Kansas State football has officially ruled out starting quarterback Jacob Knuth for Saturday’s matchup against Colorado, marking a significant setback for the Wildcats’ offensive stability. The announcement confirms that Knuth, who was listed as doubtful in the two most recent availability reports, will not take the field in Boulder. This development follows the earlier confirmation that regular starter Avery Johnson is also out for the second consecutive week, leaving head coach Chris Klieman with a depleted quarterback room just days before kickoff.
Injury woes force Kansas State to turn to Blake Barnett or Dillon Duff in Boulder.
The Wildcats will now be forced to start either Blake Barnett or Dillon Duff behind center, meaning Kansas State will have utilized three different starting quarterbacks in as many weeks. Barnett, who was considered the primary backup entering the season, has been sidelined on crutches for several weeks after suffering an injury during garbage time in the Week 1 victory over Nicholls. Although he was a game-time decision last week, his physical limitations remain a concern, while sophomore Duff, who missed early-season games due to a preseason injury, is only recently cleared but remains less than fully healthy.
With the game scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. CT in Boulder, Colorado, the focus shifts to how the coaching staff will manage this unprecedented depth chart challenge. The uncertainty surrounding Barnett’s mobility and Duff’s full recovery creates a complex strategic puzzle for K-State as they face the Buffaloes. This third-week rotation underscores the fragility of the Wildcats’ offensive unit, forcing them to rely on experience and adaptability rather than continuity to secure a win on the road.
Source: Yahoo Sports
