Story by NU Athletic Communications

The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team remained perfect on the season, sweeping Michigan (29-27, 25-17, 25-14) Saturday night. The Huskers improved to 15-0 with their ninth sweep of the year.

Lindsay Krause had a big night for the Big Red, which moved to 6-0 in conference play. Krause had a season-high 15 kills, one kill shy of her career high of 16 which came in a pair of five-set matches against Creighton and Oregon last season. Krause produced her 15 kills on only 27 swings with just one error, hitting a career-high .519. She also tied her career high with two service aces and tied her season high with five digs.

Harper Murray had a successful homecoming in her return to her hometown, producing a double-double with 13 kills and 11 digs. She hit .423 and added three blocks and a pair of aces while recording at least 10 kills for the 10th straight match. Merritt Beason also had double-figure kills, finishing with 10 kills on 25 swings.

Bergen Reilly directed a balanced Husker offense with 40 assists. She helped Nebraska hit .343 for the match, the Huskers' highest attack percentage in a Big Ten match this season. Nebraska had 18 more kills than Michigan (48-30), and the Huskers also finished with more digs (46-37), blocks (6-5) and service aces (6-4). Michigan (3-12, 1-5) hit .173 for the match and was led by eight kills from Valentina Vaulet.

Set 1:&nbsp;Michigan got off to a fast start in set one, building a 9-4 lead to force an early Husker timeout. &nbsp;The Huskers were able to pull to within two on several occasions but could get no closer until a Murray ace cut the Michigan lead to 21-20, marking the closest Nebraska had been since 2-1. Consecutive Husker errors gave the Wolverines a 23-20 advantage and Nebraska had to fight off five set points. Murray had a kill on Michigan’s fifth set point to tie the set at 27-27 before a Beason kill gave the Huskers their first lead of the set at 28-27. Allick then won the set with a kill on Nebraska’s first set point. NU had seven more kills than Michigan (19-12) in the opening set, but the Wolverines hit .286 to Nebraska’s .250. Krause led Nebraska with seven kills in the first set.

Set 2:&nbsp;It was Nebraska with the fast start in set two, jumping out to a 6-1 lead. The Huskers had five kills on their first six swings and Michigan called an early timeout with the Big Red on top, 8-2. The Wolverines won four of the next five points to cut the lead to 9-6. A 3-0 run then pulled Michigan within 14-12, forcing Nebraska to call a timeout. Following three straight sideouts, the Huskers won four straight rallies to take a 19-13 lead as Michigan used its final timeout. The Wolverines won the first three points after the timeout but the Huskers pulled away, winning the final five points to claim a 25-17 victory. Nebraska hit .324 in the second set while limiting Michigan to a .026 attack percentage.

Set 3:&nbsp;Neither team led by more than one until the 12th rally of set three. With the score tied, Nebraska won five straight rallies to take command of the set with a 10-5 lead. The Huskers continued to pull away, building a 16-8 advantage on Beason's ninth kill of the match. Nebraska earned a match point on a Murray ace and closed out the win on Krause's 15th kill of the match.

Up Next: Following four straight road matches, Nebraska returns home to host Michigan State on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team remained perfect on the season, sweeping Michigan (29-27, 25-17, 25-14) Saturday night. The Huskers improved to 15-0 with their ninth sweep of the year.Lindsay Krause had a big night for the Big Red, which moved to 6-0 in conference play. Krause had a season-high 15 kills, one kill shy of her career high of 16 which came in a pair of five-set matches against Creighton and Oregon last season. Krause produced her 15 kills on only 27 swings with just one error, hitting a career-high .519. She also tied her career high with two service aces and tied her season high with five digs.Harper Murray had a successful homecoming in her return to her hometown, producing a double-double with 13 kills and 11 digs. She hit .423 and added three blocks and a pair of aces while recording at least 10 kills for the 10th straight match. Merritt Beason also had double-figure kills, finishing with 10 kills on 25 swings.Bergen Reilly directed a balanced Husker offense with 40 assists. She helped Nebraska hit .343 for the match, the Huskers' highest attack percentage in a Big Ten match this season. Nebraska had 18 more kills than Michigan (48-30), and the Huskers also finished with more digs (46-37), blocks (6-5) and service aces (6-4). Michigan (3-12, 1-5) hit .173 for the match and was led by eight kills from Valentina Vaulet.Set 1:&nbsp;Michigan got off to a fast start in set one, building a 9-4 lead to force an early Husker timeout. &nbsp;The Huskers were able to pull to within two on several occasions but could get no closer until a Murray ace cut the Michigan lead to 21-20, marking the closest Nebraska had been since 2-1. Consecutive Husker errors gave the Wolverines a 23-20 advantage and Nebraska had to fight off five set points. Murray had a kill on Michigan’s fifth set point to tie the set at 27-27 before a Beason kill gave the Huskers their first lead of the set at 28-27. Allick then won the set with a kill on Nebraska’s first set point. NU had seven more kills than Michigan (19-12) in the opening set, but the Wolverines hit .286 to Nebraska’s .250. Krause led Nebraska with seven kills in the first set.Set 2:&nbsp;It was Nebraska with the fast start in set two, jumping out to a 6-1 lead. The Huskers had five kills on their first six swings and Michigan called an early timeout with the Big Red on top, 8-2. The Wolverines won four of the next five points to cut the lead to 9-6. A 3-0 run then pulled Michigan within 14-12, forcing Nebraska to call a timeout. Following three straight sideouts, the Huskers won four straight rallies to take a 19-13 lead as Michigan used its final timeout. The Wolverines won the first three points after the timeout but the Huskers pulled away, winning the final five points to claim a 25-17 victory. Nebraska hit .324 in the second set while limiting Michigan to a .026 attack percentage.Set 3:&nbsp;Neither team led by more than one until the 12th rally of set three. With the score tied, Nebraska won five straight rallies to take command of the set with a 10-5 lead. The Huskers continued to pull away, building a 16-8 advantage on Beason's ninth kill of the match. Nebraska earned a match point on a Murray ace and closed out the win on Krause's 15th kill of the match.Up Next: Following four straight road matches, Nebraska returns home to host Michigan State on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center.&nbsp;

Nebraska Sweeps Michigan to Improve to 15-0

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Though Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of scares already, they've lost just one game, by one point.

The frightening part for the rest of the NFL is what they might look like once they hit their stride.

Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-kelce-e97f370dc8931de37cc0875dd53cf46d">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;after the All-Pro tight end had left the game with an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-travis-kelce-injury-c8292645dc17ed7c15687a394311e977">ankle injury</a>, and the Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 on Sunday.

Mahomes went 31 for 41 for 281 yards and no turnovers in his most efficient performance of the season for the Chiefs (4-1), who once again won while not at their best.

“There's a lot of young guys out there, and we're going to keep everybody moving and going in the right direction,” said Mahomes, who completed passes to 10 receivers. “I think by the end of the year we're going to be dangerous, because you're not going to know who's going to get those opportunities throughout the game.”

