After ending a nightmare stretch that saw the Kansas City Royals on a season worst seven game losing streak, the Royals have begun to inch closer to the top of the AL Central once again.&nbsp;

Kansas City won their fourth straight game on Sunday and swept the Minnesota Twins, winning 2-0 at Kauffman Stadium, pushing them to just two and a half games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the division.&nbsp;

Both of the Royals runs came in the bottom of the fifth inning, the first thanks to a sacrifice fly from Garrett Hampson after the Royals loaded the bases to open the inning.&nbsp; After Tommy Pham walked to reload the bases, a single from Salvador Perez would drive in Freddy Fermin.&nbsp;

Royals starter Michael Wacha put together his 14th quality start of the season to earn the win, pitching seven scoreless innings and surrendering just four hits while striking out seven. The win was the 100th of Wacha's career.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg closed the door for his 11th save.&nbsp;

The Royals had six batters who each had one hit in the game, Perez being the only one with a hit that drove in a run.&nbsp;

Kansas City's pitching staff was absolutely dominant during this series against a team that, coming in, was second place in the AL Central.&nbsp; Royals pitchers posted a 0.67 ERA over 27 innings, striking out 30 batters and walking two.&nbsp; The Royals shutout the Twins in two of the three games.

The Royals will now travel to New York for a three game series with the New York Yankees, beginning on Monday.&nbsp; Brady Singer will start for Kansas City against Carlos Rodon for New York.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:05pm with pregame at 5:30 on KFEQ.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostAfter ending a nightmare stretch that saw the Kansas City Royals on a season worst seven game losing streak, the Royals have begun to inch closer to the top of the AL Central once again.&nbsp;Kansas City won their fourth straight game on Sunday and swept the Minnesota Twins, winning 2-0 at Kauffman Stadium, pushing them to just two and a half games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the division.&nbsp;Both of the Royals runs came in the bottom of the fifth inning, the first thanks to a sacrifice fly from Garrett Hampson after the Royals loaded the bases to open the inning.&nbsp; After Tommy Pham walked to reload the bases, a single from Salvador Perez would drive in Freddy Fermin.&nbsp;Royals starter Michael Wacha put together his 14th quality start of the season to earn the win, pitching seven scoreless innings and surrendering just four hits while striking out seven. The win was the 100th of Wacha's career.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg closed the door for his 11th save.&nbsp;The Royals had six batters who each had one hit in the game, Perez being the only one with a hit that drove in a run.&nbsp;Kansas City's pitching staff was absolutely dominant during this series against a team that, coming in, was second place in the AL Central.&nbsp; Royals pitchers posted a 0.67 ERA over 27 innings, striking out 30 batters and walking two.&nbsp; The Royals shutout the Twins in two of the three games.The Royals will now travel to New York for a three game series with the New York Yankees, beginning on Monday.&nbsp; Brady Singer will start for Kansas City against Carlos Rodon for New York.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:05pm with pregame at 5:30 on KFEQ.

Royals inch closer to top of AL Central again, sweep Twins with 2-0 shutout win

Missouri defense dominate again in shutout win over Buffalo

For the first time since 1935, the #9 Missouri Tigers opened the college football season with back to back shutouts, defeating the Buffalo Bulls 38-0 in Columbia.&nbsp;

After only getting a field goal in the first quarter, a 51 yarder from freshman Blake Craig, the Tigers opened up the scoring in the second quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rushing touchdowns from Luther Burden III and Brady Cook extended the Tigers lead to 17-0.&nbsp; Near the end of the quarter, Cook would break off another run, high stepping over a defender and rumbling down the field before eventually doing a barrel roll into the endzone.&nbsp; Missouri led 24-0 at the halftime break.&nbsp;

The Tigers would continue to dominate the run game in the second half, getting rushing touchdowns from Nate Noel and Jamal Robers in the third and fourth quarters respectively.&nbsp;

Missouri's offense put together 518 total yards, 263 through the air and 255 on the ground, while the defense allowed 169 total yards to Buffalo. Cook was 28 of 36 through the air for 228 yards with one interception, while rushing for 62 yards and two touchdowns

Missouri will have a third straight home game in week three, welcoming Boston College to Columbia.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 11:45 am on Saturday, September 14th with the game airing on SEC Network.&nbsp;

Northwest off to 0-2 start for first time since '95, falling to UNK

It's the first time since 1995 that the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats are off to an 0-2 start after falling to the University of Nebraska Kearney 21-14 on Saturday in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;

The Bearcats did take the first lead of the game when quarterback Chris Ruhnke connected with Eric Richardson on a 10 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; It was an eight play, 72 yard drive, where Ruhnke connected with four different receivers.&nbsp;

The Lopers would even the score in the quarter when former Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones found&nbsp;Zane Schawang for a 26 yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes remaining in the first.&nbsp;

On the final play of the first quarter Northwest would retake the lead with a 23 yard passing touchdown between Ruhnke and Zach Atkins.&nbsp; A 41 yard shovel pass from Ruhnke to Tank Young got the Bearcat drive going.&nbsp;

The Bearcats would look to extend their lead near the end of the half, however UNK's David Lilly would force a fumble from Atkins after a catch at midfield, and on the ensuing drive Jones would scramble in for a two yard touchdown, and Northwest and Nebraska Kearney would end the half tied at 14.&nbsp;

The lone score of the second half would be from Jones again, on yet another rush, this time scoring from 12 yards out.&nbsp; The Bearcat offense would sputter in the second half, only managing 88 yards of offense, most of those coming on the Bearcats final drive, a 73 yard drive that ended with an interception.&nbsp;

Ruhnke was 25 of 38 on the day for 311 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.&nbsp;Atkins led the receivers with four receptions for 73 yards.

The Bearcats will return to Maryville in week three to host the Fort Hays State Tigers for Military Appreciation Day.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm on Saturday.&nbsp;

Watson hits career long field goal, but Western drops MIAA opener

The Missouri Western Griffons saw a five game winning streak against Fort Hays snapped, falling to the Tigers 30-16 in their MIAA opener at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kansas on Saturday.&nbsp;

With the loss, the Griffons record against Fort Hays fell to&nbsp; 19-13-1.

The Tigers struck first on the opening drive with a four play 63 yard drive that took just under two minutes, a 16 yard touchdown pass from Jack Dawson to Jabri Lewis, giving Fort Hays the early advantage.&nbsp;

After a missed 48 yard field goal on the Tigers next drive, the Griffons would take advantage and drive the field to tie up the game, an 18 yard touchdown pass from Kane Donovan to Jake Berrey knotting the game at 7-7.&nbsp;

A 10 play 66 yard drive from Fort Hays State would help give the Tigers the lead to end the first quarter, Carson Arndt hitting a 19 yard field goal.&nbsp; But it was the Griffons that would take the lead into halftime, tight end Michael Haggerty getting a 17 yard touchdown pass from transfer quarterback Branden Berwald, giving Missouri Western a 13-10 halftime lead, after Cody Watson missed the extra point.&nbsp;

Fort Hays would tie the game back up to start the second half, Arndt knocking through a 30 yard field goal, and would take the lead on their next offensive drive again thanks to the leg of Arndt from 35 yards out this time.&nbsp;

The Tigers would break off a big 42 yard run to end the third quarter, Shane Watts finding paydirt to put Fort Hays State up 23-13 heading into the final quarter.&nbsp;

The lone score of the fourth quarter for the Griffons would come from Watson, hitting a new career high as he would hit a 48 yard field goal.&nbsp; Fort Hays final score was a one yard rushing touchdown by Caleb Heavner.&nbsp;

While Donovan started the game, Berwald was the leading passer going 15 for 28 through the air with 120 yards and one touchdown, also rushing 11 times for 88 yards.&nbsp; Brandon Hall rushed 10 times for 75 yards.&nbsp; Berrey was the leading receiver with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

Missouri Western will have their first home game in week three, welcoming Missouri Southern into Spratt Memorial Stadium in St. Joseph.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm on Saturday.&nbsp;

Explosive start ignites Ravens in home opener against William Penn

The #19 Benedictine Ravens exploded to a big first half lead and dominated William Penn 45-27 in their home opener at Larry Wilcox Stadium in Atchison.&nbsp;

The Ravens wasted no time getting off to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.&nbsp; Dalton Witherspoon took the opening kickoff back 83 yards for a score and on the very next drive by William Penn, Jahvi Bloomquist would pick off Sterling Ramsey and take it 26 yards for a defensive touchdown.&nbsp;

A passing touchdown from Ravens quarterback Jackson Dooley to Joseph Lagafuaina and a rushing touchdown from Dooley would extend the lead to 28-0 before William Penn would finally answer with a passing touchdown from Ramsey to&nbsp;Lukas Hamilton.

Benedictine's Harry Balke would hit a 24 yard field goal with 1:02 remaining in the first half, but William Penn would need just 31 seconds and four plays to score, Ramsey throwing a 7 yard touchdown to&nbsp;Keithon Davis, the Ravens led 31-13 at halftime.&nbsp;

Benedictine and William Penn would trade blows in the second half, the Ravens scoring first in the third quarter Dooley connecting with Jacob Gathright on a 12 yard touchdown.&nbsp; Four plays later Ramsey would find&nbsp;Kevon Bickham on a 59 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;

After Bloomquist got his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter, the Ravens would need just two plays to score again, Dooley finding&nbsp;Tyler Watson this time on a 28 yard passing score. A 13 play drive from William Penn would end with a six yard passing touchdown from&nbsp; Connor Neville to&nbsp;Alexander Price

The Ravens defense was huge in the win with six total takeaways, one fumble recovery and five interceptions.&nbsp; Dooley was 29 of 39 through the air for 338 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; Gathright, the leading receiver had eight catches for 82 yards.

