<b>By DAVE SKRETTA </b><br><i>AP Sports Writer</i>

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were backed up against their own end zone in the fourth quarter against Indianapolis on Sunday, trailing the AFC South-leading Colts by a field goal with time running out.

Altogether appropriate given how the Chiefs' backs were against the wall.

The conference juggernauts were 5-5 on the season, and a loss would have put the Chiefs' playoff hopes in peril. And there was little to believe they could get the job done, given how a once-clutch team had struggled in crunch time through the first 10 weeks.

Yet the Chiefs suddenly looked like themselves again. They marched nearly the length of the field in the final 4 1/2 minutes, setting up a chip-shot field goal to force overtime. And when the Chiefs forced a three-and-out to start it, they drove nearly the length of the field again, setting up another chip-shot field goal, this time giving them&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-kansas-city-chiefs-score-5e1d756cc0fd4ecd60b2ee8ac061c833">a 23-20 victory over the Colts</a>.

“You could have folded in that situation and been kind of (done) for the rest of the season,” said Patrick Mahomes, who threw for a season-high 352 yards — 142 of them coming on the tying drive in regulation and the winning one in overtime.

“The guys responded and found a way to win. Every single unit,” Mahomes continued. "Offense, we found a way at the end. Defense stood tall multiple times to give us a chance, and then Harrison (Butker) and (Matt) Araiza did a great job flipping the field and making field goals. We needed a win like this and now let’s just try to build off of it.”

That's the trick, because the Chiefs may be 6-5 they still have a long way to go if they want to make the postseason.

And they have a short period to prepare for the next game.

The Chiefs head to Dallas on Thursday for a Thanksgiving matchup against a Cowboys team coming off an emotional, come-from-behind win over the rival Eagles. Win and Kansas City is 7-5 and feeling good; lose and it's back to .500.

The Chiefs also have to play the Texans, Broncos and Chargers down the stretch, all teams angling for playoff positioning.

Asked after Sunday's game how quickly the Chiefs have to turn the page, defensive tackle Chris Jones replied: “I think tonight.”

“I’m going to rest a little bit and watch a little film on Dallas. I think they play (Philadelphia) at 3:30 or something like that. I’ll watch the game, so I can get ahead of the schedule,” Jones said. "Come in tomorrow, watch a little more football and prepare for Dallas.”

The Chiefs finally stuck to the run game and it paid off, both in production from Kareem Hunt on the ground and in opening up the passing game late. Hunt finished with a career-high 30 carries for 104 yards and the Chiefs' only touchdown.

Kansas City has struggled all season at the start of games and the beginning of the second half. It was the same way Sunday. Mahomes threw an interception that set up an easy touchdown for Indianapolis on its opening possession, while the first chance out of the halftime break was a three-and-out that gave Indianapolis good field position and, ultimately, another field goal.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo put together a plan that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-b3bc23e17fb944835481d69e4b2fa0c9">limited the NFL's top offense to a season-low 255 yards,</a>&nbsp;and forced it to go three-and-out on its final four possessions. It also held Jonathan Taylor to just 58 yards rushing.

Marquise Brown was supposed to team with Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy to form a potent wide receiver group. But while Rice was busy hauling in eight passes for 141 yards, and Worthy had four for 59, Brown had a single 10-yard catch. Recall that Brown caught 10 passes for 99 yards in the season opener; he has 29 for 366 over the ensuing 10 games.

RG Trey Smith hurt his ankle, CB Chris Roland-Wallace hurt his back and TE Noah Gray sustained a concussion. It is unlikely that any of them will be available given the short turnaround time before the Chiefs head to Dallas.

185 — Travis Kelce continued a resurgent season with four catches for 43 yards, extending his streak to 185 consecutive games with a catch. That ties Terrell Owens for sixth longest in NFL history, and he can tie Hines Ward for fifth with his 186th on Thursday.

The Chiefs will be playing on Thanksgiving for the first time since 2006 when they visit the Cowboys.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764081081095.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><b>By DAVE SKRETTA </b><br><i>AP Sports Writer</i></p><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were backed up against their own end zone in the fourth quarter against Indianapolis on Sunday, trailing the AFC South-leading Colts by a field goal with time running out.</p><p>Altogether appropriate given how the Chiefs' backs were against the wall.</p><p>The conference juggernauts were 5-5 on the season, and a loss would have put the Chiefs' playoff hopes in peril. And there was little to believe they could get the job done, given how a once-clutch team had struggled in crunch time through the first 10 weeks.</p><p>Yet the Chiefs suddenly looked like themselves again. They marched nearly the length of the field in the final 4 1/2 minutes, setting up a chip-shot field goal to force overtime. And when the Chiefs forced a three-and-out to start it, they drove nearly the length of the field again, setting up another chip-shot field goal, this time giving them&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-kansas-city-chiefs-score-5e1d756cc0fd4ecd60b2ee8ac061c833">a 23-20 victory over the Colts</a>.</p><p>“You could have folded in that situation and been kind of (done) for the rest of the season,” said Patrick Mahomes, who threw for a season-high 352 yards — 142 of them coming on the tying drive in regulation and the winning one in overtime.</p><p>“The guys responded and found a way to win. Every single unit,” Mahomes continued. "Offense, we found a way at the end. Defense stood tall multiple times to give us a chance, and then Harrison (Butker) and (Matt) Araiza did a great job flipping the field and making field goals. We needed a win like this and now let’s just try to build off of it.”</p><p>That's the trick, because the Chiefs may be 6-5 they still have a long way to go if they want to make the postseason.</p><p>And they have a short period to prepare for the next game.</p><p>The Chiefs head to Dallas on Thursday for a Thanksgiving matchup against a Cowboys team coming off an emotional, come-from-behind win over the rival Eagles. Win and Kansas City is 7-5 and feeling good; lose and it's back to .500.</p><p>The Chiefs also have to play the Texans, Broncos and Chargers down the stretch, all teams angling for playoff positioning.</p><p>Asked after Sunday's game how quickly the Chiefs have to turn the page, defensive tackle Chris Jones replied: “I think tonight.”</p><p>“I’m going to rest a little bit and watch a little film on Dallas. I think they play (Philadelphia) at 3:30 or something like that. I’ll watch the game, so I can get ahead of the schedule,” Jones said. "Come in tomorrow, watch a little more football and prepare for Dallas.”</p><h2>What’s working</h2><p>The Chiefs finally stuck to the run game and it paid off, both in production from Kareem Hunt on the ground and in opening up the passing game late. Hunt finished with a career-high 30 carries for 104 yards and the Chiefs' only touchdown.</p><h2>What needs help</h2><p>Kansas City has struggled all season at the start of games and the beginning of the second half. It was the same way Sunday. Mahomes threw an interception that set up an easy touchdown for Indianapolis on its opening possession, while the first chance out of the halftime break was a three-and-out that gave Indianapolis good field position and, ultimately, another field goal.</p><h2>Stock up</h2><p>Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo put together a plan that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-b3bc23e17fb944835481d69e4b2fa0c9">limited the NFL's top offense to a season-low 255 yards,</a>&nbsp;and forced it to go three-and-out on its final four possessions. It also held Jonathan Taylor to just 58 yards rushing.</p><h2>Stock down</h2><p>Marquise Brown was supposed to team with Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy to form a potent wide receiver group. But while Rice was busy hauling in eight passes for 141 yards, and Worthy had four for 59, Brown had a single 10-yard catch. Recall that Brown caught 10 passes for 99 yards in the season opener; he has 29 for 366 over the ensuing 10 games.</p><h2>Injuries</h2><p>RG Trey Smith hurt his ankle, CB Chris Roland-Wallace hurt his back and TE Noah Gray sustained a concussion. It is unlikely that any of them will be available given the short turnaround time before the Chiefs head to Dallas.</p><h2>Key number</h2><p>185 — Travis Kelce continued a resurgent season with four catches for 43 yards, extending his streak to 185 consecutive games with a catch. That ties Terrell Owens for sixth longest in NFL history, and he can tie Hines Ward for fifth with his 186th on Thursday.</p><h2>Next steps</h2><p>The Chiefs will be playing on Thanksgiving for the first time since 2006 when they visit the Cowboys.</p>