Kirk Cousins threw for scores to Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison for the Vikings (1-4). They had two chances at the tying touchdown in the final five minutes, but a late&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vikings-justin-jefferson-hamstring-injury-8ee0680fa47856710f052b9722e0b341">hamstring injury to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson</a>&nbsp;and a lack of timeouts from earlier mismanagement of the game were ultimately too much to overcome.

Jefferson slipped on the turf while trying to make a cut on his route during a third-down pass deep in Kansas City territory. He grabbed the back of his right leg and limped slowly to the sideline. Coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game it was too early to provide a timeline for Jefferson's return.

Mahomes hit Justin Watson with a 33-yard heave on third-and-18 from his own 17 to extend the Chiefs' first possession of the second half. The two-time MVP finished that drive with a tiebreaking 8-yard scoring toss to Rashee Rice.

“We were backed up," Mahomes said. “That really could've changed the game.”

Kelce, whose rumored girlfriend Taylor Swift was not in attendance after the superstar singer attended the Chiefs' previous two games, fell awkwardly to the turf after catching a pass in the second quarter and went for X-rays. He watched the first possession after halftime from the sideline and went back in for the next one.

With coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sending plenty of extra rushers at Cousins, the defense was the catalyst for the Chiefs. Jefferson was held to three catches and 28 yards, both season lows, with cornerback L'Jarius Sneed leading the effort from the secondary.

“They played exceptionally today,” said Chris Jones, who had one of the three sacks and three of the 12 hits on Cousins. “Hats off go to those guys.”

All four of Minnesota's losses have come by eight points or fewer this year after a record 11 wins in 11 one-score games in 2022. The Vikings lost a fumble on their opening possession, again, a turnover by tight end Josh Oliver that the Chiefs recovered at the Minnesota 45. Isaiah Pacheco's touchdown run capped the drive and gave Kansas City the early lead.

The Vikings have an NFL-most 12 turnovers, including eight lost fumbles.

The victory gave Mahomes at least one against every opponent in the league. The Vikings were the&nbsp;only team he'd never beaten&nbsp;in six years as Kansas City's starter. This was the first time he'd ever faced the team that plays in the city where his father, Pat Mahomes, pitched for the Minnesota Twins.

The Chiefs come back home to host Denver this Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7:15 central. The game will be on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696818931162.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)." />
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 </figure>St. Joseph PostMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Though Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of scares already, they've lost just one game, by one point.The frightening part for the rest of the NFL is what they might look like once they hit their stride.Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-kelce-e97f370dc8931de37cc0875dd53cf46d">Travis Kelce</a>&nbsp;after the All-Pro tight end had left the game with an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-travis-kelce-injury-c8292645dc17ed7c15687a394311e977">ankle injury</a>, and the Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 on Sunday.Mahomes went 31 for 41 for 281 yards and no turnovers in his most efficient performance of the season for the Chiefs (4-1), who once again won while not at their best.“There's a lot of young guys out there, and we're going to keep everybody moving and going in the right direction,” said Mahomes, who completed passes to 10 receivers. “I think by the end of the year we're going to be dangerous, because you're not going to know who's going to get those opportunities throughout the game.”Kirk Cousins threw for scores to Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison for the Vikings (1-4). They had two chances at the tying touchdown in the final five minutes, but a late&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vikings-justin-jefferson-hamstring-injury-8ee0680fa47856710f052b9722e0b341">hamstring injury to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson</a>&nbsp;and a lack of timeouts from earlier mismanagement of the game were ultimately too much to overcome.Jefferson slipped on the turf while trying to make a cut on his route during a third-down pass deep in Kansas City territory. He grabbed the back of his right leg and limped slowly to the sideline. Coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game it was too early to provide a timeline for Jefferson's return.Mahomes hit Justin Watson with a 33-yard heave on third-and-18 from his own 17 to extend the Chiefs' first possession of the second half. The two-time MVP finished that drive with a tiebreaking 8-yard scoring toss to Rashee Rice.“We were backed up," Mahomes said. “That really could've changed the game.”Kelce, whose rumored girlfriend Taylor Swift was not in attendance after the superstar singer attended the Chiefs' previous two games, fell awkwardly to the turf after catching a pass in the second quarter and went for X-rays. He watched the first possession after halftime from the sideline and went back in for the next one.With coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sending plenty of extra rushers at Cousins, the defense was the catalyst for the Chiefs. Jefferson was held to three catches and 28 yards, both season lows, with cornerback L'Jarius Sneed leading the effort from the secondary.“They played exceptionally today,” said Chris Jones, who had one of the three sacks and three of the 12 hits on Cousins. “Hats off go to those guys.”All four of Minnesota's losses have come by eight points or fewer this year after a record 11 wins in 11 one-score games in 2022. The Vikings lost a fumble on their opening possession, again, a turnover by tight end Josh Oliver that the Chiefs recovered at the Minnesota 45. Isaiah Pacheco's touchdown run capped the drive and gave Kansas City the early lead.The Vikings have an NFL-most 12 turnovers, including eight lost fumbles.The victory gave Mahomes at least one against every opponent in the league. The Vikings were the&nbsp;only team he'd never beaten&nbsp;in six years as Kansas City's starter. This was the first time he'd ever faced the team that plays in the city where his father, Pat Mahomes, pitched for the Minnesota Twins.The Chiefs come back home to host Denver this Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7:15 central. The game will be on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.<figure>
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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20 Sunday

Missouri Western continues hot start, cruise past Washburn in Topeka

The Missouri Western Griffons rushed for six touchdowns, including three from Jared Scott, and Redshirt Freshman Seth Cromwell rushed for a career high 154 yards in a 61-21 win over the Ichabods.&nbsp; <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/76a8cad9-6367-49c8-89b4-52ce1ccfc86d">Read our full recap HERE</a>.

Career day for Jay Harris leads Bearcats past Bronchos

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats used a heavy rushing attack, led by Sophomore Jay Harris, to hand former head coach Adam Dorrell and the Central Oklahoma Bronchos their fourth loss in their last five game earning a 34-21 win on Saturday in Maryville.&nbsp;

The Bearcat defense started off strong immediately getting a sack for a loss of 11 on UCO quarterback Stephon Brown.&nbsp; The Bronchos gained six of that back on a rush from Jaylon Franklin, but Brown would then throw an incomplete pass after being hurried by Kobe Clayborne.&nbsp;

Following a UCO punt the Northwest offense would go to work quickly, driving from their own 36 yard line and going 64 yards on eight plays before Harris would score his first touchdown of the day.&nbsp; The Bronchos would answer that on the ensuing drive though, using just over eight minutes of clock to drive 71 yards on 15 plays, Trevon Woolfork scoring the first of his two touchdowns on the day, knotting the game up at seven.

