<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/917fff99-4d29-41cf-9c0f-0dce1103fec5?elinkdata=27461">Harper Taylor</a> was at a career crossroads, unsure if she wanted to continue coaching women's basketball or go in a new direction.

Then came a phone call from Athletic Director <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa0ae710-ed6d-436b-a2f9-3e638918c481?elinkdata=27461">Miguel Paredes</a> asking her to apply for the opening at Kansas Wesleyan University.

It was the proverbial bolt from the blue.

"I was definitely intrigued; I just wasn't expecting it," she said. "I had been in such a poor place with where I was at with coaching that I didn't think I was going to have my dream job right there in front of me.

"After the last place that I was at for two years (Division II Metro State-Denver) I think my love for coaching and how I viewed my position changed a lot. It was kind of the experience and some of the people that I worked with and how I handled a lot of situations. I learned a ton, but it was just really hard for me to continue seeing myself in coaching long term. For the first time in my life, I was heavily questioning it."

Taylor's husband Cole had another viewpoint.

"He was thinking about it as 'this is her opportunity to be a head coach,'" she said.

Indeed, KWU offered a fresh start at a place she was familiar with after working as an assistant during the 2021-22 and '22-23 seasons.

"A big reason why I took (the Metro) position was because of how I knew I loved coaching when I was here," she said.

Taylor applied and ultimately chosen to lead the Coyotes into the 2025-26 season.

In the two months since her hiring she has rediscovered her passion for coaching. It's been a whirlwind - relocating, hiring her staff (two graduate assistants), overseeing renovation of the locker room, fundraising, ordering equipment, working on the budget, familiarizing herself with the returning players and recruiting.

"I think the difference is I get to take pride in something where I get to drive the ship," she said. "I think that has really helped bring me back to life. Of course, right now there aren't really any consequences to those actions because my players aren't here, but I can already feel the difference in the team from interview to summer to my relationships and my conversations with them. They have grown so much just because of how I do things. I was here before, I know how things were done before, and I know how the girls responded."

She is convinced KWU is the right job at the right time.

"It's refreshing to still feel that (passion) here," she said. "I feel a very strong bond to Kansas Wesleyan because of what I helped build here before. I don't think I knew that a couple months ago, I feel like I had to be slapped in the face to be like 'you can do this.'"

Taylor knows what she wants her teams' on-court persona to be.

"Defense will be at the forefront," she said. "I know everyone says that and then stats don't prove it. It might take a while development-wise to get where I want us to be on the defensive end but that will be a big point of emphasis. I want our team to be thinking from a defensive standpoint and not an offensive standpoint. It's hard to get a group of girls to think that way. As a player I loved offense."

"Honestly, I would just say I'm full of surprises," she said. "I might sit here and say one thing but then halfway through the year it might completely change. I could be saying 'defense, defense, defense' and may not have one girl that can guard so you've got to figure it out, figure out the next thing."

She guarantees there will be no shortage of energy.

"This will be the quietest, most reserved you'll probably see me all year," she said. "I'm going to be loud - very communicative, I guess. We have four core values for our program - pride, accountability, connection and communication. The communication piece will be huge. Like I said in our group chat the girls' communication with me has already drastically changed."

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/917fff99-4d29-41cf-9c0f-0dce1103fec5?elinkdata=27461">Harper Taylor</a> was at a career crossroads, unsure if she wanted to continue coaching women's basketball or go in a new direction.Then came a phone call from Athletic Director <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa0ae710-ed6d-436b-a2f9-3e638918c481?elinkdata=27461">Miguel Paredes</a> asking her to apply for the opening at Kansas Wesleyan University.It was the proverbial bolt from the blue."I was definitely intrigued; I just wasn't expecting it," she said. "I had been in such a poor place with where I was at with coaching that I didn't think I was going to have my dream job right there in front of me."After the last place that I was at for two years (Division II Metro State-Denver) I think my love for coaching and how I viewed my position changed a lot. It was kind of the experience and some of the people that I worked with and how I handled a lot of situations. I learned a ton, but it was just really hard for me to continue seeing myself in coaching long term. For the first time in my life, I was heavily questioning it."Taylor's husband Cole had another viewpoint."He was thinking about it as 'this is her opportunity to be a head coach,'" she said.Indeed, KWU offered a fresh start at a place she was familiar with after working as an assistant during the 2021-22 and '22-23 seasons."A big reason why I took (the Metro) position was because of how I knew I loved coaching when I was here," she said.Taylor applied and ultimately chosen to lead the Coyotes into the 2025-26 season.In the two months since her hiring she has rediscovered her passion for coaching. It's been a whirlwind - relocating, hiring her staff (two graduate assistants), overseeing renovation of the locker room, fundraising, ordering equipment, working on the budget, familiarizing herself with the returning players and recruiting.She wouldn't have any other way."I think the difference is I get to take pride in something where I get to drive the ship," she said. "I think that has really helped bring me back to life. Of course, right now there aren't really any consequences to those actions because my players aren't here, but I can already feel the difference in the team from interview to summer to my relationships and my conversations with them. They have grown so much just because of how I do things. I was here before, I know how things were done before, and I know how the girls responded."She is convinced KWU is the right job at the right time."It's refreshing to still feel that (passion) here," she said. "I feel a very strong bond to Kansas Wesleyan because of what I helped build here before. I don't think I knew that a couple months ago, I feel like I had to be slapped in the face to be like 'you can do this.'"Taylor knows what she wants her teams' on-court persona to be."Defense will be at the forefront," she said. "I know everyone says that and then stats don't prove it. It might take a while development-wise to get where I want us to be on the defensive end but that will be a big point of emphasis. I want our team to be thinking from a defensive standpoint and not an offensive standpoint. It's hard to get a group of girls to think that way. As a player I loved offense."Adaptability will be imperative, though."Honestly, I would just say I'm full of surprises," she said. "I might sit here and say one thing but then halfway through the year it might completely change. I could be saying 'defense, defense, defense' and may not have one girl that can guard so you've got to figure it out, figure out the next thing."She guarantees there will be no shortage of energy."This will be the quietest, most reserved you'll probably see me all year," she said. "I'm going to be loud - very communicative, I guess. We have four core values for our program - pride, accountability, connection and communication. The communication piece will be huge. Like I said in our group chat the girls' communication with me has already drastically changed."With the best yet to come.

Taylor rediscovers passion for coaching in return to KWU

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;- The 2025 college football season kicks off this month, and August 28-30, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will celebrate alongside Urban Edge Network (UEN) with an 11-game lineup of NAIA-UEN Featured Games for Kickoff Weekend.

All 11 games will be simulcast from their regular broadcast locations to Urban Edge Network at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf500ee6-73df-4939-b4d9-529da2d87501?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.urbanedgenetwork.net</a>, with links to mobile and connected TV apps at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e23bda60-7d1d-4f95-ba68-71c55db097e5?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.naia.org/watch.</a>

The season starts Thursday, August 28, with six games on UEN, including the season's first game, in Indianapolis between Marian (Ind.) and UIndy, at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. Two more games kick off an hour later, as MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) hosts Nelson (Texas), followed by Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) at Taylor (Ind.).

Thursday's three remaining NAIA-UEN Featured Games all kick off at 7 p.m. CT, as Dickinson State (N.D.) hosts Valley City State (N.D.), Montana Tech hosts Montana Western (6 p.m. MT/local time), and William Penn (Iowa) travels to William Woods (Mo.) for the Second-Annual Billy Bowl.

Saturday, August 30, Kickoff Weekend continues with five games slated for broadcast on UEN. The broadcast day begins when Reinhardt (Ga.) entertains Florida Memorial at Noon ET (11 a.m. CT). Two hours later, Benedictine (Kan.) meets Morningside (Iowa) at 1 p.m. CT, in the UEN Clash of the Week, followed by Kansas Wesleyan and Ottawa (Kan.) at 6 p.m. CT.

Also, at 6 p.m. CT (5 p.m. MT/local time), College of Idaho hosts Eastern Oregon. The slate ends with a final Featured Game at 7 p.m. CT, as Dakota State (S.D.) travels to Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.).

"This initiative marks a transformative moment for the partnership between the Urban Edge Network and the NAIA, dedicated to not only building the brand identities of its member institutions but also showcasing extraordinary talent," said Hardy Pelt, UEN founding member and Chief Revenue Officer. "Urban Edge Network is proud to serve as the platform that brings NAIA football to the forefront for fans nationwide. Together, we're not just broadcasting games; we're unveiling a new era of collegiate athletics that deserves a national spotlight."

