Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is officially listed as doubtful for Saturday’s Big 12 matchup at Arizona State, which means fifth-year quarterback Jacob Knuth could be making his very first career start. This is a massive curveball for the Wildcats as they head into Tempe, Arizona, for a 2:45 p.m. CT kickoff against the Sun Devils.
A Mystery Injury Sidelines K-State’s Iron Man QB
This whole situation with Johnson is a straight-up shocker. Since taking over as the starter back in 2024, the guy has been an absolute iron man, never missing a single game. So when his name popped up on Wednesday’s initial availability report, eyebrows shot up everywhere. The weirdest part? His injury came from missing *one single play* early in the first quarter of last week’s win over Kansas. He stumbled to the turf after a long run, but then came right back the very next drive and played the rest of the game like nothing happened. No signs of injury. Zero. And now he’s doubtful? You’ve gotta wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes there.
Jacob Knuth Steps Up
With Johnson sidelined, it’s Jacob Knuth’s time to shine. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound fifth-year quarterback is about to get his shot to lead the offense. This is what you work for, right? Sitting on the bench, preparing for that one moment when your number gets called. Well, his number just got screamed from the rooftops. It’s a huge moment for Knuth and the Wildcats, who absolutely cannot afford to stumble in a conference game just because their starter is unexpectedly out.
The Wildcats are playing Arizona State on Saturday, and all eyes will be on Knuth. Can he step in and keep the offense humming? This is the kind of situation that defines a season, and it’s going to be a wild ride to watch how it all plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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