🏈 Chiefs' dramatic comeback win over Colts keeps playoff hopes alive

<b>Tuesday, November 25
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Sterling College, 11:30am <br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Syracuse, 1:00pm
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB at UC-Colorado Springs, 4:35pm 

<b>Wednesday, November 26
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Players Era, TBD
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. MSU Denver, 3:35pm

<b>Thursday, November 27
<br></b>KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs FB at Dallas Cowboys, 2:00pm
<br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Players Era, TBD<b></b>

<b>Friday, November 28
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Utah, 9:30am

<b>Saturday, November 29
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Manhattan Christian, 1:30pm <br>KKQY: Victoria FB vs. Hanover, 6:45pm<b></b>

<p><b>KAYS - (1400/94.3)<br>KFIX - (96.9)<br>KHAZ - (99.5)KJLS - (103.3)<br>KKQY - (101.9)</b></p><p><b>Tuesday, November 25
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Sterling College, 11:30am <br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Syracuse, 1:00pm
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB at UC-Colorado Springs, 4:35pm </p><p><b>Wednesday, November 26
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Players Era, TBD
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. MSU Denver, 3:35pm</p><p><b>Thursday, November 27
<br></b>KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs FB at Dallas Cowboys, 2:00pm
<br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Players Era, TBD<b></b></p><p><b>Friday, November 28
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Utah, 9:30am</p><p><b>Saturday, November 29
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Manhattan Christian, 1:30pm <br>KKQY: Victoria FB vs. Hanover, 6:45pm<b></b></p><p><b>Sunday, November 30
<br></b>none</p>

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The TMP-Marian Monarchs had nine players named to 15 spots
on the All-Mid-Continent League teams over the weekend.

Of the 15 players honored by the league coaches, six were
named to the first team.

They were running back Jackson Gillespie, wide receivers
Grant Nehls and Jacob Seib on offense. Nehls was a unanimous selection.

Gillespie finished with 697 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns
on the season. Nehls hauled in 22 passes for 550 yards and six touchdowns and Seib
had 21 catches for 279 yards and three touchdowns. 

On defense, Seib was also a unanimous first-team pick at
defensive back, and Nehls was named to the first team as a defensive lineman.

Seib was the Monarchs top corner and finished with 18
tackles and one interception, a pick-6.

Nehls collected a team-high 72 tackles, 15 for loss, with
nine sacks and an interception.

Carson Liles was named first-team kicker.

He was three-for-four on field goals and a perfect 24-of-24
on extra points.

Liles was a second-team selection at quarterback and was
joined on the second team by fellow Monarchs, Isaac Purinton at wide receiver
and offensive linemen Brayden Gilmore and Kenneth Walker.

Gillespie was a second-team pick at linebacker along with
Caden Dinkel, defensive back Nash Dreiling and defensive linemen Gilmore and
Walker.

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                    </figure><p><i>Hays Post Sports</i></p><p>The TMP-Marian Monarchs had nine players named to 15 spots
on the All-Mid-Continent League teams over the weekend.</p><p>Of the 15 players honored by the league coaches, six were
named to the first team.</p><p>They were running back Jackson Gillespie, wide receivers
Grant Nehls and Jacob Seib on offense. Nehls was a unanimous selection.</p><p>Gillespie finished with 697 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns
on the season. Nehls hauled in 22 passes for 550 yards and six touchdowns and Seib
had 21 catches for 279 yards and three touchdowns. </p><p>On defense, Seib was also a unanimous first-team pick at
defensive back, and Nehls was named to the first team as a defensive lineman.</p><p>Seib was the Monarchs top corner and finished with 18
tackles and one interception, a pick-6.</p><p>Nehls collected a team-high 72 tackles, 15 for loss, with
nine sacks and an interception.</p><p>Carson Liles was named first-team kicker.</p><p>He was three-for-four on field goals and a perfect 24-of-24
on extra points.</p><p>Liles was a second-team selection at quarterback and was
joined on the second team by fellow Monarchs, Isaac Purinton at wide receiver
and offensive linemen Brayden Gilmore and Kenneth Walker.</p><p>Gillespie was a second-team pick at linebacker along with
Caden Dinkel, defensive back Nash Dreiling and defensive linemen Gilmore and
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🏈 Monarchs land 15 on the All-MCL teams

Fort Hays State hosts Bethel College in a non-conference game on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.

<p>Fort Hays State hosts Bethel College in a non-conference game on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan.</p><div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5382b-19d0129-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five blocks, Bryson Tiller added 17 points and nine boards, and Kansas beat Notre Dame 71-61 in the Players Era Tournament on Monday for its first power-conference victory of the season.

Tre White chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds for Kansas (4-2), which was coming off a 78-66 loss to then-No. 5 Duke in the Champions Classic. Melvin Council Jr. scored 12 and Darryn Peterson, averaging 25 points in two games, did not play.

Markus Burton led Notre Dame (4-2) with 24 points and Jalen Haralson added 13.

Bidunga scored 14 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting to help Kansas take a 39-32 lead. Notre Dame got as close as four points in the second half.

Council made back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to give Kansas a 51-40 lead. A White 3-pointer made it 62-54 with 5:33 left and Jamari McDowell made his only 3 at the 2:41 mark for a 10-point lead

The last meeting between the schools was on Jan. 23, 1988, a Notre Dame 80-76 win at home.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764024013169.png" alt="Photo Kansas Athletics" />
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                    </figure><p>LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five blocks, Bryson Tiller added 17 points and nine boards, and Kansas beat Notre Dame 71-61 in the Players Era Tournament on Monday for its first power-conference victory of the season.</p><p>Tre White chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds for Kansas (4-2), which was coming off a 78-66 loss to then-No. 5 Duke in the Champions Classic. Melvin Council Jr. scored 12 and Darryn Peterson, averaging 25 points in two games, did not play.</p><p>Markus Burton led Notre Dame (4-2) with 24 points and Jalen Haralson added 13.</p><p>Bidunga scored 14 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting to help Kansas take a 39-32 lead. Notre Dame got as close as four points in the second half.</p><p>Council made back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to give Kansas a 51-40 lead. A White 3-pointer made it 62-54 with 5:33 left and Jamari McDowell made his only 3 at the 2:41 mark for a 10-point lead</p><p>The last meeting between the schools was on Jan. 23, 1988, a Notre Dame 80-76 win at home.</p><p>___</p>

🏀 Bidunga's 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks lead KU past Notre Dame 

<b>By Dustin Armbruster</b><br><i>Hays Post Sports</i>

Hays High held the first signings of the 2025-26 school year. A pair of seniors made their choices official on Monday afternoon.

Sienna Lummus landed with Highland Community College to continue her soccer career. Head coach Tyler Rueschoff placed Lummus at a new position, starting center back, as a sophomore. Then as a junior she took "the whole back line by the horns" as a great line.&nbsp;

Lummus said her decision to join Highland Community College was decided on the belief that the coaching staff placed in her. A coaching staff with two familiar names to Hays on it. The program is led by Jordan and Jacob Maska.

Lummus was a named to the Western Athletic Conference second team in the spring.

Zoe Winter knew the moment Southern Nazarene University and she started having conversations it would be her top school. Once the offer to continue her basketball journey came she committed right away.

Coach Len Melvin says one of the most impressive things about Winter is her willingness to embrace her role on the team even as that role changes from year to year and even game to game.

Winter was a named to the Western Athletic Conference second team after a team campaign that ended at 22-1.