Benedictine is now 2-0 on the season but have a challenge ahead of them as they host #5 Grandview in week three.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 1pm on Saturday.

K State survives early scare from Tulane

The #17 Kansas State Wildcat offense started off slow, but a dominant second half helped the Wildcats improve to 2-0 to start the season, beating Tulane 34-27 at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans.&nbsp;

After Kansas State opened the scoring in the game with a field goal, Tulane would answer with a touchdown with 49 seconds remaining, a three yard rushing score from Makhi Hughes. The Wave would add another touchdown in the second quarter, a 36 yard passing touchdown from Darian Mensah to Alex Bauman.&nbsp;

The Wildcats would draw within one score on a seven yard pass from Avery Johnson to tight end Will Swanson who made a diving catch in the endzone.&nbsp; But two more Tulane field goals would put the Wave up 20-10 at the halftime break.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas State would start their second half rally in the third quarter with a field goal to get back within a touchdown. One drive later the Wildcats would tie the game up, Johnson finding running back DJ Giddens for a 45 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;

Tulane would take the lead back to start the fourth quarter, Mensah and Bauman connecting again this time on a 13 yard score, but Kansas State would again tie the game with a rushing score from Dylan Edwards, going in on a 13 yard run.&nbsp;

It was the Wildcats defense that came up big at the end of the game, Kansas State taking the lead on a 60 yard fumble return by Jack Fabris.&nbsp; After both teams exchanged punts, the defense stood tall again, VJ Payne picking off Mensah in the endzone, allowing the Wildcats to kneel out the remaining time.&nbsp;

Johnson was 15 of 23 through the air for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Giddens was both the leading rusher and receiver, rushing 19 times for 114 yards and catching four passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

#17 Kansas State will face a Top 25 battle in week three as they welcome #20 Arizona to Manhattan on Friday.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 7pm and the game will air on Fox.

Big first half is all Nebraska needs to down Colorado

The Nebraska Cornhuskers only needed the first half to score the points they needed to down the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln on Saturday, earning a 28-10 win, starting the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016.

The Cornhuskers took the lead early in the first quarter on a 12 yard touchdown run from Dante Dowdell with 10:34 left in the quarter.&nbsp; Five minutes later the Nebraska defense would get on the board, a seven yard interception return from Tommi Hill.&nbsp;

Midway through the second quarter, Dowdell would push his way into the endzone for his second score of the game from one yard out.&nbsp; Later in the quarter true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola found running back Rahmir Johnson for an 18 yard touchdown.&nbsp;

Colorado would have an opportunity to get on the board in the first half, but kicker Jace Feely would miss a 61 yard field goal attempt, leaving Nebraska up 28-0 at the end of the half.&nbsp;

The Buffaloes finally broke into the score column in the third quarter, a 27 yard field goal from Alejandro Mata.&nbsp; Quarterback Shedeur Sanders would find LaJohnay Wester in the endzone in the fourth quarter for the only Colorado touchdown.&nbsp;

Raiola was again efficient in his second career game going 23 for 30 with 185 yards passing and one touchdown. Dowdell rushed 11 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson was the leading receiver with eight catches for 74 yards.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Nebraska will stay home in week three for a matchup with Northern Iowa. Kickoff will be at 6:30 on Saturday with the game airing on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;

Turnovers plague Jayhawks in upset loss to the Fighting Illini

Four turnovers were too much to overcome for the #19 Kansas Jayhawks on the road in Champaign, Illinois, falling to the Illinois Fighting Illini 23-17 on Saturday.&nbsp;

After a David Olano field goal in the first quarter but the Fighting Illini ahead, the Jayhawks did go on to take the lead in the second quarter, a field goal from Tabor Allen and a touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm giving Kansas a 10-3 lead.&nbsp;

But after Olano converted a field goal, the Illini defense would get their second interception of the game off Daniels, this one being taken 30 yards to the endzone to take a 13-10 lead going into halftime.&nbsp;

The Jayhawks would take the lead back out of the break, Daniels throwing his second touchdown of the game on a 13 yard pass to Lawrence Arnold. But the fourth quarter would be all Illinois.&nbsp;

Back to back punts started the fourth quarter before the Fighting Illini would take the lead back on a one yard touchdown run from&nbsp;Kaden Feagin.&nbsp; One drive later Olano would knock in his third field goal of the game, this time from 43 yards, with 58 seconds left for a Jayhawks drive.&nbsp;

Kansas would drive into Illinois territory before calling a timeout with four seconds remaining.&nbsp; Daniels would be sacked by Xavier Scott, fumbling in the process, where Alec Bryant would recover the ball

Daniels was 18 of 32 through the air for 141 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.&nbsp; Devin Neal was the leading rusher going 14 carries for 101 yards.&nbsp; Grimm caught nine passes for 40 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

