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Grading Avery Johnson's in Kansas State's great win over No. 20 Arizona in Week 3

Avery Johnson is getting better with each game, and there is still a lot of season left to go.

By Ericka Brockish

Sep 13, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) is forced out of bounds by Arizona Wildcats defensive back Tacario Davis (1) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) is forced out of bounds by Arizona Wildcats defensive back Tacario Davis (1) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images / Scott Sewell-Imagn Images
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Avery Johnson is starting to look more like a season-veteran than a true sophomore quarterback with every game he plays in. Don't think he is without mistakes though. Even though the refs could have called something at the end of the first half, Johnson should have had better tie management and gotten rid of the ball with time on the clock to kick a field goal.

Luckily, the three points the Wildcats missed out on didn't end up coming back and biting them in the butt, but it was definitely a moment where Johnson showed his youth in his game.

Other than some mistakes here and there, Johnson had a great game against Arizona in Week 3, so we are here to grad his performance, which has been getting better each week.

Week 3 win vs. No. 20 Arizona. 14/23, 156 yds, 2TDS. Avery Johnson. Kstate quarterback grade. A-

Johnson went off against Arizona, but not just with his arm. Head coach Chris Klieman finally let Johnson loose and allowed him to show other teams how dangerous he could be on the run. That was one part of Johnson's game no one was worried about, but Klieman kept it fairly hidden so far this season.

Against Arizona, Johnson went off on 17 rushes for 110 yards but wasn't able to find the end zone with his legs. Even though Johnson didn't have any touchdowns on the ground, he was able to get two in the air to his favorite tight ends, Will Swanson and Braedyn Loftin.

Johnson also showcased some great throws that showed he can do more than just throw a fastball to his receivers. Johnson had a throw to Loftin that set up a touchdown by running back DJ Giddens that not many young quarterbacks could make. Johnson was able to float a pass up over double coverage to Loftin to set up first and goal for the Wildcats.

If Johnson continues to play like this, he could play himself into the Heisman conversation. The young sophomore quarterback is the big reason for the Wildcats' 3-0 start and could be the reason the Wildcats go far this season.

Johnson has not thrown an interception since the first game of the season, and taking care of the ball can sometimes be tough for young quarterbacks. It seemed like the hometown kid struggled a bit at the start of the season as the full-time starter, but since a rocky first game, Johnson has settled in and is putting on a show for Wildcat fans.

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