The NAIA-UEN Featured Game lineup will continue through the regular season, with a full slate of September games announced later this month at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db1e215a-2ade-4c5d-be7a-eb09d6021a33?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.naia.org</a>.

Thursday, August 28Marian (Ind.) vs. UIndy, 5 p.m.MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) vs. Nelson (Texas), 6 p.m.Taylor (Ind.) vs. Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), 6 p.m.Dickinson State (N.D.) vs. Valley City State (N.D.), 7 p.m.Montana Tech vs. Montana Western, 7 p.m.William Woods vs. William Penn, 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 30Reinhardt (Ga.) vs. Florida Memorial, 11 a.m.Benedictine (Kan.) vs. Morningside (Iowa), 1 p.m.College of Idaho vs. Eastern Oregon, 6 p.m.Kansas Wesleyan vs. Ottawa (Kan.), 6 p.m.Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) vs. Dakota State (S.D.), 7 p.m.

ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships.&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eb2d6f81-6075-4114-8cb0-9bba146e387f?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">naia.org</a>&nbsp;| @NAIA

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;- The 2025 college football season kicks off this month, and August 28-30, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will celebrate alongside Urban Edge Network (UEN) with an 11-game lineup of NAIA-UEN Featured Games for Kickoff Weekend.All 11 games will be simulcast from their regular broadcast locations to Urban Edge Network at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf500ee6-73df-4939-b4d9-529da2d87501?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.urbanedgenetwork.net</a>, with links to mobile and connected TV apps at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e23bda60-7d1d-4f95-ba68-71c55db097e5?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.naia.org/watch.</a>The season starts Thursday, August 28, with six games on UEN, including the season's first game, in Indianapolis between Marian (Ind.) and UIndy, at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. Two more games kick off an hour later, as MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) hosts Nelson (Texas), followed by Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) at Taylor (Ind.).Thursday's three remaining NAIA-UEN Featured Games all kick off at 7 p.m. CT, as Dickinson State (N.D.) hosts Valley City State (N.D.), Montana Tech hosts Montana Western (6 p.m. MT/local time), and William Penn (Iowa) travels to William Woods (Mo.) for the Second-Annual Billy Bowl.Saturday, August 30, Kickoff Weekend continues with five games slated for broadcast on UEN. The broadcast day begins when Reinhardt (Ga.) entertains Florida Memorial at Noon ET (11 a.m. CT). Two hours later, Benedictine (Kan.) meets Morningside (Iowa) at 1 p.m. CT, in the UEN Clash of the Week, followed by Kansas Wesleyan and Ottawa (Kan.) at 6 p.m. CT.Also, at 6 p.m. CT (5 p.m. MT/local time), College of Idaho hosts Eastern Oregon. The slate ends with a final Featured Game at 7 p.m. CT, as Dakota State (S.D.) travels to Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.)."This initiative marks a transformative moment for the partnership between the Urban Edge Network and the NAIA, dedicated to not only building the brand identities of its member institutions but also showcasing extraordinary talent," said Hardy Pelt, UEN founding member and Chief Revenue Officer. "Urban Edge Network is proud to serve as the platform that brings NAIA football to the forefront for fans nationwide. Together, we're not just broadcasting games; we're unveiling a new era of collegiate athletics that deserves a national spotlight."The NAIA-UEN Featured Game lineup will continue through the regular season, with a full slate of September games announced later this month at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db1e215a-2ade-4c5d-be7a-eb09d6021a33?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">www.naia.org</a>.NAIA-UEN Kickoff Weekend ScheduleThursday, August 28Marian (Ind.) vs. UIndy, 5 p.m.MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) vs. Nelson (Texas), 6 p.m.Taylor (Ind.) vs. Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), 6 p.m.Dickinson State (N.D.) vs. Valley City State (N.D.), 7 p.m.Montana Tech vs. Montana Western, 7 p.m.William Woods vs. William Penn, 7 p.m.Saturday, August 30Reinhardt (Ga.) vs. Florida Memorial, 11 a.m.Benedictine (Kan.) vs. Morningside (Iowa), 1 p.m.College of Idaho vs. Eastern Oregon, 6 p.m.Kansas Wesleyan vs. Ottawa (Kan.), 6 p.m.Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) vs. Dakota State (S.D.), 7 p.m.ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 83,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 29 national championships.&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eb2d6f81-6075-4114-8cb0-9bba146e387f?elinkdata=27399" target="_blank">naia.org</a>&nbsp;| @NAIAABOUT URBAN EDGE NETWORK (UEN)

KWU's season opener part of NAIA and UEN's Kickoff Weekend, Aug. 28-30

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas redshirt senior Bryce Foster was one of 40 centers to be named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.