The Jayhawks will be back at Children's Mercy Park on Friday, hosting UNLV in week three.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm and the game will air on ESPN.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725762704778.jpeg" alt="Missouri safety Joseph Charelston makes a tackle on Buffalo running back Jacqez Barksdale in a 38-0 shutout/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Missouri safety Joseph Charelston makes a tackle on Buffalo running back Jacqez Barksdale in a 38-0 shutout/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostMissouri defense dominate again in shutout win over BuffaloFor the first time since 1935, the #9 Missouri Tigers opened the college football season with back to back shutouts, defeating the Buffalo Bulls 38-0 in Columbia.&nbsp;After only getting a field goal in the first quarter, a 51 yarder from freshman Blake Craig, the Tigers opened up the scoring in the second quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rushing touchdowns from Luther Burden III and Brady Cook extended the Tigers lead to 17-0.&nbsp; Near the end of the quarter, Cook would break off another run, high stepping over a defender and rumbling down the field before eventually doing a barrel roll into the endzone.&nbsp; Missouri led 24-0 at the halftime break.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">QB1 with the HIGHSTEP &amp; BARREL ROLL for six! 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MizzouFootball</a> x 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/SECNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SECNetwork</a> + <a href="https://t.co/R1Ab0gusHq">pic.twitter.com/R1Ab0gusHq</a>&mdash; Southeastern Conference (@SEC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEC/status/1832584028081549446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Tigers would continue to dominate the run game in the second half, getting rushing touchdowns from Nate Noel and Jamal Robers in the third and fourth quarters respectively.&nbsp;Missouri's offense put together 518 total yards, 263 through the air and 255 on the ground, while the defense allowed 169 total yards to Buffalo. Cook was 28 of 36 through the air for 228 yards with one interception, while rushing for 62 yards and two touchdownsMissouri will have a third straight home game in week three, welcoming Boston College to Columbia.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 11:45 am on Saturday, September 14th with the game airing on SEC Network.&nbsp;Northwest off to 0-2 start for first time since '95, falling to UNK<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725767069081.jpeg" alt="The Northwest defense chases UNK and former Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones/ Photo courtesy of Jon Dykstra of the Maryville Forum" />
 <figcaption>The Northwest defense chases UNK and former Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones/ Photo courtesy of Jon Dykstra of the Maryville Forum</figcaption>
 </figure>It's the first time since 1995 that the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats are off to an 0-2 start after falling to the University of Nebraska Kearney 21-14 on Saturday in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;The Bearcats did take the first lead of the game when quarterback Chris Ruhnke connected with Eric Richardson on a 10 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; It was an eight play, 72 yard drive, where Ruhnke connected with four different receivers.&nbsp;The Lopers would even the score in the quarter when former Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones found&nbsp;Zane Schawang for a 26 yard touchdown pass with just under three minutes remaining in the first.&nbsp;On the final play of the first quarter Northwest would retake the lead with a 23 yard passing touchdown between Ruhnke and Zach Atkins.&nbsp; A 41 yard shovel pass from Ruhnke to Tank Young got the Bearcat drive going.&nbsp;The Bearcats would look to extend their lead near the end of the half, however UNK's David Lilly would force a fumble from Atkins after a catch at midfield, and on the ensuing drive Jones would scramble in for a two yard touchdown, and Northwest and Nebraska Kearney would end the half tied at 14.&nbsp;The lone score of the second half would be from Jones again, on yet another rush, this time scoring from 12 yards out.&nbsp; The Bearcat offense would sputter in the second half, only managing 88 yards of offense, most of those coming on the Bearcats final drive, a 73 yard drive that ended with an interception.&nbsp;Ruhnke was 25 of 38 on the day for 311 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.&nbsp;Atkins led the receivers with four receptions for 73 yards.The Bearcats will return to Maryville in week three to host the Fort Hays State Tigers for Military Appreciation Day.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm on Saturday.&nbsp;Watson hits career long field goal, but Western drops MIAA opener<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725770789537.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western tight end Michael Haggerty scored a17 yard touchdown during the Griffons 30-16 loss to Fort Hays State/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western tight end Michael Haggerty scored a17 yard touchdown during the Griffons 30-16 loss to Fort Hays State/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The Missouri Western Griffons saw a five game winning streak against Fort Hays snapped, falling to the Tigers 30-16 in their MIAA opener at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kansas on Saturday.&nbsp;With the loss, the Griffons record against Fort Hays fell to&nbsp; 19-13-1.The Tigers struck first on the opening drive with a four play 63 yard drive that took just under two minutes, a 16 yard touchdown pass from Jack Dawson to Jabri Lewis, giving Fort Hays the early advantage.&nbsp;After a missed 48 yard field goal on the Tigers next drive, the Griffons would take advantage and drive the field to tie up the game, an 18 yard touchdown pass from Kane Donovan to Jake Berrey knotting the game at 7-7.&nbsp;A 10 play 66 yard drive from Fort Hays State would help give the Tigers the lead to end the first quarter, Carson Arndt hitting a 19 yard field goal.&nbsp; But it was the Griffons that would take the lead into halftime, tight end Michael Haggerty getting a 17 yard touchdown pass from transfer quarterback Branden Berwald, giving Missouri Western a 13-10 halftime lead, after Cody Watson missed the extra point.&nbsp;Fort Hays would tie the game back up to start the second half, Arndt knocking through a 30 yard field goal, and would take the lead on their next offensive drive again thanks to the leg of Arndt from 35 yards out this time.&nbsp;The Tigers would break off a big 42 yard run to end the third quarter, Shane Watts finding paydirt to put Fort Hays State up 23-13 heading into the final quarter.&nbsp;The lone score of the fourth quarter for the Griffons would come from Watson, hitting a new career high as he would hit a 48 yard field goal.&nbsp; Fort Hays final score was a one yard rushing touchdown by Caleb Heavner.&nbsp;While Donovan started the game, Berwald was the leading passer going 15 for 28 through the air with 120 yards and one touchdown, also rushing 11 times for 88 yards.&nbsp; Brandon Hall rushed 10 times for 75 yards.&nbsp; Berrey was the leading receiver with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;Missouri Western will have their first home game in week three, welcoming Missouri Southern into Spratt Memorial Stadium in St. Joseph.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm on Saturday.&nbsp;Explosive start ignites Ravens in home opener against William Penn<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725753272074.jpeg" alt="Benedictine Ravens took on William Penn in their home opener on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Foley" />
 <figcaption>Benedictine Ravens took on William Penn in their home opener on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Foley</figcaption>
 </figure>The #19 Benedictine Ravens exploded to a big first half lead and dominated William Penn 45-27 in their home opener at Larry Wilcox Stadium in Atchison.&nbsp;The Ravens wasted no time getting off to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.&nbsp; Dalton Witherspoon took the opening kickoff back 83 yards for a score and on the very next drive by William Penn, Jahvi Bloomquist would pick off Sterling Ramsey and take it 26 yards for a defensive touchdown.&nbsp;A passing touchdown from Ravens quarterback Jackson Dooley to Joseph Lagafuaina and a rushing touchdown from Dooley would extend the lead to 28-0 before William Penn would finally answer with a passing touchdown from Ramsey to&nbsp;Lukas Hamilton.Benedictine's Harry Balke would hit a 24 yard field goal with 1:02 remaining in the first half, but William Penn would need just 31 seconds and four plays to score, Ramsey throwing a 7 yard touchdown to&nbsp;Keithon Davis, the Ravens led 31-13 at halftime.&nbsp;Benedictine and William Penn would trade blows in the second half, the Ravens scoring first in the third quarter Dooley connecting with Jacob Gathright on a 12 yard touchdown.&nbsp; Four plays later Ramsey would find&nbsp;Kevon Bickham on a 59 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;After Bloomquist got his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter, the Ravens would need just two plays to score again, Dooley finding&nbsp;Tyler Watson this time on a 28 yard passing score. A 13 play drive from William Penn would end with a six yard passing touchdown from&nbsp; Connor Neville to&nbsp;Alexander PriceThe Ravens defense was huge in the win with six total takeaways, one fumble recovery and five interceptions.&nbsp; Dooley was 29 of 39 through the air for 338 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; Gathright, the leading receiver had eight catches for 82 yards.Benedictine is now 2-0 on the season but have a challenge ahead of them as they host #5 Grandview in week three.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 1pm on Saturday.K State survives early scare from Tulane<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725751592499.jpeg" alt="Senior tight end Will Swanson makes a diving catch for a touchdown in the second quarter against Tulane/ Photo courtesy of K State football on X" />
 <figcaption>Senior tight end Will Swanson makes a diving catch for a touchdown in the second quarter against Tulane/ Photo courtesy of K State football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The #17 Kansas State Wildcat offense started off slow, but a dominant second half helped the Wildcats improve to 2-0 to start the season, beating Tulane 34-27 at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans.&nbsp;After Kansas State opened the scoring in the game with a field goal, Tulane would answer with a touchdown with 49 seconds remaining, a three yard rushing score from Makhi Hughes. The Wave would add another touchdown in the second quarter, a 36 yard passing touchdown from Darian Mensah to Alex Bauman.&nbsp;The Wildcats would draw within one score on a seven yard pass from Avery Johnson to tight end Will Swanson who made a diving catch in the endzone.&nbsp; But two more Tulane field goals would put the Wave up 20-10 at the halftime break.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas State would start their second half rally in the third quarter with a field goal to get back within a touchdown. One drive later the Wildcats would tie the game up, Johnson finding running back DJ Giddens for a 45 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;Tulane would take the lead back to start the fourth quarter, Mensah and Bauman connecting again this time on a 13 yard score, but Kansas State would again tie the game with a rushing score from Dylan Edwards, going in on a 13 yard run.&nbsp;It was the Wildcats defense that came up big at the end of the game, Kansas State taking the lead on a 60 yard fumble return by Jack Fabris.&nbsp; After both teams exchanged punts, the defense stood tall again, VJ Payne picking off Mensah in the endzone, allowing the Wildcats to kneel out the remaining time.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">K-STATE PICKS OFF TULANE IN THE END ZONE WITH FIVE SECONDS LEFT 😱 <a href="https://t.co/hP1l7aSR0G">pic.twitter.com/hP1l7aSR0G</a>&mdash; ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB/status/1832506690077446536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Johnson was 15 of 23 through the air for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Giddens was both the leading rusher and receiver, rushing 19 times for 114 yards and catching four passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;#17 Kansas State will face a Top 25 battle in week three as they welcome #20 Arizona to Manhattan on Friday.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 7pm and the game will air on Fox.Big first half is all Nebraska needs to down Colorado<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725768070862.jpeg" alt="Running back Dante Dowdell (23) hurdles over a defender during a 28-10 win over Colorado/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Fo0tball on X" />
 <figcaption>Running back Dante Dowdell (23) hurdles over a defender during a 28-10 win over Colorado/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Fo0tball on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The Nebraska Cornhuskers only needed the first half to score the points they needed to down the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln on Saturday, earning a 28-10 win, starting the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016.The Cornhuskers took the lead early in the first quarter on a 12 yard touchdown run from Dante Dowdell with 10:34 left in the quarter.&nbsp; Five minutes later the Nebraska defense would get on the board, a seven yard interception return from Tommi Hill.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PICK SIX NEBRASKA 😱<a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuskerFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/YYGTsj6f4o">pic.twitter.com/YYGTsj6f4o</a>&mdash; FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1832570328758808865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Midway through the second quarter, Dowdell would push his way into the endzone for his second score of the game from one yard out.&nbsp; Later in the quarter true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola found running back Rahmir Johnson for an 18 yard touchdown.&nbsp;Colorado would have an opportunity to get on the board in the first half, but kicker Jace Feely would miss a 61 yard field goal attempt, leaving Nebraska up 28-0 at the end of the half.&nbsp;The Buffaloes finally broke into the score column in the third quarter, a 27 yard field goal from Alejandro Mata.&nbsp; Quarterback Shedeur Sanders would find LaJohnay Wester in the endzone in the fourth quarter for the only Colorado touchdown.&nbsp;Raiola was again efficient in his second career game going 23 for 30 with 185 yards passing and one touchdown. Dowdell rushed 11 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson was the leading receiver with eight catches for 74 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska will stay home in week three for a matchup with Northern Iowa. Kickoff will be at 6:30 on Saturday with the game airing on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;Turnovers plague Jayhawks in upset loss to the Fighting Illini<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725766146072.jpeg" alt="Kansas defense swarms Illinois running back Kaden Feagin/ Photo courtesy of Kansas Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Kansas defense swarms Illinois running back Kaden Feagin/ Photo courtesy of Kansas Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>Four turnovers were too much to overcome for the #19 Kansas Jayhawks on the road in Champaign, Illinois, falling to the Illinois Fighting Illini 23-17 on Saturday.&nbsp;After a David Olano field goal in the first quarter but the Fighting Illini ahead, the Jayhawks did go on to take the lead in the second quarter, a field goal from Tabor Allen and a touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm giving Kansas a 10-3 lead.&nbsp;But after Olano converted a field goal, the Illini defense would get their second interception of the game off Daniels, this one being taken 30 yards to the endzone to take a 13-10 lead going into halftime.&nbsp;The Jayhawks would take the lead back out of the break, Daniels throwing his second touchdown of the game on a 13 yard pass to Lawrence Arnold. But the fourth quarter would be all Illinois.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JD to LJ for 6 🎯 Hawks have the lead. <a href="https://t.co/y5QfBedRB0">pic.twitter.com/y5QfBedRB0</a>&mdash; Kansas Football (@KU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1832587705240146425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Back to back punts started the fourth quarter before the Fighting Illini would take the lead back on a one yard touchdown run from&nbsp;Kaden Feagin.&nbsp; One drive later Olano would knock in his third field goal of the game, this time from 43 yards, with 58 seconds left for a Jayhawks drive.&nbsp;Kansas would drive into Illinois territory before calling a timeout with four seconds remaining.&nbsp; Daniels would be sacked by Xavier Scott, fumbling in the process, where Alec Bryant would recover the ballDaniels was 18 of 32 through the air for 141 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.&nbsp; Devin Neal was the leading rusher going 14 carries for 101 yards.&nbsp; Grimm caught nine passes for 40 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;The Jayhawks will be back at Children's Mercy Park on Friday, hosting UNLV in week three.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm and the game will air on ESPN.

