WACO, Texas – Fort Hays State Football continued to receive votes in the latest AFCA Top 25 Poll, released on Monday (Oct. 21). The Tigers are coming off a tough one-point loss at then No. 7 ranked Pittsburg State this past weekend.

Fort Hays State is one of four MIAA schools represented in the poll, but the only one of the four in the receiving votes list. Pittsburg State remains the highest ranked team in the MIAA at No. 6, followed by undefeated Central Oklahoma at No. 9 and Emporia State at No. 14.

The Tigers are set to host their final home game of the season on Saturday (Oct. 26) when they face Missouri Southern.

In the latest D2Football.com Top 25 Poll, Pittsburg State is ranked No. 3, Central Oklahoma is No. 6, and Emporia State is No. 15.

Below is the AFCA Top 25 Poll for October 21, 2024.

1	Grand Valley St. (Mich.) (27)	7-0	747	2

Receiving Votes: Angelo St. (Tex.), 22; Findlay (Ohio), 22; California (Pa.), 21; Virginia Union, 20; Wayne St. (Neb.), 16; Wingate (N.C.), 10; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 8; Colorado Mesa, 7; Indiana (Pa.), 7; New Haven (Conn.), 7; Davenport (Mich.), 6; Frostburg St. (Md.), 6; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 4; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 3; Ashland (Ohio), 2; Emory &amp; Henry (Va.), 1; Western Oregon, 1.

FHSU AthleticsWACO, Texas – Fort Hays State Football continued to receive votes in the latest AFCA Top 25 Poll, released on Monday (Oct. 21). The Tigers are coming off a tough one-point loss at then No. 7 ranked Pittsburg State this past weekend.Fort Hays State is one of four MIAA schools represented in the poll, but the only one of the four in the receiving votes list. Pittsburg State remains the highest ranked team in the MIAA at No. 6, followed by undefeated Central Oklahoma at No. 9 and Emporia State at No. 14.The Tigers are set to host their final home game of the season on Saturday (Oct. 26) when they face Missouri Southern.In the latest D2Football.com Top 25 Poll, Pittsburg State is ranked No. 3, Central Oklahoma is No. 6, and Emporia State is No. 15.Below is the AFCA Top 25 Poll for October 21, 2024.Rank	School (1st votes)	Rec.	Pts.	Prev.1	Grand Valley St. (Mich.) (27)	7-0	747	22	Valdosta St. (Ga.) (3)	7-0	720	33	Ferris St. (Mich.)	6-1	657	44	Kutztown (Pa.)	7-0	634	55	Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)	7-0	627	96	Pittsburg St. (Kan.)	6-1	590	77	Harding (Ark.)	6-1	579	18	Western Colorado	7-0	554	89	Central Oklahoma	7-0	513	1110	Colorado School of Mines	6-1	460	1211	Charleston (W.Va.)	7-0	439	1312	Colorado St.-Pueblo	7-1	419	1413	Minnesota St.	6-1	341	1514	Emporia St. (Kan.)	6-1	333	1615	Slippery Rock (Pa.)	6-1	300	616	Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)	6-1	290	1717	Carson-Newman (Tenn.)	7-0	287	1818	West Alabama	5-1	220	1019	Johnson C. Smith (N.C.)	7-0	200	2020	Central Washington	5-2	181	2121	Indianapolis (Ind.)	6-1	177	1922	Southern Arkansas	6-1	117	2423	West Florida	4-2	115	2324	Delta St. (Miss.)	5-2	58	NR25	Augustana (S.D.)	5-2	29	NRReceiving Votes: Angelo St. (Tex.), 22; Findlay (Ohio), 22; California (Pa.), 21; Virginia Union, 20; Wayne St. (Neb.), 16; Wingate (N.C.), 10; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 8; Colorado Mesa, 7; Indiana (Pa.), 7; New Haven (Conn.), 7; Davenport (Mich.), 6; Frostburg St. (Md.), 6; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 4; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 3; Ashland (Ohio), 2; Emory &amp; Henry (Va.), 1; Western Oregon, 1.

🏈FHSU Football Continues to Receive Votes in AFCA Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs just keep winning, even as the injuries continue to pile up.

The latest came Sunday, when the two-time defending Super Bowl champions lost cornerback Jaylen Watson to a season-ending ankle injury and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a hamstring injury in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-49ers-score-2644f133c4152bdb0041da43b4bb1e82">their 28-18 victory over the 49ers</a>. It was their 12th straight win going back to last season, and a whole bunch have come despite injuries to some of their best players.

“It starts with your locker room, your coaches, and just how do the guys like each other,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday when asked about overcoming the adversity. "And that whole trust thing that they develop with each other is important.

“Everything isn't going to be roses when you're playing,” Reid said. “You're going to have ups and downs in games. Very few teams win every game during a season. You literally take it game by game. Make sure you're taking care of business this week. But I think the locker room has a big part of that. The coaches' attitudes have a big part of that.”

Watson had been a rising start in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense, helping Kansas City shut down some of the NFL's best offenses through the first six games of the season. Nazeeh Johnson, who has made a comeback from a torn knee ligament, would be next in line to replace him heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Just as concerning is the injury to Smith-Schuster, given what already has transpired in the Chiefs' wide receiver room. Rashee Rice had knee surgery and Marquise Brown had shoulder surgery, and both are done for the season.

Reid said Monday that Smith-Schuster would miss at least one game. And given his injury history, and how many games remain this season, the Chiefs almost certainly will explore the market for reinforcements ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline.

The Chiefs also have Nikko Remigio, Montrell Washington and Justyn Ross available on their practice squad.

“Really all those guys on the practice squad we’ve got a lot of trust in, and feel good about,” Reid said. “We’ve talked about it a little bit. We’ll go through everything. But I just came out of an offensive meeting and had a chance to talk to those guys and see what their thoughts were. We’ll just see.”

The Chiefs ran for a season-best 184 yards, even though they continue to play without starter Isiah Pacheco because of a broken bone in his leg. Kareem Hunt has been a revelation, with 78 yards rushing and two touchdowns against the 49ers, while Mecole Hardman took two jet sweeps for 38 yards and another score.

The Chiefs have struggled most of the season to cover tight ends, and George Kittle was the latest to cause them problems. While they were busy shutting down a San Francisco wide receiver group thinned by injuries, Kittle was providing the team's only sustained offense, catching six passes for 92 yards.

Tight end Noah Gray, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-noah-gray-9cfff75a901bb4ade4431fbd7321ecb9">signed a contract extension earlier this season</a>, had a team-best four catches for 66 yards against San Francisco. As teams blanket Travis Kelce, and with so many injuries to the Kansas City wide receiver corps, the ability for Gray to take advantage of his one-on-one matchups will be crucial going forward.

Perhaps for the first time in his career, the arrow on Patrick Mahomes has been trending downward. He threw two picks against the 49ers and did not throw a TD pass for the second straight game. But the body of work, which includes just six TD passes and eight interceptions this season, must be viewed through the lens of the injuries to his supporting cast.

The Chiefs came out of Sunday healthy besides the injuries to Watson and Smith-Schuster.