The score would hold at seven a piece until the second quarter when the Bearcats would begin a drive with 11:09 on the clock, only needing 1:43 of that time to score, Harris breaking off a huge 64 yard run for a touchdown, making it two on the day and pushing the Northwest lead to 14-7.&nbsp; But Harris wasn't done there, breaking off another huge run on Northwest's very next offensive drive, this time going 45 yards to the house, kicker Noah Guastella though would miss the extra point.

UCO would narrow the gap before the end of the first half, Woolfork scoring his second touchdown of the game as he would rush in from just one yard out, narrowing the Bearcat lead to 20-14 at the half.

Northwest would extend the lead to open up the second half of the game, this time using the air as following a nine play 75 yard drive, quarterback Mike Hohensee would connect on a 17 yard touchdown pass with John Giagiari, this time Guastella converting the extra point, to extend the lead to 27-14, which is where the score would stay until the fourth quarter.

Harris would score his final touchdown of the game, and the final points for Northwest, early in the final frame once again on another chunk run as this time he would break free for a 44 yard rushing touchdown.&nbsp; Following a three and out by UCO on the very next drive, the Bearcat offense would take over, but it was the Bronchos defense that would score the final points of the game, with 8:52 remaining in regulation Hohensee would get picked off by Noah West who would take the interception 20 yards to the endzone.

It was a career day for Harris who rushed for 274 yards and four touchdowns in the game.&nbsp; His 274 yards tied for the fifth highest single game rushing total in program history, tying with Northwest Hall of Famer Xavier Omon who set that mark almost 16 years ago to the date.

Hohensee was 16 of 26 through the air passing for 154 yards and one touchdown, as well as the interception that was returned for a touchdown.&nbsp; Kashan Griffin was his leading receiver with seven catches for 86 yards.

Northwest is now 3-3 (2-3 MIAA) on the season.&nbsp; They'll now turn their attention to a rivalry game in St. Joseph as they will travel on Saturday to face Missouri Western.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 1pm at Spratt Memorial Stadium.&nbsp; You'll be able to hear that game on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM) as well as on KFEQ.com and the KFEQ mobile app.

Missouri handed first loss after shootout with LSU

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jayden Daniels shredded the Missouri defense with his arm and legs Saturday, rallying LSU from a big early deficit, and none of that should have been surprising given the way the quarterback has played this season.

The fact that No. 23 LSU's defense made two crucial stands in the final minutes? That certainly raised some eyebrows.

Yet after watching Daniels throw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, and run for 139 yards and a score, it was that same battered bunch that allowed more than 700 yards to Mississippi last week that stepped up to preserve the 49-39 victory over No. 21 Missouri.

“We were battling,” said LSU coach Brian Kelly, whose team trailed 22-7 early. “All I know is when we got down, I just felt like the way the game was going, if we just got one more score, we could get back into it. I knew we were settling in defensively. Felt like we had a chance to get back in the game and win it. I didn't lose that confidence."

Still, LSU was down 39-35 before Daniels threw a touchdown pass to wide-open Malik Nabers with 2:58 to go. That sent its defense onto the field, and it proceeded to force Missouri into a failed fourth-down on its first opportunity with the ball, then got a pick-six from safety Major Burns on its next chance that ultimately clinched the win.

Logan Diggs added 134 yards rushing and a touchdown for LSU (4-2, 3-1 SEC). Nabers caught six balls for 146 yards.

“We knew it was a long game. We've been down before,” said Daniels, who played much of the second half with a nagging injury. “As long as we can get rolling, and that momentum, we can score with any team in the nation.”

The teams combined for 46 first downs, 1,061 yards of total offense — and 22 penalties for 145 yards.

Brady Cook threw for 411 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Missouri (5-1, 1-1). Luther Burden III caught 11 passes for 149 yards, and Cody Schrader ran for 114 yards and three scores.

“Obviously the two turnovers were critical,” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said, “and our inability to force turnovers. We weren't able to force any turnovers to even up that matchup and that's ultimately what led to the loss.”

Kelly admitted this week that his defense had been embarrassed by Mississippi in a 55-49 loss. And he tried to help matters by hiring Pete Jenkins, the 82-year-old coaching legend, though it appears it will take more than a week to fix all the problems.

That was clear by the way Cook led Missouri to touchdowns on each of its first three drives, slicing up an LSU defense that was perpetually on its heels. And when Daniels finally answered the 22-7 deficit by getting LSU into the end zone late in the first half, Missouri had enough time for Harrison Mevis to drill a 50-yard field goal as time expired.

Cook's only blip in helping Missouri build its 25-17 lead was an underthrown ball picked off by LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. It ended the junior quarterback's SEC-record streak of 366 passes without an interception.

The wild momentum swings really began in the second half.

After partially blocking Mevis' field-goal attempt, LSU marched downfield for a field goal of its own. And when its defense forced a rare three-and-out, Daniels hit Brian Thomas Jr. with a 42-yard strike to give LSU its first lead at 27-25.

Missouri followed with another TD drive, and LSU looked as if it would answer when Daniels hurtled into the end zone. But not only did he appear to hurt his ribs on the play, the score was erased by a penalty. LSU failed to get back into the end zone when backup Garrett Nussmeier entered the game and Damian Ramos missed the field-goal try.

Daniels was back on the field soon, though, terrorizing the Missouri defense once again. He capped a swift drive with a 35-yard touchdown run, and when Missouri got Schrader's third touchdown run to retake the lead with 5:40 to go, Daniels made a little more magic by finding Nabers all alone for the go-ahead score in the closing minutes.

“Proud of my football team,” Kelly said. “They fixed a lot of things and it starts with them. It starts with the players and their ability to go out on the field and really affect the change from last week.”

For Missouri the game had a similar feeling to last year's game against top-ranked Georgia, when Missouri led most of the way and even dominated at times. Just like Saturday, the Bulldogs managed to steal the game in the fourth quarter.

LSU should move up a spot or two after beating a higher-ranked team. Missouri likely drops to the bottom of the Top 25 or falls out.

Missouri defensive end Johnny Walker Jr. was ejected in the third quarter after a second personal foul penalty. If anyone was wondering what occurred, referee Jason Autrey left his microphone on and told someone, “He spit on him.” Autrey also warned LSU right tackle Emery Jones Jr., the apparent victim, to “be cool” before shutting the mic off.

Missouri heads to Kentucky next Saturday night.&nbsp; Kickoff time is still to be determined as is where the game will air.

Jalon Daniels out again, but running game leads KU to win over UCF

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devin Neal rushed for 154 yards on just 12 carries and Daniel Hishaw ran for another 134 yards and two touchdowns as Kansas dominated UCF 51-22 in a Big 12 Conference battle on Saturday.

On the day Kansas inducted Tony Sands, the school's second all-time leading rusher, into the ring of honor, Neal passed four players to move into ninth on the all-time list as the Jayhawks (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) rushed for 399 yards.

UCF (3-3, 0-3 Big 12) welcomed back starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, who missed three games with an undisclosed leg injury. He was just 3-of-7 for 33 yards. Backup Timmy McClain was 12-of-15 for 136 yards and two scores.

