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Kansas State’s Avery Johnson Just Cracks Big 12’s Top-10 Quarterbacks
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson is gearing up for his first full season at the helm.
Johnson assumed the starting job after QB Will Howard transferred to Ohio State late in the season. With a limited chance to prove himself, some are doubting his potential heading into their first matchup on Aug. 31.
PFF’s Dalton Wasserman is among those potentially underestimating the Wildcats QB. He released a ranking of the Big 12 quarterbacks, where Johnson placed No. 10 of 16.
The full list is as follows:
1. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) Big 12 Quarterback Rankings🎯
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— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 25, 2024
2. Noah Fifita (Arizona)
3. Garrett Greene (West Virginia)
4. Jalon Daniels (Kansas)
5. KJ Jefferson (UCF)
6. Cam Rising (Utah)
7. Rocco Becht (Iowa State)
8. Donovan Smith (Houston)
9. Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State)
10. Avery Johnson (K-State)
11. Dequan Finn (Baylor)
12. Josh Hoover (TCU)
13. Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati)
14. Behren Morton (Texas Tech)
15. Sam Leavitt (Arizona State)
16. Jake Retzlaff (BYU)
A full campaign under coach Chris Klieman is leading some to pick Johnson as their dark horse Heisman candidate. The rising sophomore passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns in his limited time on the field. He also made good use of his legs, rushing for 225 yards and six touchdowns.
Johnson’s weapon room is filled with talent, including DJ Giddens and Keagan Johnson, meaning there’s no reason he shouldn’t have a breakout season.
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Woman killed, man hurt in shooting early Thursday in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting just after midnight Thursday in Kansas City, police said.
Kansas City police officers were called to a home on Wallace Avenue near Wilson Road just after 12:45 a.m. Thursday to investigate a report of a shooting.
Officers were directed to the back yard of a house and found a woman who had been fatally shot. The victim’s name has not yet been released.
While they were at the scene, police learned that a man, who had also been shot, was taken to a hospital by private car. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening, police said.
Based on preliminary information, police believe the shooting happened after a fight broke out between multiple people.
There have been no arrests as of Thursday morning, and police have not shared a description of the suspect. Police said detectives and crime scene personnel were canvassing the area for witnesses and gathering surveillance video and other evidence.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call KCPD’s Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
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Kansas EMT arrested for 21 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, KBI says
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Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians: TV channel, start time, streaming for Apr. 8
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Wednesday as the Kansas City Royals visit the Cleveland Guardians.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians?
First pitch between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, Apr. 8.
How to watch Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:32 a.m.
- Matchup: KC at CLE
- Date: Wednesday, Apr. 8
- Time: 1:10 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Progressive Field
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Guardians.TV and Royals.TV
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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