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- The Kansas State columnist's stated play is Avery Johnson to rush for at least 40 yards at +100 in the Washington State matchup. His case favors Johnson's scrambling ability over relying on conventional running-back lanes behind an uncertain offensive line. This is the writer's published prop opinion and quoted price, not a live odds check or a dashboard recommendation. - The writer saw Johnson regain assertiveness and aggression in three quarters against Nicholls under Collin Klein. He expects Johnson to use his legs on broken passing plays against Washington State, but explicitly warns that repeated sacks would undermine the rushing prop. No designed-run count or coaching commitment to a particular workload is reported.

- Intel: My confidence level in the playcalling/coaching didn't change after Saturday because Nicholls is a bad football team compared to K-State.

- Offense: Ahead of Kansas State's game against Washington State on Saturday, here's a look at the raw numbers — the key statistics that you need to know ahead of kickoff.

- Collin Klein was optimistic that Kansas State linebacker Mekhi Mason's injury was less serious than initially feared, but he did not provide a diagnosis or a return timetable. - Klein said Kansas State offensive lineman Tanner Morley had made consistent progress without setbacks for two and a half weeks, but his reintegration and snap share remained undecided after Charlie Adams played well in the opener. - Klein said Avery Johnson correctly handled every Kansas State third-down protection check in the opener and showed decisiveness, consistent leadership and clear recognition of the defense. - Klein described Washington State's run defense as a strong first- and second-level front that varies its fits with twists and line games and consistently gets several defenders to the ball, presenting a challenging blocking assignment for Kansas State. - Klein said Kansas State must prepare for injured Washington State receiver Tony Freeman because of his speed and dynamic playmaking, but that preparation comment did not establish that Freeman is cleared or expected to play.

- LB: He's a deep threat that is great at beating press man coverage.

- Collin Klein said his first game calling Kansas State's offense from the sideline allowed useful face-to-face communication and that the staff's information flow and collective decision-making worked well against Nicholls. - Kansas State quarterback Johnson said mutual trust with Klein and understanding the intent behind his calls reduced the pressure on him, while the offense's ability to get playmakers the ball in space gave him additional confidence.

- QB/OL: Kansas State opened up its season with a dominant win over Nicholls.

- Kansas State's opener is framed as the start of the Collin Klein era, with the offense expected to preserve Klein's usual explosive-play identity. - Avery Johnson does not need heavy designed rushing volume against Nicholls, but the article wants to see more conviction and decisiveness when he does run. - Rodney Fields, Brandon White, and Izaiah Williams are named as Kansas State skill players who can create explosives in game one. - Kansas State wants its defense to create havoc and turnovers under Jordan Peterson, with defensive-line dominance from Wendell Gregory, Darien Whitaker, and Jordan Allen singled out as a major early indicator. - The prediction calls for Kansas State to beat Nicholls 49-7 with five offensive touchdowns, a special-teams score, and a defensive score.

- Kansas State started quickly in the 71-3 win over Nicholls, scoring on its opening possession and never letting an opponent that had already played gain early confidence. - Rodney Fields was described as the most impressive Kansas State running back, showing exceptional patience, vision, and pass protection while Joe Jackson and Jay Harris also bounced back from early mistakes. - Linebacker Gabe Powers reinforced offseason and fall-camp praise with a standout performance, while safety Logan Bartley matched the physical style Kansas State coaches have demanded. - Kansas State's edge rushers did not create major backfield production mostly because Nicholls used quick throws to avoid giving the pass rush time to get home. - Avery Johnson played in command and showed strong field vision, though the article noted a rushing touchdown and one short-of-the-marker scramble as plays that may not work against better opponents.