Foster, of Katy, Texas, started all 12 games at center for the Jayhawks in 2024, paving the way for 211.4 rushing yards per game and allowing just 10 sacks as a unit. Foster recently was named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List on July 29, awarded to college football’s premiere interior lineman.

Following the end of the 2024 season, Foster was named Second Team All-Big 12 and earned All-America honors in track &amp; field at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Foster arrived at Kansas following three seasons at Texas A&amp;M, starting 28 games and being named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team, 2021 FWAA Freshman All-America Team and the 2021 The Athletic Freshman All-America First Team.

Dave Rimington, the award’s namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy’s only two-time winner as the nation’s finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rimingtontrophy.com/" target="_blank">www.rimingtontrophy.com</a>.

The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas redshirt senior Bryce Foster was one of 40 centers to be named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.Foster, of Katy, Texas, started all 12 games at center for the Jayhawks in 2024, paving the way for 211.4 rushing yards per game and allowing just 10 sacks as a unit. Foster recently was named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List on July 29, awarded to college football’s premiere interior lineman.Following the end of the 2024 season, Foster was named Second Team All-Big 12 and earned All-America honors in track &amp; field at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Foster arrived at Kansas following three seasons at Texas A&amp;M, starting 28 games and being named to the 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team, 2021 FWAA Freshman All-America Team and the 2021 The Athletic Freshman All-America First Team.Dave Rimington, the award’s namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy’s only two-time winner as the nation’s finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rimingtontrophy.com/" target="_blank">www.rimingtontrophy.com</a>.The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935.

Bryce Foster Named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List

Junction City native and Kansas State University star DJ Giddens made his NFL debut in the Colts preseason opener at Baltimore on Thursday.&nbsp; Giddens carried the ball 6 times for 17 yards.&nbsp;

Giddens was chosen with the 14th pick of the fifth round – No. 151 overall – by the Indianapolis Colts on the final day of the NFL draft in May.

Giddens finished his three-year K-State career by ranking in the top 10 in school history in 11 career categories, most notably a No. 2 ranking in rushing yards per attempt (5.97), third in rushing yards (3,087), fourth in total scrimmage yards (3,766) and receiving yards by a running back (679). He became just the fourth player in school history to produce multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons, joining fellow NFL Draft picks Darren Sproles, Daniel Thomas, Deuce Vaughn.

BALTIMORE (AP) — With Lamar Jackson sitting this one out, Baltimore’s passing game sputtered for 60 minutes.

The Ravens needed a few big plays on special teams to pull through.

LaJohntay Wester scored on an 87-yard punt return, fellow rookie Tyler Loop kicked a 52-yard field goal and Rasheen Ali added a long kickoff return to lift Baltimore to a 24-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.

“Obviously, what LaJohntay did was awesome,” coach John Harbaugh said. “You see Rasheen hit that kick return was good. That was big field position for us.”

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exited on their second offensive possession of this preseason opener with a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand. Daniel Jones relieved him, and Riley Leonard came on in the second half to guide Indianapolis to its lone touchdown.

Richardson went 2 for 3 for 21 yards in his brief outing. Jones went 10 of 21 for 144 yards, and Leonard was 12 of 24 for 92 yards with an interception.

“I made some plays on my feet, but I think I can’t rely on that. In certain situations, you have to go through your reads and trust these guys,” said Leonard, who led Notre Dame to the national title game last season. “They were getting open for me, so I just had to find them. You can’t always just use that as a bailout escape route in the NFL. That’s what I’m learning.”

Cooper Rush started for the Ravens and threw for just 16 yards. Devin Leary passed for 43. Each was intercepted once.

“We’d like to pass for more than 59 yards. I assure you,” Harbaugh said.

But the Indianapolis quarterback situation was always the more compelling aspect of this game. After leading the Colts to a field goal on their opening drive, Richardson left with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-anthony-richardson-e02fee0eb74ec5adf1e780a26d16010b">an injured finger</a>&nbsp;in the middle of their second possession after being sacked by David Ojabo.

