{
  "id": 17404739,
  "title": "Who is Dillon Duff? What to know about Kansas State's latest starting QB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/who-is-dillon-duff-what-to-know-about-kansas-states-latest-starting-qb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:55:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dillon-duff-know-kansas-states-125523324.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas State's sophomore quarterback Dillon Duff is set to make his first career start and collegiate appearance on Saturday, October 31, when the Wildcats face the Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported the news, citing unnamed sources. Duff would be the third different starting quarterback for the Wildcats in three weeks, following Avery Johnson and Jacob Knuth, who were both ruled out for the Big 12 matchup.\n\nCoach Collin Klein expressed confidence in Duff during the preseason, noting his efficiency in throwing the football, good decision-making, and ability to protect the ball. Despite Duff's lack of collegiate experience, Klein has consistently shown faith in his abilities. Duff's impressive high school career includes winning a state championship in 2024, completing 64.4% of his passes for 2,741 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, and rushing for 666 yards and 9 scores, including three games with 111 or more rushing yards.",
  "summary": "Kansas State appears to be rolling with sophomore Dillon Duff at Colorado. Here are some things to know about the Wildcats' latest starting QB.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dillon Duff, Kansas State's sophomore QB, set to make debut on Oct 31",
    "First collegiate appearance for Duff against Colorado Buffaloes",
    "Coach Klein confident in Duff's throwing, decision-making, and protection skills"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}