Kansas was without its starting quarterback, Jalon Daniels, for the second straight week and third time this season. Daniels, the preseason Big 12 offensive player of the year, missed the game with a back injury. Backup Jason Bean was 8-of-12 for 91 yards.

Already up 24-0 at intermission, Neal took a handoff on the first play from scrimmage in the second half and raced 75 yards untouched for a 31-0 lead.

The Knights finally reached the end zone on a four-play, 75-yard drive in the third quarter. McClain hit Alec Holler with a 13-yard touchdown pass. The 2-point conversion failed.

Kansas responded with a 75-yard drive to stretch the lead to 37-8. Dylan McDuffie punched in from the 1-yard line. The extra point attempt was botched and UCF returned it 91 yards for 2 points.

UCF cut it to 37-15 with a touchdown by RJ Harvey. Hishaw's second touchdown gave the Jayhawks a 44-15 lead. UCF's final touchdown was a 23-yard pass from McClain to Randy Pittman.

Kansas got a 25-yard Seth Keller field goal on its first drive. Bean found Lawrence Arnold for a 5-yard touchdown pass on the third play of the second quarter to put Kansas up 10-0. Hishaw extended the lead with a 3-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter and Trevor Wilson returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown and a 24-0 lead.

The Jayhawks didn't let a tough loss at Texas last week carry over. The Jayhawks dominated from the start.

The&nbsp; Jayhawks will face Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30pm.&nbsp; Where the game will be aired is still to be determined.

Kansas State rallied in second half but falls to Oklahoma State on Friday

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Ollie Gordon ran for 136 yards and a touchdown, Alex Hale tied a school record with five made field goals and Oklahoma State defeated Kansas State 29-21 on Friday night.

Alan Bowman passed for 235 yards and redshirt freshman Cameron Epps returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown for the Cowboys (3-2, 1-1 Big 12), who snapped a two-game losing skid.

Oklahoma State had no turnovers to Kansas State’s three, did not allow a sack and held the Wildcats to one of four conversions on fourth-down attempts. The Cowboys even converted a fake punt into a first down.

“Coaches had really, really good game plans,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “And there’s times I’ve told you that our game plans weren’t very good. Really, really good game plans. It worked. Players bought in, played their butt off, played with a lot of excitement, a lot of energy.”

Kansas State's Will Howard completed just 15 of 34 passes for 152 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. He ran for 104 yards and a score. DJ Giddens, who ran for 207 yards and four touchdowns in his previous game against Central Florida, finished with 65 yards on 16 carries for the Wildcats (3-2, 1-1 Big 12).

“We’re not a very good football team right now,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. "I told them that. But it starts with me.”

Oklahoma State took its opening drive 72 yards on 15 plays, and Gordon closed it with a 2-yard touchdown run to put the Cowboys up 7-0.

Oklahoma State led 10-0 early in the second quarter when Howard kept the ball and ran 70 yards to the 1-yard line. Two plays later, Howard found Ben Sinnott in the back of the end zone to trim the Cowboys' lead to 10-7.

Epps' 35-yard interception return for a score in the final minute of the first half gave Oklahoma State a 20-7 lead at the break. It was his second interception of the first half. Oklahoma State outgained Kansas State 287 yards to 133 before the break as Howard completed just 5 of 11 passes for 11 yards.

Hale's 53-yard field goal early in the third quarter tied a career high for distance and put the Cowboys up 23-7.

Kansas State's Treshaun Ward scored on an 11-yard touchdown run, and Howard ran in the 2-point conversion to cut the Cowboys' lead to 26-15 late in the third.

Howard's 6-yard touchdown run with 8:56 remaining made it 29-21, but his 2-point conversion pass was incomplete.

Oklahoma State failed on a fourth-and-1 with just over five minutes remaining, giving Kansas State a chance. But Howard threw his third interception of the game to Nickolas Martin at the Oklahoma State 29 to end the threat. Kansas State got the ball one last time but couldn't get anything going.

Kansas State's defense toughened up when the Cowboys got close and forced them to attempt six field goals. The game out to be close, even though Oklahoma State dominated much of it.

“What we have to do is figure out a way to quit kicking field goals," Gundy said. "We’ve got to punch it in down there, come up with some concepts that give us a better chance. Kicking (making) five field goals, you would probably think you’re probably lucky to win, but it worked out defensively. Two big stops at the end.”

Kansas State: Howard, who had averaged 268 yards passing per game, was shut down. Phillip Brooks, who led the Wildcats with 24 receptions through four games, had just three for 50 yards.

“He’s got to play better, and he knows it," Klieman said of Howard. “We’ve got to put him in a better position as well.”

Kansas State visits Texas Tech next Saturday.&nbsp; The kickoff time is still to be determined as is where the game will air.

Cornhuskers score two TD's in 10 seconds to push past Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg threw for 154 yards and rushed for a team-leading 82 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska beat Illinois 20-7 on Friday night.

Seven receivers caught passes from Haarberg, who was 12-of-24 passing. His 25-yard touchdown run in the second quarter was Nebraska’s second TD in 10 seconds.

Nebraska (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten Conference) stopped Illinois twice inside the Huskers’ 1 on the Illini’s first drive of the game, as Luke Altmyer and Reggie Love III each failed to get into the end zone.

The Huskers marched back down the field and scored on a 31-yard field goal by Tristan Alvano.

Illinois (2-4, 0-3) entered the game having scored just 10 points in the first quarter all season. The Illini failed to add to that total because of a goal-line stand by the Huskers.

Nebraska took a 17-0 lead with its two quick second-quarter touchdowns.

Anthony Grant leaped into the end zone from one yard out, completing a 14-play, 79-yard drive that took 6:38. After Nebraska recovered the ensuing kickoff, Haarberg ran untouched into the end zone.

The Illini scored their only touchdown with 1:31 left in the first half when Pat Bryant fought off Quinton Newsome and caught a perfectly thrown 46-yard touchdown pass from Altmyer.

A 55-yard field goal attempt by Illinois’ Caleb Griffin in the waning seconds of the half fell far short even with a stiff breeze at his back.

Nebraska’s Phelan Sanford forced a fumble by Griffin Moore after a pass reception early in the third quarter and Tommi Hill recovered and ran to the Illinois 13, setting up a 32-yard field goal by Alvano.

A blocked punt by Nebraska’s Blaise Gunnerson on Illinois’ next possession gave the Huskers the ball at the Illinois 18, but Alvano missed a 36-yard field goal.

Newsome avenged giving up Bryant's TD when he intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and returned it 39 yards. A fumble by Grant ended Nebraska’s drive on the Illinois 15.

The victory pushed the Huskers into the Big Ten West title picture. After a bye week next week, Nebraska hosts Big Ten West opponents Northwestern and Purdue then travels to Michigan State, all teams with losing records.