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The crowd at Kauffman Stadium got behind the Kansas City Royals and helped fuel the boys in blue to a come from behind 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.&nbsp;

The Twins would take the lead in the top of the third inning off of starting pitcher Alec Marsh.&nbsp; A triple from Jose Miranda with two outs and Edouard Julien on second would score Julien for the early advantage.&nbsp; A double by Matt Walner would extend the lead driving in Miranda for the 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

Kansas City struggled to figure out Twins starter Bailey Ober, who pitched seven one hit innings, striking out seven batters.&nbsp; But the bats came alive as Minnesota brought on reliever&nbsp;Jhoan Duran in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;

After Michael Massey struck out to open the inning.&nbsp; A single by Freddy Fermin, a hit by pitch on Robbie Grossman, and a single from Kyle Isbel would get the Royals on the board, with Fermin coming around to score. Tommy Pham would continue to be a spark plug for the Royals, singling to drive in pinch runner Dairon Blanco, who scored on a throwing error by shortstop Brooks Lee, and tying the game up at two.&nbsp;

The rally would continue with Bobby Witt Jr at the plate, the phenom shortstop hitting a line drive single into center field, allowing Isbel to trot across home plate as the Kauffman crowd roared like a playoff environment&nbsp;

Salvador Perez would line out for the second out of the inning before MJ Melendez singled to score Pham, but Witt Jr was thrown out at home as&nbsp;center fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. hit cutoff man second baseman Willi Castro who got the ball catcher Ryan Jeffers for the out.&nbsp;

Daniel Lynch earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings of relief while striking out four and giving up one hit.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg earned his tenth save of the season.&nbsp;

The Royals got six hits in the game, coming from Isbel, Grossman, Fermin, Melendez, Witt Jr., and Pham, with Isbel, Witt Jr, and Pham driving in runs.&nbsp;

The Royals have now won three games in a row and will look for a series sweep against the Twins on Sunday. Michael Wacha will start for Kansas City against Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm, pregame will be at 12:30 on KFEQ.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725761132757.png" alt="Photo courtesy of the Royals on X" />
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 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe crowd at Kauffman Stadium got behind the Kansas City Royals and helped fuel the boys in blue to a come from behind 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.&nbsp;The Twins would take the lead in the top of the third inning off of starting pitcher Alec Marsh.&nbsp; A triple from Jose Miranda with two outs and Edouard Julien on second would score Julien for the early advantage.&nbsp; A double by Matt Walner would extend the lead driving in Miranda for the 2-0 lead.&nbsp;Kansas City struggled to figure out Twins starter Bailey Ober, who pitched seven one hit innings, striking out seven batters.&nbsp; But the bats came alive as Minnesota brought on reliever&nbsp;Jhoan Duran in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;After Michael Massey struck out to open the inning.&nbsp; A single by Freddy Fermin, a hit by pitch on Robbie Grossman, and a single from Kyle Isbel would get the Royals on the board, with Fermin coming around to score. Tommy Pham would continue to be a spark plug for the Royals, singling to drive in pinch runner Dairon Blanco, who scored on a throwing error by shortstop Brooks Lee, and tying the game up at two.&nbsp;The rally would continue with Bobby Witt Jr at the plate, the phenom shortstop hitting a line drive single into center field, allowing Isbel to trot across home plate as the Kauffman crowd roared like a playoff environment&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fire us up, KC! <a href="https://t.co/mAhKDi24mL">pic.twitter.com/mAhKDi24mL</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1832590834824572965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Salvador Perez would line out for the second out of the inning before MJ Melendez singled to score Pham, but Witt Jr was thrown out at home as&nbsp;center fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. hit cutoff man second baseman Willi Castro who got the ball catcher Ryan Jeffers for the out.&nbsp;Daniel Lynch earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings of relief while striking out four and giving up one hit.&nbsp; Lucas Erceg earned his tenth save of the season.&nbsp;The Royals got six hits in the game, coming from Isbel, Grossman, Fermin, Melendez, Witt Jr., and Pham, with Isbel, Witt Jr, and Pham driving in runs.&nbsp;The Royals have now won three games in a row and will look for a series sweep against the Twins on Sunday. Michael Wacha will start for Kansas City against Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm, pregame will be at 12:30 on KFEQ.&nbsp;

Royals rally for third straight win, top Twins 4-2

The Kansas City Royals have put a seven game losing streak in the rearview mirror, winning a second game in a row and shutting out the Minnesota Twins 5-0 at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;

Tommy Pham gave the Royals the lead in the bottom of the third, an RBI double scoring Kyle Isbel.&nbsp; They would extend the lead in the fourth on Michael Massey's 12th home run of the season.&nbsp;

Kansas City scored for a third inning in a row, driving in two runs with MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr scoring on a single from Hunter Renfroe who recently returned from the injured list. A sacrifice fly from Yuli Gurriel would bring in Dairon Blanco for the final run.&nbsp;

Cole Ragans pitched six shutout innings, giving up just four hits and walking one, while striking out seven batters. Ragans third strikeout of the game of Royce Lewis was his 200th of the season, making Ragans the first Royal since Zack Greinke in 2009 to achieve that mark in a season.&nbsp; He's also the teams first left hander to hit 200 strikeouts in a season.&nbsp;

The other four Royals who have recorded 200 strikeouts in a single season are Greinke (242 in ‘09), Kevin Appier (207 in 1996), Dennis Leonard (244 in '77) and Bob Johnson (206 in '70).

After Ragans left the game, the bullpen shutdown the Twins, James McArthur, Sam Long, and John Schreiber combining for three no hit innings and striking out four.&nbsp; Massey led the way hitting going 3 for 3 in the game, driving in one run on his solo home run.&nbsp;

The Royals and Twins will be back in action on Saturday, right hander Alec Marsh taking the mound for Kansas City against right hander Bailey Ober for Minnesota.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 6:10pm with pregame at 5:30 on KFEQ.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Royals have put a seven game losing streak in the rearview mirror, winning a second game in a row and shutting out the Minnesota Twins 5-0 at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;Tommy Pham gave the Royals the lead in the bottom of the third, an RBI double scoring Kyle Isbel.&nbsp; They would extend the lead in the fourth on Michael Massey's 12th home run of the season.&nbsp;Kansas City scored for a third inning in a row, driving in two runs with MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr scoring on a single from Hunter Renfroe who recently returned from the injured list. A sacrifice fly from Yuli Gurriel would bring in Dairon Blanco for the final run.&nbsp;Cole Ragans pitched six shutout innings, giving up just four hits and walking one, while striking out seven batters. Ragans third strikeout of the game of Royce Lewis was his 200th of the season, making Ragans the first Royal since Zack Greinke in 2009 to achieve that mark in a season.&nbsp; He's also the teams first left hander to hit 200 strikeouts in a season.&nbsp;The other four Royals who have recorded 200 strikeouts in a single season are Greinke (242 in ‘09), Kevin Appier (207 in 1996), Dennis Leonard (244 in '77) and Bob Johnson (206 in '70).After Ragans left the game, the bullpen shutdown the Twins, James McArthur, Sam Long, and John Schreiber combining for three no hit innings and striking out four.&nbsp; Massey led the way hitting going 3 for 3 in the game, driving in one run on his solo home run.&nbsp;The Royals and Twins will be back in action on Saturday, right hander Alec Marsh taking the mound for Kansas City against right hander Bailey Ober for Minnesota.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 6:10pm with pregame at 5:30 on KFEQ.&nbsp;

Royals put losing streak in rearview, defeat Twins 5-0 for second win in a row

Week 2 of high school football in Missouri is here and high school football in Kansas are now in the books. Below is a list of all of the scores of games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!