3 — The number of time Kansas City picked off 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

The Chiefs continue their West Coast swing when they head to Las Vegas on Sunday.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs just keep winning, even as the injuries continue to pile up.The latest came Sunday, when the two-time defending Super Bowl champions lost cornerback Jaylen Watson to a season-ending ankle injury and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a hamstring injury in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-49ers-score-2644f133c4152bdb0041da43b4bb1e82">their 28-18 victory over the 49ers</a>. It was their 12th straight win going back to last season, and a whole bunch have come despite injuries to some of their best players.“It starts with your locker room, your coaches, and just how do the guys like each other,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday when asked about overcoming the adversity. "And that whole trust thing that they develop with each other is important.“Everything isn't going to be roses when you're playing,” Reid said. “You're going to have ups and downs in games. Very few teams win every game during a season. You literally take it game by game. Make sure you're taking care of business this week. But I think the locker room has a big part of that. The coaches' attitudes have a big part of that.”Watson had been a rising start in coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense, helping Kansas City shut down some of the NFL's best offenses through the first six games of the season. Nazeeh Johnson, who has made a comeback from a torn knee ligament, would be next in line to replace him heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas.Just as concerning is the injury to Smith-Schuster, given what already has transpired in the Chiefs' wide receiver room. Rashee Rice had knee surgery and Marquise Brown had shoulder surgery, and both are done for the season.Reid said Monday that Smith-Schuster would miss at least one game. And given his injury history, and how many games remain this season, the Chiefs almost certainly will explore the market for reinforcements ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline.The Chiefs also have Nikko Remigio, Montrell Washington and Justyn Ross available on their practice squad.“Really all those guys on the practice squad we’ve got a lot of trust in, and feel good about,” Reid said. “We’ve talked about it a little bit. We’ll go through everything. But I just came out of an offensive meeting and had a chance to talk to those guys and see what their thoughts were. We’ll just see.”<h2>What’s working</h2>The Chiefs ran for a season-best 184 yards, even though they continue to play without starter Isiah Pacheco because of a broken bone in his leg. Kareem Hunt has been a revelation, with 78 yards rushing and two touchdowns against the 49ers, while Mecole Hardman took two jet sweeps for 38 yards and another score.<h2>What needs help</h2>The Chiefs have struggled most of the season to cover tight ends, and George Kittle was the latest to cause them problems. While they were busy shutting down a San Francisco wide receiver group thinned by injuries, Kittle was providing the team's only sustained offense, catching six passes for 92 yards.<h2>Stock up</h2>Tight end Noah Gray, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-noah-gray-9cfff75a901bb4ade4431fbd7321ecb9">signed a contract extension earlier this season</a>, had a team-best four catches for 66 yards against San Francisco. As teams blanket Travis Kelce, and with so many injuries to the Kansas City wide receiver corps, the ability for Gray to take advantage of his one-on-one matchups will be crucial going forward.<h2>Stock down</h2>Perhaps for the first time in his career, the arrow on Patrick Mahomes has been trending downward. He threw two picks against the 49ers and did not throw a TD pass for the second straight game. But the body of work, which includes just six TD passes and eight interceptions this season, must be viewed through the lens of the injuries to his supporting cast.<h2>Injuries</h2>The Chiefs came out of Sunday healthy besides the injuries to Watson and Smith-Schuster.<h2>Key number</h2>3 — The number of time Kansas City picked off 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.<h2>Next steps</h2>The Chiefs continue their West Coast swing when they head to Las Vegas on Sunday.

🏈Chiefs lose CB Jaylen Watson, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster yet just keep winning as injuries pile up

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior cornerback Cobee Bryant has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following a standout three interception performance in Kansas' 42-14 victory over Houston, the conference announced Monday.

Bryant's record-setting day included tying the single-game school record with three interceptions, while adding three tackles (two solo, one assist) and one tackle-for-loss. After Kansas scored a touchdown on its opening drive, Bryant ended Houston's first drive of the day near midfield by intercepting UH starting quarterback Zeon Chriss and returning it into Cougar territory. The interception set up a one-play scoring drive for Kansas and allowed the Jayhawks to take an early 14-0 lead.

Kansas led 28-14 near the end of the first half, when Houston got the ball back and was threatening to score before Bryant struck for the second time. This time, he intercepted UH backup Donovan Smith to end a threat after the Cougars moved into Jayhawk territory. Bryant's third pick came on Houston's next possession, a seven-play drive to open the second half. The Cougars attempted a trick play, but Smith again found Bryant, who made a diving interception at the Kansas 5-yard line.

This was the first time that Bryant has recorded multiple interceptions in a game during his standout career. He is the first Jayhawk to record multiple interceptions since Hasan Defense at West Virginia in 2018, while becoming the fourth player in school history with three interceptions in a game. The three players who shared the record before Saturday all played at Kansas during the 1950's, with the most recent player to accomplish the feat being Bill Crank, who had three interceptions in a game vs. Tulane on Oct. 25, 1958. Bryant is also just the just the seventh Big 12 player to accomplish the feat in a conference game and the first since Allen Chapman picked off three passes for Kansas State on Nov. 3, 2012.

With his three interceptions on Saturday, Bryant now has 13 career interceptions, which is tied for the second most in school history, tying Aqib Talib (13, 2005-07).  

This is the third career Big 12 weekly honor for Bryant, who previously won the award on Sept. 25, 2023, for his efforts in a 38-27 victory over BYU. He was also honored on Sept. 12, 2022, after recording the game-clinching interception for Kansas in an overtime victory at West Virginia. Bryant is the first Jayhawk to earn a Big 12 award this season and the first overall since Trevor Wilson was named the Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 9, 2023.

Additionally on Monday morning, Bryant was chosen as the East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week and the Reese's Senior Bowl Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Both awards recognize all-star game eligible players for displaying the most NFL traits that week.

Kansas returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 26, facing No. 16 Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan is set for 7 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

<figure>
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 </figure>KU AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior cornerback Cobee Bryant has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following a standout three interception performance in Kansas' 42-14 victory over Houston, the conference announced Monday.Bryant's record-setting day included tying the single-game school record with three interceptions, while adding three tackles (two solo, one assist) and one tackle-for-loss. After Kansas scored a touchdown on its opening drive, Bryant ended Houston's first drive of the day near midfield by intercepting UH starting quarterback Zeon Chriss and returning it into Cougar territory. The interception set up a one-play scoring drive for Kansas and allowed the Jayhawks to take an early 14-0 lead.Kansas led 28-14 near the end of the first half, when Houston got the ball back and was threatening to score before Bryant struck for the second time. This time, he intercepted UH backup Donovan Smith to end a threat after the Cougars moved into Jayhawk territory. Bryant's third pick came on Houston's next possession, a seven-play drive to open the second half. The Cougars attempted a trick play, but Smith again found Bryant, who made a diving interception at the Kansas 5-yard line.This was the first time that Bryant has recorded multiple interceptions in a game during his standout career. He is the first Jayhawk to record multiple interceptions since Hasan Defense at West Virginia in 2018, while becoming the fourth player in school history with three interceptions in a game. The three players who shared the record before Saturday all played at Kansas during the 1950's, with the most recent player to accomplish the feat being Bill Crank, who had three interceptions in a game vs. Tulane on Oct. 25, 1958. Bryant is also just the just the seventh Big 12 player to accomplish the feat in a conference game and the first since Allen Chapman picked off three passes for Kansas State on Nov. 3, 2012.With his three interceptions on Saturday, Bryant now has 13 career interceptions, which is tied for the second most in school history, tying Aqib Talib (13, 2005-07). This is the third career Big 12 weekly honor for Bryant, who previously won the award on Sept. 25, 2023, for his efforts in a 38-27 victory over BYU. He was also honored on Sept. 12, 2022, after recording the game-clinching interception for Kansas in an overtime victory at West Virginia. Bryant is the first Jayhawk to earn a Big 12 award this season and the first overall since Trevor Wilson was named the Special Teams Player of the Week on Oct. 9, 2023.Additionally on Monday morning, Bryant was chosen as the East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week and the Reese's Senior Bowl Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Both awards recognize all-star game eligible players for displaying the most NFL traits that week.Kansas returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 26, facing No. 16 Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. Kickoff from Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan is set for 7 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

🏈Historic Performance Garners Cobee Bryant Big 12 Weekly Honor

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<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22JOHN%20MARSHALL%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer</a>

Alabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis looked into the possibility of leaving for the NBA before deciding to return for another college season.

Their decisions helped their teams earn top-10 rankings&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">in the AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;and earned both players some preseason honors, too.

Sears was a near-unanimous selection for The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team released Monday, earning all but one vote from a 55-person national media panel. Davis was right behind him, nabbing 51 votes.

They were joined by Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson, Auburn forward Johni Broome, Arizona guard Caleb Love and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. Love and Flagg tied for the final spot, creating a six-man team that includes only the ACC, Big 12 and SEC.

