Avery Johnson walked onto the field with something to prove—and by the end of Kansas State’s 45-27 win over TCU, the only thing left in doubt was how fast he’d enter legend status. Johnson threw for 403 yards and 5 touchdowns, including a 65-yard bomb on the run that had the crowd in Manhattan losing their minds. “All week, people said I was just a runner,” Johnson said. “Well, I just put up numbers like a pro.” He didn’t just show off arm strength; he commanded the offense with poise, precision, and a swagger that left defenders demoralized. Analysts had questioned whether Johnson was the long-term answer at QB—those questions vanished by halftime. Teammates rallied behind him, chanting his name on the sidelines as the cameras caught Johnson smirking with a fire in his eyes. “That’s what I’ve been waiting for,” said K-State coach Chris Klieman. “He’s unleashed now.” The Wildcats are climbing the rankings, and their offense has become lethal with Johnson at the helm. His message to critics? Clear and loud: “Don’t label me. Don’t limit me.” Avery Johnson isn’t just a dual-threat—he’s Kansas State’s future, and he’s rewriting the script every Saturday.
