Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. lead Kansas State over Washington State 34-7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — In a 34-7 win over Washington State on Saturday, Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson connected on 192 passing yards and three touchdown passes, while running back Rodney Price Jr. contributed a 75-yard rushing score. The Kansas State defense maintained its stellar form, not allowing an offensive touchdown in either of its two games this season, with the only Cougar touchdown coming on a 47-yard interception return by Jaylen Thomas to close out the first half.

Price rushed for 105 yards on 13 carries, while Josh Manning, Joe Jackson and Brandon White each had receiving touchdowns for the Wildcats (2-0). Manning added 10 receptions for 97 yards. Johnson completed 22 of his 34 passes but also threw two interceptions, and added 78 rushing yards. Kansas State amassed 295 total yards on the ground, compared to Washington State's 101.

Caden Pinnick completed 9 of 20 passes for 65 yards for the Cougars (0-2), while Kirby Vorhees had 45 yards on the ground. Wendell Gregory recorded five tackles and two sacks for Kansas State, who have allowed only three points in 120 minutes. The game was delayed for nearly an hour due to lightning after the halftime break. Washington State's offense struggled for a second consecutive week, scoring just 10 points against Washington.

Despite Johnson's strong performance, the Cougars' offense looked rough, especially after their 10-point showing against Washington. Kansas State's next game is against Duquesne next Saturday.