Sears was a key cog in the Crimson Tide's first trip to the Final Four a year ago, orchestrating one of college basketball's highest-scoring teams.

The 6-foot-1 guard was named a second-team AP All-America after averaging 21.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He was the first Division I player in 31 years to have 795 points, 150 rebounds, 145 assists and 95 three-pointers in a single season while breaking the Alabama single-season record with 26 games with at least 20 points.

Sears worked out for NBA scouts during the offseason before deciding to return to Alabama, earning the Crimson Tide a No. 2 ranking in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">preseason AP Top 25</a>.

“I saw the team that we had and I wanted to be a part of it, and bring home Alabama’s first national championship in basketball,” Sears said.

Across the state at rival Auburn, Broome made a quick decision about his future, announcing in April that he would be back for a fifth season.

The 6-10 forward was a third-team AP All-American last season after averaging 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting nearly 55% from the floor. With an eye on an NBA future, Broome worked hard on his perimeter shooting during the offseason and his return earned Auburn a No. 11 preseason ranking.

“My main goal is a team goal, which is to win the national championship, to make it as far as I can in March Madness,” Broome said. “When a team shines, everyone shines individually.”

Like Sears, Davis has similar aspirations after opting to return for his fifth season at North Carolina.

The 6-foot guard was an AP All-American last season and the ACC player of the year after averaging 21.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists on a team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Davis enters this year within reach of former North Carolina big man Tyler Hansbrough's all-time ACC scoring record.

“I know there’s more work to be done,” Davis said. "I know my jersey’s not going up until I leave. So there’s some more records to break and some more work to be done. I’m satisfied but I’m not satisfied, if that makes sense.”

Up the road at Duke, Flagg was the only underclassman on the preseason All-America team after arriving with tons of hype. The 6-9 swingman was the No. 1-rated high school recruit out of Newport, Maine and has been projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Flagg has the skills of a guard, but can also play inside and has worked hard on his perimeter shooting, giving him the potential to be one of college basketball’s most versatile players. He’s part of a stellar recruiting class that has No. 7 Duke eyeing a deep March run.

Dickinson was the biggest move in the transfer portal last spring after leaving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dickinson-kansas-michigan-f00c4df23a288b94f9b4397ac2bcdc44">Michigan for Kansas.</a>&nbsp;The 7-2 center lived up to the billing, averaging 17.9 points and 10.9 rebounds while leading the Jayhawks back to the NCAA Tournament.

With Dickinson's return and an influx of talented transfers, Kansas is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">ranked No. 1 going into the season</a>&nbsp;that begins Nov. 4.

Love's decision to return for a second season at No. 10 Arizona has ratcheted up expectations in the desert for the Big 12 rival of Kansas.

The athletic 6-4 guard had a high-scoring career at North Carolina and continued it after transferring to Arizona last season. He was the Pac-12 player of the year and a third-team All-American after averaging 18 points per game and making 92 3-pointers.

Love tested the NBA waters this summer before deciding to return.

“He’s had a very successful college career thus far,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “He’s kind of this last generation of player that’s going to get better with this extra year, and so I just encourage him to take advantage of it."

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22JOHN%20MARSHALL%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer</a>Alabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis looked into the possibility of leaving for the NBA before deciding to return for another college season.Their decisions helped their teams earn top-10 rankings&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">in the AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;and earned both players some preseason honors, too.Sears was a near-unanimous selection for The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team released Monday, earning all but one vote from a 55-person national media panel. Davis was right behind him, nabbing 51 votes.They were joined by Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson, Auburn forward Johni Broome, Arizona guard Caleb Love and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. Love and Flagg tied for the final spot, creating a six-man team that includes only the ACC, Big 12 and SEC.<h2>Alabama twin bill</h2>Sears was a key cog in the Crimson Tide's first trip to the Final Four a year ago, orchestrating one of college basketball's highest-scoring teams.The 6-foot-1 guard was named a second-team AP All-America after averaging 21.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He was the first Division I player in 31 years to have 795 points, 150 rebounds, 145 assists and 95 three-pointers in a single season while breaking the Alabama single-season record with 26 games with at least 20 points.Sears worked out for NBA scouts during the offseason before deciding to return to Alabama, earning the Crimson Tide a No. 2 ranking in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">preseason AP Top 25</a>.“I saw the team that we had and I wanted to be a part of it, and bring home Alabama’s first national championship in basketball,” Sears said.Across the state at rival Auburn, Broome made a quick decision about his future, announcing in April that he would be back for a fifth season.The 6-10 forward was a third-team AP All-American last season after averaging 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting nearly 55% from the floor. With an eye on an NBA future, Broome worked hard on his perimeter shooting during the offseason and his return earned Auburn a No. 11 preseason ranking.“My main goal is a team goal, which is to win the national championship, to make it as far as I can in March Madness,” Broome said. “When a team shines, everyone shines individually.”<h2>Along Tobacco Road</h2>Like Sears, Davis has similar aspirations after opting to return for his fifth season at North Carolina.The 6-foot guard was an AP All-American last season and the ACC player of the year after averaging 21.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists on a team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Davis enters this year within reach of former North Carolina big man Tyler Hansbrough's all-time ACC scoring record.“I know there’s more work to be done,” Davis said. "I know my jersey’s not going up until I leave. So there’s some more records to break and some more work to be done. I’m satisfied but I’m not satisfied, if that makes sense.”Up the road at Duke, Flagg was the only underclassman on the preseason All-America team after arriving with tons of hype. The 6-9 swingman was the No. 1-rated high school recruit out of Newport, Maine and has been projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.Flagg has the skills of a guard, but can also play inside and has worked hard on his perimeter shooting, giving him the potential to be one of college basketball’s most versatile players. He’s part of a stellar recruiting class that has No. 7 Duke eyeing a deep March run.<h2>Big 12 duo</h2>Dickinson was the biggest move in the transfer portal last spring after leaving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dickinson-kansas-michigan-f00c4df23a288b94f9b4397ac2bcdc44">Michigan for Kansas.</a>&nbsp;The 7-2 center lived up to the billing, averaging 17.9 points and 10.9 rebounds while leading the Jayhawks back to the NCAA Tournament.With Dickinson's return and an influx of talented transfers, Kansas is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">ranked No. 1 going into the season</a>&nbsp;that begins Nov. 4.Love's decision to return for a second season at No. 10 Arizona has ratcheted up expectations in the desert for the Big 12 rival of Kansas.The athletic 6-4 guard had a high-scoring career at North Carolina and continued it after transferring to Arizona last season. He was the Pac-12 player of the year and a third-team All-American after averaging 18 points per game and making 92 3-pointers.Love tested the NBA waters this summer before deciding to return.“He’s had a very successful college career thus far,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “He’s kind of this last generation of player that’s going to get better with this extra year, and so I just encourage him to take advantage of it."

🏀Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players

Monday, October 21
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pm

Wednesday, October 23
 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pm

Friday, October 25
 KKQY: Victoria FB at Hodgeman County, 6:15pm *
 KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Plainville, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Arkansas (exhibition), 7:30pm

Saturday, October 26
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Southern State,
12:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas FB at Kansas State, TBD

Sunday, October 27
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Vegas Raiders,
2:00pm

Monday, October 21
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pmTuesday, October 22Wednesday, October 23
 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, October 24Friday, October 25
 KKQY: Victoria FB at Hodgeman County, 6:15pm *
 KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Plainville, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at Arkansas (exhibition), 7:30pmSaturday, October 26
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Southern State,
12:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas FB at Kansas State, TBDSunday, October 27
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Vegas Raiders,
2:00pm

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Fort Hays State tries for the upset against #7 Pittsburg State in the Gorillas Homecoming game on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FB at #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. .19, 2024)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-chiefs-rematch-f22d71e88b568caf3792b782e48517e1">Super Bowl rematch</a>.

The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs (6-0) beat the 49ers (3-4)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d">25-22 in overtime</a>&nbsp;for their Super Bowl title in five seasons.