-Week 3: Cameron vs St. Pius X - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Maryville vs Chillicothe - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Lafayette vs Benton - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Benton @ Lafayette - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Central vs Grandview - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Savannah @ Kirksville - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: East Buchanan @ Lawson - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Chillicothe @ Maryville - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

Bishop Leblond 72&nbsp; Schuyler County 12

-Week 3: Bishop Leblond @ Knox County -Sat. Sept 13th @1pm

-Week 3: East Buchanan @ Lawson- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Savannah @ Kirksville- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

Lathrop @ Christ Preparatory Academy (Kan.)- Sat. @ 1:30pm

-Week 3: Lathrop @ North Platte- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Lawson vs East Buchanan- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Mid-Buchanan vs Centralia (Kan.)- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: North Platte vs Lathrop- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

Hamilton 58&nbsp; Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 6

-Week 3: Hamilton vs West Platte- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Plattsburg @ Schuyler County- Fri. Sept 12 @6pm

West Platte vs Liberty (Mountain View)- Sat. @ 1pm

-Week 3: West Platte @ Hamilton- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Trenton vs Putnam County- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: South Harrison @ Marceline- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Maysville vs Milan- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Gallatin @ Polo- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

Nodaway Valley (West Nodaway) 38&nbsp; King City 20

-Week 3: King City @ Stanberry- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Nodaway Valley @ East Atchison- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: East Atchison vs Nodaway Valley - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: North Andrew @ Worth County- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Dekalb @ South Holt- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Worth County vs North Andrew- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Mound City @ Platte Valley- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Platte Valley vs Mound City- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 3: Stanberry vs King City- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

St. Joseph Christian 54&nbsp; Stewartsville Osborn 0

-Week 3: St. Joseph Christian vs Albany- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

 St. Joseph Christian 54&nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 0

-Week 3: Stewartsville-Osborn vs Rock Port- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm

-Week 2: Atchison @&nbsp;Kansas City-JC Harmon HS

-Week 2: Riverside @&nbsp;Effingham-Atchison Co Community HS 

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWeek 2 of high school football in Missouri is here and high school football in Kansas are now in the books. Below is a list of all of the scores of games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECWarrensburg 49&nbsp; Cameron 14-Week 3: Cameron vs St. Pius X - Fri. Sept 12 @7pmMaryville 35&nbsp; Pleasant Hill 0-Week 3: Maryville vs Chillicothe - Fri. Sept 12 @7pmRichmond 30&nbsp; Lafayette 0-Week 3: Lafayette vs Benton - Fri. Sept 12 @7pmSt. Joseph Central 21&nbsp; Benton 14-Week 3: Benton @ Lafayette - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Central vs Grandview - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Benton-Head-Coach-Corey-Bertini-e2o3rd1/a-abh0u3e" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Savannah 20&nbsp; East Buchanan 0-Week 3: Savannah @ Kirksville - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: East Buchanan @ Lawson - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Savannah-Head-Coach-Anthony-Hays-e2o3rf3/a-abh0u6h" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> Kirksville 42&nbsp; Chillicothe 7-Week 3: Chillicothe @ Maryville - Fri. Sept 12 @7pmBishop Leblond 72&nbsp; Schuyler County 12-Week 3: Bishop Leblond @ Knox County -Sat. Sept 13th @1pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond-Head-Coach-Chuck-Davis-e2o3rci/a-abh0u32" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>KCISavannah 20&nbsp; East Buchanan 0-Week 3: East Buchanan @ Lawson- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Savannah @ Kirksville- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmLathrop @ Christ Preparatory Academy (Kan.)- Sat. @ 1:30pm-Week 3: Lathrop @ North Platte- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmLafayette County 57&nbsp; Lawson 20-Week 3: Lawson vs East Buchanan- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmMid-Buchanan 42&nbsp; Lexington 8-Week 3: Mid-Buchanan vs Centralia (Kan.)- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Mid-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Aaron-Fritz-e2o3rgj/a-abh0u8l" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Milan 47&nbsp; North Platte 27-Week 3: North Platte vs Lathrop- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmHamilton 58&nbsp; Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 6-Week 3: Hamilton vs West Platte- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmPlattsburg 68&nbsp; Knox County 32-Week 3: Plattsburg @ Schuyler County- Fri. Sept 12 @6pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-Head-Coach-Brandon-Boswell-e2o3rdd/a-abh0u45" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>West Platte vs Liberty (Mountain View)- Sat. @ 1pm-Week 3: West Platte @ Hamilton- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division) Polo 35&nbsp; Trenton 14-Week 3: Trenton vs Putnam County- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmSouth Harrison 41&nbsp; Putnam County 7-Week 3: South Harrison @ Marceline- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmBrookfield 46&nbsp; Maysville 0-Week 3: Maysville vs Milan- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmMarceline 41&nbsp; Gallatin 12-Week 3: Gallatin @ Polo- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmGRC 8-man (West Division)Nodaway Valley (West Nodaway) 38&nbsp; King City 20-Week 3: King City @ Stanberry- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Nodaway Valley @ East Atchison- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmAlbany 58&nbsp; East Atchison 48-Week 3: East Atchison vs Nodaway Valley - Fri. Sept 12 @7pmNorth Andrew 56&nbsp; Dekalb 0-Week 3: North Andrew @ Worth County- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Dekalb @ South Holt- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmWorth County 44&nbsp; Mound City 14-Week 3: Worth County vs North Andrew- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Mound City @ Platte Valley- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Worth-County-Head-Coach-Jon-Adwell-e2o3rfg/a-abh0u7a" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Platte Valley 74 Princeton 34-Week 3: Platte Valley vs Mound City- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmRock Port 44&nbsp; Stanberry 22-Week 3: Stanberry vs King City- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmSt. Joseph Christian 54&nbsp; Stewartsville Osborn 0-Week 3: St. Joseph Christian vs Albany- Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/St--Joseph-Christian-Head-Coach-James-Schoonover-e2o3rha/a-abh0u9d" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>275 Conference St. Joseph Christian 54&nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 0-Week 3: Stewartsville-Osborn vs Rock Port- Fri. Sept 12 @7pmGreater KC SuburbanSt. Joseph Central 21&nbsp; Benton 14-Week 3: Central vs Grandview - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm-Week 3: Benton @ Lafayette - Fri. Sept 12 @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Central-Head-Coach-Sheldon-Farrell-e2o3rc3/a-abh0u2k" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Northeast KansasOttawa 24&nbsp; Atchison 14-Week 2: Atchison @&nbsp;Kansas City-JC Harmon HSRoyal Valley 18&nbsp; Hiawatha 13-Week 2: Hiawatha @&nbsp;Marysville HSTroy 42&nbsp; Republic County 8-Week 2: Troy @&nbsp;McLouth HS<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Troy-Head-Coach-Derek-Jasper-e2o3rec/a-abh0u5e" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Jackson Heights 35&nbsp; Riverside 7-Week 2: Riverside @&nbsp;Effingham-Atchison Co Community HS

Area High School Football Scoreboard for September 6th, 2024

Week 2 of high school football in Missouri is here and high school football in Kansas kicks off. Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Lathrop @  Christ Preparatory Academy (Kan.)

St. Joseph Christian vs Sewartsville Osborn

Stewartsville-Osborn @ St. Joseph Christian

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWeek 2 of high school football in Missouri is here and high school football in Kansas kicks off. Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECCameron @ WarrensburgMaryville vs Pleasant HillLafayette @ RichmondBenton vs St. Joseph CentralSavannah @ East BuchananChillicothe @ KirksvilleBishop Leblond vs Schuyler CountyKCIEast Buchanan vs SavannahLathrop @ Christ Preparatory Academy (Kan.)Lawson @ Lafayette CountyMid-Buchanan vs LexingtonNorth Platte @ MilanHamilton @ Crest Ridge with ChilhoweePlattsburg vs Knox CountyWest Platte vs Liberty (Mountain View)GRC 11-man (East Division)Trenton vs PoloSouth Harrison @ Putnam CountyMaysville @ BrookfieldGallatin vs MarcelineGRC 8-man (West Division)King City vs Nodaway ValleyEast Atchison @ AlbanyNorth Andrew vs DekalbWorth County vs Mound CityPlatte Valley @ PrincetonStanberry vs Rock PortSt. Joseph Christian vs Sewartsville Osborn275Stewartsville-Osborn @ St. Joseph ChristianGreater KC SuburbanSt. Joseph Central @ BentonNortheast KansasAtchison vs OttawaHiawatha @ Hoyt-Royal Valley HSTroy vs Belleville-Republic County HSRiverside vs Holton-Jackson Heights HS

Area High School Football schedule for September 6th, 2024

It wasn't pretty at the end, but the Kansas City Chiefs pulled out the victory, squeaking to a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens to kickoff the 2024 NFL season.&nbsp;

The Chiefs defense started off the game slow, allowing the Ravens to drive 70 yards on 11 plays ending with a rushing touchdown from new Raven Derrick Henry. But Kansas City's offense would have an answer the next drive.&nbsp;

And it would only take five plays to do so, with passes of 11 and 16 yards from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice, and a 10 yard rush from Isiah Pacheco, the Chiefs would run a reverse at the Baltimore 21 yard line giving the ball to Xavier Worthy for a 21 yard rushing touchdown, his first in the NFL.&nbsp;

Kansas City's offense would stall slightly through the remainder of the first half however, managing just two field goals, Mahomes also throwing an interception that would result in a field goal for the Ravens&nbsp; and the first half ended with the Chiefs leading 13-10.&nbsp;

After receiving the second half kickoff the Chiefs would extend their lead driving down the field quickly again in six plays, thanks to some big chunk plays including a 33 yard pass from Mahomes to Rice, and a 25 yard pass to Justin Watson, the drive concluding with a one yard push into the endzone by Isiah Pacheco.&nbsp;

Following back to back punts the Ravens would answer on a broken play, Lamar Jackson scrambling for time and finding tight end Isaiah Likely for a 49 yard touchdown.&nbsp; But Kansas City would answer with a long score of their own, Worthy scoring his second NFL touchdown on a 35 yard pass from Mahomes.&nbsp;

With the Chiefs leading 27-17, a field goal from Justin Tucker made it a touchdown game, then after getting the ball back on a punt from the Chiefs, Baltimore would put fear in the eyes of Chiefs fans of a second straight opening day loss.