<p><b>By Dustin Armbruster</b><br><i>Hays Post Sports</i></p><p>Hays High held the first signings of the 2025-26 school year. A pair of seniors made their choices official on Monday afternoon.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764026359094.jpeg" alt="Sienna Lummus" />
                        <figcaption>Sienna Lummus</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Sienna Lummus landed with Highland Community College to continue her soccer career. Head coach Tyler Rueschoff placed Lummus at a new position, starting center back, as a sophomore. Then as a junior she took "the whole back line by the horns" as a great line.&nbsp;</p><p>Lummus said her decision to join Highland Community College was decided on the belief that the coaching staff placed in her. A coaching staff with two familiar names to Hays on it. The program is led by Jordan and Jacob Maska.</p><p>Lummus was a named to the Western Athletic Conference second team in the spring.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2218426958&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/sienna-lummus-signing" title="Sienna Lummus Signing" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Sienna Lummus Signing</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2218427207&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tyler-rueschoff-at-sienna" title="Tyler Rueschoff at Sienna Lummus Signing" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tyler Rueschoff at Sienna Lummus Signing</a></div></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764026401077.jpeg" alt="Zoe Winter" />
                        <figcaption>Zoe Winter</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Zoe Winter knew the moment Southern Nazarene University and she started having conversations it would be her top school. Once the offer to continue her basketball journey came she committed right away.</p><p>Coach Len Melvin says one of the most impressive things about Winter is her willingness to embrace her role on the team even as that role changes from year to year and even game to game.</p><p>Winter was a named to the Western Athletic Conference second team after a team campaign that ended at 22-1.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2218426814&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/zoe-winter-signing" title="Zoe Winter Signing" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Zoe Winter Signing</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2218427078&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/len-melvin-at-zoe-winter" title="Len Melvin at Zoe Winter Signing" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Len Melvin at Zoe Winter Signing</a></div></div>

📝 Winter, Lummus make collegiate choices

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dan Mukuna of Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week for Monday (Nov. 24) following his big performances in a pair of FHSU wins last week. Mukuna averaged 28.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, helping FHSU to wins over South Dakota Mines and Bethel College.

Mukuna averaged a double-double last week in points and rebounds. His big week started with a career-high 34-point, 15-rebound performance in the 16-point win at South Dakota Mines, scoring the team's first 12 points and eventually 20 in the first half. He doubled his previous career high in scoring and was one shy of doubling his previous career high for rebounds. Mukuna finished 14-of-21 from the field, hitting the most field goals in a game by an FHSU player since Rob Davis made 14 back during the 2016-17 season.

Mukuna led the Tigers again with 22 points in a 21-point win over Bethel. Mukuna hit 5-of-7 from the field and 11-of-12 at the free-throw line in the win. On the week, Mukuna shot 67.9 percent from the field and 94.4 percent at the free-throw line. He also averaged 1.0 assists, steals, and blocks per game for the week.

This is the first MIAA Athlete of the Week honor for Mukuna, and it is the first for FHSU Men's Basketball since former Tiger Kaleb Hammeke earned it for a second time in the 2024-25 season back on January 20, 2025.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764025140778.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
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                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dan Mukuna of Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week for Monday (Nov. 24) following his big performances in a pair of FHSU wins last week. Mukuna averaged 28.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, helping FHSU to wins over South Dakota Mines and Bethel College.</p><p>Mukuna averaged a double-double last week in points and rebounds. His big week started with a career-high 34-point, 15-rebound performance in the 16-point win at South Dakota Mines, scoring the team's first 12 points and eventually 20 in the first half. He doubled his previous career high in scoring and was one shy of doubling his previous career high for rebounds. Mukuna finished 14-of-21 from the field, hitting the most field goals in a game by an FHSU player since Rob Davis made 14 back during the 2016-17 season.</p><p>Mukuna led the Tigers again with 22 points in a 21-point win over Bethel. Mukuna hit 5-of-7 from the field and 11-of-12 at the free-throw line in the win. On the week, Mukuna shot 67.9 percent from the field and 94.4 percent at the free-throw line. He also averaged 1.0 assists, steals, and blocks per game for the week.</p><p>This is the first MIAA Athlete of the Week honor for Mukuna, and it is the first for FHSU Men's Basketball since former Tiger Kaleb Hammeke earned it for a second time in the 2024-25 season back on January 20, 2025.</p>

🏀 Mukuna named MIAA Athlete of the Week

The third-ranked Fort Hays State women close out play at the Newman Classic against William Jewell College on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita, Kan.

<p>The third-ranked Fort Hays State women close out play at the Newman Classic against William Jewell College on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita, Kan.</p><div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind: WBB vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=nn48q-19d0113-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-WBB vs. William Jewell College

MANHATTAN, Kan. – By setting both individual and team rushing records last week at No. 12 Utah, Kansas State sophomore running back Joe Jackson has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, while K-State also picked up Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday.

Jackson's accolade was the 31st time a Wildcat has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the first since running back DJ Giddens earned the nod following the 2023 UCF game. It is the first time ever the Wildcat offensive line has picked up the unit honor as the Big 12 began that award this season.

A native of Haines City, Florida, Jackson rushed for 293 yards and three touchdowns against the Utes to break Darren Sproles' school record of 292 yards set against Louisiana in 2004. It was also 20 yards more than Sproles' conference-game record of 273 yards against Missouri in 2003. When adding in his 19-yard reception, Jackson's 312 scrimmage yards ranked second in school history and was the ninth-most all-purpose yards in K-State history. He became the first Wildcat to eclipse 300 all-purpose yards since Tyler Lockett had a 321-yard output at West Virginia in 2014.

The Wildcat offensive line paved the way for 472 rushing yards overall, breaking a school record that stood for 71 years as K-State topped the previous record of 439 yards at Drake on November 6, 1954. The rushing total came on only 42 attempts as the Wildcats' 11.2-yard average was their best in the Big 12 era by nearly 2.0 yards per rush (9.4 average vs. Kansas in 2012). K-State totaled 574 yards of offense at Utah to tie for the eighth most in school history and rank third against a conference opponent.

The Wildcats close out the regular season on Saturday with their annual Senior Day game against Colorado. Kickoff inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium is scheduled for 11 a.m., and the game will be shown on FS1.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764076831703.jpeg" alt="Kansas State Athletics photo" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas State Athletics photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>Kansas State Athletics</i></p><p>MANHATTAN, Kan. – By setting both individual and team rushing records last week at No. 12 Utah, Kansas State sophomore running back Joe Jackson has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, while K-State also picked up Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday.</p><p>Jackson's accolade was the 31st time a Wildcat has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the first since running back DJ Giddens earned the nod following the 2023 UCF game. It is the first time ever the Wildcat offensive line has picked up the unit honor as the Big 12 began that award this season.</p><p>A native of Haines City, Florida, Jackson rushed for 293 yards and three touchdowns against the Utes to break Darren Sproles' school record of 292 yards set against Louisiana in 2004. It was also 20 yards more than Sproles' conference-game record of 273 yards against Missouri in 2003. When adding in his 19-yard reception, Jackson's 312 scrimmage yards ranked second in school history and was the ninth-most all-purpose yards in K-State history. He became the first Wildcat to eclipse 300 all-purpose yards since Tyler Lockett had a 321-yard output at West Virginia in 2014.</p><p>The Wildcat offensive line paved the way for 472 rushing yards overall, breaking a school record that stood for 71 years as K-State topped the previous record of 439 yards at Drake on November 6, 1954. The rushing total came on only 42 attempts as the Wildcats' 11.2-yard average was their best in the Big 12 era by nearly 2.0 yards per rush (9.4 average vs. Kansas in 2012). K-State totaled 574 yards of offense at Utah to tie for the eighth most in school history and rank third against a conference opponent.</p><p>The Wildcats close out the regular season on Saturday with their annual Senior Day game against Colorado. Kickoff inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium is scheduled for 11 a.m., and the game will be shown on FS1.</p>

🏈 Jackson, Wildcat offensive line earn Big 12 weekly honors

We're joined by Fort Hays State men's basketball coach Mark Johnson and women's coach Talia Kahrs.

Tiger Talk airs Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.

