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Here's The Latest On Kansas State Wildcats QB Avery Johnson's Injury Status
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For the past three seasons, Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson proved to be one of the most durable players in the Big 12 conference and all of college football.
But lately he has been the exact opposite. He has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder. This marks his second straight game that he has been sidelined.
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The worst news is there no timetable on his return to the lineup. First-year coach Collin Klein said it's even unknown who will be the starter against the Buffaloes. Backup Jacob Kunuth, who started last week's loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils, is listed as doubtful because of an ankle injury.
All signs are pointing toward sophomore Dillon Duff making the start. He has zero inexperience so this could be a rocky game. This is a weird feeling for the Wildcats because they have had so much stability at the quarterback position since Johnson arrived.
They started Will Howard during the 2023 season before turning things over to Johnson at the end of the year. Johnson has been in control since, including a 32-game streak of starts over the course of his career.
Now, the Wildcats face the possibility of falling to the Buffaloes, who are the only winless team in the Big 12. The Buffaloes continue to struggle under coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, whose job could be on the line after this season.
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WILDCATS GET BACK TOP OFFENSIVE THREAT
The Wildcats are expected to get back one of their top offensive weapons for this week's game on the road against the Buffaloes.
All signs are pointing toward tight end Garrett Oakley returning to the lineup after missing the past two games because of an undisclosed illness. He is back at the ideal time, especially with the Wildcats coming off a 28-17 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Oakley is arguably the Wildcats' top receiving threat. He is also one of the top NFL prospects. During the preseason, he was the player who most scouts were in Manhattan to take a glance at. Oakley has been a big reason why Linkon Cure has received limited opportunities. Cure is the first five-star recruit in the history of the program. But Oakley has been that impressive to keep him on the sidelines the past two years. Still, the Wildcats coaching staff views Cure as the future of the program.
