on the turf for several minutes (source 3).
After the incident, Johnson was able to finish the game and is believed to be dealing with a neck/shoulder area injury (source 3).
Should Johnson be unable to play, backup quarterback Jacob Knuth is positioned to make his first career start for the Wildcats (source 3).
The Wildcats travel to Arizona State for the Week 8 contest, seeking their first road win of the season (source 3).
Your questions, answered
Why is Kansas State’s quarterback Avery Johnson listed as doubtful?
He fell awkwardly during a 59‑yard run in the recent win over Kansas and is dealing with a neck/shoulder injury.
Who will start if Avery Johnson is unable to play?
Backup quarterback Jacob Knuth will make his first career start for Kansas State.
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