Kansas State football faces growing quarterback uncertainty as Avery Johnson battles an injury, while the Big 12 quarterback race takes an unexpected turn.

On this Locked On College Crossover, Locked On Kansas State and Locked On UCF break down the conference's quarterback hierarchy, Kansas State's injury concerns, and the changing Big 12 championship race.

With Avery Johnson's availability uncertain and injuries affecting Kansas State's quarterback depth, the Wildcats face important questions heading into their matchup against Colorado.

Meanwhile, UCF quarterback Ke'Juan Jenkins has emerged as one of the Big 12's most intriguing stories following a massive upset of BYU.

Is Jenkins entering the conversation alongside Baylor's Conner Weigman, BYU's Bear Bachmeier, Arizona's Noah Fifita and North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker?

We revisit our preseason quarterback rankings and debate which players have exceeded expectations.

Plus, is BYU still the best team in the Big 12 despite losing to UCF? Can Utah, Arizona or Texas Tech take control of the championship race? And could the conference send multiple teams to the College Football Playoff?

Finally, we examine Scott Frost's remarkable turnaround at UCF and whether the Knights can win out against Baylor, Kansas, Arizona State, Iowa State and Colorado.

Can Kansas State overcome its quarterback injuries? Who is the Big 12's best quarterback? And which team will reach Arlington?

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Kansas State football enters its Big 12 matchup against Cincinnati at 3-0 as Collin Klein and the Wildcats continue emerging as a potential conference championship contender.

Kansas State has quietly impressed in the trenches despite replacing most of its offensive line and losing a returning starter during fall camp. The Wildcats have still developed one of the highest-rated blocking units in college football according to the discussion, continuing a longstanding K-State strength at the line of scrimmage.

But Kansas State vs. Cincinnati is only part of a massive Big 12 weekend.

Oklahoma State travels to West Virginia for one of the conference’s biggest games, featuring quarterbacks Micah Hawkins and Drew Mestemaker. Both teams have an opportunity to strengthen their College Football Playoff résumés and establish themselves as legitimate Big 12 contenders.

Colorado and Baylor also meet in an important matchup after Colorado’s difficult loss to Northwestern. With Texas Tech, Utah, Oklahoma State and Kansas State looming on Colorado’s schedule, the pressure surrounding the Buffaloes could increase quickly.

Plus, TCU travels to UCF, Houston visits Georgia Southern, and the Big 12 continues searching for teams capable of separating themselves in the conference race.

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Kansas State Wildcats stumble in Big 12 opener as Avery Johnson battles without enough support. Can Collin Klein’s squad regroup in time for a crucial matchup against Houston?

Christian Rauh spotlights Johnson’s performance—30-for-50 with 292 passing yards and 38 rushing yards—while questioning the lack of designed quarterback runs and costly drops from receivers like Garrett Oakley. The breakdown zeroes in on defensive woes, with Kansas State surrendering 271 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Cincinnati’s Cole Tabb. Missed opportunities in the “middle eight,” key injuries to playmakers, and questions around tackling efficiency further complicate the Wildcats’ playoff hopes. With a bye week and a must-win against Houston ahead, can Kansas State shore up its defense and reignite its offense?

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