But the result was the same with Kansas City winning its fifth straight over San Francisco, including two Super Bowls.

The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">star receiver Brandon Aiyuk</a>&nbsp;getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.

Aiyuk's absence proved crucial during a key point late in the third quarter when the 49ers were driving with a chance to erase a 14-12 deficit.

A miscommunication between backup receiver Ronnie Bell and Brock Purdy led to an interception by Chris Roland-Wallace. The Chiefs then turned that into a touchdown thanks in part to a 33-yard scramble by Mahomes that was his longest regular-season run ever.

Mahomes then scored on a 1-yard scramble on fourth-and-goal for his first rushing touchdown since the 2022 season.

That was one of four TD runs on the day for Kansas City, with Kareem Hunt getting two in the first half and Mecole Hardman icing it with an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter. It was just the second time Kansas City ran for four TDs in a game started by Mahomes, with the other coming in the 2018 divisional playoff round against Indianapolis.

Mahomes finished 16 for 27 for 154 yards and has eight interceptions and six passing touchdowns this season. But that has been enough for Kansas City to become the 10th defending Super Bowl champion to start the following season with six straight wins.

Purdy wasn't much better as the defenses had the better of this game. He went 17 for 31 for 212 yards with two TD runs and three interceptions. His third pick came in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter with San Francisco trying to mount a comeback.

Niners rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his debut exactly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">50 days after being shot</a>&nbsp;in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco. Pearsall was activated from the non-football injury list and came in for his first play on San Francisco’s opening drive. He caught his first career pass late in the second quarter.

His presence was needed since San Francisco played the second half without its top three receivers. Jauan Jennings missed the game with a hip injury, Deebo Samuel played only four plays because of an illness, and Aiyuk got hurt late in the first half.

Chiefs: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) left in the first half. ... CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) left in the second half.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729468365102.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)</figcaption>
 </figure>SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-chiefs-rematch-f22d71e88b568caf3792b782e48517e1">Super Bowl rematch</a>.The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs (6-0) beat the 49ers (3-4)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d">25-22 in overtime</a>&nbsp;for their Super Bowl title in five seasons.But the result was the same with Kansas City winning its fifth straight over San Francisco, including two Super Bowls.The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">star receiver Brandon Aiyuk</a>&nbsp;getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.Aiyuk's absence proved crucial during a key point late in the third quarter when the 49ers were driving with a chance to erase a 14-12 deficit.A miscommunication between backup receiver Ronnie Bell and Brock Purdy led to an interception by Chris Roland-Wallace. The Chiefs then turned that into a touchdown thanks in part to a 33-yard scramble by Mahomes that was his longest regular-season run ever.Mahomes then scored on a 1-yard scramble on fourth-and-goal for his first rushing touchdown since the 2022 season.That was one of four TD runs on the day for Kansas City, with Kareem Hunt getting two in the first half and Mecole Hardman icing it with an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter. It was just the second time Kansas City ran for four TDs in a game started by Mahomes, with the other coming in the 2018 divisional playoff round against Indianapolis.Mahomes finished 16 for 27 for 154 yards and has eight interceptions and six passing touchdowns this season. But that has been enough for Kansas City to become the 10th defending Super Bowl champion to start the following season with six straight wins.Purdy wasn't much better as the defenses had the better of this game. He went 17 for 31 for 212 yards with two TD runs and three interceptions. His third pick came in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter with San Francisco trying to mount a comeback.<h2>Pearsall's debut</h2>Niners rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his debut exactly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">50 days after being shot</a>&nbsp;in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco. Pearsall was activated from the non-football injury list and came in for his first play on San Francisco’s opening drive. He caught his first career pass late in the second quarter.His presence was needed since San Francisco played the second half without its top three receivers. Jauan Jennings missed the game with a hip injury, Deebo Samuel played only four plays because of an illness, and Aiyuk got hurt late in the first half.<h2>Injuries</h2>Chiefs: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) left in the first half. ... CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) left in the second half.<h2>Up next</h2>Chiefs: Visit Las Vegas next Sunday.

🏈 Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers in Super Bowl rematch

Sunday, October 20
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 2:00pm

Sunday, October 20
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 2:00pm

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes, Marques Sigle returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 17 Kansas State beat West Virginia 45-18 on Saturday night.

The Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) are off to their best start since 2014.

Kansas State's DJ Giddens scored on runs of 1 and 18 yards. The Big 12 rushing leader was held to a season-low 57 yards. But Johnson picked apart West Virginia’s injury-depleted secondary, finishing 19 of 29 for a career-high 298 yards.

Johnson slipped from the grasp of West Virginia defensive lineman Sean Martin and threw an 11-yard pass to Ty Bowman on fourth down to keep a third-quarter drive alive that ended with Johnson finding Garrett Oakley for a 16-yard score.

On Kansas State’s next series, Johnson and Giddens combined on a 53-yard pass play to the West Virginia 1, and Johnson hit tight end Will Anciaux in the end zone for a 31-10 lead, sending Mountaineer fans streaming for the exits.

West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) lost its third game at home and fell to a ranked opponent for the ninth consecutive time.

West Virginia’s Garrett Greene threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns for the second straight week. Sigle stepped in front of a pass and returned it 43 yards for a score to put the Wildcats ahead 17-3 early in the second quarter.

Greene finished 9 of 19 for 85 yards and one TD along with the two interceptions. The Big 12’s top rushing quarterback had 88 yards on the ground. But Greene, West Virginia running back Jahiem White and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum did not play in the second half. A press box announcement did not give a reason. West Virginia was limited to 63 total yards in the second half.

Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol went 6 of 13 for 58 yards and a touchdown in Greene's absence.

Kansas State: The Wildcats adapted on offense after West Virginia shut down Giddens from the start. Johnson, who also had a 60-yard TD pass in the first quarter to Jadon Jackson in blown coverage, had eight completions of at least 15 yards.

West Virginia: The Mountaineers are 34-33 under sixth-year coach Neal Brown. That’s on pace to be the worst six-year stretch under one coach at West Virginia since Gene Corum went 29-30 from 1960-65.

Kansas State could move up a few spots in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">AP Top 25 poll</a>&nbsp;after the convincing win.

Kansas State: Hosts Kansas next Saturday.

West Virginia: Plays at Arizona next Saturday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729394099597.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo K-State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes, Marques Sigle returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 17 Kansas State beat West Virginia 45-18 on Saturday night.The Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) are off to their best start since 2014.Kansas State's DJ Giddens scored on runs of 1 and 18 yards. The Big 12 rushing leader was held to a season-low 57 yards. But Johnson picked apart West Virginia’s injury-depleted secondary, finishing 19 of 29 for a career-high 298 yards.Johnson slipped from the grasp of West Virginia defensive lineman Sean Martin and threw an 11-yard pass to Ty Bowman on fourth down to keep a third-quarter drive alive that ended with Johnson finding Garrett Oakley for a 16-yard score.On Kansas State’s next series, Johnson and Giddens combined on a 53-yard pass play to the West Virginia 1, and Johnson hit tight end Will Anciaux in the end zone for a 31-10 lead, sending Mountaineer fans streaming for the exits.West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) lost its third game at home and fell to a ranked opponent for the ninth consecutive time.West Virginia’s Garrett Greene threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns for the second straight week. Sigle stepped in front of a pass and returned it 43 yards for a score to put the Wildcats ahead 17-3 early in the second quarter.Greene finished 9 of 19 for 85 yards and one TD along with the two interceptions. The Big 12’s top rushing quarterback had 88 yards on the ground. But Greene, West Virginia running back Jahiem White and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum did not play in the second half. A press box announcement did not give a reason. West Virginia was limited to 63 total yards in the second half.Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol went 6 of 13 for 58 yards and a touchdown in Greene's absence.<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas State: The Wildcats adapted on offense after West Virginia shut down Giddens from the start. Johnson, who also had a 60-yard TD pass in the first quarter to Jadon Jackson in blown coverage, had eight completions of at least 15 yards.West Virginia: The Mountaineers are 34-33 under sixth-year coach Neal Brown. That’s on pace to be the worst six-year stretch under one coach at West Virginia since Gene Corum went 29-30 from 1960-65.<h2>Poll implications</h2>Kansas State could move up a few spots in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">AP Top 25 poll</a>&nbsp;after the convincing win.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State: Hosts Kansas next Saturday.West Virginia: Plays at Arizona next Saturday.

