Johnson was most surprised by the fact that BYU fans complimented him for starting a fundraiser for his former principal at Maize High, Chris Botts, who is in a fight with cancer. He said BYU fans donated to the fund and helped push it well over its goal of $20,000.

Kansas State Wildcats coach Chris Klieman is expecting his leaders to step up following the blowout loss to the BYU Cougars.

ESPN cameras got a closeup of Johnson between plays when the gold chain he was wearing around his neck had come undone. The chain was hanging awkwardly outside his purple jersey, so much so that a member of the officiating crew approached Johnson between plays and informed him that he needed to fix the issue if he wanted to stay in the game.

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman knew quarterback Avery Johnson would be blamed after loss to BYU. But there was enough blame to go around.

Playing stingy defense isn’t the only way Kansas State is causing headaches for opponents. Avery Johnson is making the No. 13 Wildcats’ offense equally tough to deal with heading into Kansas State’s Big 12 opener against BYU on Saturday.

The Kansas State Wildcats and BYU Cougars face off on Saturday, Sept. 21 in a matchup between two 3-0 teams. Kansas State is a touchdown road favorite in the betting odds with the total set at 49.5. Which team has the edge on Saturday night?

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is a fringe candidate for the Heisman Trophy this season. He's also far from winning an NFL MVP. Still, there are compa