A combination of passes from Jackson to Likely and scrambles from Jackson would help the Ravens down the field, the biggest play coming on a 38 yard pass to Rashod Bateman, putting Baltimore at the Chiefs 10 yard line.&nbsp; Back to back incomplete passes from Jackson gave the Ravens time for one more play, what turned into possibly the craziest sequence of the game.&nbsp;

With just five seconds left on the clock, Jackson would take the snap from the Chiefs 10 yard line and would run around to buy time, eventually planting and finding Likely in the back of the endzone, and after a second the referees hands went up, it was a touchdown, or so they thought.&nbsp;

As Head Coach John Harbaugh signaled the Ravens to prepare to go for two to win the game, head referee Sean Hochuli went under the hood to review the scoring play, and upon that review it was revealed that Likely's toe, by mere inches, was on the backline, and the call was reversed, sealing the Chiefs victory.&nbsp;

Mahomes passed for 291 yards in the win, throwing one touchdown and one interception.&nbsp; Rice was the leading receiver with seven catches for 103 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City will be back at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15th for week two, taking on the Cincinnati Bengals.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 3:25pm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725597496857.jpeg" alt="Chiefs wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) and Xavier Worthy (1) celebrate after a touchdown from Worthy/ Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs on X" />
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 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostIt wasn't pretty at the end, but the Kansas City Chiefs pulled out the victory, squeaking to a 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens to kickoff the 2024 NFL season.&nbsp;The Chiefs defense started off the game slow, allowing the Ravens to drive 70 yards on 11 plays ending with a rushing touchdown from new Raven Derrick Henry. But Kansas City's offense would have an answer the next drive.&nbsp;And it would only take five plays to do so, with passes of 11 and 16 yards from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice, and a 10 yard rush from Isiah Pacheco, the Chiefs would run a reverse at the Baltimore 21 yard line giving the ball to Xavier Worthy for a 21 yard rushing touchdown, his first in the NFL.&nbsp;Kansas City's offense would stall slightly through the remainder of the first half however, managing just two field goals, Mahomes also throwing an interception that would result in a field goal for the Ravens&nbsp; and the first half ended with the Chiefs leading 13-10.&nbsp;After receiving the second half kickoff the Chiefs would extend their lead driving down the field quickly again in six plays, thanks to some big chunk plays including a 33 yard pass from Mahomes to Rice, and a 25 yard pass to Justin Watson, the drive concluding with a one yard push into the endzone by Isiah Pacheco.&nbsp;Following back to back punts the Ravens would answer on a broken play, Lamar Jackson scrambling for time and finding tight end Isaiah Likely for a 49 yard touchdown.&nbsp; But Kansas City would answer with a long score of their own, Worthy scoring his second NFL touchdown on a 35 yard pass from Mahomes.&nbsp;With the Chiefs leading 27-17, a field goal from Justin Tucker made it a touchdown game, then after getting the ball back on a punt from the Chiefs, Baltimore would put fear in the eyes of Chiefs fans of a second straight opening day loss.A combination of passes from Jackson to Likely and scrambles from Jackson would help the Ravens down the field, the biggest play coming on a 38 yard pass to Rashod Bateman, putting Baltimore at the Chiefs 10 yard line.&nbsp; Back to back incomplete passes from Jackson gave the Ravens time for one more play, what turned into possibly the craziest sequence of the game.&nbsp;With just five seconds left on the clock, Jackson would take the snap from the Chiefs 10 yard line and would run around to buy time, eventually planting and finding Likely in the back of the endzone, and after a second the referees hands went up, it was a touchdown, or so they thought.&nbsp;As Head Coach John Harbaugh signaled the Ravens to prepare to go for two to win the game, head referee Sean Hochuli went under the hood to review the scoring play, and upon that review it was revealed that Likely's toe, by mere inches, was on the backline, and the call was reversed, sealing the Chiefs victory.&nbsp;Mahomes passed for 291 yards in the win, throwing one touchdown and one interception.&nbsp; Rice was the leading receiver with seven catches for 103 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas City will be back at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15th for week two, taking on the Cincinnati Bengals.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 3:25pm.

Chiefs open NFL season with a close 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens

Minor League Baseball has announced that Omaha Storm Chasers, and St. Joseph's Noah Cameron, has been named the International League Pitcher of the Month for August. .

Cameron went 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA over five starts in August, allowing only six earned runs on 20 hits across 31.2 innings.  The left hander struck out 36 while holding batters to an average of .180. He ranked third in the league in strikeouts and was tied for first among qualified International League pitchers in WHIP and was third in ERA. 

All five starts for Cameron were quality starts, with one scoreless outing. 

Drafted by Kansas City in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Central Arkansas, Cameron joined Triple-A Omaha in late July and made his Storm Chasers debut July 31 at Rochester , a 10-strikeout performance. 

All six of Cameron’s Triple-A starts to date have been quality starts and the southpaw has worked a 1.64 ERA (7 ER in 38.1 IP) with 46 strikeouts to just 8 walks. 

Since his debut, Cameron is first among Triple-A pitchers in ERA and strikeouts, the only Minor League pitcher with 6 quality starts in that span.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725564576908.jpeg" alt="Noah Cameron was named the International League Pitcher of the Month in August/ Photo courtesy of the Omaha Storm Chasers on X" />
 <figcaption>Noah Cameron was named the International League Pitcher of the Month in August/ Photo courtesy of the Omaha Storm Chasers on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostMinor League Baseball has announced that Omaha Storm Chasers, and St. Joseph's Noah Cameron, has been named the International League Pitcher of the Month for August. .Cameron went 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA over five starts in August, allowing only six earned runs on 20 hits across 31.2 innings. The left hander struck out 36 while holding batters to an average of .180. He ranked third in the league in strikeouts and was tied for first among qualified International League pitchers in WHIP and was third in ERA. All five starts for Cameron were quality starts, with one scoreless outing. Drafted by Kansas City in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Central Arkansas, Cameron joined Triple-A Omaha in late July and made his Storm Chasers debut July 31 at Rochester , a 10-strikeout performance. All six of Cameron’s Triple-A starts to date have been quality starts and the southpaw has worked a 1.64 ERA (7 ER in 38.1 IP) with 46 strikeouts to just 8 walks. Since his debut, Cameron is first among Triple-A pitchers in ERA and strikeouts, the only Minor League pitcher with 6 quality starts in that span.

St. Joseph's Noah Cameron named International League Pitcher of the Month

One of the worst slumps of the season for the Royals is now over as Kansas City snapped a seven game losing streak and avoided being swept at Kauffman Stadium, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The Royals did fall behind in the third inning when Jose Ramirez singled and drove in&nbsp;Andrés Giménez for a 1-0 lead.&nbsp; Kansas City though would rally for four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.&nbsp;

Back to back singles by Paul DeJong and Robbie Grossman opened up the frame before Michael Massey would hit a ground ball single into center field that allowed DeJong to come home, tying up the game.

Then after outs by Freddy Fermin and Kyle Isbel, newest Royal Tommy Pham would blast his first home run in a Royals uniform to left field and almost into the fountains to give Kansas City the lead.&nbsp;

Seth Lugo earned the win to improve to 15-7 on the season, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on six hits while striking out four.&nbsp; Kris Bubic gave up one hit and struck out three for his fifth hold before Lucas Erceg closed the door for his ninth save.

Both Pham and DeJong were 2 for 4 on the day with Pham hitting the go ahead home run and driving in three runs.

The Royals are off on Thursday and will be back in action on Friday taking on another team in the AL Central, welcoming the Minnesota Twins to Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 7:10pm.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostOne of the worst slumps of the season for the Royals is now over as Kansas City snapped a seven game losing streak and avoided being swept at Kauffman Stadium, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Wednesday.&nbsp;The Royals did fall behind in the third inning when Jose Ramirez singled and drove in&nbsp;Andrés Giménez for a 1-0 lead.&nbsp; Kansas City though would rally for four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.&nbsp;Back to back singles by Paul DeJong and Robbie Grossman opened up the frame before Michael Massey would hit a ground ball single into center field that allowed DeJong to come home, tying up the game.Then after outs by Freddy Fermin and Kyle Isbel, newest Royal Tommy Pham would blast his first home run in a Royals uniform to left field and almost into the fountains to give Kansas City the lead.&nbsp;Seth Lugo earned the win to improve to 15-7 on the season, pitching seven innings and giving up one run on six hits while striking out four.&nbsp; Kris Bubic gave up one hit and struck out three for his fifth hold before Lucas Erceg closed the door for his ninth save.Both Pham and DeJong were 2 for 4 on the day with Pham hitting the go ahead home run and driving in three runs.The Royals are off on Thursday and will be back in action on Friday taking on another team in the AL Central, welcoming the Minnesota Twins to Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 7:10pm.

Royals snap seven game losing skid, avoid sweep with 4-1 win over Guardians

The Kansas City Royals took an early lead against the Cleveland Guardians on Labor Day, but after that offense was hard to come by in a series opening 4-2 loss at Kauffman Stadium.

An RBI double from Maikel Garcia scored first baseman Yuli Gurriel for the Royals in the second inning.&nbsp; And Kansas City would hold that lead until the fifth inning, when the Guardians Lane Thomas hit a two run to give his team the lead.&nbsp;

Another two run homer came for Cleveland in the sixth inning, this time off the bat of Josh Naylor.&nbsp; The Royals would add their final run in the eighth inning, a sacrifice fly from Kyle Isbel scoring Freddy Fermin.&nbsp;

Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha took the loss, giving up two runs over five innings.&nbsp; The Royals only managed two hits in the loss, one from Garcia and the other coming from Gurriel.

