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Avery Johnson Says He Will Return to Kansas State Football in 2026
Avery Johnson ends transfer rumors to return for final collegiate year, holding the Kansas State record with 48 passing touchdowns, tied for most in school history.
- On January 2, 2026, Avery Johnson, Kansas State quarterback, announced via an Instagram post, `After a lot of prayer, conversations with my family and talks with my coaches, I've made the decision to return to Kansas State for my final year.`
- The NCAA transfer portal, open January 2 through January 14, framed roster decisions after Chris Klieman retired and Collin Klein was hired as Kansas State head coach.
- Johnson's numbers show his impact, completing 204-of-341 passes in 2025 and tying the Wildcat football record with 48 career passing touchdowns.
- The decision stabilizes the quarterback position while exposing roster weaknesses, as observers called Johnson's choice the most significant offseason domino, with Kansas State still facing offensive line rebuilding and likely losing Jayce Brown.
- With Johnson back, expectations rise for Collin Klein's first season, and he is projected among the better quarterbacks in the Big 12 next season, aiming to extend K-State's win streak over Kansas Jayhawks.
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