<p>We're joined by Fort Hays State men's basketball coach Mark Johnson and women's coach Talia Kahrs.</p><p>Tiger Talk airs Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.</p><div><iframe title="Tiger Talk" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mkqpc-19d04f9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (November 24, 2025)

<b>Monday, November 24
<br></b>KJLS: Tiger Talk,
9:00am <br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Notre Dame, 1:00pm
KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm

<p><b>KAYS - (1400/94.3)<br>KFIX - (96.9)<br>KHAZ - (99.5)KJLS - (103.3)<br>KKQY - (101.9)</b></p><p><b>Monday, November 24
<br></b>KJLS: Tiger Talk,
9:00am <br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Notre Dame, 1:00pm
KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm</p><p><b>Tuesday, November 25
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Sterling College, 11:30am <br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Syracuse, 1:00pm
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB at UC-Colorado Springs, 4:35pm </p><p><b>Wednesday, November 26
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Players Era, TBD
<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. MSU Denver, 3:35pm</p><p><b>Thursday, November 27
<br></b>KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs FB at Dallas Cowboys, 2:00pm
<br>KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Players Era, TBD<b></b></p><p><b>Friday, November 28
<br></b>KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Utah, 9:30am</p><p><b>Saturday, November 29
<br></b>KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Manhattan Christian, 1:30pm <br>KKQY: Victoria FB vs. Hanover, 6:45pm<b></b></p><p><b>Sunday, November 30
<br></b>none</p>

The third-ranked Fort Hays State women take on Eastern New Mexico on day one of the Newman Classic at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita, Kan.

<p>The third-ranked Fort Hays State women take on Eastern New Mexico on day one of the Newman Classic at Fugate Gymnasium in Wichita, Kan.</p><div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind: WBB vs. Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 21, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xn4jd-19d00f4-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-WBB vs. Eastern New Mexico

<b>By GERARD WELLBROCK</b><br><i>Hays Post Sports</i>

HAYS, Kan. – Dan Makuna scored 22 points and Kyle Grill added a double double with 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead Fort Hays State to a 74-53 win over Bethel College Sunday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.&nbsp;

Fort Hays State (3-1) limited Bethel (7-1) to 34.5 percent shooting for the game, including just 16 percent beyond the 3-point line. The Tigers only managed to shoot 39.3 percent but connected on 26-of-30 from the free throw line.

The game was scoreless for over five minutes at the start. Following the under 15 media timeout, Blake Danitschek hit a shot at the 14:15 mark. The Threshers remained within six points of the Tigers until the 5:20 mark when the Tigers went on a 9-0 run to close the first half and led 34-20 at halftime.

FHSU pushed their past 20 at the 12:20 mark of the second half. It reached 25, the largest of the game, twice in the final three minutes.

Mukuna finished with over 20 points for the second-straight game. Grill went past 20 for the first time this season, while tying his career high in rebounds. Muhamed Kante posted a new scoring high as a Tiger with 13 points. Grill and Lucas Hammeke each had three assists to lead the Tigers.

Fort Hays State returns to action on Tuesday for a contest at home with Sterling College. Game time will be 12 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum as FHSU welcomes many of the area elementary schools to the game.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763938590303.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Muhamed Kante (2) drives to the basket in an NCAA college basketball game against Bethel College on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
                        <figcaption>Fort Hays State guard Muhamed Kante (2) drives to the basket in an NCAA college basketball game against Bethel College on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><b>By GERARD WELLBROCK</b><br><i>Hays Post Sports</i></p><p>HAYS, Kan. – Dan Makuna scored 22 points and Kyle Grill added a double double with 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead Fort Hays State to a 74-53 win over Bethel College Sunday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217777848&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/postgame-interview-fhsu-mens" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)</a></div></div><p>Fort Hays State (3-1) limited Bethel (7-1) to 34.5 percent shooting for the game, including just 16 percent beyond the 3-point line. The Tigers only managed to shoot 39.3 percent but connected on 26-of-30 from the free throw line.</p><p>The game was scoreless for over five minutes at the start. Following the under 15 media timeout, Blake Danitschek hit a shot at the 14:15 mark. The Threshers remained within six points of the Tigers until the 5:20 mark when the Tigers went on a 9-0 run to close the first half and led 34-20 at halftime.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217778412&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/11-23-25-player-postgame" title="Kyle Grill Postgame vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Kyle Grill Postgame vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)</a></div></div><p>FHSU pushed their past 20 at the 12:20 mark of the second half. It reached 25, the largest of the game, twice in the final three minutes.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217777662&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/11-23-25-fhsu-mens-bkb-vs" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Bethel College (Nov. 23, 2025)</a></div></div><p>Mukuna finished with over 20 points for the second-straight game. Grill went past 20 for the first time this season, while tying his career high in rebounds. Muhamed Kante posted a new scoring high as a Tiger with 13 points. Grill and Lucas Hammeke each had three assists to lead the Tigers.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Fort Hays State returns to action on Tuesday for a contest at home with Sterling College. Game time will be 12 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum as FHSU welcomes many of the area elementary schools to the game.</p>

🏀 Tigers pick up home win over Bethel College

HAYS, Kan. - The fourth-ranked Fort Hays State men's soccer team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over UIndy Sunday in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship. The Tigers (18-0-3) scored three times in the first half and held on to the shutout thanks to four saves from Payton Roehrich.

Fort Hays State, the top seed in Super Region 3 established early control, highlighted by three goals in the opening 30 minutes. Jackson Elgas opened the scoring in the fourth minute, scoring with one touch after a long, wind-aided pass from Roehrich found its way untouched into the attacking box.

Elias Ovelar Semeniuk doubled the lead in the 20th minute when he flicked a header past the keeper off a long Joseph Street throw in. The Tigers made it 3-0 10 minutes later when Bastian Carlman added a goal in the 30th minute. Juan Linares intercepted an errant Greyhound pass just outside the box before finding Street in space. The junior redirected the ball into the center of the box where a waiting Carlman used his right foot to beat the keeper and find the back of the net.

Ninth-seeded UIndy (11-6-3) had chances to respond, putting three shots on goal in the first half, but Roehrich was able to keep all three out of the net to maintain the shutout.

The second period featured a defensive stand by Fort Hays State, maintaining their three-goal lead against UIndy. The Greyhounds registered seven shots after intermission, but only one was on frame with Roehrich making the save in the 71st minute. A total of 10 yellow cards were issued in the match, including six on the Tigers.

Fort Hays State will make its ninth appearance in the round of 16 in 11 trips to the NCAA tournament next Sunday when the Tigers host either Maryville or Rockhurst.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763939433355.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State goalkeeper Payton Roehrich deflects a shot from UIndy in the second round of the NCAA II Tournament on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Hays, Kan, (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth)." />
                        <figcaption>Fort Hays State goalkeeper Payton Roehrich deflects a shot from UIndy in the second round of the NCAA II Tournament on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Hays, Kan, (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker Nisbeth).</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p>HAYS, Kan. - The fourth-ranked Fort Hays State men's soccer team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over UIndy Sunday in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship. The Tigers (18-0-3) scored three times in the first half and held on to the shutout thanks to four saves from Payton Roehrich.</p><p>Fort Hays State, the top seed in Super Region 3 established early control, highlighted by three goals in the opening 30 minutes. Jackson Elgas opened the scoring in the fourth minute, scoring with one touch after a long, wind-aided pass from Roehrich found its way untouched into the attacking box.</p><p>Elias Ovelar Semeniuk doubled the lead in the 20th minute when he flicked a header past the keeper off a long Joseph Street throw in. The Tigers made it 3-0 10 minutes later when Bastian Carlman added a goal in the 30th minute. Juan Linares intercepted an errant Greyhound pass just outside the box before finding Street in space. The junior redirected the ball into the center of the box where a waiting Carlman used his right foot to beat the keeper and find the back of the net.</p><p>Ninth-seeded UIndy (11-6-3) had chances to respond, putting three shots on goal in the first half, but Roehrich was able to keep all three out of the net to maintain the shutout.</p><p>The second period featured a defensive stand by Fort Hays State, maintaining their three-goal lead against UIndy. The Greyhounds registered seven shots after intermission, but only one was on frame with Roehrich making the save in the 71st minute. A total of 10 yellow cards were issued in the match, including six on the Tigers.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Fort Hays State will make its ninth appearance in the round of 16 in 11 trips to the NCAA tournament next Sunday when the Tigers host either Maryville or Rockhurst.</p>

⚽ No. 4 Tigers knock out UIndy in NCAA second round

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker's fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Rashee Rice had eight catches for 141 yards, including two crucial ones on the Chiefs' tying touchdown drive in regulation and another in overtime, after Kansas City (6-5) had forced the high-powered Colts (8-3) to punt on a fourth consecutive three-and-out.