Kansas City will try to even up the series with Cleveland, and also snap a season worst six game losing streak, on Tuesday with Brady Singer taking the mound against Tanner Bibee.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame at 6pm on KFEQ.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Royals took an early lead against the Cleveland Guardians on Labor Day, but after that offense was hard to come by in a series opening 4-2 loss at Kauffman Stadium.An RBI double from Maikel Garcia scored first baseman Yuli Gurriel for the Royals in the second inning.&nbsp; And Kansas City would hold that lead until the fifth inning, when the Guardians Lane Thomas hit a two run to give his team the lead.&nbsp;Another two run homer came for Cleveland in the sixth inning, this time off the bat of Josh Naylor.&nbsp; The Royals would add their final run in the eighth inning, a sacrifice fly from Kyle Isbel scoring Freddy Fermin.&nbsp;Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha took the loss, giving up two runs over five innings.&nbsp; The Royals only managed two hits in the loss, one from Garcia and the other coming from Gurriel.Kansas City will try to even up the series with Cleveland, and also snap a season worst six game losing streak, on Tuesday with Brady Singer taking the mound against Tanner Bibee.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm with pregame at 6pm on KFEQ.

Royals find offense hard to come by in sixth straigh loss, fall to Guardians 4-2

For the first time in the 2024 season the Kansas City Royals have lost five consecutive games after being swept by the Houston Astros in Houston, falling 7-2 on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

Starting pitcher Alec Marsh was brilliant through the first three innings, giving up no hits and striking out four, but in the fourth inning the wheels began to fall off.&nbsp;

One day after an incredible home run robbing grab by Garrett Hampson on a hit from Yordan Alvarez, Alvarez got his revenge and blasted a solo shot to right field off of Marsh.&nbsp; Later in the inning after a walk to Ben Gamel, Jon Singleton hit a two run home run to give the Astros a 3-0 lead.

Kansas City scored one in the sixth inning as new Royal Yuli Gurriel, a former Astro, singled to left field driving in MJ Melendez.&nbsp; But the Astros would get the run back in the bottom half as Alvarez hit his second home run of the game.

Bobby Witt Jr would make Royals history in the seventh inning, hitting a home run to left field for his 30th of the season.&nbsp; Witt is now the first player in Royals history with consecutive 30 home run seasons.

The Astros would add the final three runs of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Marsh took the loss for Kansas City pitching five innings and giving up three runs on four hits and striking out five. Another new Royal, Tommy Pham was the leading hitter going 2 for 5

The Royals were swept for just the second time this season and swept in a four-game series for the first time since losing four straight to Boston on June 28-July 1, 2021, at Fenway Park.

Kansas City will now return to Kauffman Stadium for another crucial three game set with the Cleveland Guardians.&nbsp; Michael Wacha will start against Gavin Williams in the series opener on Monday, with first pitch at 3:10pm, pregame airing at 2:30 on KFEQ.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostFor the first time in the 2024 season the Kansas City Royals have lost five consecutive games after being swept by the Houston Astros in Houston, falling 7-2 on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;Starting pitcher Alec Marsh was brilliant through the first three innings, giving up no hits and striking out four, but in the fourth inning the wheels began to fall off.&nbsp;One day after an incredible home run robbing grab by Garrett Hampson on a hit from Yordan Alvarez, Alvarez got his revenge and blasted a solo shot to right field off of Marsh.&nbsp; Later in the inning after a walk to Ben Gamel, Jon Singleton hit a two run home run to give the Astros a 3-0 lead.Kansas City scored one in the sixth inning as new Royal Yuli Gurriel, a former Astro, singled to left field driving in MJ Melendez.&nbsp; But the Astros would get the run back in the bottom half as Alvarez hit his second home run of the game.Bobby Witt Jr would make Royals history in the seventh inning, hitting a home run to left field for his 30th of the season.&nbsp; Witt is now the first player in Royals history with consecutive 30 home run seasons.The Astros would add the final three runs of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning.Marsh took the loss for Kansas City pitching five innings and giving up three runs on four hits and striking out five. Another new Royal, Tommy Pham was the leading hitter going 2 for 5The Royals were swept for just the second time this season and swept in a four-game series for the first time since losing four straight to Boston on June 28-July 1, 2021, at Fenway Park.Kansas City will now return to Kauffman Stadium for another crucial three game set with the Cleveland Guardians.&nbsp; Michael Wacha will start against Gavin Williams in the series opener on Monday, with first pitch at 3:10pm, pregame airing at 2:30 on KFEQ.

Royals on season worst five game losing skid, fall to Astros 7-2

Tigers defense dominant in shutout win over Murray State

The Missouri Tigers defense answered any questions people might have had on Thursday, holding Murray State to just 85 total yards and shutting out the Racers 51-0.&nbsp;

Missouri had a lot of pieces to replace on defense with the likes of Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Kris Abrams-Draine, Darius Robinson, and Ty'Ron Hopper going into the NFL, but didn't seem to miss a beat under new defensive coordinator Corey Batoon.

By the end of the first half, the Tigers led 35-0, getting offensive touchdowns from Luther Burden III, Nate Noel, Marcus Carroll, and a rushing touchdown from Brady Cook that came with just one second left on the clock.&nbsp; &nbsp;They also got a defensive touchdown on an outstanding pick six from Clemson transfer Toriano Pride Jr.

The second half scoring saw three field goals from freshman kicker Blake Craig, who was 3 for 3 on the day, and one rushing touchdown from another freshman in Jamal Roberts.

Another question coming into the season was how the Tigers would replace the production of running back Cody Schrader.&nbsp; Noel and Carroll showed they could carry that load, rushing for 48 and 35 yards respectively, while splitting carries and each scoring a touchdown.

