Author: Mitch Fortner

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K-State to Open Paradise Jam with George Washington

MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament on Tuesday morning (July 9). The annual Paradise Jam will run from Friday-Monday, November 22-25, 2024, at […]

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K-State picked 2nd in Big 12 media preseason poll

(Big 12) – In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first in the Conference’s 2024 football preseason poll as voted on by media representatives. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State in second with 19 first-place ballots and 889 […]

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Big 12 Announces 2024-25 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Conference Opponents

(Big 12) – The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling format for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball season. The 2024-25 season marks the Big 12’s first with 16 member institutions. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms […]

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EA Sports lists “Top 25 toughest places to play” in College Football 25 video game

(USA Today) Where is the toughest place to play in EA Sports College Football 25? One of the unique features of college football video games has been the home field advantage factor, where teams known to have raucous crowds made it hard for visiting teams to decide plays, call audibles or make critical mistakes. The […]

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Former K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez named UFL Championship MVP

St. Louis, MO – Former Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez was named MVP of the UFL Championship game Sunday night. He led the Birmingham Stallions to a shut out victory over the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to claim their third consecutive championship. Martinez finished the game 13/23 passing, with a passing touchdown. He also ran […]

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Former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins transferring to K-State

With its 13th and final open scholarship, K-State Men’s Basketball lands the top player left in the transfer portal. Former Illinois 6’10” forward Coleman Hawkins committed to K-State on Friday. Choosing to play his final year of college basketball in Manhattan. Hawkins helped the Illini on a run to the Elite Eight last season. Averaging […]

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Former K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez named UFL Most Valuable Player

ARLINGTON, TX (UFL) – The United Football League today announced Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez as the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player. Martinez led the league in rushing with 528 yards through the regular season. He was No. 3 in passing with 1,749 yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns with 15. He was […]

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Kansas State Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State) – K-State Athletics will honor a group of 10 outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in August, school officials announced today. The 2024 Hall of Fame class includes two football greats in Nick Leckey and Kevin Lockett, a pair of men’s basketball legends in Askia Jones and Jacob […]

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K-State’s First Three Football Game Times Set

MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Kickoff times and television selections for K-State’s first three football games of the 2024 campaign have been announced as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the season in addition to weeknight contests. Kansas State opens its 2024 slate on Saturday, […]

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Big 12 announces football early season kickoff times and TV selections

(Big 12) – The Big 12 along with its television partners ESPN and FOX Sports have announced early season and special date football selections across linear and digital platforms. The 2024 season marks the Big 12’s first as a 16-team league as it welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. The season kicks off on […]

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