&nbsp;The Huskers have a bye week before hosting Northwestern.&nbsp; Kickoff time on October 21st against Northwestern is still to be determined.

CFB Roundup: Harris leads Bearcats past Bronchos, Tigers suffer first loss, rushing attack leads Jayhawks to win over UCF  

TOPEKA, KS -&nbsp;Led by three rushing touchdown from&nbsp;Jared Scott, the Missouri Western football team&nbsp;(5-1, 4-1 MIAA) piled up 407 total rushing yards and dominated Washburn, 61-21, on Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium in Topeka.

The Griffons, now winners of five straight games, piled up 561 total yards and scored 47 unanswered points to go up 61-14 entering the fourth quarter.

Each team scored a touchdown on their opening series, and then each team scored a special teams touchdown, leading to a 14-14 tie at the end of the first quarter.

Missouri Western was driving in Washburn territory to start the second quarter. On the first play of that quarter, Jalen Lampley scored a touchdown from 36 yards out on a reverse play, putting the Griffons ahead 21-14 with 14:52 left in the second.

The floodgates opened after that. Missouri Western scored on six consecutive drives after Lampley's touchdown to take complete control.

The Griffons scored 30 points in the second quarter alone to go up 44-14 at the break. Missouri Western was gifted a safety in the second quarter, too after a bad snap on a punt attempt by Washburn went out of the back of the end zone.

Missouri Western got the ball to start the second half, and scored on each of their first three drives in the third quarter to go up 61-14.

Washburn struggled to piece together any drive all day Saturday. After scoring on their opening possession, the Ichabods went scoreless on nine consecutive series before putting up a touchdown in garbage time in the fourth.

Washburn was held to just 338 total yards of offense, and their quarterback, Sam Van Dyne, threw two interceptions. The Ichabods were just 2-for-10 on third down and they only completed 12-of-27 pass attempts between three different quarterbacks.

While Scott had a game-high three rushing scores for the Griffons, Seth Cromwell logged a career-high 154 yards rushing on 11 carries, scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.

Jayden Williams toted the rock 14 times for 51 yards and his first career touchdown as a Griffon.

Missouri Western quarterback Armani Edden was smooth all day, completing 13-of-16 passes for 154 yards and a score. Will Schwartz hauled in a 24-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Defensively, the Griffons logged three total sacks, with Javerius McGuinn and Taylor Williams logging interceptions.

Missouri Western's Jake Leader blocked a punt early in the first quarter, which was returned by MWSU's Lamont Washington 38 yards the other way for a touchdown.

The 61 points is the most Missouri Western has ever scored at Washburn, and the 40-point win is the widest margin of victory over the Ichabods in program history.

Missouri Western is back home Saturday to host Northwest Missouri State (3-3). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Coverage will start at noon on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3).

Northwest beat Central Oklahoma in Maryville Saturday, 34-21.

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696729482569.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western running back Jared Scott (6) had three rushing scores in the Griffons' 61-21 win at Washburn in Topeka Saturday. Photo by A.J. Robbins." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western running back Jared Scott (6) had three rushing scores in the Griffons' 61-21 win at Washburn in Topeka Saturday. Photo by A.J. Robbins.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostTOPEKA, KS -&nbsp;Led by three rushing touchdown from&nbsp;Jared Scott, the Missouri Western football team&nbsp;(5-1, 4-1 MIAA) piled up 407 total rushing yards and dominated Washburn, 61-21, on Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium in Topeka.The Griffons, now winners of five straight games, piled up 561 total yards and scored 47 unanswered points to go up 61-14 entering the fourth quarter.Each team scored a touchdown on their opening series, and then each team scored a special teams touchdown, leading to a 14-14 tie at the end of the first quarter.Missouri Western was driving in Washburn territory to start the second quarter. On the first play of that quarter, Jalen Lampley scored a touchdown from 36 yards out on a reverse play, putting the Griffons ahead 21-14 with 14:52 left in the second.The floodgates opened after that. Missouri Western scored on six consecutive drives after Lampley's touchdown to take complete control.The Griffons scored 30 points in the second quarter alone to go up 44-14 at the break. Missouri Western was gifted a safety in the second quarter, too after a bad snap on a punt attempt by Washburn went out of the back of the end zone.Missouri Western got the ball to start the second half, and scored on each of their first three drives in the third quarter to go up 61-14.Washburn struggled to piece together any drive all day Saturday. After scoring on their opening possession, the Ichabods went scoreless on nine consecutive series before putting up a touchdown in garbage time in the fourth.Washburn was held to just 338 total yards of offense, and their quarterback, Sam Van Dyne, threw two interceptions. The Ichabods were just 2-for-10 on third down and they only completed 12-of-27 pass attempts between three different quarterbacks.While Scott had a game-high three rushing scores for the Griffons, Seth Cromwell logged a career-high 154 yards rushing on 11 carries, scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.Jayden Williams toted the rock 14 times for 51 yards and his first career touchdown as a Griffon.Missouri Western quarterback Armani Edden was smooth all day, completing 13-of-16 passes for 154 yards and a score. Will Schwartz hauled in a 24-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.Defensively, the Griffons logged three total sacks, with Javerius McGuinn and Taylor Williams logging interceptions.Missouri Western's Jake Leader blocked a punt early in the first quarter, which was returned by MWSU's Lamont Washington 38 yards the other way for a touchdown.The 61 points is the most Missouri Western has ever scored at Washburn, and the 40-point win is the widest margin of victory over the Ichabods in program history.Missouri Western is back home Saturday to host Northwest Missouri State (3-3). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Coverage will start at noon on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3).Northwest beat Central Oklahoma in Maryville Saturday, 34-21.Full game broadcast<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/Missouri-Western--Washburn---10723-e2a9sup" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Postgame interviews<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/MWSU-coach-Tyler-Fenwick---10723-e2a9rmv" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/MWSU-running-back-Jared-Scott-e2a9rol" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Photos by A.J. Robbins<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696733802599.jpeg" alt="Seth Cromwell (22)." />
 <figcaption>Seth Cromwell (22).</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696733836548.jpeg" alt="Will Schwartz (88) caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter." />
 <figcaption>Will Schwartz (88) caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western rushes for over 400 yards, dominates Washburn Saturday

Plattsburg built a 34-14 lead with senior quarterback and defensive back Isaia Howard in the game, and then had to fight to protect it with him out of it.

Howard was ejected from Friday's game at Bishop LeBlond midway through the third quarter following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty near the LeBlond bench.

Sophomore Jaiveon Grayson subbed in and threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to junior Gavin Boyle to end the third, and that was enough for the Tigers (6-0) to hold on for a 40-34 win at Eagle Stadium in St. Joseph Friday.

LeBlond (3-3) got off to a great start, recovering a fumble on Plattsburg's opening possession and jumping out to a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter.

The Tigers responded to knot the game at 6, but on the second play from scrimmage in the second quarter, a pass by Howard got tipped at the line by LeBlond's Finn Sullivan and picked off by Carson Staggs.