🏈 Avery Johnson throws for 3 TDs, K-State beats West Virginia

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The game marked Kansas' 112th Homecoming, though it wasn't played in-state because of reconstruction of KU's home stadium.

“We were able to put pressure on the quarterback,” Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said of the difference between Saturday's game and the five previous games. “We were able to create a few turnovers and get some momentum.

"Offensively, we were able to take some shots and get the ball down the field.

"This team has been very fragile for a while, because we've been so close. For us to have a win of this margin is something we've been waiting for.”

Cobee Bryant tied a Kansas record, set by Bill Crank in 1958, with three interceptions.

“I was like, ‘Are you really throwing the ball to me?’,” Bryant said with a big smile on his face after the game. “He was just donating the ball to me.”

Daniels was 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards for Kansas (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).

“We probably played our best ball of the season, but I don't think we've played to our fullest potential,” Daniels said. “I still think there's a lot more to show.”

Donovan Smith went 15 of 24 through the air for 173 yards, with two touchdowns and three picks for Houston (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).

After a scoreless third quarter, Daniels' 8-yard touchdown put Kansas up 35-14 early in the fourth. Devin Neal scored his second touchdown for Kansas' final points.

Kansas scored touchdowns on its first four drives to assume control. The Jayhawks took the opening kickoff and marched on a 15-play drive that took nearly 9 minutes to take an early 7-0 lead. The Jayhawks converted a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 4-yard line before Daniels hit Jared Casey on a 2-yard touchdown pass.

“That nine-minute drive to start was about as good a start as we've had in a while,” Leipold said. “We were very methodical to start the game, especially after they deferred and gave us the football.”

On the first play following an interception by Bryant, Daniels hit Quentin Skinner with a 48-yard bomb to extend the lead.

“The Houston defense came out and tried to double team or triple team Luke Grimm a few times today,” Daniels said. “They were leaving a lot of one-on-ones with my other receivers. I'm always happy when one of my receivers gets to get out there and make a play.”

On its third drive, KU went 84 yards on six plays, capped by a 2-yard run by Neal.

Houston finally got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter when Smith hit Stacy Sneed on a screen and Sneed ran untouched for a 23-yard score.

Daniels' third touchdown pass was a 3-yard strike to Casey to give Kansas a 28-7 lead. Smith hit Mekhi Mews on a 52-yard catch-and-run score right before halftime.

Houston: The Cougars' first-half defense let them down. They came into the game third in the Big 12 in total yards allowed per game at 295.0, and they gave up 284 of their 467 total yards allowed in the first half.

Kansas: The Jayhawks badly needed this victory to reach a third straight bowl game for the first time in program history. With games against No. 17 Kansas State, No. 9 Iowa State and No. 13 BYU in the next three games, they can afford just one more loss and achieve bowl eligibility.

Houston: The Cougars will host Utah Oct. 26.

Kansas: The Jayhawks travel to in-state rival Kansas State Oct. 26.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729379869313.jpeg" alt="Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) gets past Houston defensive back Jalen Emery (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) gets past Houston defensive back Jalen Emery (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.The game marked Kansas' 112th Homecoming, though it wasn't played in-state because of reconstruction of KU's home stadium.“We were able to put pressure on the quarterback,” Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said of the difference between Saturday's game and the five previous games. “We were able to create a few turnovers and get some momentum."Offensively, we were able to take some shots and get the ball down the field."This team has been very fragile for a while, because we've been so close. For us to have a win of this margin is something we've been waiting for.”Cobee Bryant tied a Kansas record, set by Bill Crank in 1958, with three interceptions.“I was like, ‘Are you really throwing the ball to me?’,” Bryant said with a big smile on his face after the game. “He was just donating the ball to me.”Daniels was 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards for Kansas (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).“We probably played our best ball of the season, but I don't think we've played to our fullest potential,” Daniels said. “I still think there's a lot more to show.”Donovan Smith went 15 of 24 through the air for 173 yards, with two touchdowns and three picks for Houston (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).After a scoreless third quarter, Daniels' 8-yard touchdown put Kansas up 35-14 early in the fourth. Devin Neal scored his second touchdown for Kansas' final points.Kansas scored touchdowns on its first four drives to assume control. The Jayhawks took the opening kickoff and marched on a 15-play drive that took nearly 9 minutes to take an early 7-0 lead. The Jayhawks converted a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 4-yard line before Daniels hit Jared Casey on a 2-yard touchdown pass.“That nine-minute drive to start was about as good a start as we've had in a while,” Leipold said. “We were very methodical to start the game, especially after they deferred and gave us the football.”On the first play following an interception by Bryant, Daniels hit Quentin Skinner with a 48-yard bomb to extend the lead.“The Houston defense came out and tried to double team or triple team Luke Grimm a few times today,” Daniels said. “They were leaving a lot of one-on-ones with my other receivers. I'm always happy when one of my receivers gets to get out there and make a play.”On its third drive, KU went 84 yards on six plays, capped by a 2-yard run by Neal.Houston finally got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter when Smith hit Stacy Sneed on a screen and Sneed ran untouched for a 23-yard score.Daniels' third touchdown pass was a 3-yard strike to Casey to give Kansas a 28-7 lead. Smith hit Mekhi Mews on a 52-yard catch-and-run score right before halftime.THE TAKEAWAYHouston: The Cougars' first-half defense let them down. They came into the game third in the Big 12 in total yards allowed per game at 295.0, and they gave up 284 of their 467 total yards allowed in the first half.Kansas: The Jayhawks badly needed this victory to reach a third straight bowl game for the first time in program history. With games against No. 17 Kansas State, No. 9 Iowa State and No. 13 BYU in the next three games, they can afford just one more loss and achieve bowl eligibility.UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars will host Utah Oct. 26.Kansas: The Jayhawks travel to in-state rival Kansas State Oct. 26.

🏈 Jalon Daniels, Cobee Bryant lead Kansas past Houston 

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

PITTSBURG, Kan. – In a game they led most of the way, a late turnover led to a Pittsburg State touchdown with one minute to play and the 7th-ranked Gorillas rallied for an 18-17 win over Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon in front of 9,265 at Carnie Smith Stadium.

The Tigers (5-3, 3-3 MIAA) were up 17-12 and had the ball with a little under three minutes to play when a tipped pass was intercepted and gave the Gorillas the ball at the FHSU 21. Six plays later Pitt State (6-1, 5-1 NIAA) found the endzone on third and goal from the 5-yard line to take their first lead of the game. FHSU picked up one first down on their final possession before turning the ball over on downs with 18 seconds to play.

Fort Hays State scored the first points of the game when Shane Watts broke&nbsp;free on a 54-yard touchdown run down the PSU sideline at the 3:06 mark of the first quarter. The Gorillas would counter with second quarter field goals from 49 and 27 yards to pull within 7-6 at halftime.

The Tigers extended their lead to 14-6 with an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Heavner to Jayden Horace on 4th and 11. The drive chewed up 6:36 on the clock and the touchdown came at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter. Pittsburg State responded with a 32-yard rushing touchdown on fourth down to pull within 14-12. Makel Williams knocked away a pass on the 2-point conversion to keep FHSU up two heading to the fourth quarter.

Fort Hays State put its final points on the board with 8:39 to play on a 29-yard Carson Arndt field goal.

The Tiger defense played well throughout the afternoon, stopping two potential scoring drives with a fumble recovery at the one early in teh game then an interception in the endzone by Kobe Rome in the third quarter.