Jones came in and played the rest of the first half but could not lead the Colts to the end zone.

“Got to be ready to go. That’s part of the game,” Jones said. “Some good, some bad. Caught a rhythm there I think at points, and we were moving the ball well, executing, but a couple things here and there kept us from getting in the end zone.”

Derrick Henry joined Jackson in sitting this game out for the Ravens, but Keaton Mitchell showed he could be a useful backup for Baltimore this season. He broke away for a 23-yard run, then scored from 22 yards out two plays later to give the Ravens a 7-3 lead.

Wester, who was drafted in the sixth round this year out of Colorado, made it 14-3 with his touchdown on special teams. He apparently called his shot to some extent in practice.

“He said he was going to take one to the crib, and he did it,” Mitchell said.

Wester also contributed a 30-yard reception in the second half.

Ali added a 69-yard kickoff return late in the first half, setting up his own 2-yard TD run that gave the Ravens a 21-9 halftime lead.

Indianapolis scored in the third quarter on a 1-yard run by Khalil Herbert.

Spencer Shrader made three field goals for Indianapolis but also hit the left upright from 52 yards in the second quarter. Maddux Trujillo did not get to try a field goal but made an extra point in the second half.

Loop, the rookie draft pick trying to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-ravens-justin-tucker-john-harbaugh-c7385349cbf2e6c85ba22d6217d99eb9">replace Justin Tucker</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore, missed his first field goal try from 46, but then connected in the fourth quarter to give the Ravens an eight-point lead.

Baltimore DB Bilhal Kone was carted off in the first quarter with a severe knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the season.

Baltimore’s next preseason game is at Dallas on Aug. 16. Indianapolis hosts Green Bay that same day.

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 </figure>Junction City native and Kansas State University star DJ Giddens made his NFL debut in the Colts preseason opener at Baltimore on Thursday.&nbsp; Giddens carried the ball 6 times for 17 yards.&nbsp;Giddens was chosen with the 14th pick of the fifth round – No. 151 overall – by the Indianapolis Colts on the final day of the NFL draft in May.Giddens finished his three-year K-State career by ranking in the top 10 in school history in 11 career categories, most notably a No. 2 ranking in rushing yards per attempt (5.97), third in rushing yards (3,087), fourth in total scrimmage yards (3,766) and receiving yards by a running back (679). He became just the fourth player in school history to produce multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons, joining fellow NFL Draft picks Darren Sproles, Daniel Thomas, Deuce Vaughn.BALTIMORE (AP) — With Lamar Jackson sitting this one out, Baltimore’s passing game sputtered for 60 minutes.The Ravens needed a few big plays on special teams to pull through.LaJohntay Wester scored on an 87-yard punt return, fellow rookie Tyler Loop kicked a 52-yard field goal and Rasheen Ali added a long kickoff return to lift Baltimore to a 24-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.“Obviously, what LaJohntay did was awesome,” coach John Harbaugh said. “You see Rasheen hit that kick return was good. That was big field position for us.”Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exited on their second offensive possession of this preseason opener with a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand. Daniel Jones relieved him, and Riley Leonard came on in the second half to guide Indianapolis to its lone touchdown.Richardson went 2 for 3 for 21 yards in his brief outing. Jones went 10 of 21 for 144 yards, and Leonard was 12 of 24 for 92 yards with an interception.“I made some plays on my feet, but I think I can’t rely on that. In certain situations, you have to go through your reads and trust these guys,” said Leonard, who led Notre Dame to the national title game last season. “They were getting open for me, so I just had to find them. You can’t always just use that as a bailout escape route in the NFL. That’s what I’m learning.”Cooper Rush started for the Ravens and threw for just 16 yards. Devin Leary passed for 43. Each was intercepted once.“We’d like to pass for more than 59 yards. I assure you,” Harbaugh said.But the Indianapolis quarterback situation was always the more compelling aspect of this game. After leading the Colts to a field goal on their opening drive, Richardson left with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-colts-anthony-richardson-e02fee0eb74ec5adf1e780a26d16010b">an injured finger</a>&nbsp;in the middle of their second possession after being sacked by David Ojabo.Jones came in and played the rest of the first half but could not lead the Colts to the end zone.“Got to be ready to go. That’s part of the game,” Jones said. “Some good, some bad. Caught a rhythm there I think at points, and we were moving the ball well, executing, but a couple things here and there kept us from getting in the end zone.”Derrick Henry joined Jackson in sitting this game out for the Ravens, but Keaton Mitchell showed he could be a useful backup for Baltimore this season. He broke away for a 23-yard run, then scored from 22 yards out two plays later to give the Ravens a 7-3 lead.Wester, who was drafted in the sixth round this year out of Colorado, made it 14-3 with his touchdown on special teams. He apparently called his shot to some extent in practice.“He said he was going to take one to the crib, and he did it,” Mitchell said.Wester also contributed a 30-yard reception in the second half.Ali added a 69-yard kickoff return late in the first half, setting up his own 2-yard TD run that gave the Ravens a 21-9 halftime lead.Indianapolis scored in the third quarter on a 1-yard run by Khalil Herbert.<h2>Kicking update</h2>Spencer Shrader made three field goals for Indianapolis but also hit the left upright from 52 yards in the second quarter. Maddux Trujillo did not get to try a field goal but made an extra point in the second half.Loop, the rookie draft pick trying to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-ravens-justin-tucker-john-harbaugh-c7385349cbf2e6c85ba22d6217d99eb9">replace Justin Tucker</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore, missed his first field goal try from 46, but then connected in the fourth quarter to give the Ravens an eight-point lead.<h2>Injuries</h2>Baltimore DB Bilhal Kone was carted off in the first quarter with a severe knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the season.<h2>Up next</h2>Baltimore’s next preseason game is at Dallas on Aug. 16. Indianapolis hosts Green Bay that same day.

