Big 12

Johnson Impresses in Highly Anticipated Debut

The golden locks of hair that flowed from underneath his Kansas State helmet are pulled tightly against his scalp now as Avery Johnson speaks with reporters in the Vanier Family Football Complex. Will Howard, from the other end of the postgame interview room, calls Johnson the man of the hour. They're hotel roommates, the senior and the true freshman, one of the most efficient quarterbacks at the end of the 2022 season and one of the top prospects ever to sign a letter-of-intent with the Wildcats. They're together this year, at least, and it's a great place to be.