Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is raising funds for his high school principal, Dr. Chris Botts, who is battling cancer, by encouraging pledges for every touchdown he scores this season. BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill announced the return of key players Micah Harper and Logan Lutui for their upcoming game against Kansas State, while also expressing hope for cornerback Mory Bamba's return. Jackson State football is focusing on improving their pass defense ahead of their game against Grambling State, after successfully stopping the run last week. Kansas football's defense showed promise in a loss to UNLV, but the team may be without linebacker Jayson Gilliom for their next game against West Virginia. The upcoming matchup between BYU and Kansas State is highlighted by Johnson's impressive performance as a dual-threat quarterback, drawing comparisons to NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. BYU aims to improve its defense against quarterback runs, having previously struggled against mobile quarterbacks.