The Eagles scored six plays later on a 20-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Cooper Tabor to junior Jacob Winkelbauer, and the successful two-point try made it 14-6 LeBlond with 8:53 left in the second.

The floodgates then opened for Plattsburg.

The Tigers scored touchdowns on each of their next four possessions to eventually go up 34-14 with 7:36 left in the third.

Howard was tossed from the game on LeBlond's ensuing possession with about 6:19 to go in the third. Howard allegedly threw a punch below the belt on the LeBlond sideline, prompting his ejection.

With Plattsburg's starting quarterback, best defender and all around best athlete sidelined, LeBlond scored back-to-back touchdowns late in the third quarter, including a 50-yard scoop-n-score by junior Trey Icke, and the Eagles closed to within 34-26 with 2:36 to go in the third.

Plattsburg extended the lead to 40-26 with 15 seconds left in the third, and then leaned on their defense for the final 12 minutes.

LeBlond had three fourth quarter possessions where they were driving into Plattsburg territory. They only scored on one of them.

A lost fumble and a turnover-on-downs in the fourth ultimately preserved a Tiger victory.

LeBlond punched one in with 1:56 left on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Tabor to Jackson Sigrist, but the ensuing onside kick was recovered by Plattsburg, and a first down run by Grayson in the final minute sealed the deal.

Howard, despite only playing for 2.5 quarters, completed 12-of-23 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and an interception. He also carried the ball six times for 52 yards and two scores.

Howard also recovered a fumble and picked off a pass. Rylan Langton hauled in six passes for 135 yards to lead the Tigers in both of those categories.

Boyle caught four passes for 64 yards and a game-high three touchdowns. Boyle also recovered a fumble and caught an interception.

Donte Bingham finished with 15 carries for 103 yards and a second quarter touchdown.

For LeBlond, Tabor completed 13-of-23 passes for 111 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Staggs ended up with 18 carries for 116 yards.

Icke finished with 16 carries for 113 yards and two scores. Sigrist finished with four catches for 39 yards and the final touchdown.

The Golden Eagles turned the ball over four times, resulting in 20 Plattsburg points. Three Tiger turnovers also led to 20 LeBlond points.

Plattsburg stays on the road next week to face Concordia (7-0). LeBlond will be home next Saturday to host Greenfield (2-4) at 1 p.m.

LeBlond and Plattsburg play again on October 20 at Plattsburg High School to round out the regular season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696651532629.jpeg" alt="Plattsburg quarterback Isaia Howard (9) accounted for four all-purpose touchdowns before being ejected in the third quarter of Friday's game at Bishop LeBlond. Photo by Matt Pike." />
 <figcaption>Plattsburg quarterback Isaia Howard (9) accounted for four all-purpose touchdowns before being ejected in the third quarter of Friday's game at Bishop LeBlond. Photo by Matt Pike.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostPlattsburg built a 34-14 lead with senior quarterback and defensive back Isaia Howard in the game, and then had to fight to protect it with him out of it.Howard was ejected from Friday's game at Bishop LeBlond midway through the third quarter following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty near the LeBlond bench.Sophomore Jaiveon Grayson subbed in and threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to junior Gavin Boyle to end the third, and that was enough for the Tigers (6-0) to hold on for a 40-34 win at Eagle Stadium in St. Joseph Friday.LeBlond (3-3) got off to a great start, recovering a fumble on Plattsburg's opening possession and jumping out to a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter.The Tigers responded to knot the game at 6, but on the second play from scrimmage in the second quarter, a pass by Howard got tipped at the line by LeBlond's Finn Sullivan and picked off by Carson Staggs.The Eagles scored six plays later on a 20-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Cooper Tabor to junior Jacob Winkelbauer, and the successful two-point try made it 14-6 LeBlond with 8:53 left in the second.The floodgates then opened for Plattsburg.The Tigers scored touchdowns on each of their next four possessions to eventually go up 34-14 with 7:36 left in the third.Howard was tossed from the game on LeBlond's ensuing possession with about 6:19 to go in the third. Howard allegedly threw a punch below the belt on the LeBlond sideline, prompting his ejection.With Plattsburg's starting quarterback, best defender and all around best athlete sidelined, LeBlond scored back-to-back touchdowns late in the third quarter, including a 50-yard scoop-n-score by junior Trey Icke, and the Eagles closed to within 34-26 with 2:36 to go in the third.Plattsburg extended the lead to 40-26 with 15 seconds left in the third, and then leaned on their defense for the final 12 minutes.LeBlond had three fourth quarter possessions where they were driving into Plattsburg territory. They only scored on one of them.A lost fumble and a turnover-on-downs in the fourth ultimately preserved a Tiger victory.LeBlond punched one in with 1:56 left on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Tabor to Jackson Sigrist, but the ensuing onside kick was recovered by Plattsburg, and a first down run by Grayson in the final minute sealed the deal.Howard, despite only playing for 2.5 quarters, completed 12-of-23 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and an interception. He also carried the ball six times for 52 yards and two scores.Howard also recovered a fumble and picked off a pass. Rylan Langton hauled in six passes for 135 yards to lead the Tigers in both of those categories.Boyle caught four passes for 64 yards and a game-high three touchdowns. Boyle also recovered a fumble and caught an interception.Donte Bingham finished with 15 carries for 103 yards and a second quarter touchdown.For LeBlond, Tabor completed 13-of-23 passes for 111 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Staggs ended up with 18 carries for 116 yards.Icke finished with 16 carries for 113 yards and two scores. Sigrist finished with four catches for 39 yards and the final touchdown.The Golden Eagles turned the ball over four times, resulting in 20 Plattsburg points. Three Tiger turnovers also led to 20 LeBlond points.Plattsburg stays on the road next week to face Concordia (7-0). LeBlond will be home next Saturday to host Greenfield (2-4) at 1 p.m.LeBlond and Plattsburg play again on October 20 at Plattsburg High School to round out the regular season.Postgame interviews<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-coach-Brandon-Boswell---10623-e2a91i3" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-WRDB-Gavin-Boyle---10623-e2a91ij" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Full game broadcast<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-sports/embed/episodes/Plattsburg--Bishop-LeBlond-FULL---10623-e2a91dq" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Photos by Matt Pike<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696653938546.jpeg" alt="Carson Staggs (10) looks for running room." />
 <figcaption>Carson Staggs (10) looks for running room.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696653963213.jpeg" alt="Isaia Howard (9) goes back to pass." />
 <figcaption>Isaia Howard (9) goes back to pass.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696653995138.jpeg" alt="Jacob Winkelbauer after scoring in the second quarter." />
 <figcaption>Jacob Winkelbauer after scoring in the second quarter.</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696654017127.jpeg" alt="Wyatt Davis (10)." />
 <figcaption>Wyatt Davis (10).</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696654054164.jpeg" alt="LeBlond takes the field with the paper banner getting stuck on the flag pole." />
 <figcaption>LeBlond takes the field with the paper banner getting stuck on the flag pole.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696654090924.jpeg" alt="Trey Icke (19), Carson Staggs (10)." />
 <figcaption>Trey Icke (19), Carson Staggs (10).</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Isaia Howard ejected in second half, Plattsburg holds on to  win at Bishop LeBlond