Butker ended the game with a 27-yard field goal with just under two minutes left in overtime, potentially keeping the Chiefs' playoff hopes alive. The reigning AFC champions had lost their previous two games, and another defeat against one of the hottest teams in the NFL on Sunday would have left Andy Reid's team needing a whole lot of help to make it back to the postseason.

The Colts blew a 20-9 fourth-quarter lead thanks in part to some questionable play-calling — and some worse execution.

They went almost entirely away from running back Jonathan Taylor down the stretch, putting the game instead in Daniel Jones' hands.

He wound up with 181 yards passing and two touchdowns, but most of that production came in the first half. Jones was just 8 of 18 for 83 yards in the second half, which allowed Mahomes and Co. to mount a comeback that injected some life in a dim season.

Taylor, meanwhile, only carried 16 times for 58 yards in his first game since a record-setting performance against the Falcons, when the Colts' star ran for 244 yards, piled up 286 from scrimmage and reached the end zone three times in an overtime win.

The Chiefs have struggled all season with turnovers at inopportune times, and another set the tone for the first half. Mahomes had a pass from his 4-yard line batted by Laiatu Latu, who brought it in himself for the defensive end's third pick of the season.

Two players later, Jones hit Michael Pittman to give Indianapolis a 7-0 lead.

The Chiefs answered with the first of two grinding, eight-plus minute first-half drives, but each netted just a field goal. And when the Colts moved briskly downfield again, and Jones found Drew Ogletree in the back of the end zone, they had built a 14-3 advantage.

The Colts were still clinging to 20-9 lead as the game headed to the fourth quarter.

Just as he's done so many times in his career, though, Mahomes mounted another comeback. He marched Kansas City 56 yards before Hunt's touchdown dive, then Mahomes found Rice for a 2-point conversion to close within a field goal with 8 1/2 minutes to go.

The Chiefs defense proceeded to step up, forcing a series of three-and-outs by the league's No. 1 offense.

Kansas City took over after the second one with 4:43 left at its 6. Mahomes hit Rice for 47 yards, then he found him again on fourth-and-3 near midfield for a 19-yard gain. Hunt's dive on third-and-1 gave the Chiefs first down at the Colts 2 with a minute to go, but he was stuffed on the next play, Mahomes threw incomplete on the next, and he was sacked on third down.

Butker banged through his fourth field goal, a 25-yard chip-shot as time expired, to send the game to overtime.

Turned out the Chiefs would give Butker another chance a few minutes later, this time to win the game.

Colts: WR Ashton Dulin left in the second half with a hamstring injury.

Chiefs: LG Trey Smith left in the second half with an ankle injury. TE Noah Gray finished the game in the concussion protocol.

The Chiefs visit the Cowboys on Thursday.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763990472045.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker's fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.</p><p>Rashee Rice had eight catches for 141 yards, including two crucial ones on the Chiefs' tying touchdown drive in regulation and another in overtime, after Kansas City (6-5) had forced the high-powered Colts (8-3) to punt on a fourth consecutive three-and-out.</p><p>Butker ended the game with a 27-yard field goal with just under two minutes left in overtime, potentially keeping the Chiefs' playoff hopes alive. The reigning AFC champions had lost their previous two games, and another defeat against one of the hottest teams in the NFL on Sunday would have left Andy Reid's team needing a whole lot of help to make it back to the postseason.</p><p>The Colts blew a 20-9 fourth-quarter lead thanks in part to some questionable play-calling — and some worse execution.</p><p>They went almost entirely away from running back Jonathan Taylor down the stretch, putting the game instead in Daniel Jones' hands.</p><p>He wound up with 181 yards passing and two touchdowns, but most of that production came in the first half. Jones was just 8 of 18 for 83 yards in the second half, which allowed Mahomes and Co. to mount a comeback that injected some life in a dim season.</p><p>Taylor, meanwhile, only carried 16 times for 58 yards in his first game since a record-setting performance against the Falcons, when the Colts' star ran for 244 yards, piled up 286 from scrimmage and reached the end zone three times in an overtime win.</p><p>The Chiefs have struggled all season with turnovers at inopportune times, and another set the tone for the first half. Mahomes had a pass from his 4-yard line batted by Laiatu Latu, who brought it in himself for the defensive end's third pick of the season.</p><p>Two players later, Jones hit Michael Pittman to give Indianapolis a 7-0 lead.</p><p>The Chiefs answered with the first of two grinding, eight-plus minute first-half drives, but each netted just a field goal. And when the Colts moved briskly downfield again, and Jones found Drew Ogletree in the back of the end zone, they had built a 14-3 advantage.</p><p>The Colts were still clinging to 20-9 lead as the game headed to the fourth quarter.</p><p>Just as he's done so many times in his career, though, Mahomes mounted another comeback. He marched Kansas City 56 yards before Hunt's touchdown dive, then Mahomes found Rice for a 2-point conversion to close within a field goal with 8 1/2 minutes to go.</p><p>The Chiefs defense proceeded to step up, forcing a series of three-and-outs by the league's No. 1 offense.</p><p>Kansas City took over after the second one with 4:43 left at its 6. Mahomes hit Rice for 47 yards, then he found him again on fourth-and-3 near midfield for a 19-yard gain. Hunt's dive on third-and-1 gave the Chiefs first down at the Colts 2 with a minute to go, but he was stuffed on the next play, Mahomes threw incomplete on the next, and he was sacked on third down.</p><p>Butker banged through his fourth field goal, a 25-yard chip-shot as time expired, to send the game to overtime.</p><p>Turned out the Chiefs would give Butker another chance a few minutes later, this time to win the game.</p><h2>Injuries</h2><p>Colts: WR Ashton Dulin left in the second half with a hamstring injury.</p><p>Chiefs: LG Trey Smith left in the second half with an ankle injury. TE Noah Gray finished the game in the concussion protocol.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>The Colts play the Texans next Sunday.</p><p>The Chiefs visit the Cowboys on Thursday.</p>

🏈 Chiefs rally from 11-point deficit to beat Colts in OT

<b>Bethel (6-1, 2-0 KCAC) at<br>Fort Hays State (2-1, 0-0 MIAA)</b><br>Sunday, November 23 • 2 p.m.<br>Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Fort Hays State Men's Basketball begins a three-game homestand on Sunday (Nov. 23) when they play Bethel College at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The Tigers are 2-1 overall, coming off a win earlier in the week on the road at South Dakota Mines. Bethel is off to a good start this season at 6-1 overall.

On Wednesday night, Dan Mukuna produced his top performance as a Tiger so far with 34 points and 15 rebounds in the 68-52 win at South Dakota Mines. He scored FHSU's first 12 points on his way to a career night. Lucas Hammeke added a double-double as well, with 12 points and 10 assists.

Bethel College has a four-game winning streak going into Saturday. They have a contest with Bethany College on Saturday night before coming out to Hays for Sunday's contest. The Threshers are receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll.

Fort Hays State holds an 18-2 advantage in the all-time series with Bethel, with all 18 wins in a row entering Sunday's game. Bethel won twice in the first-ever season the teams met, 100 years ago in 1925-26, but Fort Hays State has won all 18 meetings since. FHSU won last year's meeting between the schools 84-58 in Hays.

Mukuna leads the Tigers at 19.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He is one of four Tigers averaging double figures in scoring, which also includes Jahvari Martino, Lucas Hammeke, and Kyle Grill. Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 5.7 per game.