Kansas native DJ Giddens makes NFL debut in preseason game

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“All right so this (is) what we got. Injury wise- (Jake) Briningstool, Marquise (Hollywood) Brown, (Cam) Jones, (Rashee) Rice. They did not play, the guys that came back were (Kristian) Fulton and Drue Tranquill, came back and did some individual work. And then the guys at the end were (Fabien) Lovett, (he) tweaked his ankle but he came back in. Then (Brashard) Smith hurt his finger, but they’re going to take care of him up there. He should be alright. All in all, good practice, long one today. The guys got a lot of reps in and worked their tail off getting through. We had a little bit of heat today. I thought the effort was definitely there. Ones got a lot of reps in particular. Anyways, with that as far as the game goes, since I know you’re going to go in that direction, the quarterbacks, we situated out the quarterbacks so they’ll each get a quarter. The first one will be Patrick (Mahomes), the second one is (Gardner) Minshew, and then (Bailey) Zappe and then Chris (Oladokun) at the end there. All right, so each one gets a quarter. And then everybody kind of follows that as we go. All right? Any questions? Time is yours.”

Q: On where Chukwuebuka Godrick fit in.

REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Chukwuebuka Godrick) actually doing a good job. Talking about Chu here. He’s actually doing a good job out there. He’s worked guard, he’s worked tackle, he’s trying to get into that flex position where he can help out and compete. But he’s having a good camp so far. Look forward to seeing him in the games.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you feel that Chukwuebuka Godrick is ready for the regular season?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah well, he’s getting there for sure, yeah. Yeah, for sure. This will be a big, big camp for him as we go.”

Q:&nbsp;On leaving in players longer than one quarter.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll see. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll play that by ear, but you know probably not more than a quarter.”

Q:&nbsp;On the decision to put the rookies in during the preseason games.&nbsp;

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so it’s important that they get in now, they’re in front of some bright lights, and it takes it up one more notch. Not quite the season, but you’re still in front of a big crowd, and I guess another team so your adrenaline level gets pushed to another level, and let’s see how we do.”

Q:&nbsp;Would you consider Rashee Rice’s injury minor?

REID:&nbsp;“It seems to be, but going to be cautious, cautious with that thing.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you invite Terrell Owens down?

REID:&nbsp;“I did, yeah. He was in town.”

Q:&nbsp;On Terrell Owens being at practice.

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, it’s great. It’s great to have him. I’ve watched him grow up and he’s a dad now. His son’s with the 49ers doing a nice job. He’s got a daughter that is a heck of a volleyball player and you know, just watching people grow I think that’s a great position that I’m in to see that. And he’s got a good heart. T.O. has got a good heart.”

Q:&nbsp;What went into the decision to do the ESPN series?

