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Does K-State's Schedule CHANGE Expectations for 2026? | 3MAW 1/22 Jan 22, 2026

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John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young break down K-State football's schedule for 2026. The guys discuss whether the schedule changes expectations, toughest games for the Wildcats and K-State basketball's first conference win.

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K-State's Transfer Portal Class Has POTENTIAL | 3MAW 1/20 Jan 20, 2026

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John Kurtz and Cole Manbeck break down K-State football's transfer portal class, the newest additions, what's wrong with K-State basketball and more.

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Jeff Mittie Talks K-State Basketball After HUGE Win Over Texas Tech | Run It Back 1/20 Jan 20, 2026

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Jazsmin Halliburton breaks down K-State women's basketball picking up a big road win against top 25 Texas Tech and what it could mean for the Wildcats going forward.

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Tess Heal Talks K-State Women's Basketball! | Run It Back 1/16 Jan 16, 2026

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Jazsmin Halliburton breaks down the start of conference play for K-State women's basketball, the struggles the team has faced and what's next. Then Jazsmin is joined by K-State guard Tess Heal discussing her journey to Manhattan, playing with the team and more!

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BREAKING: K-State Signs MAJOR Pass Rushers! | 3MAW 1/14 Jan 14, 2026

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Cole Manbeck and Derek Young break down some key pickups for K-State football in the transfer portal, other significant additions, what's next and more!

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Collin Klein Adds KEY Piece to His Coaching Staff + Portal Updates | 3MAW 1/12 Jan 12, 2026

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John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young react to K-State hiring a new offensive coordinator and what it means, transfer portal updates and more!

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K-State Basketball's Struggles + Football Portal Updates | 3MAW 1/8 Jan 08, 2026

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Cole Manbeck and Derek Young recap a frustrating game for K-State basketball against Arizona, the issues facing the team, whether they can figure things out and more!

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K-State is Moving FAST in the Transfer Portal | 3MAW 1/7 Jan 07, 2026

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John Kurtz and Cole Manbeck discuss the latest updates for K-State football in the transfer portal including players that have committed to play in Manhattan, top targets to watch, how the staff is managing the roster and more!

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K-State's New Coaching Hires + Avery Johnson's Return | 3MAW 1/6 Jan 06, 2026

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John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young break down the latest coaching staff hires, what they mean for the Wildcats, Avery Johnson's return and its significance and more!

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K-State is BUSY in the Transfer Portal! | 3MAW 1/5 Jan 05, 2026

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John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young share the latest updates on Kansas State football in the transfer portal. The guys discuss players to watch, commits to K-State, where outgoing transfers ended up and more!

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