Carmelo Yakubu is the top producer for the Threshers so far this year at 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He is one of five Threshers averaging double figures in scoring.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763866176812.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
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                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p><b>Bethel (6-1, 2-0 KCAC) at<br>Fort Hays State (2-1, 0-0 MIAA)</b><br>Sunday, November 23 • 2 p.m.<br>Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><b>Radio:</b>&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a><br><b>Video:</b>&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a></p><p>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball begins a three-game homestand on Sunday (Nov. 23) when they play Bethel College at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The Tigers are 2-1 overall, coming off a win earlier in the week on the road at South Dakota Mines. Bethel is off to a good start this season at 6-1 overall.</p><p>On Wednesday night, Dan Mukuna produced his top performance as a Tiger so far with 34 points and 15 rebounds in the 68-52 win at South Dakota Mines. He scored FHSU's first 12 points on his way to a career night. Lucas Hammeke added a double-double as well, with 12 points and 10 assists.</p><p>Bethel College has a four-game winning streak going into Saturday. They have a contest with Bethany College on Saturday night before coming out to Hays for Sunday's contest. The Threshers are receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll.</p><p>Fort Hays State holds an 18-2 advantage in the all-time series with Bethel, with all 18 wins in a row entering Sunday's game. Bethel won twice in the first-ever season the teams met, 100 years ago in 1925-26, but Fort Hays State has won all 18 meetings since. FHSU won last year's meeting between the schools 84-58 in Hays.</p><p>Mukuna leads the Tigers at 19.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He is one of four Tigers averaging double figures in scoring, which also includes Jahvari Martino, Lucas Hammeke, and Kyle Grill. Hammeke leads the Tigers in assists at 5.7 per game.</p><p>Carmelo Yakubu is the top producer for the Threshers so far this year at 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He is one of five Threshers averaging double figures in scoring.</p>

🏀🎧 LISTEN: Tiger men begin 3-game homestand vs. Bethel Sunday

<b>Sunday, November 23</b><br>KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Indianapolis Colts, 11:00am<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 1:30pm

<p><b>KAYS - (1400/94.3)<br>KFIX - (96.9)<br>KHAZ - (99.5)<br>KJLS - (103.3)<br>KKQY - (101.9)</b></p><p><b>Sunday, November 23</b><br>KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Indianapolis Colts, 11:00am<br>KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Bethel College, 1:30pm</p>

WICHITA, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team racked up 27 assists in a 90-54 win over William Jewell on Saturday at the Newman Classic, including a school-record 14 from Brooke Loewe. FHSU's 27 dimes are the most for the team against a Division II opponent since January 2022 (29 vs. Lincoln, 1/8/22).

Fort Hays State (4-0) opened with strong offensive execution, highlighted by Avery Lowe's two early layups, both assisted by Loewe. William Jewell (0-3) answered with an 8-3 run to take a momentary lead before Talexa Weeter gave the Tigers the lead for good just 3:40 into the game.

The Tigers capitalized on fast-break opportunities, with Weeter contributing significantly with a series of scores, including a three-pointer and several free throws. By the end of the first quarter, the Tigers led 27–13.

Fort Hays State seized control with a decisive run in the second quarter, outscoring William Jewell 20-8, including 16 bench points. A pivotal moment occurred when Olivia Mortensen's layup at 7:53, assisted by Loewe, sparked a surge that included a fast-break 3-pointer by Kaitlin Schumann. As the quarter concluded, the Tigers led 47-21.

The Tigers capitalized on a strong defensive effort in the third, spearheaded by Mortensen, who opened the quarter with a layup following a Lowe steal. The Black and Gold extended its lead with a late three-pointer from Brittan Zeka and a layup by Loewe in the final seconds, stretching the lead to 69-39.

Fort Hays State solidified their advantage in the fourth quarter highlighted by a 3-for-3 effort from behind the arc from TiAna Davis. Callie Ott distributed four assists in the quarter, helping the Tigers push the lead as high as 38.

All 11 Tigers to see the floor scored at least two points in the win, led by Weeter with 17 points. Loewe added five rebounds, four points and two steals to her school-record 14 assists. Davis contributed 12 points, making all three of her attempts from beyond the arc, while Lowe tallied a career-best 11 points while collecting six rebounds and registering two steals. Ott racked up eight points and six assists, while Pilley scored 10 points thanks to a pair of 3-pointers.

FHSU finished the game shooting 52.2 percent from the floor (35-of-67), hitting at least half of its shots for the third game in a row. The Tigers capitalized on 18 Cardinal turnovers, converting them into 29 points, while amassing 42 points off the bench.

Talia Kahrs' squad will have a quick turnaround before playing the back half of four games in six days on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 25-26) in Denver. The trip to the Mile High City begins against UC-Colorado Springs on Tuesday at 5 p.m. (4 p.m. MT) before wrapping up on Wednesday against host MSU Denver at 4 p.m. (3 p.m. MT).

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763865427896.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State freshman guard Mikayla Pilley attempts a 3-point shot against William Jewell College on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Wichita, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Newman Athletics)" />
                        <figcaption>Fort Hays State freshman guard Mikayla Pilley attempts a 3-point shot against William Jewell College on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Wichita, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Newman Athletics)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p>WICHITA, Kan. - The third-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team racked up 27 assists in a 90-54 win over William Jewell on Saturday at the Newman Classic, including a school-record 14 from Brooke Loewe. FHSU's 27 dimes are the most for the team against a Division II opponent since January 2022 (29 vs. Lincoln, 1/8/22).</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217321227&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/talia-kahrs-post-int-v-william" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)</a></div></div><p>Fort Hays State (4-0) opened with strong offensive execution, highlighted by Avery Lowe's two early layups, both assisted by Loewe. William Jewell (0-3) answered with an 8-3 run to take a momentary lead before Talexa Weeter gave the Tigers the lead for good just 3:40 into the game.</p><p>The Tigers capitalized on fast-break opportunities, with Weeter contributing significantly with a series of scores, including a three-pointer and several free throws. By the end of the first quarter, the Tigers led 27–13.</p><p>Fort Hays State seized control with a decisive run in the second quarter, outscoring William Jewell 20-8, including 16 bench points. A pivotal moment occurred when Olivia Mortensen's layup at 7:53, assisted by Loewe, sparked a surge that included a fast-break 3-pointer by Kaitlin Schumann. As the quarter concluded, the Tigers led 47-21.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217320996&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/avery-lowe-post-int-v-william" title="Avery Lowe Postgame vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Avery Lowe Postgame vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)</a></div></div><p>The Tigers capitalized on a strong defensive effort in the third, spearheaded by Mortensen, who opened the quarter with a layup following a Lowe steal. The Black and Gold extended its lead with a late three-pointer from Brittan Zeka and a layup by Loewe in the final seconds, stretching the lead to 69-39.</p><p>Fort Hays State solidified their advantage in the fourth quarter highlighted by a 3-for-3 effort from behind the arc from TiAna Davis. Callie Ott distributed four assists in the quarter, helping the Tigers push the lead as high as 38.</p><p>All 11 Tigers to see the floor scored at least two points in the win, led by Weeter with 17 points. Loewe added five rebounds, four points and two steals to her school-record 14 assists. Davis contributed 12 points, making all three of her attempts from beyond the arc, while Lowe tallied a career-best 11 points while collecting six rebounds and registering two steals. Ott racked up eight points and six assists, while Pilley scored 10 points thanks to a pair of 3-pointers.</p><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2217348227&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-wbkb-highlights-v-william" title="#3 Fort Hays State WBB vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#3 Fort Hays State WBB vs. William Jewell College (Nov. 22, 2025)</a></div></div><p>FHSU finished the game shooting 52.2 percent from the floor (35-of-67), hitting at least half of its shots for the third game in a row. The Tigers capitalized on 18 Cardinal turnovers, converting them into 29 points, while amassing 42 points off the bench.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Talia Kahrs' squad will have a quick turnaround before playing the back half of four games in six days on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 25-26) in Denver. The trip to the Mile High City begins against UC-Colorado Springs on Tuesday at 5 p.m. (4 p.m. MT) before wrapping up on Wednesday against host MSU Denver at 4 p.m. (3 p.m. MT).</p>

🏀 No. 3 Tigers blitz Cardinals; Loewe breaks assists record

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devon Dampier threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, including&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Utah_Football/status/1992395003990319611">a go-ahead 1-yard score</a>&nbsp;with 56 seconds left, and No. 13 Utah rallied from a 12-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter for a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State on Saturday.

The game turned on an unusual play. After KSU took a 47-35 lead on Joe Jackson’s third rushing touchdown of the game, the Wildcats went for 2, but Utah’s Tao Johnson intercepted a tipped ball and returned it to the Kansas State end zone for 2 points to make it 47-37.

Dampier’s 20-yard TD toss to Larry Simmons got Utah within 47-44 with 2:47 left. After the Utes forced a punt, Dampier led the winning drive, setting up his go-ahead score with a 59-yard run to the 1 on fourth down.

<a href="https://x.com/Utah_Football/status/1992396075463004167">Lander Barton intercepted Avery Johnson's pass</a>&nbsp;with 49 seconds remaining to seal it for Utah (9-2, 6-2 Big 12, No. 12 CFP), which kept alive its hopes for a league title and a College Football Playoff berth.

Jackson rushed for a school-record 293 yards for Kansas State (5-6, 4-4), topping Darren Sproles' mark of 292 yards set in 2004. The Wildcats finished with a program-record 472 yards rushing, the most by a Division I team in a loss since Army ran for 534 in a 52-49 loss to North Texas on Nov. 18, 2017.

Dampier threw for 259 yards and rushed for 94. Byrd Ficklin rushed for three touchdowns and Wayshawn Parker had 100 yards on 19 carries for Utah, which had 551 yards of offense to 574 for Kansas State.

VJ Payne knocked the ball out of Dampier's hand and Cody Stufflebean recovered the fumble at the Utah 26-yard line to set up Jackson's 24-yard TD rush midway through the fourth.

Dampier found Dallen Bentley for a 38-yard TD reception and Ficklin ran for his third TD to put Utah up 35-31 early in the third quarter. But Johnson threw to Garrett Oakley for a TD on fourth down and Luis Rodriguez added a 36-yard field goal to put KSU ahead 41-35 with 8:51 to play.

Utah’s defensive leader, John Henry Daley,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a8a7711d680f7a0a7ba6a93b304bad70">left the game with a leg injury</a>&nbsp;late in the first quarter, when the defensive end already had two sacks and 3 1/2 tackles for loss. Daley grabbed his leg on a non-contact play and was helped to the locker room.

Accepting coach Chris Klieman’s challenge to play “big boy, physical football,” Kansas State had 348 yards rushing in the first half, including 225 in the second quarter as the Wildcats led 31-21.

Kansas State gashed the Utah defense on its way to five consecutive scoring drives — four TDs and a 22-yard field goal. Jackson gained 236 yards in the first half with TD runs of 66 and 80 yards. Antonio Martin Jr. and Johnson also rushed for scores.

Kansas State: Late in a disappointing season that began with Big 12 title hopes, the Wildcats put together an unforgettable display of power and speed on the ground but let Utah make all the big plays in the final three minutes.

Utah: The Utes' defense was overwhelmed by the Wildcats’ physicality on the line of scrimmage, but they found a way to salvage an unfathomable win, largely thanks to Dampier.

Kansas State hosts Colorado next Saturday.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763860049605.png" alt="Photo courtesy Utah Athletics" />
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                    </figure><p>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devon Dampier threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, including&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Utah_Football/status/1992395003990319611">a go-ahead 1-yard score</a>&nbsp;with 56 seconds left, and No. 13 Utah rallied from a 12-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter for a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State on Saturday.</p><p>The game turned on an unusual play. After KSU took a 47-35 lead on Joe Jackson’s third rushing touchdown of the game, the Wildcats went for 2, but Utah’s Tao Johnson intercepted a tipped ball and returned it to the Kansas State end zone for 2 points to make it 47-37.</p><p>Dampier’s 20-yard TD toss to Larry Simmons got Utah within 47-44 with 2:47 left. After the Utes forced a punt, Dampier led the winning drive, setting up his go-ahead score with a 59-yard run to the 1 on fourth down.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Utah_Football/status/1992396075463004167">Lander Barton intercepted Avery Johnson's pass</a>&nbsp;with 49 seconds remaining to seal it for Utah (9-2, 6-2 Big 12, No. 12 CFP), which kept alive its hopes for a league title and a College Football Playoff berth.</p><p>Jackson rushed for a school-record 293 yards for Kansas State (5-6, 4-4), topping Darren Sproles' mark of 292 yards set in 2004. The Wildcats finished with a program-record 472 yards rushing, the most by a Division I team in a loss since Army ran for 534 in a 52-49 loss to North Texas on Nov. 18, 2017.</p><p>Dampier threw for 259 yards and rushed for 94. Byrd Ficklin rushed for three touchdowns and Wayshawn Parker had 100 yards on 19 carries for Utah, which had 551 yards of offense to 574 for Kansas State.</p><p>VJ Payne knocked the ball out of Dampier's hand and Cody Stufflebean recovered the fumble at the Utah 26-yard line to set up Jackson's 24-yard TD rush midway through the fourth.</p><p>Dampier found Dallen Bentley for a 38-yard TD reception and Ficklin ran for his third TD to put Utah up 35-31 early in the third quarter. But Johnson threw to Garrett Oakley for a TD on fourth down and Luis Rodriguez added a 36-yard field goal to put KSU ahead 41-35 with 8:51 to play.</p><p>Utah’s defensive leader, John Henry Daley,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a8a7711d680f7a0a7ba6a93b304bad70">left the game with a leg injury</a>&nbsp;late in the first quarter, when the defensive end already had two sacks and 3 1/2 tackles for loss. Daley grabbed his leg on a non-contact play and was helped to the locker room.</p><p>Accepting coach Chris Klieman’s challenge to play “big boy, physical football,” Kansas State had 348 yards rushing in the first half, including 225 in the second quarter as the Wildcats led 31-21.</p><p>Kansas State gashed the Utah defense on its way to five consecutive scoring drives — four TDs and a 22-yard field goal. Jackson gained 236 yards in the first half with TD runs of 66 and 80 yards. Antonio Martin Jr. and Johnson also rushed for scores.</p><h2>The takeaway</h2><p>Kansas State: Late in a disappointing season that began with Big 12 title hopes, the Wildcats put together an unforgettable display of power and speed on the ground but let Utah make all the big plays in the final three minutes.</p><p>Utah: The Utes' defense was overwhelmed by the Wildcats’ physicality on the line of scrimmage, but they found a way to salvage an unfathomable win, largely thanks to Dampier.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Kansas State hosts Colorado next Saturday.</p>

🏈 Utah scores late for wild win over Kansas State

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Rocco Becht threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores and 73 yards going to Brett Eskildsen, and Iowa State defeated Kansas 38-14 on Saturday.

The Cyclones (7-4, 4-4 Big 12) earned their first win against the Jayhawks (5-6, 3-5) since 2021 and came away with their first home victory since Sept. 27 against Arizona.

Carsen Hansen rushed for 99 of his 120 yards in the first half, including a 4-yard score to put Iowa State ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter. Kyle Konrardy added the second-longest field goal of his career from 55-yards out to extend the lead 17-0 with 10:32 remaining before the break.

“(Hansen) has that physical ability to fall forward every time he runs the football," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “He plays like that, and keeps that consistency all the time.”

The teams combined for four straight touchdown drives in the third quarter, with Iowa State leading 31-14 entering the fourth.

“Getting into a rhythm is beautiful,” Eskildsen said. “It’s huge momentum, you get the crowd into it and it’s just (big) having things like that.”

Aiden Flora capped the scoring with 1:07 left in the fourth with his first rushing touchdown of the season for the Cyclones.

“Execution today is the biggest word,” Becht said. “We had a confidence in one another knowing that everything was clicking and everyone was doing their jobs.”

Jalon Daniels was 13-of-23 passing for 154 yards and an interception for Kansas. Boden Groen had five catches for 76 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Cole Ballard.

“We've got to coach it better,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “We've got to continue to find ways to execute.”

Becht looked much more confident in the first half against Kansas after completing his first 10 passes. He finished 18 of 23.

Kansas is in danger of missing out on bowl eligibility for the second straight season under Leipold.

Iowa State takes on Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Saturday.

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                        <figcaption>Photo Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>AMES, Iowa (AP) — Rocco Becht threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores and 73 yards going to Brett Eskildsen, and Iowa State defeated Kansas 38-14 on Saturday.</p><p>The Cyclones (7-4, 4-4 Big 12) earned their first win against the Jayhawks (5-6, 3-5) since 2021 and came away with their first home victory since Sept. 27 against Arizona.</p><p>Carsen Hansen rushed for 99 of his 120 yards in the first half, including a 4-yard score to put Iowa State ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter. Kyle Konrardy added the second-longest field goal of his career from 55-yards out to extend the lead 17-0 with 10:32 remaining before the break.</p><p>“(Hansen) has that physical ability to fall forward every time he runs the football," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “He plays like that, and keeps that consistency all the time.”</p><p>The teams combined for four straight touchdown drives in the third quarter, with Iowa State leading 31-14 entering the fourth.</p><p>“Getting into a rhythm is beautiful,” Eskildsen said. “It’s huge momentum, you get the crowd into it and it’s just (big) having things like that.”</p><p>Aiden Flora capped the scoring with 1:07 left in the fourth with his first rushing touchdown of the season for the Cyclones.</p><p>“Execution today is the biggest word,” Becht said. “We had a confidence in one another knowing that everything was clicking and everyone was doing their jobs.”</p><p>Jalon Daniels was 13-of-23 passing for 154 yards and an interception for Kansas. Boden Groen had five catches for 76 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Cole Ballard.</p><p>“We've got to coach it better,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “We've got to continue to find ways to execute.”</p><h2>The takeaway</h2><p>Becht looked much more confident in the first half against Kansas after completing his first 10 passes. He finished 18 of 23.</p><p>Kansas is in danger of missing out on bowl eligibility for the second straight season under Leipold.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Iowa State takes on Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Saturday.</p>

🏈 Iowa State snaps 3-game skid with victory over Kansas 

MARSHALL, Mo. – Isabella Renfro of Fort Hays State was the champion of the 180 class at the annual Missouri Valley Open, held Friday and Saturday (Nov. 21-22). Fort Hays State had 14 members of its team compete at the tournament and came away with a pair of placers as Morgan Maschmann placed eighth at 124 in addition to Renfro's victorious run.

The Missouri Valley Open is one of the largest women's wrestling tournaments in the nation annually with several of the nation's top teams at all NCAA levels, NAIA, and NJCAA competing. A total of 553 wrestlers over 30 teams competed in this year's tournament.

Renfro continued her dominant start to the 2025-26 season by going 6-0 in the tournament. She has been on a mission, now 11-0 for the season with eight falls and three 10-0 tech falls. She really put the hammer down in the semifinals and finals, taking out a pair of No. 3 nationally ranked wrestlers. In the semis, she pinned Mahalia Adams of Iowa Central (NJCAA No. 3 ranked by Open Mat) in 48 seconds. Then in the final, she knocked of NCAA No. 3 ranked Destiny Rodriguez of McKendree with a pin in 55 seconds. Renfro is ranked No. 5 in the latest NCAA rankings.

Maschmann put together a solid 5-3 weekend to place eighth. She won her first two matches by tech fall, then after dropping a match by fall, scored a tech fall and a pair of decisions in consolation action to ensure she would be in the placement matches. She dropped her last two matches by decisions.

Five Tigers recorded winning records for the tournament. Joining Renfro (6-0) and Maschmann (5-3) were Jaidyn Alvarado (4-2), Ashlynn Goodwin (3-2) and Dylen Ritchey (4-2).

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                        <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Missouri Valley College Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p>MARSHALL, Mo. – Isabella Renfro of Fort Hays State was the champion of the 180 class at the annual Missouri Valley Open, held Friday and Saturday (Nov. 21-22). Fort Hays State had 14 members of its team compete at the tournament and came away with a pair of placers as Morgan Maschmann placed eighth at 124 in addition to Renfro's victorious run.</p><p>The Missouri Valley Open is one of the largest women's wrestling tournaments in the nation annually with several of the nation's top teams at all NCAA levels, NAIA, and NJCAA competing. A total of 553 wrestlers over 30 teams competed in this year's tournament.</p><p>Renfro continued her dominant start to the 2025-26 season by going 6-0 in the tournament. She has been on a mission, now 11-0 for the season with eight falls and three 10-0 tech falls. She really put the hammer down in the semifinals and finals, taking out a pair of No. 3 nationally ranked wrestlers. In the semis, she pinned Mahalia Adams of Iowa Central (NJCAA No. 3 ranked by Open Mat) in 48 seconds. Then in the final, she knocked of NCAA No. 3 ranked Destiny Rodriguez of McKendree with a pin in 55 seconds. Renfro is ranked No. 5 in the latest NCAA rankings.</p><p>Maschmann put together a solid 5-3 weekend to place eighth. She won her first two matches by tech fall, then after dropping a match by fall, scored a tech fall and a pair of decisions in consolation action to ensure she would be in the placement matches. She dropped her last two matches by decisions.</p><p>Five Tigers recorded winning records for the tournament. Joining Renfro (6-0) and Maschmann (5-3) were Jaidyn Alvarado (4-2), Ashlynn Goodwin (3-2) and Dylen Ritchey (4-2).</p>

🤼‍♀️ Renfro C\champion, Tiger women place par at Missouri Valley Open

KENOSHA, Wisc. - Fort Hays State distance runner Emily McCullough earned All-American status after placing 12th at the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships Saturday morning at the Wayne E. Dannehl National XC Course.

The Hoxie, Kan. native completed the six-kilometer course in 20:38.0, more than 70 seconds faster than her time at last year's national championships. McCullough beat 251 runners in the 263-competitor field and was the top finisher out of the 26 individual competitors in the field.

The Central Region champion worked her way to the front of the pack from the start, crossing the one kilometer post in seventh place before hovering between 12th and 13th place for the remainder of the race.

McCullough is the third individual to earn cross country All-American status under head coach Dr. Jason McCullough, and the first since Regan Hodsden in 2022. Her 12th-place finish is the best result by an individual at the national championships in McCullough's 21 years as head coach, one better than Cory Keehn's 13th place result in 2013.

The senior is now a two-time All-American at FHSU after earning second team honors in track and field with a ninth-place finish in last year's 10,000m outdoor national championship.

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                    </figure><p><i>FHSU Athletics</i></p><p>KENOSHA, Wisc. - Fort Hays State distance runner Emily McCullough earned All-American status after placing 12th at the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships Saturday morning at the Wayne E. Dannehl National XC Course.</p><p>The Hoxie, Kan. native completed the six-kilometer course in 20:38.0, more than 70 seconds faster than her time at last year's national championships. McCullough beat 251 runners in the 263-competitor field and was the top finisher out of the 26 individual competitors in the field.</p><p>The Central Region champion worked her way to the front of the pack from the start, crossing the one kilometer post in seventh place before hovering between 12th and 13th place for the remainder of the race.</p><p>McCullough is the third individual to earn cross country All-American status under head coach Dr. Jason McCullough, and the first since Regan Hodsden in 2022. Her 12th-place finish is the best result by an individual at the national championships in McCullough's 21 years as head coach, one better than Cory Keehn's 13th place result in 2013.</p><p>The senior is now a two-time All-American at FHSU after earning second team honors in track and field with a ninth-place finish in last year's 10,000m outdoor national championship.</p>

👟 McCullough claims All-America honors at NCAA II nationals

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