Johnson was most surprised by the fact that BYU fans complimented him for starting a fundraiser for his former principal at Maize High, Chris Botts, who is in a fight with cancer. He said BYU fans donated to the fund and helped push it well over its goal of $20,000.

Avery Johnson was unable to lead Kansas State to a win over BYU in Provo on Saturday and did not play particularly well in the loss. Fortunately, the fans

Johnson wound up not reaching the end zone as the Cougars pulled off a wild 38-9 upset of the Wildcats (Kansas State kicker Chris Tennant made three field goals), but BYU fans have contributed to Johnson’s drive nevertheless, and in a big way.

Kansas State Wildcats coach Chris Klieman is urging the public not to blame quarterback Avery Johnson for the loss to BYU.

The Kansas State Wildcats and BYU Cougars face off on Saturday, Sept. 21 in a matchup between two 3-0 teams. Kansas State is a touchdown road favorite in the betting odds with the total set at 49.5. Which team has the edge on Saturday night?

Playing stingy defense isn’t the only way Kansas State is causing headaches for opponents. Avery Johnson is making the No. 13 Wildcats’ offense equally tough to deal with heading into Kansas State’s Big 12 opener against BYU on Saturday.

Even Kedon Slovis, who would end up starting for the Cougars, called his first trip to BYU odd, comparing it to the “Truman Show.” On Monday, Johnson called his experience “