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Kansas State Escapes North Dakota on Johnson’s Last-Minute TD Drive

Klieman calls the defense’s eye discipline awful ahead of Army.

Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman JB Nelson (54) blocks North Dakota Fighting Hawks quarterback Jerry Kaminski (11) during the second half against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Travis Bates (39) celebrates a sack during the first half against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kansas State edged FCS North Dakota 38-35, finishing an 81-yard drive in 1:03 with Avery Johnson’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson.
  • Avery Johnson went 28-for-43 for 318 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
  • Jayce Brown caught 12 passes for 109 yards and a score, and Joe Jackson added 55 rushing yards while hauling in the game-winner.
  • North Dakota quarterback Jerry Kaminski threw for 231 yards with one touchdown and ran for two more as Kansas State’s secondary struggled.
  • Kansas State went 5-for-13 on third down and lost a kick return fumble, and next hosts Army on Sept. 6 with publications listing differing kickoff times.