WILL HOWARD NEWS

Texas defense proves ready at the biggest moment

Playing without its starting quarterback and overcoming a host of mistakes, the No. 7 Longhorns lean on an improved defense to hold off K-St...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Texas holds off Kansas State, 33-30, to keep CFP hopes alive

After a wild finish, Texas is off to its best start since 2009, with the Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff firmly in mind.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Big Noon Live: Texas holds off Kansas State in wild OT finish

Kansas State rallied from a 27-7 deficit to force overtime, but Texas held on for a thrilling 33-30 victory. Check out our analysis from Aus...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Receives majority of snaps in win Howard completed 15 of 17 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-0 win against Houston. He also had nine rushes for 24 yards.

Impact Although three different quarterbacks played against Houston, Howard was clearly the top option and is the best bet to be the primary starter moving forward. He threw multiple touchdown passes for the fifth time this season. His upside is limited though as it doesn't appear that they will move away from using Avery Johnson around the goal-line and they have a couple of stud running backs in Treshaun Ward and DJ Giddens. Kansas State has a big game at Texas next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Howard throws for 2 TDs, Giddens runs for 2 and K-State defense shuts down Houston in 41-0 win

Will Howard was 15-of-17 passing for 164 yards with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Houston 41-0

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws three TDs as co-starter Howard completed 10 of 16 passes for 154 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-3 victory versus TCU. He also had four rushes for 62 yards.

Impact Despite being named a co-starter, Howard threw for three touchdowns and was a big part of the win over TCU. Meanwhile Avery Johnson threw his first touchdown pass and rushed for 73 yards on 16 carries. It appears that Kansas State is comfortable utilizing both QBs moving forward. The Wildcats will play Houston next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Howard throws 3 TD passes to help Kansas State beat TCU 41-3

Will Howard threw three touchdown passes, including a 61-yarder to DJ Giddens, to help Kansas State beat TCU 41-3 in a rematch from the Big 12 title game last season

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working with first-team offense Howard is working with Kansas State's first-team offense before the team hosts TCU on Saturday, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Howard and Avery Johnson were listed as co-starters for Kansas State's upcoming game. Though there was always the chance Howard would be dropped, it appears he will not for at least one more game. October has been rough for Howard, who threw three interceptions in one game and was benched the other. Ideally for him, he bounces back against TCU.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

K-State plans to use veteran Howard, freshman star Johnson at QB moving forward

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman plans to use both veteran Will Howard and freshman Avery Johnson at quarterback going forward

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Kansas State Wildcats still have 'full confidence' in struggling QB Will Howard No one in the Big 12 has thrown more interceptions than Will Howard this season, but Chris Klieman isn’t worried about Kansas State’s quarte...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

K-State quarterback Will Howard refused to let a leg injury slow him down against UCF Will Howard recovered from a leg injury and threw for 255 yards against UCF. Here’s how he did it.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Could Kansas State quarterback Will Howard miss UCF game with leg injury? The latest The Kansas State Wildcats will turn to talented freshman Avery Johnson if Will Howard cannot start on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

K-State Q&A: Big 12 surprises, Mizzou game analysis and the evolution of Will Howard This week’s K-State mailbag is filled with fun topics ahead of a big football game at Missouri.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will Howard, No. 15 Kansas State cruise past Troy Will Howard had an impressive day with three touchdown passes and two touchdown runs as No. 15 Kansas State defeated Troy 42-13 Saturday in...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Will Howard passes for 3 TDs and runs for 2 others to lead No. 15 K-State past Troy 42-13

Will Howard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two others as No. 15 Kansas State defeated Troy 42-13

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS