The Big Lead

Kansas State star Avery Johnson's father, brother issue joint apology for viral brawl

The father and brother of Kansas State football star Avery Johnson have issued a joint statement after being captured on video fist-fighting after the Wildcats' loss in Dublin, Ireland.

By Josh Sanchez

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson answers questions from the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson answers questions from the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. / Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
facebooktwitter

The No. 17-ranked Kansas State Wildcats suffered a disappointing loss to the No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones to kickoff the 2025 college football season in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday afternoon.

No one could have been more disappointed that Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson, however, because when he picked up his phone he would have to witness his father and brother engaged in a fist-fight outside of the stadium.

Video went viral after the game that showed Mark and Anthony Johnson exchanging blows and tustling on the rain-soaked ground.

WATCH: Kansas State star Avery Johnson’s father, brother brawl after Dublin loss

Now, the duo is apologizing for their actions.

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson during the Aer Lingus Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium. / INPHO via Imagn Images

"We sincerely apologize for our actions following yesterday’s football game in Ireland," the joint apology read, via On3 Sports. "Senseless bickering escalated into an unnecessary fight. We have resolved our differences and take full responsibility for our actions.

MORE: ESPN College GameDay shares emotional Lee Corso tribute ahead of final headgear pick

"We have apologized to our immediate and extended family, and now extend our apologies to Kansas State University, its alumni, and fans. We regret this incident, have learned from it, and are committed to ensuring it doesn’t happen again. Please accept our deepest apologies."

No arrests were made following the incident.

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson scores a touchdown during the Aer Lingus Classic against Iowa State
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson scores a touchdown during the Aer Lingus Classic against Iowa State / INPHO via Imagn Images

Johnson finished the regular season opener 21-of-30 for 273 yards and two touchdowns, while adding a score on the ground.

We'll have to see how the Wildcats perform when they return home to the states to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Saturday, August 30, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

GET MORE TOP STORIES from The Big Lead by subscribing to TBL YouTube channel

CFB: Kansas State star Avery Johnson’s father, brother allegedly brawl after Dublin loss

NFL: Shilo Sanders ejected for throwing punch in Bucs-Bills preseason game alternate angle

NBA: Dirk Nowitzki torn over whom to support after Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic

SPORTS MEDIA: ESPN College GameDay shares emotional Lee Corso tribute ahead of final headgear pick

VIRAL: Tennis star Coco Gauff sends Love Island USA favorites 'Nicolandria' & Chelley US Open invite

Home/CFB