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Kansas State QB Avery Johnson’s Family Issues Apology Over Postgame Fight in Dublin

Kansas State directed inquiries to the On3 statement following viral footage of a dispute involving the quarterback’s father and brother.

Overview

  • Mark and Anthony Johnson released a joint statement apologizing and describing the incident as senseless bickering that escalated into an unnecessary fight.
  • The confrontation occurred at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium after Kansas State’s 24-21 season-opening loss to Iowa State.
  • Social video of the altercation spread widely as witness accounts relayed that the disagreement turned physical.
  • The university offered no additional comment and referred reporters to the family statement shared by On3.
  • CNN reported it had contacted Dublin authorities with no further public updates, and Avery Johnson completed 21 of 30 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns.