OKLAHOMA CITY - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team will open the season ranked seventh in the preseason D2SIDA national media poll, released Wednesday by the organization. The Tigers were previously&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2021/11/2/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-slotted-no-4-in-wbca-preseason-top-25-poll.aspx">ranked fourth in the preseason WBCA coaches poll</a>. This is the fourth time the Tigers have been ranked in the preseason version of the media poll, now in its eighth year in existence. FHSU opened the 2019-20 season ranked third in the poll, while heading into the 2018-19 campaign ranked 22nd and the 2015-16 season ranked 10th. The Tigers are one of three MIAA programs ranked in the preseason media poll. FHSU is joined by fourth-ranked Central Missouri and 15th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney. Lubbock Christian, the defending national champions, are a unanimous choice for the No. 1 spot, followed by fellow national semifinalists Drury, Lander and UCM. Alaska-Anchorage rounds out the top five. This is the 10th straight season the Tigers have been recognized in the national polls, and 11th year overall. Fort Hays State has been mentioned in the D2SIDA media poll at least once in all eight years of the poll's existence. Fort Hays State plays an exhibition contest at NCAA Division I powerhouse UConn on Sunday (Nov. 7) at noon (1 pm ET) before traveling to St. Joseph, Mo. to open the regular season against Southeastern Oklahoma State on Friday, November 12. The full preseason D2SIDA Media Poll can be found below. 1. Lubbock Christian (16) (23-0)&nbsp; 400 2. Drury (17-1)&nbsp; 382 3. Lander (20-2)&nbsp; 358 4. Central Missouri (19-3)&nbsp; 352 5. Alaska-Anchorage (0-0)&nbsp; 309 6. North Georgia (18-2)&nbsp; 284 7. Fort Hays State (20-2)&nbsp; 259 8. Daeman (14-3)&nbsp; 249 9. Gannon (0-0)&nbsp; 247 10. Azusa Pacific (12-5)&nbsp; 246 11. Colorado School of Mines (17-3)&nbsp; 216 12. Union (Tenn.) (19-6)&nbsp; 215 13. Belmont Abbey (24-3)&nbsp; 192 14. Walsh (16-5)&nbsp; 180 15. Nebraska-Kearney (19-3)&nbsp; 164 16. Tampa (7-0)&nbsp; 152 17. Texas A&amp;M-Commerce (14-4)&nbsp; 147 18. Ashland (11-7)&nbsp; 132 19. Stonehill (0-0)&nbsp; 128 20. Bowie State (0-0)&nbsp; 116 21. Minnesota-Duluth (14-2)&nbsp; 84 22. Charleston (W.Va.) (19-3) 82 23. Michigan Tech (17-1)&nbsp; 77 24. Southwestern Oklahoma State (18-4)&nbsp; 46 25. Cal State-San Marcos (0-0)&nbsp; 35 Receiving Votes: Lee 34, Carson-Newman 27, Adelphi 17, Western Colorado 16, Indiana (Pa.) 15, Arkansas Tech 12, Western Washington 10, Barton 9, Bentley 5, Valdosta State 2, Hawaii Pacific 1&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>OKLAHOMA CITY - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team will open the season ranked seventh in the preseason D2SIDA national media poll, released Wednesday by the organization. The Tigers were previously&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2021/11/2/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-slotted-no-4-in-wbca-preseason-top-25-poll.aspx">ranked fourth in the preseason WBCA coaches poll</a>. This is the fourth time the Tigers have been ranked in the preseason version of the media poll, now in its eighth year in existence. FHSU opened the 2019-20 season ranked third in the poll, while heading into the 2018-19 campaign ranked 22nd and the 2015-16 season ranked 10th. The Tigers are one of three MIAA programs ranked in the preseason media poll. FHSU is joined by fourth-ranked Central Missouri and 15th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney. Lubbock Christian, the defending national champions, are a unanimous choice for the No. 1 spot, followed by fellow national semifinalists Drury, Lander and UCM. Alaska-Anchorage rounds out the top five. This is the 10th straight season the Tigers have been recognized in the national polls, and 11th year overall. Fort Hays State has been mentioned in the D2SIDA media poll at least once in all eight years of the poll's existence. Fort Hays State plays an exhibition contest at NCAA Division I powerhouse UConn on Sunday (Nov. 7) at noon (1 pm ET) before traveling to St. Joseph, Mo. to open the regular season against Southeastern Oklahoma State on Friday, November 12. The full preseason D2SIDA Media Poll can be found below. 1. Lubbock Christian (16) (23-0)&nbsp; 400 2. Drury (17-1)&nbsp; 382 3. Lander (20-2)&nbsp; 358 4. Central Missouri (19-3)&nbsp; 352 5. Alaska-Anchorage (0-0)&nbsp; 309 6. North Georgia (18-2)&nbsp; 284 7. Fort Hays State (20-2)&nbsp; 259 8. Daeman (14-3)&nbsp; 249 9. Gannon (0-0)&nbsp; 247 10. Azusa Pacific (12-5)&nbsp; 246 11. Colorado School of Mines (17-3)&nbsp; 216 12. Union (Tenn.) (19-6)&nbsp; 215 13. Belmont Abbey (24-3)&nbsp; 192 14. Walsh (16-5)&nbsp; 180 15. Nebraska-Kearney (19-3)&nbsp; 164 16. Tampa (7-0)&nbsp; 152 17. Texas A&amp;M-Commerce (14-4)&nbsp; 147 18. Ashland (11-7)&nbsp; 132 19. Stonehill (0-0)&nbsp; 128 20. Bowie State (0-0)&nbsp; 116 21. Minnesota-Duluth (14-2)&nbsp; 84 22. Charleston (W.Va.) (19-3) 82 23. Michigan Tech (17-1)&nbsp; 77 24. Southwestern Oklahoma State (18-4)&nbsp; 46 25. Cal State-San Marcos (0-0)&nbsp; 35 Receiving Votes: Lee 34, Carson-Newman 27, Adelphi 17, Western Colorado 16, Indiana (Pa.) 15, Arkansas Tech 12, Western Washington 10, Barton 9, Bentley 5, Valdosta State 2, Hawaii Pacific 1&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 Tiger women ranked seventh in initial D2SIDA media poll

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team struggled to keep pace with No. 15 Nebraska-Kearney Tuesday evening, falling to the Lopers in straight sets (12-25, 15-25, 8-25). The Tigers are now 12-14 on the year and 6-11 in MIAA play, while the Lopers are 21-5 overall and 13-5 in league action following their eighth-straight win. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6208">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with seven kills and two blocks, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6104">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;added five kills and two blocks.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6112">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;contributed four kills, one block and a team-high 10 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6111">Isabelle Reynolds</a>&nbsp;picked up four kills and six digs. Making her first start of the year,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6365">Olivia Hessman</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 12 assists while adding three digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6108">Elysia Glowacz</a>&nbsp;added nine assists and the only service ace for the Tigers, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6105">Jaden Daffer</a>&nbsp;matched Tinder with 10 digs to lead the Tigers. Fort Hays State will return to Hays to play one final game inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday when the Tigers host No. 2 Central Missouri. First serve on Senior Night is set for 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team struggled to keep pace with No. 15 Nebraska-Kearney Tuesday evening, falling to the Lopers in straight sets (12-25, 15-25, 8-25). The Tigers are now 12-14 on the year and 6-11 in MIAA play, while the Lopers are 21-5 overall and 13-5 in league action following their eighth-straight win. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6208">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with seven kills and two blocks, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6104">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;added five kills and two blocks.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6112">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;contributed four kills, one block and a team-high 10 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6111">Isabelle Reynolds</a>&nbsp;picked up four kills and six digs. Making her first start of the year,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6365">Olivia Hessman</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 12 assists while adding three digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6108">Elysia Glowacz</a>&nbsp;added nine assists and the only service ace for the Tigers, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6105">Jaden Daffer</a>&nbsp;matched Tinder with 10 digs to lead the Tigers. Fort Hays State will return to Hays to play one final game inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday when the Tigers host No. 2 Central Missouri. First serve on Senior Night is set for 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏐 Tigers swept at No. 15 Nebraska-Kearney

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets added some depth to the offensive line, acquiring guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs for tight end Daniel Brown ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.

Duvernay-Tardiff is a licensed medical doctor who opted out of last season to work on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. 

He was active for the first time Monday night for the Chiefs’ 20-17 win over the New York Giants but didn’t play. 

The 30-year-old offensive lineman from Canada has played in 60 NFL games and was the starting right guard for Kansas City in its 31-20 victory over San Francisco in the Super Bowl during the 2019 season.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets added some depth to the offensive line, acquiring guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs for tight end Daniel Brown ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom, Dan! <a href="https://t.co/dENNZ78Ijg">pic.twitter.com/dENNZ78Ijg</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1455691443561959431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Duvernay-Tardiff is a licensed medical doctor who opted out of last season to work on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. He was active for the first time Monday night for the Chiefs’ 20-17 win over the New York Giants but didn’t play. The 30-year-old offensive lineman from Canada has played in 60 NFL games and was the starting right guard for Kansas City in its 31-20 victory over San Francisco in the Super Bowl during the 2019 season.

🏈Jets acquire OL Duvernay-Tardif from Chiefs for TE Brown

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft. 

The teams made the announcement hours before the NFL’s trade deadline. 

The move gives Kansas City’s struggling defense some much-needed help, though Ingram did sit out Pittsburgh’s win over Cleveland on Sunday with what the team called a groin injury.

 The 32-year-old Ingram spent the first nine years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers before signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in July.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft. <div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have acquired DE Melvin Ingram in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. <a href="https://t.co/lUrqOez6KJ">pic.twitter.com/lUrqOez6KJ</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1455543119856943121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The teams made the announcement hours before the NFL’s trade deadline. The move gives Kansas City’s struggling defense some much-needed help, though Ingram did sit out Pittsburgh’s win over Cleveland on Sunday with what the team called a groin injury. The 32-year-old Ingram spent the first nine years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers before signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in July.

🏈Steelers trade veteran LB Ingram to Chiefs for 2022 pick

Fort Hays State coach Chris Brown, wide receiver Calvin Stapp and defensive back Devin White&nbsp;talked with the media Tuesday ahead this week's matchup with Northeastern State.

Fort Hays State coach Chris Brown, wide receiver Calvin Stapp and defensive back Devin White&nbsp;talked with the media Tuesday ahead this week's matchup with Northeastern State.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VdsGQWPurDo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DcjKtrplMPE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ay_ifuBHrYM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🏈📹FHSU weekly press conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer moved back into the Top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches national rankings on Tuesday. The Tigers are No. 25 this week after receiving votes in last week's poll. Fort Hays State was last in the Top 25 during the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 5, holding the No. 15 ranking. FHSU moved to the receiving votes list for two weeks from Oct. 5-18 and then was not referenced from Oct. 19-Nov. 1. A 4-0-1 stretch since October 14 has fueled the rise back into the poll for FHSU. The Tigers are the only team from the GAC/MIAA inside the Top 25 this week. Rogers State is right behind the Tigers on the receiving votes list. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) was the only team from the GAC/MIAA referenced in the top 12 of the first NCAA Super Region rankings, released back on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The Tigers are 2-0 since that release, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in a pair of conference road matches in Arkansas last week. Fort Hays State has a chance at winning its fourth conference regular season title within the last five seasons this week with home matches against Northeastern State and Southern Nazarene. FHSU is currently at the top of the GAC standings with a 7-2-1 mark in conference play. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 2, 2021. 1. Young Harris College (15-0-1) 2. Palm Beach Atlantic (12-1-0) 3. Davis &amp; Elkins College (14-0-2) 4. Franklin Pierce (15-1-0) 5. University Of Charleston (14-1-1) 6. Midwestern State (14-1-0) 7. University Of Indianapolis (12-1-2) 8. California State University-Los Angeles (11-2-2) 9. University Of Tampa (12-2-0) 10. Azusa Pacific (9-2-2) 11. Maryville (Mo.) (13-3-1) 12. Colorado School Of Mines (14-3-1) 13. University of Montevallo (12-2-2) 14. Wilmington (14-2-1) 15. Limestone (9-3-1) 16. Colorado Mesa (14-3-1) 17. Lynn (11-3-0) 18. Seattle Pacific (10-2-1) 19. Gannon (13-1-2) 20. Lake Erie College (12-3-1) 21. Lenoir-Rhyne (9-4-1) 22. West Texas A&amp;M (11-3-0) 23. American International College (12-2-1) 24. Cal Poly Pomona (11-2-3) 25. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) Receiving Votes: Rogers State, West Florida, Wisconsin-Parkside, Chowan, Auburn-Montgomery, Lock Haven, Colorado State-Pueblo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer moved back into the Top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches national rankings on Tuesday. The Tigers are No. 25 this week after receiving votes in last week's poll. Fort Hays State was last in the Top 25 during the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 5, holding the No. 15 ranking. FHSU moved to the receiving votes list for two weeks from Oct. 5-18 and then was not referenced from Oct. 19-Nov. 1. A 4-0-1 stretch since October 14 has fueled the rise back into the poll for FHSU. The Tigers are the only team from the GAC/MIAA inside the Top 25 this week. Rogers State is right behind the Tigers on the receiving votes list. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) was the only team from the GAC/MIAA referenced in the top 12 of the first NCAA Super Region rankings, released back on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The Tigers are 2-0 since that release, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in a pair of conference road matches in Arkansas last week. Fort Hays State has a chance at winning its fourth conference regular season title within the last five seasons this week with home matches against Northeastern State and Southern Nazarene. FHSU is currently at the top of the GAC standings with a 7-2-1 mark in conference play. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 2, 2021. 1. Young Harris College (15-0-1) 2. Palm Beach Atlantic (12-1-0) 3. Davis &amp; Elkins College (14-0-2) 4. Franklin Pierce (15-1-0) 5. University Of Charleston (14-1-1) 6. Midwestern State (14-1-0) 7. University Of Indianapolis (12-1-2) 8. California State University-Los Angeles (11-2-2) 9. University Of Tampa (12-2-0) 10. Azusa Pacific (9-2-2) 11. Maryville (Mo.) (13-3-1) 12. Colorado School Of Mines (14-3-1) 13. University of Montevallo (12-2-2) 14. Wilmington (14-2-1) 15. Limestone (9-3-1) 16. Colorado Mesa (14-3-1) 17. Lynn (11-3-0) 18. Seattle Pacific (10-2-1) 19. Gannon (13-1-2) 20. Lake Erie College (12-3-1) 21. Lenoir-Rhyne (9-4-1) 22. West Texas A&amp;M (11-3-0) 23. American International College (12-2-1) 24. Cal Poly Pomona (11-2-3) 25. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) Receiving Votes: Rogers State, West Florida, Wisconsin-Parkside, Chowan, Auburn-Montgomery, Lock Haven, Colorado State-Pueblo.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

⚽ Tiger men move back into the top-25

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. –<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6239">Taisei Arima</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6244">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;of Fort Hays State earned GAC/MIAA Player of the Week honors on Tuesday for their efforts in a pair of shutout wins last week for Fort Hays State. Arima is the Offensive Player of the Week, while Brown is the Goalkeeper of the Week. Arima led the Tigers with six points last week. He had a pair of assists and chipped in a goal during the 6-0 blowout at OBU, then scored the second goal in a 2-0 win at Harding. Arima has generated 13 of his 18 season points in four of the last five contests for FHSU. He now has seven goals and four assists for the season. Brown manned the pipes in Fort Hays State's pair of shutouts on the road. He faced 20 shots for the week and had to stop eight to keep a clean sheet. He lowered his season goals against average to 0.83 and now has 5 shutouts for the season. Arima and Brown join Alvaro Sanchez (Defensive Player of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the GAC office.

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 </figure>RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. –<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6239">Taisei Arima</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6244">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;of Fort Hays State earned GAC/MIAA Player of the Week honors on Tuesday for their efforts in a pair of shutout wins last week for Fort Hays State. Arima is the Offensive Player of the Week, while Brown is the Goalkeeper of the Week. Arima led the Tigers with six points last week. He had a pair of assists and chipped in a goal during the 6-0 blowout at OBU, then scored the second goal in a 2-0 win at Harding. Arima has generated 13 of his 18 season points in four of the last five contests for FHSU. He now has seven goals and four assists for the season. Brown manned the pipes in Fort Hays State's pair of shutouts on the road. He faced 20 shots for the week and had to stop eight to keep a clean sheet. He lowered his season goals against average to 0.83 and now has 5 shutouts for the season. Arima and Brown join Alvaro Sanchez (Defensive Player of the Week) as the weekly honorees from the GAC office.FHSU Athletics

⚽ Arima and Brown Named GAC/MIAA Players of the Week

LILBURN, Ga. – Fort Hays State Women's Basketball will open the 2021-22 season ranked No. 4 nationally as the WBCA released its Preseason Top 25 on Tuesday (Nov. 2). This is the highest start in the WBCA Top 25 Poll for the Tigers in program history after receiving a No. 7 ranking in the 2019-20 Preseason Top 25 Poll. Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are the two programs from the MIAA listed in the Top 25. The Jennies open the year tied for sixth. Nebraska-Kearney and Emporia State, which competed in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament last year along with FHSU and UCM, are both among the teams receiving votes. This is the 10th straight season the Tigers have been recognized in the national polls, and 11th year overall. The Tigers are 110-31 all-time when ranked in the WBCA Top 25, including a 106-30 mark under&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>. This marks the fourth season the Tigers have been referenced inside the Top 25 of a preseason poll. Fort Hays State plays an exhibition contest at NCAA Division I powerhouse UConn on Sunday (Nov. 7) at noon (1 pm ET) before traveling to St. Joseph, Mo. to open the regular season against Southeastern Oklahoma State on Friday, November 12. Below is the WBCA Preseason Top 25 for 2021-22. 1. Lubbock Christian (23-0) 2. Drury (24-2)&nbsp; 3. Lander (20-2) 4. Fort Hays State (22-4) 5. Azusa Pacific (12-5) T6. Central Missouri (23-5) T6. North Georgia (18-2) 8. Ashland (16-9) 9. Gannon (13-1) 10. Texas A&amp;M-Commerce (14-4) 11. Tampa (7-0) 12. Alaska Anchorage (3-0) 13. Stonehill (0-0) 14. Glenville State (12-4) 15. Valdosta State (18-4) 16. Southwestern Oklahoma State (18-4) 17. Charleston, WV (19-3) 18. Minnesota Duluth (14-2) 19. Union, TN (19-6) 20. Daemen (14-3) 21. Carson-Newman (15-4) 22. Bentley (0-0) T23. Colorado Mines (17-3) T23. Truman State (17-5) T25. Belmont Abbey (22-3) T25. Hawaii Pacific (13-1)

Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Michigan Tech (20-2) 59; Nebraska Kearney (23-4) 58; Indiana, PA (0-0) 57; Arkansas Tech (14-2) 51; Western Washington (6-0) 47; Tuskegee (12-2) 44; Barton (13-3) 41; Grand Valley State (14-6) 40; West Texas A&amp;M (15-6) 40; Benedict (12-3) 30; Lee, TN (15-8) 24; Tusculum (19-4) 23; Augustana, SD (12-5) 20; Southeastern Oklahoma State (13-8) 17; University of the Sciences (0-0) 16; Texas A&amp;M International (11-5) 15; Emporia State (18-7) 8; Walsh (17-7) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>LILBURN, Ga. – Fort Hays State Women's Basketball will open the 2021-22 season ranked No. 4 nationally as the WBCA released its Preseason Top 25 on Tuesday (Nov. 2). This is the highest start in the WBCA Top 25 Poll for the Tigers in program history after receiving a No. 7 ranking in the 2019-20 Preseason Top 25 Poll. Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are the two programs from the MIAA listed in the Top 25. The Jennies open the year tied for sixth. Nebraska-Kearney and Emporia State, which competed in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament last year along with FHSU and UCM, are both among the teams receiving votes. This is the 10th straight season the Tigers have been recognized in the national polls, and 11th year overall. The Tigers are 110-31 all-time when ranked in the WBCA Top 25, including a 106-30 mark under&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1043">Tony Hobson</a>. This marks the fourth season the Tigers have been referenced inside the Top 25 of a preseason poll. Fort Hays State plays an exhibition contest at NCAA Division I powerhouse UConn on Sunday (Nov. 7) at noon (1 pm ET) before traveling to St. Joseph, Mo. to open the regular season against Southeastern Oklahoma State on Friday, November 12. Below is the WBCA Preseason Top 25 for 2021-22. 1. Lubbock Christian (23-0) 2. Drury (24-2)&nbsp; 3. Lander (20-2) 4. Fort Hays State (22-4) 5. Azusa Pacific (12-5) T6. Central Missouri (23-5) T6. North Georgia (18-2) 8. Ashland (16-9) 9. Gannon (13-1) 10. Texas A&amp;M-Commerce (14-4) 11. Tampa (7-0) 12. Alaska Anchorage (3-0) 13. Stonehill (0-0) 14. Glenville State (12-4) 15. Valdosta State (18-4) 16. Southwestern Oklahoma State (18-4) 17. Charleston, WV (19-3) 18. Minnesota Duluth (14-2) 19. Union, TN (19-6) 20. Daemen (14-3) 21. Carson-Newman (15-4) 22. Bentley (0-0) T23. Colorado Mines (17-3) T23. Truman State (17-5) T25. Belmont Abbey (22-3) T25. Hawaii Pacific (13-1) Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Michigan Tech (20-2) 59; Nebraska Kearney (23-4) 58; Indiana, PA (0-0) 57; Arkansas Tech (14-2) 51; Western Washington (6-0) 47; Tuskegee (12-2) 44; Barton (13-3) 41; Grand Valley State (14-6) 40; West Texas A&amp;M (15-6) 40; Benedict (12-3) 30; Lee, TN (15-8) 24; Tusculum (19-4) 23; Augustana, SD (12-5) 20; Southeastern Oklahoma State (13-8) 17; University of the Sciences (0-0) 16; Texas A&amp;M International (11-5) 15; Emporia State (18-7) 8; Walsh (17-7) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women No. 4 in WBCA preseason Top 25 poll

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes lamented two more turnovers and Chiefs coach Andy Reid a multitude of penalties, and just about everyone that stepped out of the Kansas City locker room vowed to turn around what's been a disappointing season.

It almost sounded as if they'd lost to the Giants on Monday night.

Instead, the scuffling Chiefs rallied behind two fourth-quarter field goals from Harrison Butker, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and beat downtrodden New York 20-17 to even their record after eight games.

“Listen, everything is not beautiful right now but we're fighting through it,” Reid said. “Our guys battled. They didn't give up on each other. They kept working at a time you could have just thrown your hands up and say, ‘Man, things are just not working the way they're supposed to work.' So we'll build on that. Let's keep going.”

Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Chiefs, who along with two turnovers committed 12 penalties for 103 yards. Tyreek Hill had 12 catches for 94 yards and a score, and Mecole Hardman added five catches for 63 yards, including a 24-yard catch-and-run on the final drive that set Butker up for the go-ahead kick.

“The guys are battling and trying to find ways to win,” Mahomes said, “and tonight we did.”

Daniel Jones had 222 yards passing with two touchdowns and a pick for the Giants (2-6), but he also was sacked three times, including twice after the Chiefs kicked off with just over a minute left in the game.

It was just the fourth win in 15 meetings for the Chiefs and their first since the 2013 season.

“We have to eliminate the mistakes we made down the stretch," Giants coach Joe Judge said. "We cant allow a team like this to have extra opportunities. We can't rob ourselves a chance to have opportunities of our own.”

The Chiefs actually diced up the Giants on their opening drive, but for the fourth time this season Mahomes had a pass bounce off his intended target for an interception — this time, backup running back Jerick McKinnon. It was the seventh consecutive game Mahomes had thrown a pick and his league-leading 10th of the season.

It also was an ominous sign for an offense that has done little to resemble its high-flying reputation.

The Chiefs did score moments later, after Jones threw the ball right back to them, but they struggled to get into their familiar offensive rhythm. Mahomes seemed to be in a different playbook than his wide receivers, tight end Travis Kelce was rendered a non-factor by the New York defense and penalties began to pile up.

In fact, the Chiefs turned almost entirely to the ground when they marched for their second touchdown. It was seldom-used Derrick Gore that carried seven times for 43 yards before breaking the goal line for his first career score.

The Giants — hardly dynamic in their own right — were the ones that often moved the ball at will.

Without running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver Kenny Golladay, both still sidelined with injuries, Jones was able to lean on Booker and his backup receivers to march 85 yards for an early touchdown — most of it coming when John Ross III beat safety Daniel Sorensen for a 50-yard catch that rendered his pass interference penalty moot.

The Giants added an 86-yard drive later in the first half that produced a field goal. And early in the fourth quarter, Evan Engram beat Sorensen to the pylon for a touchdown catch that gave the Giants a 17-14 lead.

Somehow, the scuffling Chiefs found a way to claw back into the game.

They ground their way to a field goal midway through the fourth quarter. Then, their much-maligned defense held on third down and Giants punter Riley Dixon sent a wobbler out of bounds to give them prime field position.

Mahomes and Co. finished the comeback by putting Butker in position for the go-ahead field goal.

“We knew it was going to be a challenge. No win is given to you,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “You have to take that approach. It's a battle every drive, every play. You have to execute at a high level to get past your opponent.”

Judge said two of the timeouts New York wasted were the result of headsets that kept malfunctioning, and that it's a problem that has happened in just about every game this season. “There was one point we tried to go back to the old equipment and were told we couldn't do that,” Judge said. “I don't want to make this all about headsets. That's now why we lost. But I'll say this: Whoever is in charge of this, they better fix it fast.”

Giants WRs Sterling Shepard (quad) and Dante Pettis (shoulder) left in the second quarter. WR Kadarius Toney departed in the fourth quarter with a thumb injury.

Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter. Kemp returned to the game and was soon flagged for making a helmet-to-helmet tackle on Toney as he fielded a punt.

The Chiefs added longtime center Tim Grunhard to their Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. Grunhard started 164 of 169 games and appeared in the Pro Bowl once during an 11-year career spent entirely in Kansas City.

The Giants head home to face the Raiders on Sunday.

The Chiefs get a visit from the Packers on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes lamented two more turnovers and Chiefs coach Andy Reid a multitude of penalties, and just about everyone that stepped out of the Kansas City locker room vowed to turn around what's been a disappointing season.It almost sounded as if they'd lost to the Giants on Monday night.Instead, the scuffling Chiefs rallied behind two fourth-quarter field goals from Harrison Butker, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and beat downtrodden New York 20-17 to even their record after eight games.“Listen, everything is not beautiful right now but we're fighting through it,” Reid said. “Our guys battled. They didn't give up on each other. They kept working at a time you could have just thrown your hands up and say, ‘Man, things are just not working the way they're supposed to work.' So we'll build on that. Let's keep going.”Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Chiefs, who along with two turnovers committed 12 penalties for 103 yards. Tyreek Hill had 12 catches for 94 yards and a score, and Mecole Hardman added five catches for 63 yards, including a 24-yard catch-and-run on the final drive that set Butker up for the go-ahead kick.“The guys are battling and trying to find ways to win,” Mahomes said, “and tonight we did.”Daniel Jones had 222 yards passing with two touchdowns and a pick for the Giants (2-6), but he also was sacked three times, including twice after the Chiefs kicked off with just over a minute left in the game.It was just the fourth win in 15 meetings for the Chiefs and their first since the 2013 season.“We have to eliminate the mistakes we made down the stretch," Giants coach Joe Judge said. "We cant allow a team like this to have extra opportunities. We can't rob ourselves a chance to have opportunities of our own.”The Chiefs actually diced up the Giants on their opening drive, but for the fourth time this season Mahomes had a pass bounce off his intended target for an interception — this time, backup running back Jerick McKinnon. It was the seventh consecutive game Mahomes had thrown a pick and his league-leading 10th of the season.It also was an ominous sign for an offense that has done little to resemble its high-flying reputation.The Chiefs did score moments later, after Jones threw the ball right back to them, but they struggled to get into their familiar offensive rhythm. Mahomes seemed to be in a different playbook than his wide receivers, tight end Travis Kelce was rendered a non-factor by the New York defense and penalties began to pile up.In fact, the Chiefs turned almost entirely to the ground when they marched for their second touchdown. It was seldom-used Derrick Gore that carried seven times for 43 yards before breaking the goal line for his first career score.The Giants — hardly dynamic in their own right — were the ones that often moved the ball at will.Without running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver Kenny Golladay, both still sidelined with injuries, Jones was able to lean on Booker and his backup receivers to march 85 yards for an early touchdown — most of it coming when John Ross III beat safety Daniel Sorensen for a 50-yard catch that rendered his pass interference penalty moot.The Giants added an 86-yard drive later in the first half that produced a field goal. And early in the fourth quarter, Evan Engram beat Sorensen to the pylon for a touchdown catch that gave the Giants a 17-14 lead.Somehow, the scuffling Chiefs found a way to claw back into the game.They ground their way to a field goal midway through the fourth quarter. Then, their much-maligned defense held on third down and Giants punter Riley Dixon sent a wobbler out of bounds to give them prime field position.Mahomes and Co. finished the comeback by putting Butker in position for the go-ahead field goal.“We knew it was going to be a challenge. No win is given to you,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “You have to take that approach. It's a battle every drive, every play. You have to execute at a high level to get past your opponent.”HELLO, OPERATOR?Judge said two of the timeouts New York wasted were the result of headsets that kept malfunctioning, and that it's a problem that has happened in just about every game this season. “There was one point we tried to go back to the old equipment and were told we couldn't do that,” Judge said. “I don't want to make this all about headsets. That's now why we lost. But I'll say this: Whoever is in charge of this, they better fix it fast.”INJURY REPORTGiants WRs Sterling Shepard (quad) and Dante Pettis (shoulder) left in the second quarter. WR Kadarius Toney departed in the fourth quarter with a thumb injury.Chiefs WR Marcus Kemp was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter. Kemp returned to the game and was soon flagged for making a helmet-to-helmet tackle on Toney as he fielded a punt.RING OF HONORThe Chiefs added longtime center Tim Grunhard to their Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. Grunhard started 164 of 169 games and appeared in the Pro Bowl once during an 11-year career spent entirely in Kansas City.UP NEXTThe Giants head home to face the Raiders on Sunday.The Chiefs get a visit from the Packers on Sunday.

🏈 Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats Giants

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DERBY (8-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BLUE VALLEY (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
LAWRENCE (7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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BISHOP CARROLL (7-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MAIZE (7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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ANDOVER CENTRAL (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BUHLER (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. JAMES ACADEMY (5-4) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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ANDALE (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHENEY (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTHEAST OF SALINE (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOLTON (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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SILVER LAKE (7-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WELLSVILLE (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOISINGTON (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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INMAN (8-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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SMITH CENTER (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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CANTON-GALVA (7-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MEADE (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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VICTORIA (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
LEBO (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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BLUE VALLEY (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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LAWRENCE (7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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BISHOP CARROLL (7-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MAIZE (7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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BASEHOR-LINWOOD (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ANDOVER CENTRAL (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BUHLER (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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ANDALE (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHENEY (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTHEAST OF SALINE (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOLTON (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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ROSSVILLE (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SILVER LAKE (7-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WELLSVILLE (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOISINGTON (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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OLPE (8-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
INMAN (8-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SEDGWICK (8-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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LITTLE RIVER (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MADISON (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CANTON-GALVA (7-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MEADE (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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AXTELL (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
THUNDER RIDGE (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
VICTORIA (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
LEBO (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters.

The featured shot is the one of him knocking the ball and, in effect, the Lombardi Trophy, from Cam Newton's grasp five years and nine months ago.

"Always have Super Bowl 50,” a choked-up Miller said on a gray Monday morning as snowflakes danced into the black Cadillac Escalade's open back window and melted on his tie-dye hoodie.

“Seeing the pictures as I was walking out made me tear up.”

Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/pgraham34/status/1455235920869789698?s=20">loquacious linebacker</a>&nbsp;is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams in a trade that surprised him.

“It’s all kind of new,” said Miller, who insisted he didn't ask out. “I’m on my way to L.A.”

“Great team. Been a huge fan of Aaron Donald for a long time,” Miller said. “They’ve got a great defense. Jalen Ramsey, Leonard Floyd, all these guys. I’m excited."

Two people familiar with the deal that wasn't immediately announced by either team told The Associated Press that the Rams are sending the Broncos second- and third-round picks in the 2022 draft for the perennial Pro Bowler.

The Broncos also are picking up $9 million of the $9.722 million left on his contract.

Miller’s trophy case includes his Super Bowl 50 MVP award for leading Denver to a 24-10 win over heavily favored Carolina following the 2015 season and 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honor.

He’s an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, seven-time AP All-Pro and a member of the league’s 2010s All-Decade team. And he’s the Broncos’ franchise leader with 110½ sacks in the regular season and has another 6½ in the playoffs.

“It's hard to put the emotions into words," Miller said. "It's always tough whenever you leave. I love all my fans. I love Broncos country. When I said Broncos for life, I meant that. It was an honor and a privilege to play here.

“John Elway picked me. It's life changing. Ever since then, been able to play with Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware, Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins, Tim Tebow. It's still kind of hard to put into words.”

“&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1455220386233151488?s=20">We're all in</a>,” the Rams (7-1) tweeted along with a meme of actor John Malkovich splashing the pot at the poker table.

And it looks as though the Broncos (4-4) are folding their hand.

With Miller watching from the sideline because of a sprained ankle he said should be fine by next weekend, the Broncos edged Washington&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-denver-broncos-justin-simmons-washington-football-team-95941260d6fc256c6073d685996f424e">17-10</a>&nbsp;Sunday, narrowly avoiding their first winless October since 1967.

But it took two defensive stops in the final minute because the Broncos bungled their last possession following safety Justin Simmons' seemingly game-sealing end zone interception with 49 seconds left.

In between Teddy Bridgewater inexplicably throwing an incompletion to stop the clock with 32 seconds left and saving Washington a timeout, the Broncos fumbled twice, losing the second one at their 24 with 21 seconds remaining.

That served as a fitting farewell to Miller, who never got back to the playoffs with Denver after leading their Super Bowl parade.

Plagued by instability at quarterback, unimaginative offensive play-calling, draft busts and free-agent flops, the once-proud franchise is mired in one of its longest runs of mediocrity since the 1960s.

“This team, they’re going to start winning soon,” Miller said. “I wanted to be a part of it to fix it.”

Miller joins a Rams team that's tied with the Packers and Cardinals for the NFL's best record at 7-1. But the path to the Super Bowl — at the Rams' home, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — appears much rockier in the NFC with Dallas at 6-1 and defending champion Tampa Bay sitting at 6-2.

Only one team in the AFC has more than five wins: Tennessee is 6-2 but just lost cornerstone Derrick Henry to a foot injury. The Rams host the Titans on Sunday night.

Miller expects to step right into the Rams lineup after missing his final Broncos game with a sprained left ankle.

Miller, who's in the final year of his contract, was sidelined all of last year with a dislocated ankle tendon. He had a splashy comeback, winning the AFC Defensive Player of the Month honor in September.

Despite a quiet October — save for guaranteeing he was going to destroy Cleveland's offensive line — Miller was still considered a gem for contenders as Tuesday's trade deadline approached.

Miller's departure means kicker Brandon McManus is the only remaining member of the 2015 team that won the franchise's third Super Bowl thanks to Miller's memorable performance that cemented his legacy as one of his generation's top pass rushers.

Miller was rewarded with a record six-year, $114.1 million contract that pays him $17.5 million this season.

Had the Broncos held on to Miller and let him leave in free agency after the season, they best they could have netted was a fifth-round compensatory pick in 2022.

In LA, Miller joins fellow stars Donald and Ramsey, the type of talent he hasn't had around him since the Broncos were regular Super Bowl threats during Manning's four seasons in Denver from 2012-15.

Moreover, former Broncos and Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said Miller is a better fit in L.A.'s version of the 3-4 defensive scheme and should shine in sunny California.

Miller, 32, has mused all year about wanting to play several more seasons whether in Denver or elsewhere. He recently became a father and said he wants his boy to see him play in a few years.

He repeatedly refused to fret over his football future, saying he was “at peace" with whatever happens.

“Somebody told me once if you want to make God laugh, then make plans,” Miller said before rolling up his window. “Had a lot of beautiful years here. Have a lot of great memories here.”

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters.The featured shot is the one of him knocking the ball and, in effect, the Lombardi Trophy, from Cam Newton's grasp five years and nine months ago."Always have Super Bowl 50,” a choked-up Miller said on a gray Monday morning as snowflakes danced into the black Cadillac Escalade's open back window and melted on his tie-dye hoodie.“Seeing the pictures as I was walking out made me tear up.”Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver.The&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/pgraham34/status/1455235920869789698?s=20">loquacious linebacker</a>&nbsp;is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams in a trade that surprised him.“It’s all kind of new,” said Miller, who insisted he didn't ask out. “I’m on my way to L.A.”Where a Super Bowl contender awaits.“Great team. Been a huge fan of Aaron Donald for a long time,” Miller said. “They’ve got a great defense. Jalen Ramsey, Leonard Floyd, all these guys. I’m excited."Two people familiar with the deal that wasn't immediately announced by either team told The Associated Press that the Rams are sending the Broncos second- and third-round picks in the 2022 draft for the perennial Pro Bowler.The Broncos also are picking up $9 million of the $9.722 million left on his contract.Miller’s trophy case includes his Super Bowl 50 MVP award for leading Denver to a 24-10 win over heavily favored Carolina following the 2015 season and 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honor.He’s an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, seven-time AP All-Pro and a member of the league’s 2010s All-Decade team. And he’s the Broncos’ franchise leader with 110½ sacks in the regular season and has another 6½ in the playoffs.“It's hard to put the emotions into words," Miller said. "It's always tough whenever you leave. I love all my fans. I love Broncos country. When I said Broncos for life, I meant that. It was an honor and a privilege to play here.“John Elway picked me. It's life changing. Ever since then, been able to play with Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware, Champ Bailey, Brian Dawkins, Tim Tebow. It's still kind of hard to put into words.”The Rams summed it up quite succinctly.“&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1455220386233151488?s=20">We're all in</a>,” the Rams (7-1) tweeted along with a meme of actor John Malkovich splashing the pot at the poker table.And it looks as though the Broncos (4-4) are folding their hand.With Miller watching from the sideline because of a sprained ankle he said should be fine by next weekend, the Broncos edged Washington&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-denver-broncos-justin-simmons-washington-football-team-95941260d6fc256c6073d685996f424e">17-10</a>&nbsp;Sunday, narrowly avoiding their first winless October since 1967.But it took two defensive stops in the final minute because the Broncos bungled their last possession following safety Justin Simmons' seemingly game-sealing end zone interception with 49 seconds left.In between Teddy Bridgewater inexplicably throwing an incompletion to stop the clock with 32 seconds left and saving Washington a timeout, the Broncos fumbled twice, losing the second one at their 24 with 21 seconds remaining.That served as a fitting farewell to Miller, who never got back to the playoffs with Denver after leading their Super Bowl parade.Plagued by instability at quarterback, unimaginative offensive play-calling, draft busts and free-agent flops, the once-proud franchise is mired in one of its longest runs of mediocrity since the 1960s.“This team, they’re going to start winning soon,” Miller said. “I wanted to be a part of it to fix it.”Miller joins a Rams team that's tied with the Packers and Cardinals for the NFL's best record at 7-1. But the path to the Super Bowl — at the Rams' home, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — appears much rockier in the NFC with Dallas at 6-1 and defending champion Tampa Bay sitting at 6-2.Only one team in the AFC has more than five wins: Tennessee is 6-2 but just lost cornerstone Derrick Henry to a foot injury. The Rams host the Titans on Sunday night.Miller expects to step right into the Rams lineup after missing his final Broncos game with a sprained left ankle.“I was close last week,” he said.Miller, who's in the final year of his contract, was sidelined all of last year with a dislocated ankle tendon. He had a splashy comeback, winning the AFC Defensive Player of the Month honor in September.Despite a quiet October — save for guaranteeing he was going to destroy Cleveland's offensive line — Miller was still considered a gem for contenders as Tuesday's trade deadline approached.Miller's departure means kicker Brandon McManus is the only remaining member of the 2015 team that won the franchise's third Super Bowl thanks to Miller's memorable performance that cemented his legacy as one of his generation's top pass rushers.Miller was rewarded with a record six-year, $114.1 million contract that pays him $17.5 million this season.Had the Broncos held on to Miller and let him leave in free agency after the season, they best they could have netted was a fifth-round compensatory pick in 2022.In LA, Miller joins fellow stars Donald and Ramsey, the type of talent he hasn't had around him since the Broncos were regular Super Bowl threats during Manning's four seasons in Denver from 2012-15.Moreover, former Broncos and Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said Miller is a better fit in L.A.'s version of the 3-4 defensive scheme and should shine in sunny California.Miller, 32, has mused all year about wanting to play several more seasons whether in Denver or elsewhere. He recently became a father and said he wants his boy to see him play in a few years.He repeatedly refused to fret over his football future, saying he was “at peace" with whatever happens.“Somebody told me once if you want to make God laugh, then make plans,” Miller said before rolling up his window. “Had a lot of beautiful years here. Have a lot of great memories here.”

🏈Von Miller leaves snowy Denver behind for Rams, sunshine

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU and football coach Gary Patterson mutually agreed to immediately part ways Sunday before the completion of his 21st season. The announcement came a day after the Horned Frogs (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) lost 31-12 at Kansas State, Patterson's alma mater. It was their fifth loss in six games, and they are 21-22 overall since the start of 2018. Patterson leaves TCU with a 181-79 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in 2010 that was capped by a Rose Bowl victory. He was the second-longest tenured FBS coach, trailing only Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who is in his 23rd season.

TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati said he and school chancellor Victor Boschini met Sunday with the 61-year-old Patterson “and mutually agreed that the time has come for a new voice and leadership" in the football program. While responding in a text message that it was “correct” that he had mutually agreed to depart, Patterson had no other response to the AP on Sunday night.

“We asked him to continue on as our head coach for the remainder of the season, and take on a different role in 2022, but he believed it was in the team’s and TCU’s best interests to begin the transition immediately,” Donati said. “We respect Coach Patterson’s perspective and will move forward in that direction.” 

Former Minnesota and Emporia State coach Jerry Kill, who was the best man in Patterson's wedding and on his staff in an off-field role as a special assistant in charge of the offense, will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Frogs, who have four games left in the regular season, host 14th-ranked Baylor on Saturday. 

Kill was Minnesota’s coach from 2011-15 before seizures caused by his epilepsy forced him to step down. He was offensive coordinator at Rutgers in 2017, but that was his last time in an on-field coaching role. He joined Patterson at TCU in February 2020, after a similar off-field role at Virginia Tech. 

Patterson was the second Big 12 head coach let go within a week. Texas Tech fired third-year coach Matt Wells last Monday, also after a loss to Kansas State. 

TCU's only Big 12 win was 52-31 at Texas Tech on Oct. 9. A week after that, the Horned Frogs lost 52-31 to fourth-ranked Oklahoma.

While Patterson, who is a native or Rozel and attended Dodge City Community College before transferring to Kansas State, is a defensive-minded coach, the Horned Frogs have had one of the Big 12's worst defenses this season. They ranked eighth in the 10-team league in scoring defense (31.5 points per game), and are ninth in total defense, giving up 443.3 yards per game. 

Patterson was TCU's defensive coordinator for three seasons on Dennis Franchione's staff. He was promoted to head coach when Franchione left to become Alabama's coach at the end of the 2000 regular season. 

The Frogs won or shared championships in Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference under Patterson before becoming a Power Five team with their move to the Big 12 in 2012. They shared the Big 12 title in 2014, when TCU and Baylor were co-champions and were the first teams left out of the initial four-team College Football Playoff. 

“The story of Gary Patterson and the rise in the fortunes of the TCU football program over the last 20 years is clearly one of the most remarkable in the history of college football," Donati said. “We are grateful to Gary and Kelsey Patterson and appreciate everything they have meant to TCU and the Fort Worth community. Under his leadership, TCU has become a nationally recognized brand name in football and in collegiate athletics." 

TCU had 11 seasons with at least 10 wins under Patterson, the last in 2017 when they were ninth in the final AP Top 25 poll after going 11-3 and beating Stanford in the Alamo Bowl. That was the end of a streak of six finishes inside the top 10 over a 10-season period, including No. 2 in 2010 and No. 3 in 2014.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU and football coach Gary Patterson mutually agreed to immediately part ways Sunday before the completion of his 21st season. The announcement came a day after the Horned Frogs (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) lost 31-12 at Kansas State, Patterson's alma mater. It was their fifth loss in six games, and they are 21-22 overall since the start of 2018. Patterson leaves TCU with a 181-79 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in 2010 that was capped by a Rose Bowl victory. He was the second-longest tenured FBS coach, trailing only Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who is in his 23rd season.TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati said he and school chancellor Victor Boschini met Sunday with the 61-year-old Patterson “and mutually agreed that the time has come for a new voice and leadership" in the football program. While responding in a text message that it was “correct” that he had mutually agreed to depart, Patterson had no other response to the AP on Sunday night.“We asked him to continue on as our head coach for the remainder of the season, and take on a different role in 2022, but he believed it was in the team’s and TCU’s best interests to begin the transition immediately,” Donati said. “We respect Coach Patterson’s perspective and will move forward in that direction.” Former Minnesota and Emporia State coach Jerry Kill, who was the best man in Patterson's wedding and on his staff in an off-field role as a special assistant in charge of the offense, will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Frogs, who have four games left in the regular season, host 14th-ranked Baylor on Saturday. Kill was Minnesota’s coach from 2011-15 before seizures caused by his epilepsy forced him to step down. He was offensive coordinator at Rutgers in 2017, but that was his last time in an on-field coaching role. He joined Patterson at TCU in February 2020, after a similar off-field role at Virginia Tech. Patterson was the second Big 12 head coach let go within a week. Texas Tech fired third-year coach Matt Wells last Monday, also after a loss to Kansas State. TCU's only Big 12 win was 52-31 at Texas Tech on Oct. 9. A week after that, the Horned Frogs lost 52-31 to fourth-ranked Oklahoma.While Patterson, who is a native or Rozel and attended Dodge City Community College before transferring to Kansas State, is a defensive-minded coach, the Horned Frogs have had one of the Big 12's worst defenses this season. They ranked eighth in the 10-team league in scoring defense (31.5 points per game), and are ninth in total defense, giving up 443.3 yards per game. Patterson was TCU's defensive coordinator for three seasons on Dennis Franchione's staff. He was promoted to head coach when Franchione left to become Alabama's coach at the end of the 2000 regular season. The Frogs won or shared championships in Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference under Patterson before becoming a Power Five team with their move to the Big 12 in 2012. They shared the Big 12 title in 2014, when TCU and Baylor were co-champions and were the first teams left out of the initial four-team College Football Playoff. “The story of Gary Patterson and the rise in the fortunes of the TCU football program over the last 20 years is clearly one of the most remarkable in the history of college football," Donati said. “We are grateful to Gary and Kelsey Patterson and appreciate everything they have meant to TCU and the Fort Worth community. Under his leadership, TCU has become a nationally recognized brand name in football and in collegiate athletics." TCU had 11 seasons with at least 10 wins under Patterson, the last in 2017 when they were ninth in the final AP Top 25 poll after going 11-3 and beating Stanford in the Alamo Bowl. That was the end of a streak of six finishes inside the top 10 over a 10-season period, including No. 2 in 2010 and No. 3 in 2014.

🏈 Rozell native Patterson out at TCU

Fort Hays State football comes up short 15-12 at home to Emporia State Saturday. You can listen to the game here.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind - FB vs. Emporia State (Oct 30, 2021)

DENVER (AP) — Justin Simmons and Denver's defense held firm after a fumble gave Washington the ball back, and the Broncos blocked two field goals on their way to a 17-10 win Sunday that stopped a four-game slide.

Melvin Gordon III caught a touchdown pass and ran for the go-ahead score from 7 yards out with 4:31 remaining. He also fumbled with 21 seconds to go, giving Washington the ball at the Denver 24-yard line.

The defense forced Taylor Heinicke to throw the ball out of the back of the end zone on the last play of the game.

It looked as if the game was over when Simmons picked off a desperation Heinicke pass in the end zone with 37 seconds left. It was Simmons' second interception of the game.

But Gordon's fumble gave Washington one more chance.

The last defensive stand prevented the first winless October for the Broncos (4-4) since 1967.

Dre’Mont Jones and Shelby Harris each blocked a field-goal attempt from Chris Blewitt. Jones got his hand on a 47-yard try in the fourth, and Harris batted down a 45-yarder from Blewitt in the second.

For large chunks of time, it was almost a game of who didn’t want to win — with plenty of missed opportunities, field goals and mistakes. Washington (2-6) failed to convert on a fourth down early in the game, had Bobby McCain drop an interception in his hands and allowed five sacks to a defense missing Von Miller.

Brandon McManus missed a 53-yard field goal for Denver with 10:57 remaining. He was 13 of 13 before pushing his attempt just right.

Gordon energized a sparse crowd on a 15-yard TD catch from Teddy Bridgewater just before halftime. There were an announced 11,755 no-shows on a cool day in the Mile High City. That despite tickets being available for as low as $25.

Washington tied it at 10 late in the third on Heinicke's 20-yard touchdown throw to DeAndre Carter. It was Washington's fourth straight loss.

The biggest cheer of the afternoon was for Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning, who was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame at halftime. Manning even removed his orange jacket and put on his No. 18 jersey one last time. He lofted a perfect 30-yard-ish strike to receiver Brandon Stokley in the end zone.

Miller was sidelined by an ankle injury. The team’s career sacks leader walked the sideline in a jacket.

Bridgewater was helped by the return of receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring). Jeudy had four catches for 39 yards, including a big grab on the go-ahead drive.

Manning had his Ring of Fame pillar unveiled in a pregame ceremony in front of fans outside the stadium. At halftime, there was a ceremony to honor his inclusion into the team’s Ring of Fame.

He signed off on the authenticity of his new bronze bust — right down to the detail of his forehead.

“The forehead is always the key thing. You want to you want it to be accurate, right?” cracked Manning. “So there’s a lot of space there.”

Manning said he hasn't had any serious conversations with anyone about becoming part of an ownership/management group to make a potential bid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-business-denver-broncos-a8ae60145acdd49f8c3f1a2a9f64e272" target="_blank">on the Broncos</a>.

“I keep looking for that $3 billion in my pocket. I can’t find it," Manning quipped. "I think it’s in a hidden account somewhere. That’s not really on my radar.”

Washington: Center Chase Roullier had his left ankle placed in an air cast and was carted off the field in the second quarter.

Broncos: CB Bryce Callahan was helped off the field after hurting his left leg in the fourth quarter. His leg appeared to catch in the turf. ... LT Garett Bolles walked off in the fourth favoring his left leg.

Washington: A bye week before hosting Tom Brady and Tampa Bay on Nov. 14.

DENVER (AP) — Justin Simmons and Denver's defense held firm after a fumble gave Washington the ball back, and the Broncos blocked two field goals on their way to a 17-10 win Sunday that stopped a four-game slide.Melvin Gordon III caught a touchdown pass and ran for the go-ahead score from 7 yards out with 4:31 remaining. He also fumbled with 21 seconds to go, giving Washington the ball at the Denver 24-yard line.The defense forced Taylor Heinicke to throw the ball out of the back of the end zone on the last play of the game.It looked as if the game was over when Simmons picked off a desperation Heinicke pass in the end zone with 37 seconds left. It was Simmons' second interception of the game.But Gordon's fumble gave Washington one more chance.The last defensive stand prevented the first winless October for the Broncos (4-4) since 1967.Dre’Mont Jones and Shelby Harris each blocked a field-goal attempt from Chris Blewitt. Jones got his hand on a 47-yard try in the fourth, and Harris batted down a 45-yarder from Blewitt in the second.For large chunks of time, it was almost a game of who didn’t want to win — with plenty of missed opportunities, field goals and mistakes. Washington (2-6) failed to convert on a fourth down early in the game, had Bobby McCain drop an interception in his hands and allowed five sacks to a defense missing Von Miller.Brandon McManus missed a 53-yard field goal for Denver with 10:57 remaining. He was 13 of 13 before pushing his attempt just right.Gordon energized a sparse crowd on a 15-yard TD catch from Teddy Bridgewater just before halftime. There were an announced 11,755 no-shows on a cool day in the Mile High City. That despite tickets being available for as low as $25.Washington tied it at 10 late in the third on Heinicke's 20-yard touchdown throw to DeAndre Carter. It was Washington's fourth straight loss.The biggest cheer of the afternoon was for Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning, who was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame at halftime. Manning even removed his orange jacket and put on his No. 18 jersey one last time. He lofted a perfect 30-yard-ish strike to receiver Brandon Stokley in the end zone.Miller was sidelined by an ankle injury. The team’s career sacks leader walked the sideline in a jacket.Bridgewater was helped by the return of receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring). Jeudy had four catches for 39 yards, including a big grab on the go-ahead drive.RING OF FAMEManning had his Ring of Fame pillar unveiled in a pregame ceremony in front of fans outside the stadium. At halftime, there was a ceremony to honor his inclusion into the team’s Ring of Fame.He signed off on the authenticity of his new bronze bust — right down to the detail of his forehead.“The forehead is always the key thing. You want to you want it to be accurate, right?” cracked Manning. “So there’s a lot of space there.”PEYTON THE OWNER?Manning said he hasn't had any serious conversations with anyone about becoming part of an ownership/management group to make a potential bid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-business-denver-broncos-a8ae60145acdd49f8c3f1a2a9f64e272" target="_blank">on the Broncos</a>.“I keep looking for that $3 billion in my pocket. I can’t find it," Manning quipped. "I think it’s in a hidden account somewhere. That’s not really on my radar.”INJURIESWashington: Center Chase Roullier had his left ankle placed in an air cast and was carted off the field in the second quarter.Broncos: CB Bryce Callahan was helped off the field after hurting his left leg in the fourth quarter. His leg appeared to catch in the turf. ... LT Garett Bolles walked off in the fourth favoring his left leg.UP NEXTWashington: A bye week before hosting Tom Brady and Tampa Bay on Nov. 14.Broncos: At Dallas next Sunday.

🏈 Broncos block 2 field goals in win over Washington

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Soccer will be the No. 8 seed in the MIAA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament with quarterfinal games beginning next Sunday (Nov. 7). The Tigers will take on MIAA regular season champion Central Missouri, the No. 1 seed, in Warrensburg at 1 pm.

<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/fhsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/10/31/2021_MIAA_WSOC_Tournament_Bracket.pdf">Printable Tournament Bracket</a> <a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/2021/9/16/WSOC_0916211550.aspx">Tournament Homepage</a> <a href="https://themiaa.com/news/2021/10/31/bracket-and-pairings-set-for-2021-miaa-womens-soccer-championship.aspx">Official Tournament Release</a> FHSU extended its streak of qualifying for the MIAA Tournament to seven-straight years with a 2-0 win over Washburn on Sunday (Oct. 31) in Hays. The Tigers have qualified for the tournament all four years under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1019">Blake Reynolds</a>' guidance. Fort Hays State finished the regular season with a record of 8-7-3 and have eight shutouts this season. Fort Hays State will look for more post-season magic in Warrensburg, a location where they have won two MIAA Tournament matches. Both of those wins were during the 2012 season, when the Tigers went on a run through the MIAA Tournament as the No. 6 seed. The Tigers won the semifinals and finals in Warrensburg that year to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA Championship Tournament. The Tigers will look to avenge a 4-2 loss to the Jennies earlier this season in Warrensburg. With a 9-1-1 mark in conference play this season, Central Missouri won its second straight MIAA regular season title after claiming the 2019 title with a 10-0-1 mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635722372406.jpeg" alt="Courtesy FHSU Athletics (Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy FHSU Athletics (Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Soccer will be the No. 8 seed in the MIAA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament with quarterfinal games beginning next Sunday (Nov. 7). The Tigers will take on MIAA regular season champion Central Missouri, the No. 1 seed, in Warrensburg at 1 pm.<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/fhsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2021/10/31/2021_MIAA_WSOC_Tournament_Bracket.pdf">Printable Tournament Bracket</a> <a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/2021/9/16/WSOC_0916211550.aspx">Tournament Homepage</a> <a href="https://themiaa.com/news/2021/10/31/bracket-and-pairings-set-for-2021-miaa-womens-soccer-championship.aspx">Official Tournament Release</a> FHSU extended its streak of qualifying for the MIAA Tournament to seven-straight years with a 2-0 win over Washburn on Sunday (Oct. 31) in Hays. The Tigers have qualified for the tournament all four years under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1019">Blake Reynolds</a>' guidance. Fort Hays State finished the regular season with a record of 8-7-3 and have eight shutouts this season. Fort Hays State will look for more post-season magic in Warrensburg, a location where they have won two MIAA Tournament matches. Both of those wins were during the 2012 season, when the Tigers went on a run through the MIAA Tournament as the No. 6 seed. The Tigers won the semifinals and finals in Warrensburg that year to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA Championship Tournament. The Tigers will look to avenge a 4-2 loss to the Jennies earlier this season in Warrensburg. With a 9-1-1 mark in conference play this season, Central Missouri won its second straight MIAA regular season title after claiming the 2019 title with a 10-0-1 mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

⚽ Tiger women No. 8 seed for MIAA Tournament

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's soccer team blanked Washburn, 2-0, on Sunday (Oct. 31) for Senior Day. The Tigers netted a goal in each half while holding the Ichabod attack to secure their seventh shutout victory of the season and eighth shutout overall. The Tigers improved to 8-7-3 overall and 5-6 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods fell to 9-6-2 overall and 5-5-1 in conference play. The Tigers wrapped up the regular season by winning four of the last five matches. The Tigers netted their first goal in the 35th&nbsp;minute as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6216">Emily Hutchings</a>&nbsp;received a chain of passes from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6222">Jadyn Newell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6610">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;to score her second goal of the weekend, and the season. The next score came in the second half when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6229">Jordan Thompson</a>&nbsp;sent a laser that was just high, bounced off of the crossbar, and tapped in by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6233">Alex Hutton</a>&nbsp;with about 10 minutes to play. Neither team got much going offensively with only 13 total shots, nine of which were by the Tigers. Goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6231">Deonna Wellbrock</a>&nbsp;posted her seventh shutout with two saves. With the win, the Tigers punched their ticket for the quarterfinals of the MIAA Tournament next week by finishing eighth in the MIAA standings. The MIAA will release the official tournament bracket soon. First round games will be next Sunday (Nov. 7) at home sites of the higher seeds. Prior to the match, Fort Hays State recognized eight seniors that played their final match at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The group includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6217">Tessa Irvine</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6212">Katie Evans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6224">Maja Persa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6229">Jordan Thompson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6211">Macy Decker</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6223">Cailey Perkins</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6231">Deonna Wellbrock</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6228">Zariah Smith</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635722225027.jpeg" alt="FHSU Seniors (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Seniors (Courtesy FHSU Athletics, Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's soccer team blanked Washburn, 2-0, on Sunday (Oct. 31) for Senior Day. The Tigers netted a goal in each half while holding the Ichabod attack to secure their seventh shutout victory of the season and eighth shutout overall. The Tigers improved to 8-7-3 overall and 5-6 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods fell to 9-6-2 overall and 5-5-1 in conference play. The Tigers wrapped up the regular season by winning four of the last five matches. The Tigers netted their first goal in the 35th&nbsp;minute as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6216">Emily Hutchings</a>&nbsp;received a chain of passes from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6222">Jadyn Newell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6610">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;to score her second goal of the weekend, and the season. The next score came in the second half when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6229">Jordan Thompson</a>&nbsp;sent a laser that was just high, bounced off of the crossbar, and tapped in by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6233">Alex Hutton</a>&nbsp;with about 10 minutes to play. Neither team got much going offensively with only 13 total shots, nine of which were by the Tigers. Goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6231">Deonna Wellbrock</a>&nbsp;posted her seventh shutout with two saves. With the win, the Tigers punched their ticket for the quarterfinals of the MIAA Tournament next week by finishing eighth in the MIAA standings. The MIAA will release the official tournament bracket soon. First round games will be next Sunday (Nov. 7) at home sites of the higher seeds. Prior to the match, Fort Hays State recognized eight seniors that played their final match at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The group includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6217">Tessa Irvine</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6212">Katie Evans</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6224">Maja Persa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6229">Jordan Thompson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6211">Macy Decker</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6223">Cailey Perkins</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6231">Deonna Wellbrock</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6228">Zariah Smith</a>.FHSU Athletics

⚽ Tiger women extend season with home win over Washburn

HAYS - The Fort Hays State football team blew a 12-point lead with six minutes to play and lost to Emporia State 15-12 Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The Tigers (4-5) held the lead for nearly 43 minutes but gave up touchdowns on the Hornets (5-4) final two possessions.

The Tigers led 3-0 at halftime on a Parker Janky 25-yard field goal early in the second quarter. 

After seven consecutive possessions by each team that failed to cross mid-field, the Tigers were finally able to move the ball into the Hornets side of the field but had to settle for a 21-yard Janky field goal with 20-second to play in the third.

FHSU went 81 yards in 15 plays and ate almost seven and-a-half minutes off the clock on their first fourth quarter possession. Adrian Soto took a pitch from Chance Fuller and scored on a seven-yard run to push the lead to 12-0 with 6:20 to play. Soto was kept short of the goal line on the two-point conversion.

ESU answered with a 75-yard s scoring drive capped off by a&nbsp;Canaan Brooks 23-yard touchdown run up the middle with 3:53 to play.

The Tigers gained only four yards and went three-and-out on the next possession which ended with a 25-yard punt.

Starting at their own 46 yard line, the Hornets took advantage of a roughing the passer and pass interference penalties to move the ball inside the FHSU 10.&nbsp;Brooks then caught a pass in the left flat, broke out of a tackle then raced across the field beating everyone to the endzone. The two point conversion pushed the lead to three.

The Tigers moved the ball to the ESU 40, but a tipped pass on fourth and four sealed the win for the Hornets.

Adrian Soto had another big day for the Tigers with 94 rushing and 38 receiving yards and 201 all-purpose yards. Keylan Chapman rushed for 79 yards. Chance Fuller finished with 148 passing yards, completing 13-of-28 attempts. Myles Menges led the Tiger defense with 12 tackles, followed by Tyler Cummings with&nbsp;11 and John Johnson&nbsp;10. Jordan Starks&nbsp;had his second interception in the endzone late in the second quarter to keep the Hornets scoreless in the first half. Emporia State's Braden Gleason threw for 170 yards, completing 27-of-41 attempts. Corey Thomas was his top receiver with seven catches for 60 yards. Cade Harelson and Dawson Hammes led the Hornets with 12 tackles each, while Gee Stanley had 10. Fort Hays State will return to action next Saturday at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Kickoff is set for 1 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAYS - The Fort Hays State football team blew a 12-point lead with six minutes to play and lost to Emporia State 15-12 Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The Tigers (4-5) held the lead for nearly 43 minutes but gave up touchdowns on the Hornets (5-4) final two possessions.<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/1151011078&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/chris-brown-post-10-30" title="Chris Brown postgame vs. Emporia State (Oct 30, 2021)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown postgame vs. Emporia State (Oct 30, 2021)</a></div></div>The Tigers led 3-0 at halftime on a Parker Janky 25-yard field goal early in the second quarter. After seven consecutive possessions by each team that failed to cross mid-field, the Tigers were finally able to move the ball into the Hornets side of the field but had to settle for a 21-yard Janky field goal with 20-second to play in the third.FHSU went 81 yards in 15 plays and ate almost seven and-a-half minutes off the clock on their first fourth quarter possession. Adrian Soto took a pitch from Chance Fuller and scored on a seven-yard run to push the lead to 12-0 with 6:20 to play. Soto was kept short of the goal line on the two-point conversion.<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/1151011222&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-814667509/10-30fh-cummings" title="Tyler Cummings postgame vs. Emporia State (Oct 30, 2021)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tyler Cummings postgame vs. Emporia State (Oct 30, 2021)</a></div></div>ESU answered with a 75-yard s scoring drive capped off by a&nbsp;Canaan Brooks 23-yard touchdown run up the middle with 3:53 to play.The Tigers gained only four yards and went three-and-out on the next possession which ended with a 25-yard punt.Starting at their own 46 yard line, the Hornets took advantage of a roughing the passer and pass interference penalties to move the ball inside the FHSU 10.&nbsp;Brooks then caught a pass in the left flat, broke out of a tackle then raced across the field beating everyone to the endzone. The two point conversion pushed the lead to three.<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/1151011159&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-814667509/10-30-21-fhsu-vs-emporia-state-hilights" title="Fort Hays State FB vs. Emporia State highlights (Oct 30, 2021)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB vs. Emporia State highlights (Oct 30, 2021)</a></div></div>The Tigers moved the ball to the ESU 40, but a tipped pass on fourth and four sealed the win for the Hornets.Adrian Soto had another big day for the Tigers with 94 rushing and 38 receiving yards and 201 all-purpose yards. Keylan Chapman rushed for 79 yards. Chance Fuller finished with 148 passing yards, completing 13-of-28 attempts. Myles Menges led the Tiger defense with 12 tackles, followed by Tyler Cummings with&nbsp;11 and John Johnson&nbsp;10. Jordan Starks&nbsp;had his second interception in the endzone late in the second quarter to keep the Hornets scoreless in the first half. Emporia State's Braden Gleason threw for 170 yards, completing 27-of-41 attempts. Corey Thomas was his top receiver with seven catches for 60 yards. Cade Harelson and Dawson Hammes led the Hornets with 12 tackles each, while Gee Stanley had 10. Fort Hays State will return to action next Saturday at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Kickoff is set for 1 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Tigers blow late lead, lose to Hornets

STILLWATER, Okla.&nbsp; (AP)&nbsp; - Spencer Sanders threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 53 yards and a score, all in the first half, to lead No. 15 Oklahoma State to a dominating 55-3 victory over Kansas on Saturday night.

Jaylen Warren added 69 yards rushing on just nine carries and backup running back Dominic Richardson gained 79 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushes for Oklahoma State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12).

After suffering their first loss, 24-21 to Iowa State, last week, the Cowboys responded dominating Kansas on both sides of the ball.

It was a rough day for Kansas (1-7, 0-5), which lost its seventh consecutive contest. Backup quarterback Miles Kendrick, who entered the game in the third quarter with the Jayhawks trailing 45-0, led them with 32 yards rushing on nine carries.

One week after an outstanding performance in which Kansas led No. 4 Oklahoma 17-7 late in the third quarter before the Sooners rallied for a 35-23 triumph, the Jayhawks looked more like their usual selves in this one.

Oklahoma State, which hadn’t scored more than 32 points this season and averaged 25.7, led 38-0 at halftime and held a 331-49 advantage in yards. Kansas didn’t achieve a first down until about six minutes into the third quarter, when the Cowboys already led 45-0.

Overall, Oklahoma State, which inserted its backups late in the second quarter, outgained Kansas 535 yards to 143.

Kansas: After strong showing last week in their loss to Oklahoma, when he completed 17 of 23 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Jason Bean struggled mightily. Two of his first three pass attempts were intercepted, leading directly to 10 Oklahoma State points, as the Cowboys took a 17-0 lead early in second quarter. Bean ended up completed three of 10 passes for 10 yards, while gaining 24 yards on nine carries before he was replaced after halftime by Kendrick. In addition to leading the team in rushing, Kendrick completed 6 of 8 passes for 34 yards, with one interception.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys entered the game struggling in third quarters, getting outscored 44-3 in the period this season. It took one possession, with backups in on offense, for them to score their first third quarter touchdown, when Bryson Green caught a 12-yard pass from Shane Illingworth. Oklahoma State ended up outscoring Kansas 7-3 in the third.

The victory means Oklahoma State will stay in the Top 25, and because it was such a convincing victory, they might move up a spot or two.

Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face in-state rivals Kansas State next Saturday.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys travel to Morgantown next Saturday to take on West Virginia, which just defeated No. 22 Iowa State.

STILLWATER, Okla.&nbsp; (AP)&nbsp; - Spencer Sanders threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 53 yards and a score, all in the first half, to lead No. 15 Oklahoma State to a dominating 55-3 victory over Kansas on Saturday night.Jaylen Warren added 69 yards rushing on just nine carries and backup running back Dominic Richardson gained 79 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushes for Oklahoma State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12).After suffering their first loss, 24-21 to Iowa State, last week, the Cowboys responded dominating Kansas on both sides of the ball.It was a rough day for Kansas (1-7, 0-5), which lost its seventh consecutive contest. Backup quarterback Miles Kendrick, who entered the game in the third quarter with the Jayhawks trailing 45-0, led them with 32 yards rushing on nine carries.One week after an outstanding performance in which Kansas led No. 4 Oklahoma 17-7 late in the third quarter before the Sooners rallied for a 35-23 triumph, the Jayhawks looked more like their usual selves in this one.Oklahoma State, which hadn’t scored more than 32 points this season and averaged 25.7, led 38-0 at halftime and held a 331-49 advantage in yards. Kansas didn’t achieve a first down until about six minutes into the third quarter, when the Cowboys already led 45-0.Overall, Oklahoma State, which inserted its backups late in the second quarter, outgained Kansas 535 yards to 143.TAKEAWAYKansas: After strong showing last week in their loss to Oklahoma, when he completed 17 of 23 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Jason Bean struggled mightily. Two of his first three pass attempts were intercepted, leading directly to 10 Oklahoma State points, as the Cowboys took a 17-0 lead early in second quarter. Bean ended up completed three of 10 passes for 10 yards, while gaining 24 yards on nine carries before he was replaced after halftime by Kendrick. In addition to leading the team in rushing, Kendrick completed 6 of 8 passes for 34 yards, with one interception.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys entered the game struggling in third quarters, getting outscored 44-3 in the period this season. It took one possession, with backups in on offense, for them to score their first third quarter touchdown, when Bryson Green caught a 12-yard pass from Shane Illingworth. Oklahoma State ended up outscoring Kansas 7-3 in the third.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe victory means Oklahoma State will stay in the Top 25, and because it was such a convincing victory, they might move up a spot or two.UP NEXTKansas: The Jayhawks return home to face in-state rivals Kansas State next Saturday.Oklahoma State: The Cowboys travel to Morgantown next Saturday to take on West Virginia, which just defeated No. 22 Iowa State.

🏈 Sanders, No. 15 Oklahoma State roll over Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — After watching Kansas State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah match a Division I record with six sacks in a 31-12 victory over TCU on Saturday, coach Chris Klieman made the kind of observation that should send chills through Big 12 quarterbacks.

Or heart palpitations through NFL scouts.

“I'm sure there's things he can continue to improve and get better at,” Klieman said with a slight grin and shake of his head, before adding quickly: “But you have that special day, that's pretty awesome.”

Anudike-Uzomah, whose safety last week against Texas Tech jumpstarted the Wildcats’ comeback win, also forced two fumbles against TCU while shattering the school record of four sacks set by Chris Johnson against Missouri in 2000.

“Stay hungry and keep doing what I’m doing in practice, honestly,” Anudike-Uzomah said. “This is one game. It’s not the end of the season. I need to work hard and work on technique so I can pile on and pile on.”

Only three other players in the NCAA's highest division have had six sacks, including longtime NFL star Elvis Dumervil.

“How could you not be excited for the kid?" Klieman said. “He set all sorts of records today, and every single one of them was critical play in a tight ballgame. Felix earns it. He works his tail off every single day.”

Skylar Thompson threw for 242 yards and a touchdown while also running for a score, and Deuce Vaughn added 109 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, as the Wildcats (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) beat TCU (3-5, 1-4) for the third straight time.

The Horned Frogs' Max Duggan was just 9 of 13 for 73 yards before getting benched in the third quarter, and Chandler Morris was 9 of 14 for 111 yards in relief. Kendre Miller ran for 102 yards, but most of it came on a 61-yard scamper.

“Max hasn't been able to do a lot of stuff in practice. We just finally, running-wise, needed someone that could get out and get going,” TCU coach Gary Patterson said. “That's what we needed.”

Tempers flared midway through the third quarter when the Horned Frogs' Josh Foster delivered a big hit on Thompson as he stepped out of bounds. Players from both teams joined the melee as TCU coaches tried in vain to intervene; two of their players and one from Kansas State were ejected for throwing punches.

The Horned Frogs' frustration probably stemmed from the fact that they actually drove inside the Kansas State 5 on three occasions — two times in the first half and one in the second — and came away with a total of three points.

The first drive reached the Kansas State 3 before Duggan threw a pass that went for a 4-yard loss and TCU had to kick a field goal. The second made the Kansas State 2 but, after three runs gained a single yard, it ended when Duggan threw his fourth-down pass out of the back of the end zone for an incompletion.

The silver lining for the Horned Frogs? They stuffed Vaughn on the next play for a safety.

Otherwise, the first half belonged to the Wildcats, who never punted in five possessions — though Thompson did throw a pick and the safety ended another. The other three ended with Thompson's TD run and Vaughn's two scores.

Vaughn's second came after the Wildcats marched 88 yards in the closing minutes of the first half. The big play was a 37-yard pass to Phillip Brooks that was initially ruled a touchdown, but officials spotted the ball just outside the goal line after a review. The change merely gave Vaughn a chance to somersault over the pile for a highlight-reel score.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — After watching Kansas State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah match a Division I record with six sacks in a 31-12 victory over TCU on Saturday, coach Chris Klieman made the kind of observation that should send chills through Big 12 quarterbacks.Or heart palpitations through NFL scouts.“I'm sure there's things he can continue to improve and get better at,” Klieman said with a slight grin and shake of his head, before adding quickly: “But you have that special day, that's pretty awesome.”Anudike-Uzomah, whose safety last week against Texas Tech jumpstarted the Wildcats’ comeback win, also forced two fumbles against TCU while shattering the school record of four sacks set by Chris Johnson against Missouri in 2000.“Stay hungry and keep doing what I’m doing in practice, honestly,” Anudike-Uzomah said. “This is one game. It’s not the end of the season. I need to work hard and work on technique so I can pile on and pile on.”Only three other players in the NCAA's highest division have had six sacks, including longtime NFL star Elvis Dumervil.“How could you not be excited for the kid?" Klieman said. “He set all sorts of records today, and every single one of them was critical play in a tight ballgame. Felix earns it. He works his tail off every single day.”Skylar Thompson threw for 242 yards and a touchdown while also running for a score, and Deuce Vaughn added 109 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, as the Wildcats (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) beat TCU (3-5, 1-4) for the third straight time.The Horned Frogs' Max Duggan was just 9 of 13 for 73 yards before getting benched in the third quarter, and Chandler Morris was 9 of 14 for 111 yards in relief. Kendre Miller ran for 102 yards, but most of it came on a 61-yard scamper.“Max hasn't been able to do a lot of stuff in practice. We just finally, running-wise, needed someone that could get out and get going,” TCU coach Gary Patterson said. “That's what we needed.”Tempers flared midway through the third quarter when the Horned Frogs' Josh Foster delivered a big hit on Thompson as he stepped out of bounds. Players from both teams joined the melee as TCU coaches tried in vain to intervene; two of their players and one from Kansas State were ejected for throwing punches.The Horned Frogs' frustration probably stemmed from the fact that they actually drove inside the Kansas State 5 on three occasions — two times in the first half and one in the second — and came away with a total of three points.The first drive reached the Kansas State 3 before Duggan threw a pass that went for a 4-yard loss and TCU had to kick a field goal. The second made the Kansas State 2 but, after three runs gained a single yard, it ended when Duggan threw his fourth-down pass out of the back of the end zone for an incompletion.The silver lining for the Horned Frogs? They stuffed Vaughn on the next play for a safety.Otherwise, the first half belonged to the Wildcats, who never punted in five possessions — though Thompson did throw a pick and the safety ended another. The other three ended with Thompson's TD run and Vaughn's two scores.Vaughn's second came after the Wildcats marched 88 yards in the closing minutes of the first half. The big play was a 37-yard pass to Phillip Brooks that was initially ruled a touchdown, but officials spotted the ball just outside the goal line after a review. The change merely gave Vaughn a chance to somersault over the pile for a highlight-reel score.The Horned Frogs marched deep into Kansas State territory again early in the second half. But an end-around pass on third down was incomplete and Anudike-Uzomah's fourth-down strip-sack of Morris was grabbed by the Wildcats' Daniel Green in the end zone for a touchback.“That's what he does,” defensive back Reggie Stubblefield said of the Wildcats' sophomore defensive end, who now has 12 sacks on the season. “He just constantly gets after it every play.”Thompson hit Daniel Imatorbhebhe with a 73-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to put the game away.“I thought we had a really good game plan,” Klieman said. “We talked to our guys about getting better over the last few weeks and I feel like we are getting better after going through a little bit of a rut.”SIDELINED STARThe Horned Frogs played without leading rusher Zach Evans, who sustained a turf toe injury Oct. 9 against Texas Tech. He missed TCU's game against Oklahoma before running for 62 yards in last week's loss to West Virginia, but showed up in Manhattan in a walking boot and watched from the sideline.THE TAKEAWAYTCU was simply dominated at the line of scrimmage. Anudike-Uzomah wrecked the Horned Frogs' passing attack with his ability to get to the quarterback, and Kansas State routinely stuffed their running game at the line of scrimmage.Kansas State held the Red Raiders to 103 yards while keeping them out of the end zone in the second half last week, a sign their defense had stepped up. It took a giant lead with a dominant performance against the Horned Frogs.UP NEXTTCU plays No. 16 Baylor next Saturday in its second home game in more than a month.Kansas State heads down Interstate 70 next Saturday to face rival Kansas.

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