Cook was 19 for 30 through the air for 218 yards and one touchdown, also scoring the rushing touchdown.&nbsp; Burden III had three catches for 39 yards while Theo Wease Jr added three catches for 30 yards.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724997252814.jpeg" alt="Brady Cook throws a pass during Thursday's season opening 51-0 shutout win over Murray State/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou football on X" />
 <figcaption>Brady Cook throws a pass during Thursday's season opening 51-0 shutout win over Murray State/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostTHURSDAY MATCHUPSTigers defense dominant in shutout win over Murray StateThe Missouri Tigers defense answered any questions people might have had on Thursday, holding Murray State to just 85 total yards and shutting out the Racers 51-0.&nbsp;Missouri had a lot of pieces to replace on defense with the likes of Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Kris Abrams-Draine, Darius Robinson, and Ty'Ron Hopper going into the NFL, but didn't seem to miss a beat under new defensive coordinator Corey Batoon.By the end of the first half, the Tigers led 35-0, getting offensive touchdowns from Luther Burden III, Nate Noel, Marcus Carroll, and a rushing touchdown from Brady Cook that came with just one second left on the clock.&nbsp; &nbsp;They also got a defensive touchdown on an outstanding pick six from Clemson transfer Toriano Pride Jr.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">flashin’ the HANDS 😮‍💨<a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MizzouFootball</a> x 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/SECNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SECNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/EeY2pqHv65">pic.twitter.com/EeY2pqHv65</a>&mdash; Southeastern Conference (@SEC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEC/status/1829334381061611775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The second half scoring saw three field goals from freshman kicker Blake Craig, who was 3 for 3 on the day, and one rushing touchdown from another freshman in Jamal Roberts.Another question coming into the season was how the Tigers would replace the production of running back Cody Schrader.&nbsp; Noel and Carroll showed they could carry that load, rushing for 48 and 35 yards respectively, while splitting carries and each scoring a touchdown.Cook was 19 for 30 through the air for 218 yards and one touchdown, also scoring the rushing touchdown.&nbsp; Burden III had three catches for 39 yards while Theo Wease Jr added three catches for 30 yards.The Tigers in week two will stay in Columbia, welcoming Buffalo to Faurot Field.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6pm.&nbsp;Second half comeback gives Griffons win over Northeastern State<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724998437652.jpeg" alt="Senior running back Brandon Hall had a career high 185 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a 33-31 comeback win for Missouri Western/ Photo courtesy of Cole Weiberg of MWSU Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Senior running back Brandon Hall had a career high 185 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a 33-31 comeback win for Missouri Western/ Photo courtesy of Cole Weiberg of MWSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>A dominant second half comeback helped the Missouri Western Griffons erase a 17 point deficit, prevailing over Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma 33-31.&nbsp;The Griffons and Riverhawks traded blows in the first quarter, the biggest highlight for Missouri Western being a 43 yard rushing touchdown from senior Brandon Hall, as the quarter ended tied at 14.&nbsp;But Northeastern State pulled ahead big in the second quarter, scoring 17 unanswered points, and leading the Griffons at halftime by a score of 31-14.Missouri Western made the proper adjustments at halftime though, starting the second half with interceptions on back to back drives and also getting a fumble recovery from junior&nbsp;Kienen Gaskin, who also had an interception in the first half.&nbsp;The Griffons scored off of each of those turnovers, the only touchdown being a 47 yard rushing touchdown from senior Tyler Carey, also getting two field goals from Cody Watson to come within four by the end of the third quarter.Missouri Western would take the lead in the fourth on Hall's second touchdown of the day, a 67 yard romp into the endzone.&nbsp; Hall ended the night with a career high 185 yards rushing to go with his two scores.Southeastern Oklahoma State transfer Kane Donovan received the nod at quarterback for Missouri Western. Donovan finished with 129 yards on 19-of-32 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. His top target, senior Jonas Bennett, tallied eight catches for 72 yards, while sophomore Jayden Williams snagged the lone receiving touchdown for MWSU in the first half.The Griffons are on the road again in week two as they travel to Hays, Kansas to take on Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 7pm.Northwest falls to Minnesota State in Top 25 matchup<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1725036977281.jpeg" alt="Chris Ruhnke (15) scrambles as he looks for a receiver/ Photo courtesy of Aaron Hare of Northwest Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Chris Ruhnke (15) scrambles as he looks for a receiver/ Photo courtesy of Aaron Hare of Northwest Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>For the first time in 13 years the #22 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats fell in their season opener, losing in a top 25 battle to #13 Minnesota State 36-22 at Bearcat Stadium.&nbsp;The Mavericks bolted out to a 29-0 lead before the Bearcats could come up with an answer and rallied for 22 points to bring the game within seven.&nbsp;The Minnesota State lead began to shrink when a bad snap on a punt sent the ball soaring out of the back of the endzone for a safety.&nbsp; One drive later, junior Chris Ruhnke would find fellow junior Andrew Bradley on a 43 yard touchdown pass.A defensive stand to start the fourth quarter resulted in an interception in the endzone from Northwest's Tre'on Jones, and the Bearcats answered offensively with an 80 yard pass from Ruhnke to Luke Mathews.&nbsp;After another defensive stand, with the Bearcats recovering a fumble on the 13 yard line, Ruhnke would find running back Tank Young for a score to bring the game within seven points.&nbsp;The Mavericks would seal the game though with a touchdown with 3:46 remaining on the clock.&nbsp;Ruhnke passed for a career high 268 yards going 15 for 24 through the air with three touchdowns and no interceptions.&nbsp; Mathews was his lead receiver with five catches for 140 yards and a score.Northwest will hit the road in week two, traveling to Kearney, Nebraska for a matchup with Nebraska Kearney.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 7pm.Big second quarter helps Kansas Jayhawks to win over Lindenwood<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1725038450659.jpeg" alt="Kansas receiver Luke Grimm (11) caught six catches for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Jayhawks 48-3 win over Lindenwood at Children's Mercy Park/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Kansas receiver Luke Grimm (11) caught six catches for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Jayhawks 48-3 win over Lindenwood at Children's Mercy Park/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The #22 Kansas Jayhawks started a bit slow against Lindenwood at Children's Mercy Park, but a big second quarter helped fuel a 48-3 win for the Crimson and Red.&nbsp;The lone score in the first quarter was a rushing touchdown from Devin Neal, who went into the endzone nearly untouched from five yards out, coming with 9:44 on the clock.&nbsp;Despite the slow start, the Jayhawks exploded in the second quarter for 27 points.&nbsp; Rushing scores from Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr., a pick six from Mello Dotson, and a big 53 yard pass from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm.&nbsp;The touchdown pass from Daniels was his first since Sept. 23rd of last year.&nbsp; Daniels played three games last year before being ruled out the rest of the season with a back injury.Leading 34-0 at the half, the Jayhawks turned to their backups for the second half, a touchdown rush coming from Sevion Morrison and a short four yard passing touchdown between Cole Ballard and&nbsp;Doug EmilienLindenwood's lone score was a 34 yard field goal from Logan Seibert with 6:12 left in the game.&nbsp;Daniels was 9 of 15 through the air for 148 yards with one touchdown and one interception.&nbsp; Neal rushed eight times for 112 yards and two scores while Grimm was the leading receiver with six catches for 111 yards and a score.The Jayhawks will travel in week two to Illinois.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for 6pm and the game will be aired on FS1.SATURDAY GAMES#19 Ravens knock off #10 Morningside in shootout victoryIn a playoff worthy matchup to start the season, the #19 Benedictine Ravens 0utdueled the #10 Morningside University Mustangs coming out on top 48-45 in Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp;The Ravens got off to a fast start in the first, a pick six by Zachary LaCombe, a 40 yard touchdown run by JaShawn Todd, and a touchdown pass from Jackson Dooley to Jacob Gathright putting them up 21-3 at the end of the quarter.&nbsp;But after a rushing score from&nbsp;Xavier Ugorji to start the second quarter for Benedictine, the Mustangs would start their comeback.&nbsp; A touchdown pass from Zack Chevalier to&nbsp;Lennx Brown, followed by a two yard rushing score by Ryan Cole would narrow the lead to 28-17 at halftime.&nbsp;The Ravens extended their lead out of the break on another pick six, this time from&nbsp;Jackson Hoskins, but again Morningside would rally this time narrowing the lead to just five, touchdowns coming on a pass from Chevalier to&nbsp;Jakob Nelson and a rushing score from Brown.&nbsp;The real shootout came in the fourth quarter, after a 24 yard field goal from Harry Balke for the Ravens, Chevalier would again find Brown in the endzone for the Mustangs, and then the ensuing two point conversion would be good, knotting the game up at 38 a piece.&nbsp;Benedictine would take the lead back on another field goal from Balke, but then Morningside would take their first lead of the game, a two yard run from Cole, and the Ravens would get the ball back with 3:31 on the clock trailing 45-41.Benedictine would use most all of that clock, their drive culminating in a 29 yard touchdown pass from Dooley to Gathright, leaving just 55 seconds for the Mustangs.&nbsp; A defensive stand at the Benedictine one yard line by the Ravens would end the game.Dooley was 12 of 26 through the air for 244 yards and the two touchdowns while throwing no interceptions.&nbsp; While Todd and&nbsp;Ugorji scored the touchdowns, Dalton Witherspoon was the leading rusher with 19 runs for 96 yards.&nbsp; Gathright had three catches for 86 yards and the two scores.The Ravens will return to Atchison for their next two games, the first coming in week two as they host William Penn.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 1pm.Wildcats young offensive weapons shine against UT Martin<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1725165211683.jpeg" alt="Jayce Brown reaches for a catch from quarterback Avery Johnson/ Photo courtesy of K State football on X" />
 <figcaption>Jayce Brown reaches for a catch from quarterback Avery Johnson/ Photo courtesy of K State football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The #18 Kansas State Wildcats didn't miss a beat despite losing offensive coordinator Collin Klein and quarterback Will Howard, opening up the season with a 41-6 win over UT Martin.&nbsp;After starting the Pop Tarts Bowl to end last season, sophomore Avery Johnson took the helm to start the season, and led the Wildcats to a score on their second offensive drive of the game.&nbsp; After a blocked punt on the ensuing drive, Kansas State led 14-0 at the end of one quarter.&nbsp;Field goals from both UT Martin and Kanas State was all fans at Bill Snyder Memorial Stadium saw in the second quarter, leading to a 17-3 lead at the break.&nbsp;And after two more field goals from both teams to start the scoring in the third, the Wildcats would see their first explosive play of the season from Johnson, completing a 44 yard pass to receiver Jayce Brown who made an outstanding diving catch.&nbsp; After Brown was ruled down at the one yard line, Colorado transfer running back Dylan Edwards would run for the score.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The throw 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/avery2johnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@avery2johnson</a> The catch 😮 <a href="https://twitter.com/jaycebrownn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jaycebrownn</a> The finish 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/dylan_edwards02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dylan_edwards02</a> <a href="https://t.co/jzNUDWIfyo">pic.twitter.com/jzNUDWIfyo</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1830052933586788368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div>A passing touchdown from Johnson to Edwards and a rushing score from La'James White would cap the scoring in the fourth quarter on way to the win.&nbsp;Johnson, in his first official regular season start, was 14 of 21 through the air for 153 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.&nbsp; DJ Giddens was the leading rusher, running for 124 yards on 13 carries.&nbsp; Brown caught five passes for 71 yards.Kansas State will hit the road next week for a matchup with Tulane.&nbsp; Two seasons ago, the Green Wave pulled off a 17-10 upset win over the Wildcats in Manhattan.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am and the game will air on ESPN.Prize recruit Dylan Raiola shines in Cornhuskers debut win over UTEP<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725167673905.jpeg" alt="Dylan Raiola/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Dylan Raiola/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>Nebraska fans high hopes for five star recruit Dylan Raiola were satisfied as the true freshman looked efficient and sharp in the Cornhuskers season opening 40-7 win over UTEP at Memorial Stadium.&nbsp;After the first quarter ended tied up at seven a piece, Nebraska getting a rushing touchdown from Dante Dowdell and UTEP scoring on a passing touchdown from Skyler Locklear to Kam Thomas, the Huskers offense would explode.&nbsp;Nebraska would take the lead in the second on a safety, but after that would score touchdowns on their next three drives.&nbsp; Touchdown passes from Raiola to receivers&nbsp;Isaiah Neyor and&nbsp;Jahmal Banks, and a rushing score by Gabe Ervin Jr, would put Nebraska up 30-7 at halftime.Ervin Jr would rush in for another touchdown in the third quarter.&nbsp; Kicker&nbsp;Tristan Alvano would knock through a 20 yard field goal to cap the scoring in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;Raiola would finish the day going 19 for 27 through the air with 238 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emmett Johnson was the leading rusher with eight runs for 71 yards, while Neyor led in receiving with six catches for 121 yards and his touchdown.&nbsp;Week two will see Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes traveling to Lincoln to face Nebraska.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 6:30pm and the game will air on NBC.

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