Avery Johnson sets New Kansas State passing record in Rate Bowl

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Quarterback Avery Johnson is now Kansas State’s single-season passing touchdown leader.

He connected with running back Joe Jackson for a nine-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. It was Johnson’s 25th TD of the season.

Here are some highlights from Thursday’s matchup:

RUTGERS 41 – WILDCATS 35

Johnson gets the ball to another running back for a receiving touchdown. Joe Jackson scored on a nine-yard reception after a big run earlier.

RUTGERS 41 – WILDCATS 29

Rutgers used their 67-yard punt return to push their lead back to double digits.

RUTGERS 34 – WILDCATS 29

Kansas State takes advantage of their short field after turning the ball over. Garrett Oakley gets the touchdown, but they fail again on the two-point conversion.

RUTGERS 34 – WILDCATS 23

Running back Edwards cuts the lead with a 65-yard touchdown right out of the gate for Kansas State. The Wildcats fail to convert on the two-point attempt.

RUTGERS 34 – WILDCATS 17

Rutgers takes advantage of Kansas State penalties to drive down the field and increase their lead in the third quarter.

RUTGERS 27 – WILDCATS 17

Rutgers added to their lead with a 48-yard field goal after picking off Wildcats quarterback Johnson.

RUTGERS 24 – WILDCATS 17

Raymond rushes for another touchdown with a 24-yard run to regain the lead.

RUTGERS 17 – WILDCATS 17

Jayce Brown’s 34-yard rush set up a Dylan Edwards touchdown reception. The offense gets creative by using receivers in the run game and backs coming out of the backfield.

RUTGERS 17 – WILDCATS 10

Running back Raymond’s 65-yard run sets up the score by Ja’shon Benjamin.

RUTGERS 10 – WILDCATS 10

The Scarlet Knight failed to capitalize on Ian Strong’s 60-yard reception and instead had to settle for a field goal to start the second quarter.

RUTGERS 7 – WILDCATS 10

Avery Johnson ends a Wildcats touchdown drive with a red zone rush. He connected with top receiver Jayce Brown.

RUTGERS 7 – WILDCATS 3

Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond put the Scarlet Knights up 7-3 midway through the first quarter. A pair of big runs by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis highlighted the touchdown drive.