#7 St. Pius X&nbsp; 58 (5-2)&nbsp; Benton&nbsp; 14 (1-6)

#3 Maryville&nbsp; 19 (6-1)&nbsp; Class 4 #1 Lutheran North&nbsp; 14 (6-)- FINAL on Saturday

Cameron&nbsp; 54 (3-4)&nbsp; Lafayette&nbsp; 17 (1-6)

#10 Savannah&nbsp; 61 (6-1)&nbsp; Chillicothe&nbsp; 8 (3-4)

#4 Plattsburg&nbsp; 40 (6-0)&nbsp; Bishop LeBlond&nbsp; 34 (3-3)

#3 North Platte&nbsp; 28 (6-1)&nbsp; Lawson&nbsp; 14 (1-6)

Mid-Buchanan&nbsp; 13 (5-2)&nbsp; Hamilton&nbsp; 8 (3-4)

West Platte&nbsp; 33 (3-4)&nbsp; Lathrop&nbsp; 20 (2-5)

#2 East Buchanan&nbsp; 40 (7-0)&nbsp; St. Michael the Archangel&nbsp; 24 (5-2, RV)

#9 Albany&nbsp; 34 (6-1)&nbsp; Stanberry&nbsp; 32 (5-2)

St. Joseph Christian&nbsp; 58 (4-3)&nbsp; King City&nbsp; 26 (2-5)

 Princeton&nbsp; 34 (3-4)&nbsp; North Andrew&nbsp; 16 (2-5)

#3 Worth County&nbsp; 72 (6-1)&nbsp; Pattonsburg&nbsp; 18 (1-6)- FINAL on Saturday

Trenton&nbsp; 34 (6-1)&nbsp; Maysville&nbsp; 24 (2-5)

Putnam County&nbsp; 52&nbsp; (1-6)&nbsp; Gallatin&nbsp; 8 (2-5)

Polo&nbsp; 29 (6-1)&nbsp; Russellville 16 (2-5)

St. Joseph Central&nbsp; 42 (6-1)&nbsp; Excelsior Springs&nbsp; 12 (0-7)

East Atchison&nbsp; 72 (3-4)&nbsp; DeKalb&nbsp; 6 (0-7)

#2 South Holt&nbsp; 61 (7-0)&nbsp; #8 Nodaway Valley&nbsp; 42 (5-2)&nbsp;

#5 Platte Valley&nbsp; 54 (6-1)&nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn&nbsp; 14 (1-6)

Rock Port&nbsp; 62 (3-4)&nbsp; Mound City&nbsp; 34 (2-5)

#8 Atchison 64&nbsp; (6-0) Highland Park 8&nbsp; (4-2) - FINAL (Thursday)

Atchison County&nbsp; 36 (4-2)&nbsp; Maur Hill&nbsp; 6 (0-6)

#10 Jackson Heights&nbsp; 48 (5-1)&nbsp; Troy&nbsp; 12 (2-4)

#2 Sabetha&nbsp; 60 (6-0)&nbsp; Riverside&nbsp; 3 (2-4)

Linn&nbsp; 84 (2-4)&nbsp; Doniphan West&nbsp; 18 (0-6)

 Rock Creek&nbsp; 69 (4-2)&nbsp; Hiawatha&nbsp; 13 (1-5) @

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696652777744.jpeg" alt="Plattsburg's Isaia Howard/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Plattsburg's Isaia Howard/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostMEC#7 St. Pius X&nbsp; 58 (5-2)&nbsp; Benton&nbsp; 14 (1-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Benton @ Cameron</li>
 </ul>#3 Maryville&nbsp; 19 (6-1)&nbsp; Class 4 #1 Lutheran North&nbsp; 14 (6-)- FINAL on Saturday<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Maryville home to #10 Savannah (KFEQ)</li>
 </ul>Cameron&nbsp; 54 (3-4)&nbsp; Lafayette&nbsp; 17 (1-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Cameron home to Benton</li><li>Week 8: Lafayette home to St. Pius X</li>
 </ul>#10 Savannah&nbsp; 61 (6-1)&nbsp; Chillicothe&nbsp; 8 (3-4)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Savannah @ Maryville (KFEQ)</li><li>Week 8: Chillicothe @ Odessa</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Savannah-Head-Coach-Anthony-Hays-e2a91im" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#4 Plattsburg&nbsp; 40 (6-0)&nbsp; Bishop LeBlond&nbsp; 34 (3-3)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: LeBlond home to Greenfield on Saturday at 1 p.m.</li><li>Week 8: Plattsburg @ Concordia (6-0 entering tonight)</li>
 </ul>KCI#3 North Platte&nbsp; 28 (6-1)&nbsp; Lawson&nbsp; 14 (1-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Lawson home to Lathrop</li><li>Week 8: North Platte home to West Platte</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/North-Platte-Head-Coach-Jared-Quigley-e2a918r" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Mid-Buchanan&nbsp; 13 (5-2)&nbsp; Hamilton&nbsp; 8 (3-4)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Mid-Buchanan home to East Buchanan</li><li>Week 8: Hamilton @ Wellington-Napoleon</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Mid-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Aaron-Fritz-e2a916u" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>West Platte&nbsp; 33 (3-4)&nbsp; Lathrop&nbsp; 20 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Lathrop @ Lawson</li><li>Week 8: West Platte @ North Platte</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/West-Platte-Head-Coach-Jim-Newsted-e2a91ek" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#2 East Buchanan&nbsp; 40 (7-0)&nbsp; St. Michael the Archangel&nbsp; 24 (5-2, RV)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: East Buchanan @ Mid-Buchanan</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/East-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Dan-Ritter-e2a91bh" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>GRC#9 Albany&nbsp; 34 (6-1)&nbsp; Stanberry&nbsp; 32 (5-2)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Albany home to Pattonsburg</li><li>Week 8: Stanberry @ North Andrew</li>
 </ul>St. Joseph Christian&nbsp; 58 (4-3)&nbsp; King City&nbsp; 26 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: St. Joseph Christian home to Princeton</li><li>Week 8: King City @ Worth County</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/St--Joseph-Christian-Head-Coach-Troy-Schenk-e2a91ks" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> Princeton&nbsp; 34 (3-4)&nbsp; North Andrew&nbsp; 16 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: North Andrew home to Stanberry</li>
 </ul>#3 Worth County&nbsp; 72 (6-1)&nbsp; Pattonsburg&nbsp; 18 (1-6)- FINAL on Saturday<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Worth County home to King City</li>
 </ul>Trenton&nbsp; 34 (6-1)&nbsp; Maysville&nbsp; 24 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Maysville home to Putnam County</li>
 </ul>Putnam County&nbsp; 52&nbsp; (1-6)&nbsp; Gallatin&nbsp; 8 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Gallatin home to Trenton</li>
 </ul>Polo&nbsp; 29 (6-1)&nbsp; Russellville 16 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Polo home to Milan</li>
 </ul>Greater KC SuburbanSt. Joseph Central&nbsp; 42 (6-1)&nbsp; Excelsior Springs&nbsp; 12 (0-7)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: home to Oak Park (6-0 entering tonight)</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Central-Head-Coach-Regi-Trotter-e2a91gp" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>275 Conference East Atchison&nbsp; 72 (3-4)&nbsp; DeKalb&nbsp; 6 (0-7)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: DeKalb @ Platte Valley</li><li>Week 8: East Atchison home to Rock Port</li>
 </ul>#2 South Holt&nbsp; 61 (7-0)&nbsp; #8 Nodaway Valley&nbsp; 42 (5-2)&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Week 8: South Holt @ Mound City</li><li>Week 8: Nodaway Valley home to Stewartsville-Osborn</li>
 </ul>#5 Platte Valley&nbsp; 54 (6-1)&nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn&nbsp; 14 (1-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Platte Valley home to DeKalb</li><li>Week 8: Stewartsville-Osborn @ Nodaway Valley</li>
 </ul>Rock Port&nbsp; 62 (3-4)&nbsp; Mound City&nbsp; 34 (2-5)<ul>
 <li>Week 8: Mound City home to South Holt</li>
 </ul>Kansas games#8 Atchison 64&nbsp; (6-0) Highland Park 8&nbsp; (4-2) - FINAL (Thursday)<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Atchison home to Perry-Lecompton</li>
 </ul>Atchison County&nbsp; 36 (4-2)&nbsp; Maur Hill&nbsp; 6 (0-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Maur Hill home to Silver Lake</li>
 </ul>#10 Jackson Heights&nbsp; 48 (5-1)&nbsp; Troy&nbsp; 12 (2-4)<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Troy home to Onaga</li>
 </ul>#2 Sabetha&nbsp; 60 (6-0)&nbsp; Riverside&nbsp; 3 (2-4)<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Riverside @ #3 Centralia (5-0 entering tonight)</li>
 </ul>Linn&nbsp; 84 (2-4)&nbsp; Doniphan West&nbsp; 18 (0-6)<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Doniphan West home to Blue Valley</li>
 </ul> Rock Creek&nbsp; 69 (4-2)&nbsp; Hiawatha&nbsp; 13 (1-5) @<ul>
 <li>Week 7: Hiawatha home to Marysville</li>
 </ul>

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school football scoreboard - October 5th-7th, 2023

Volleyball Bishop LeBlond 3 Lafayette 0 North Kansas City 3 St. Joseph Central 2 Savannah 3 Chillicothe 2 Benton 3 Maryville 0 Lawson 3 Mid-Buchanan 2 East Buchanan 3 North Platte 0 Mound City 3 North Nodaway 0 South Holt 3 Union Star 2

Softball Platte Valley 14 Benton 0 St. Joseph Central 13 North Kansas City 3 Mid-Buchanan 18 East Buchanan 0 North Andrew 1 DeKalb 0 Stanberry 8 Stewartsville-Osborn 7

Boys’ soccer St. Joseph Central 5 Savannah 2 Odessa 8 Benton 4

Girls’ golf Class 1 District 4 at Plattsburg - the East Buchanan girls qualified for state as a team shooting a 407 overall - just nine strokes behind the winning team East Atchison.

East Buchanan’s Addisyn Musser and King City’s Clare Staley tied for second, shooting a 95. Also heading to state are LeBlond’s Claire Heater, along with Mid-Buchanan’s Kristen Schaeffer and Ella McKnight, and St. Joseph Christian’s Chloe Burnham and Kloey Hollars.

State golf for Class 1 is in Sedalia Oct. 16-17.

Class 2 District 4 at Lawson - Maryville qualified for state as a team. Benton’s Emma Loehnig and Breanne Bledsoe also punched their ticket to state, as did Savannah’s Riley Rosenbaum.&nbsp;

State golf for Class 2 is in Joplin Oct. 16-17.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696593990682.jpeg" alt="East Buchanan girls' golf finished second at districts and are headed to state as a team. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>East Buchanan girls' golf finished second at districts and are headed to state as a team. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostVolleyball Bishop LeBlond 3 Lafayette 0 North Kansas City 3 St. Joseph Central 2 Savannah 3 Chillicothe 2 Benton 3 Maryville 0 Lawson 3 Mid-Buchanan 2 East Buchanan 3 North Platte 0 Mound City 3 North Nodaway 0 South Holt 3 Union Star 2Softball Platte Valley 14 Benton 0 St. Joseph Central 13 North Kansas City 3 Mid-Buchanan 18 East Buchanan 0 North Andrew 1 DeKalb 0 Stanberry 8 Stewartsville-Osborn 7Boys’ soccer St. Joseph Central 5 Savannah 2 Odessa 8 Benton 4Girls’ golf Class 1 District 4 at Plattsburg - the East Buchanan girls qualified for state as a team shooting a 407 overall - just nine strokes behind the winning team East Atchison.East Buchanan’s Addisyn Musser and King City’s Clare Staley tied for second, shooting a 95. Also heading to state are LeBlond’s Claire Heater, along with Mid-Buchanan’s Kristen Schaeffer and Ella McKnight, and St. Joseph Christian’s Chloe Burnham and Kloey Hollars.State golf for Class 1 is in Sedalia Oct. 16-17.Class 2 District 4 at Lawson - Maryville qualified for state as a team. Benton’s Emma Loehnig and Breanne Bledsoe also punched their ticket to state, as did Savannah’s Riley Rosenbaum.&nbsp;State golf for Class 2 is in Joplin Oct. 16-17.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - October 5, 2023

CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.

According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California.

Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history. He was the quintessential modern linebacker, a disruptive force who roamed sideline to sideline and left a trail of broken opponents behind.

He was a first-team All-Pro selection five times and made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons before knee injuries forced his retirement at age 31. Despite a short career, Butkus came to define his position. He routinely ranks among the NFL’s top 100 players.

CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/BxVt7EfV9Q">pic.twitter.com/BxVt7EfV9Q</a>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1710063953781440885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history. He was the quintessential modern linebacker, a disruptive force who roamed sideline to sideline and left a trail of broken opponents behind.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dick Butkus was a legend who embodied what it means to be a Chicago Bear. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. <a href="https://t.co/8UEVuuZLwi">pic.twitter.com/8UEVuuZLwi</a>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1710063847359287777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He was a first-team All-Pro selection five times and made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons before knee injuries forced his retirement at age 31. Despite a short career, Butkus came to define his position. He routinely ranks among the NFL’s top 100 players.

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