The Tigers held the Gorillas to 377 yards of total offense, but only produced 288 against the MIAA's top defense. Heavner threw for 173 yards, while Watts rushed for 98. Watts went over 100 all-purpose yards for the seventh time in eight games this season. Makel Williams&nbsp;led the Tiger defense with 12 tackles.

The Tigers return to Hays for their final home game of the season next Saturday (Oct. 26). They host Missouri Southern at 1 p.m. It will be Senior Day and the annual Hall of Fame Game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729400416105.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post PITTSBURG, Kan. – In a game they led most of the way, a late turnover led to a Pittsburg State touchdown with one minute to play and the 7th-ranked Gorillas rallied for an 18-17 win over Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon in front of 9,265 at Carnie Smith Stadium.<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/1938000788&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-postgame-interview-vs-pittsburg-state-oct-19th-24" title="Chris Brown Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)</a></div></div>The Tigers (5-3, 3-3 MIAA) were up 17-12 and had the ball with a little under three minutes to play when a tipped pass was intercepted and gave the Gorillas the ball at the FHSU 21. Six plays later Pitt State (6-1, 5-1 NIAA) found the endzone on third and goal from the 5-yard line to take their first lead of the game. FHSU picked up one first down on their final possession before turning the ball over on downs with 18 seconds to play.Fort Hays State scored the first points of the game when Shane Watts broke&nbsp;free on a 54-yard touchdown run down the PSU sideline at the 3:06 mark of the first quarter. The Gorillas would counter with second quarter field goals from 49 and 27 yards to pull within 7-6 at halftime.<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/1938001088&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/jaden-horace-postgame-interview-vs-pittsburg-state-oct-19th-24" title="Jayden Horace Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jayden Horace Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)</a></div></div>The Tigers extended their lead to 14-6 with an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Heavner to Jayden Horace on 4th and 11. The drive chewed up 6:36 on the clock and the touchdown came at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter. Pittsburg State responded with a 32-yard rushing touchdown on fourth down to pull within 14-12. Makel Williams knocked away a pass on the 2-point conversion to keep FHSU up two heading to the fourth quarter.Fort Hays State put its final points on the board with 8:39 to play on a 29-yard Carson Arndt field goal.<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/1938001748&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/makel-williams-postgame-interview-vs-pittsburg-state-oct-19th-24" title="Makel Williams Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Makel Williams Postgame vs. #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)</a></div></div>The Tiger defense played well throughout the afternoon, stopping two potential scoring drives with a fumble recovery at the one early in teh game then an interception in the endzone by Kobe Rome in the third quarter.The Tigers held the Gorillas to 377 yards of total offense, but only produced 288 against the MIAA's top defense. Heavner threw for 173 yards, while Watts rushed for 98. Watts went over 100 all-purpose yards for the seventh time in eight games this season. Makel Williams&nbsp;led the Tiger defense with 12 tackles.<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/1937999663&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-highlights-vs-pittsburg-state-oct-19th-24" title="Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #7 Pittsburg State (Oct. 19, 2024)</a></div></div>UP NEXTThe Tigers return to Hays for their final home game of the season next Saturday (Oct. 26). They host Missouri Southern at 1 p.m. It will be Senior Day and the annual Hall of Fame Game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Late touchdowns leads #7 Gorillas past FHSU

HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State faced off against No. 18 ranked Southern Nazarene Saturday afternoon (Oct. 19) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The match ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw after the Tigers scored with less than a minute to go in the match. The Tigers moved to 7-3-2 overall and 4-2-1 in GAC play, while the Crimson Storm moved to 7-3-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the GAC.

The Tigers started strong with two close attempts on goal, but it was the Crimson Storm capitalizing first, scoring just 10 minutes into the match. Unaiz Shajani picked up an assist on Junior Duran's goal for SNU.

Despite the setback, FHSU responded with six more shots before SNU managed another. The Tigers dominated the first half with an 11-2 shot advantage, forcing SNU goalkeeper Andrej Krivokapic to make two saves. However, SNU led going to the second half.

With just over 10 minutes remaining in the match, Junior Duran found himself in another one-on-one situation with Tiger goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/wouter-van-der-borch/8367">Wouter Van der Borch</a>. This time, Van der Borch made a crucial save, stretching his left leg to deny Duran and keep the deficit at just 1-0.

The Tigers finally broke through in the final minute.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/bryce-dickerson/8344">Bryce Dickerson</a>&nbsp;sent a ball into the box, and although Krivokapic managed to punch it away, the ball fell perfectly to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/marcos-german/8347">Marcos German</a>, who slotted home the equalizer to make it 1-1.

FHSU dominated the match with a 26-7 shot advantage, including seven shots on goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elias-ovelar-semeniuk/7935">Elias Ovelar Semeniuk</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with seven shots, followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/bastian-carlman/8343">Bastian Carlman</a>&nbsp;with five, and German with four. Van der Borch finished with two saves in the match.

The Tigers welcome the Arkansas faction (Harding and Ouachita Baptist) of the GAC next week for conference matches in Hays. The Tigers picked up wins over both schools on the road prior to their current homestand.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State faced off against No. 18 ranked Southern Nazarene Saturday afternoon (Oct. 19) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The match ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw after the Tigers scored with less than a minute to go in the match. The Tigers moved to 7-3-2 overall and 4-2-1 in GAC play, while the Crimson Storm moved to 7-3-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the GAC.The Tigers started strong with two close attempts on goal, but it was the Crimson Storm capitalizing first, scoring just 10 minutes into the match. Unaiz Shajani picked up an assist on Junior Duran's goal for SNU.Despite the setback, FHSU responded with six more shots before SNU managed another. The Tigers dominated the first half with an 11-2 shot advantage, forcing SNU goalkeeper Andrej Krivokapic to make two saves. However, SNU led going to the second half.With just over 10 minutes remaining in the match, Junior Duran found himself in another one-on-one situation with Tiger goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/wouter-van-der-borch/8367">Wouter Van der Borch</a>. This time, Van der Borch made a crucial save, stretching his left leg to deny Duran and keep the deficit at just 1-0.The Tigers finally broke through in the final minute.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/bryce-dickerson/8344">Bryce Dickerson</a>&nbsp;sent a ball into the box, and although Krivokapic managed to punch it away, the ball fell perfectly to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/marcos-german/8347">Marcos German</a>, who slotted home the equalizer to make it 1-1.FHSU dominated the match with a 26-7 shot advantage, including seven shots on goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elias-ovelar-semeniuk/7935">Elias Ovelar Semeniuk</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with seven shots, followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/bastian-carlman/8343">Bastian Carlman</a>&nbsp;with five, and German with four. Van der Borch finished with two saves in the match.UP NEXTThe Tigers welcome the Arkansas faction (Harding and Ouachita Baptist) of the GAC next week for conference matches in Hays. The Tigers picked up wins over both schools on the road prior to their current homestand.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Late goal gives Tiger men draw with #18 Crimson Storm

GARDEN CITY - Hays High went 2-2 at the Western Athletic Conference volleyball championship on Saturday in Garden City.&nbsp;

The Indians opened the day with a loss in three sets to Garden City. Garden City won the opening set 25-17. Hays bounced back with a 25-16 win in set two. The Buffaloes took the match with a 25-22 win in the third. The loss broke a 12 match winning streak for Hays.

Hays swept Liberal in the next match 25-17, 25-19. The Indians then fell to Great Bend 25-20, 25-21. The Panthers ended up going 4-0 to win back-to-back conference titles.

The Indians ended the day with a victory over Dodge City in three sets. Hays won the opening set 25-12, dropped the middle 25-17, then took the final set of the regular season 25-17.

Hays ends the regular season at 27-8. They will be on the road for sub-state play Saturday, October 26th. The top four teams in 5A West will be the host sites. The destination for Hays is to be determined.

Hays PostGARDEN CITY - Hays High went 2-2 at the Western Athletic Conference volleyball championship on Saturday in Garden City.&nbsp;The Indians opened the day with a loss in three sets to Garden City. Garden City won the opening set 25-17. Hays bounced back with a 25-16 win in set two. The Buffaloes took the match with a 25-22 win in the third. The loss broke a 12 match winning streak for Hays.Hays swept Liberal in the next match 25-17, 25-19. The Indians then fell to Great Bend 25-20, 25-21. The Panthers ended up going 4-0 to win back-to-back conference titles.The Indians ended the day with a victory over Dodge City in three sets. Hays won the opening set 25-12, dropped the middle 25-17, then took the final set of the regular season 25-17.Hays ends the regular season at 27-8. They will be on the road for sub-state play Saturday, October 26th. The top four teams in 5A West will be the host sites. The destination for Hays is to be determined.

🏐 Hays High goes 2-2 at WAC volleyball

FORT SMITH, Ark. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team returned to the win column in dramatic fashion Saturday, rallying from two sets down to defeat Arkansas-Fort Smith in five sets, 18-25, 21-25, 25-18, 25-22, 15-13. The Tigers improve to 10-8 overall and 2-7 in conference play with the win, while the Lions dip to 11-8 on the year and 3-5 in MIAA action.

The teams traded blows all afternoon, combining for 31 ties and 16 lead changes across the five sets. FHSU kept things close early in the first set, leading as late as 11-10 before a UAFS charge turned a 14-14 tie into a 19-14 Lion edge. The Tigers then scored three in a row, including a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/delaney-gish/8178">Delaney Gish</a>&nbsp;service aces, closing within two, before the Lions pulled away again to take the frame, 25-18.

Fort Hays State led for much of the second set, but never by more than three points. The Tigers scored three in a row on a kill from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>, a block from Reeves and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;service ace to build a 19-16 lead, but UAFS quickly responded by scoring four of the next five to tie things at 20. A kill from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;put FHSU up 21-20 before the Lions scored five in a row to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the match, 25-21.

Four Schmedding kills and two more Gish service aces helped the Tigers take control early in the third set, with FHSU scoring 10 of the first 14 points. Fort Hays State continued to pour it on, later leading by as many as eight before another Schmedding kill handed the Tigers a 25-18 win.

After Schmedding dropped in six kills in the third set, she continued to dominate in the fourth frame, totaling seven kills. Fort Hays State never trailed in the set, scoring four of the first five points to set the tone. The Tigers kept the lead at or above two points for the majority of the set before the Lions scored two in a row to close within 19-18. Kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ella-goodwin/8179">Ella Goodwin</a>&nbsp;and Schmedding helped FHSU regain the momentum before a kill from Reeves secured the 25-22 victory, sending things to a deciding fifth set.

Neither side led by more than two in a fifth set that included 11 ties and five lead changes. A 4-1 Tiger run helped FHSU go in front, 12-10, before the home team rattled off three in a row to retake control, 13-12. The Tigers punched right back, leveling the score at 13 on a Schmedding kill before Rains helped FHSU reach match point with a kill. Fort Hays State completed the rally following a Lion miscue, taking the final set 15-13.

The teams posted nearly identical attack percentages, with FHSU holding a slim lead .225 (72-26-204) to .223 (67-23-197). The Tigers combined for 11 team blocks, including seven from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;(two solo).

Schmedding led all players with 23 kills while adding 17 digs, two blocks and one service ace.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;racked up 24 digs, seven assists and one service ace, with Stucky contributing 53 assists, two kills and two blocks. Rains had 19 kills, while Goodwin and Reeves both chipped in 11 kills each.

UP NEXT Fort Hays State will conclude a three-match road trip next Friday when they travel north to take on No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney. That match is slated to begin at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFORT SMITH, Ark. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team returned to the win column in dramatic fashion Saturday, rallying from two sets down to defeat Arkansas-Fort Smith in five sets, 18-25, 21-25, 25-18, 25-22, 15-13. The Tigers improve to 10-8 overall and 2-7 in conference play with the win, while the Lions dip to 11-8 on the year and 3-5 in MIAA action.The teams traded blows all afternoon, combining for 31 ties and 16 lead changes across the five sets. FHSU kept things close early in the first set, leading as late as 11-10 before a UAFS charge turned a 14-14 tie into a 19-14 Lion edge. The Tigers then scored three in a row, including a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/delaney-gish/8178">Delaney Gish</a>&nbsp;service aces, closing within two, before the Lions pulled away again to take the frame, 25-18.Fort Hays State led for much of the second set, but never by more than three points. The Tigers scored three in a row on a kill from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>, a block from Reeves and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;service ace to build a 19-16 lead, but UAFS quickly responded by scoring four of the next five to tie things at 20. A kill from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;put FHSU up 21-20 before the Lions scored five in a row to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the match, 25-21.Four Schmedding kills and two more Gish service aces helped the Tigers take control early in the third set, with FHSU scoring 10 of the first 14 points. Fort Hays State continued to pour it on, later leading by as many as eight before another Schmedding kill handed the Tigers a 25-18 win.After Schmedding dropped in six kills in the third set, she continued to dominate in the fourth frame, totaling seven kills. Fort Hays State never trailed in the set, scoring four of the first five points to set the tone. The Tigers kept the lead at or above two points for the majority of the set before the Lions scored two in a row to close within 19-18. Kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ella-goodwin/8179">Ella Goodwin</a>&nbsp;and Schmedding helped FHSU regain the momentum before a kill from Reeves secured the 25-22 victory, sending things to a deciding fifth set.Neither side led by more than two in a fifth set that included 11 ties and five lead changes. A 4-1 Tiger run helped FHSU go in front, 12-10, before the home team rattled off three in a row to retake control, 13-12. The Tigers punched right back, leveling the score at 13 on a Schmedding kill before Rains helped FHSU reach match point with a kill. Fort Hays State completed the rally following a Lion miscue, taking the final set 15-13.The teams posted nearly identical attack percentages, with FHSU holding a slim lead .225 (72-26-204) to .223 (67-23-197). The Tigers combined for 11 team blocks, including seven from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;(two solo).Schmedding led all players with 23 kills while adding 17 digs, two blocks and one service ace.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;racked up 24 digs, seven assists and one service ace, with Stucky contributing 53 assists, two kills and two blocks. Rains had 19 kills, while Goodwin and Reeves both chipped in 11 kills each.UP NEXT Fort Hays State will conclude a three-match road trip next Friday when they travel north to take on No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney. That match is slated to begin at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 Tigers rally to take UAFS in five

Fort Hays State (5-2, 3-2 MIAA) at #7/4 Pittsburg State (5-1, 4-1 MIAA) Saturday, October 19 – 2 p,m. Pittsburg, Kan. – Carnie Smith Stadium

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Fort Hays State heads to Pittsburg, Kan. on Saturday for a matchup with No. 7/4 ranked Pittsburg State. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Carnie Smith Stadium. The Tigers enter at 5-2 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA, while the Gorillas are 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State enters the game winners of its last two games, which included wins over Central Missouri and Washburn in Hays. The Tigers are still seeking their first road win of the season, while they are perfect at home so far this season. This marks the second-straight ranked opponent the Tigers will be facing in a road game. The last road contest was against a No. 23 ranked Central Oklahoma squad back on September 28.Pittsburg State is currently riding a three-game win streak. The Gorillas' only loss this year was in their third game of the season against Emporia State in Pittsburg. The Hornets left with a 24-21 win. Emporia State was ranked No. 21 in the AFCA Top 25 for that game, while PSU was ranked No. 4. The Gorillas are in their first season under head coach Tom Anthony.

Pittsburg State claimed the last three meetings with Fort Hays State. Prior to that, the Tigers had a four-game win streak in the series. FHSU head coach Chris Brown&nbsp;is 5-5 against his alma mater. Fort Hays State has won three of the last four meetings between the schools in Pittsburg, which included three-straight wins (2014, 2016, 2019).

Pittsburg State is nationally ranked in the AFCA Top 10 for the third-straight meeting with Fort Hays State. The Gorillas held a No. 5 ranking in 2022 and a No. 3 ranking in 2023.The winner of the Fort Hays State vs. Pittsburg State matchup has scored at least 30 points in seven of the eight meetings since 2015. The only exception was a 21-17 win by the Tigers in 2017. The winner has reached 40 in that stretch four times.

Caleb Heavner&nbsp;has started the last two games at quarterback for the Tigers and has produced three-straight games with at least 300 yards of total offense. His season-high in total offense was 399 against Central Missouri on October 5 when he had 302 passing yards and 97 rushing yards. He threw for a season-high 319 yards last week against Washburn.

Shane Watts&nbsp;continues to lead the Tigers in all-purpose yards, averaging 129.7 per game. He had over 100 all-purpose yards in six of seven games this season. He has 575 rushing, 316 receiving, and 17 kick return yards this season. He leads the MIAA in scoring with 60 points, all on 10 touchdowns (8 rushing, 2 receiving).

Defensively, Makel Williams&nbsp;continues to lead the MIAA in tackles with 58 this season. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads in sacks with 4.0, followed closely by Jaden Barker&nbsp;with 3.0. Sam Brandt&nbsp;leads the team in interceptions with two. Six different Tigers have forced fumbles this season, while Mason Perez&nbsp;has a pair of blocked kicks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (5-2, 3-2 MIAA) at #7/4 Pittsburg State (5-1, 4-1 MIAA) Saturday, October 19 – 2 p,m. Pittsburg, Kan. – Carnie Smith StadiumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State heads to Pittsburg, Kan. on Saturday for a matchup with No. 7/4 ranked Pittsburg State. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Carnie Smith Stadium. The Tigers enter at 5-2 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA, while the Gorillas are 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State enters the game winners of its last two games, which included wins over Central Missouri and Washburn in Hays. The Tigers are still seeking their first road win of the season, while they are perfect at home so far this season. This marks the second-straight ranked opponent the Tigers will be facing in a road game. The last road contest was against a No. 23 ranked Central Oklahoma squad back on September 28.Pittsburg State is currently riding a three-game win streak. The Gorillas' only loss this year was in their third game of the season against Emporia State in Pittsburg. The Hornets left with a 24-21 win. Emporia State was ranked No. 21 in the AFCA Top 25 for that game, while PSU was ranked No. 4. The Gorillas are in their first season under head coach Tom Anthony.Pittsburg State claimed the last three meetings with Fort Hays State. Prior to that, the Tigers had a four-game win streak in the series. FHSU head coach Chris Brown&nbsp;is 5-5 against his alma mater. Fort Hays State has won three of the last four meetings between the schools in Pittsburg, which included three-straight wins (2014, 2016, 2019).Pittsburg State is nationally ranked in the AFCA Top 10 for the third-straight meeting with Fort Hays State. The Gorillas held a No. 5 ranking in 2022 and a No. 3 ranking in 2023.The winner of the Fort Hays State vs. Pittsburg State matchup has scored at least 30 points in seven of the eight meetings since 2015. The only exception was a 21-17 win by the Tigers in 2017. The winner has reached 40 in that stretch four times.Caleb Heavner&nbsp;has started the last two games at quarterback for the Tigers and has produced three-straight games with at least 300 yards of total offense. His season-high in total offense was 399 against Central Missouri on October 5 when he had 302 passing yards and 97 rushing yards. He threw for a season-high 319 yards last week against Washburn.Shane Watts&nbsp;continues to lead the Tigers in all-purpose yards, averaging 129.7 per game. He had over 100 all-purpose yards in six of seven games this season. He has 575 rushing, 316 receiving, and 17 kick return yards this season. He leads the MIAA in scoring with 60 points, all on 10 touchdowns (8 rushing, 2 receiving).Defensively, Makel Williams&nbsp;continues to lead the MIAA in tackles with 58 this season. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads in sacks with 4.0, followed closely by Jaden Barker&nbsp;with 3.0. Sam Brandt&nbsp;leads the team in interceptions with two. Six different Tigers have forced fumbles this season, while Mason Perez&nbsp;has a pair of blocked kicks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers face #7 Gorillas in Pittsburg

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The Holthus Hotline airs at 8:00 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.

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Saturday, October 19
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs. Houston, 1:00pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Pittsburg State, 1:00pm

Saturday, October 19
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs. Houston, 1:00pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Pittsburg State, 1:00pmSunday, October 20
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 2:00pm

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs shook off a slow start and
then cruised to a 56-16 win over the Syracuse Bulldogs Friday night at Lewis
Field in Hays.

The Monarchs (5-2, 3-1 1A-D8) drove inside the Syracuse red zone
on their first two offensive drives of the game, but both drives stalled on a pair
of turnovers on downs.

On the second offensive possession of the game for Syracuse
(0-7, 0-4 1A-D8), &nbsp;the Monarchs' safety
Carson Liles intercepted a pass that set the Monarchs up with excellent field
position in Syracuse territory.

Adler Brown capped off the three-play drive with a 12-yard
touchdown, his first career rushing touchdown.

The Monarchs led 8-0 with just over three minutes left in
the first half.

After the Syracuse interception, they fumbled on their next
two offensive plays, and TMP scored on the next play.

The Monarchs scored three first-quarter touchdowns in less than
40 seconds.

Liles found Grant Nehls for a 22-yard touchdown pass after
the first fumble, making it 16-0 TMP after the two-point conversion.

The second fumble&nbsp;and third turnover in a row by the
Bulldogs led to a three-yard Austin Gilbert touchdown run from three yards out
as TMP built a 24-0 lead.

The first-half offensive onslaught continued into the second
quarter for TMP. The Monarchs scored on touchdown passes from Liles to Isaac Purinton,
from six yards out, and from Liles to Jacob Seib from 35 yards, making it 37-0
TMP.

Liles capped off the first half with two more rushing
touchdowns as TMP led at halftime 50-0.

With the running clock in the second quarter, Syracuse
scored on a safety and a pair of touchdowns that surrounded a Brown touchdown
as the Monarchs secured the 56-16 victory.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs shook off a slow start and
then cruised to a 56-16 win over the Syracuse Bulldogs Friday night at Lewis
Field in Hays.<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/1937597723&color=%23294b71&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/tmp-fb-coach-postgame-interview-vs-syracuse-oct-18th-24" title="TMP FB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Syracuse Oct 18th 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP FB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Syracuse Oct 18th 24</a></div></div>The Monarchs (5-2, 3-1 1A-D8) drove inside the Syracuse red zone
on their first two offensive drives of the game, but both drives stalled on a pair
of turnovers on downs.On the second offensive possession of the game for Syracuse
(0-7, 0-4 1A-D8), &nbsp;the Monarchs' safety
Carson Liles intercepted a pass that set the Monarchs up with excellent field
position in Syracuse territory.Adler Brown capped off the three-play drive with a 12-yard
touchdown, his first career rushing touchdown.The Monarchs led 8-0 with just over three minutes left in
the first half.After the Syracuse interception, they fumbled on their next
two offensive plays, and TMP scored on the next play.The Monarchs scored three first-quarter touchdowns in less than
40 seconds.Liles found Grant Nehls for a 22-yard touchdown pass after
the first fumble, making it 16-0 TMP after the two-point conversion.The second fumble&nbsp;and third turnover in a row by the
Bulldogs led to a three-yard Austin Gilbert touchdown run from three yards out
as TMP built a 24-0 lead.The first-half offensive onslaught continued into the second
quarter for TMP. The Monarchs scored on touchdown passes from Liles to Isaac Purinton,
from six yards out, and from Liles to Jacob Seib from 35 yards, making it 37-0
TMP.Liles capped off the first half with two more rushing
touchdowns as TMP led at halftime 50-0.With the running clock in the second quarter, Syracuse
scored on a safety and a pair of touchdowns that surrounded a Brown touchdown
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touchdowns.Seib hauled in five passes for a career-high 148 yards and a
touchdown.TMP will close out the regular season Friday night at Plainville.

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