REID:&nbsp;“Well our owner asked me to do it (laughter). So, I mean it’s not really my deal, but that’s, you know, he’s, my boss. And so, I jumped in on it. So, if I’m going in, I’m going in. I’m going to go all in.”

Q:&nbsp;Was there any point in time where you felt it was too intrusive or wish you weren’t doing it?

REID:&nbsp;“No, you know, I thought the people handled it well. I thought they did a really good job of not being a distraction. I worry about that, and one reason I don’t like doing those things. I thought they actually really handled themselves well, where I didn’t have to tell people to get back, get out of here, you know. That’s not what it was. So, my hat goes off to them for handling it that way.”

Q:&nbsp;When evaluating the ones in the preseason, what do you need to see to know they’re good and they can come out?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, you know, you’d like us to do well, but I know we have other preseason games to answer your question if I’m going to be truthful about it. So, (just) go out (there), and do the best you can. I’m going to keep the numbers down, for the first game, and then we’ll see about the second game.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there a specific reason for a longer practice today than normal?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we don’t - listen, I’ve told you before, we don’t spend a ton of time on the game part of it. We try to get our work done in here. I think that’s the most important, right now. We’ll give them some stuff this afternoon and talk about it and get a walk through tomorrow, you know with the mock game. But we’re not spending a ton of time on it, and I imagine they’re doing the same thing. But it’s always good to go get somebody else and have a little competition in there.”

Q: On researching Josh Simmons before the 2025 NFL Draft.&nbsp;

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I told (General Manager Brett) Veach when I watched him (Josh Simmons) that he was really good. I think that was the biggest thing. I mean, obviously, the health stuff and stuff like that, I can’t be there for (that) medical stuff and everything like that. But when you watch him on tape you realize how talented he was, how strong he was (and) the way he was able to move. And so, good for us that we were able to get him, and that he’s gotten here and he’s been healthy so far. And so, he’s done a great job, man. I mean, he’s gotten better and better, he’s learning, and obviously he’s had some highlights and made some big plays. But it’s about getting better and better, and he’s continuing to do that.”

Q: Do you feel like Noah Gray is taking another step in his career this year?&nbsp;

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think you saw that last year and I think he’s (Noah Gray) just carrying that momentum into this season. He makes plays. I mean, he’s not the guy that’s going to go out and like, be vocalized about it or kind of show off or showboat, or anything like that. He just goes out there and does his job to the best of his ability, and whenever he gets the opportunity, he makes the play happen. So, that’s a guy that I trust a lot. He’s learned a ton from Trav (Travis Kelce), and I think he’s going to be a guy that’s going to be a vital part of our offense as we continue to push the game moving forward.”

Q: Are you experimenting more with throwing passes into tight windows this season?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We definitely want to push the ball down the field and push the ball into tighter windows this year. I mean, we got the guys that can make the contested catches. I think you all have seen that out there. And the guys are – we told them we’re going to give them a chance, and they got to prove to us that they can make those plays, and they’re proving that. So, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid has been adamant about pushing the ball, (and) trying to make plays happen and we’ve been having success with it. And the goal is to keep that going throughout the regular season.”&nbsp;

Q: Is it an acquired mentality to throw into those tight windows?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, that’s how I’ve always played. I mean these last few years, I’d say it was abnormal not pushing the ball down the field, (and) not being (in) an attacking mindset. And so, we’re trying to get back to that. And so, (we’re) giving guys chances to make plays. We got the receivers, we got the offensive line blocking. Let’s get the guys chances to make plays down the field, and if it’s a one-on-one, we think our guys are going to win.”

Q: How did injuries impact your play last season?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s – you don’t want it to affect you. I mean, that’s the biggest thing. I mean, obviously last year we didn’t play our best offensive football, but to be a great quarterback in this league you got to stand in there, take the hits and make the throws, and I think you see the greats do that. And so, for me, being able to get back to that mindset and trusting the offensive line, they’ve done a great job at this camp so far, and I’m going to (put) trust in those guys, stand in there, make those throws and let guys make plays.”

Q: What do you want the rookies to know about their first NFL experience?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s going out there and doing what they’ve (rookies) done this camp. I mean, obviously it’s going to be a bigger stage. You’re going up against another team, but I think (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid prepares us better than anybody else in the league to go out there and play your best football. And that’s because we practice hard (and) we practice fast. And so, when we get to the game, it’s not that huge step up. It’s a step up for sure, but it’s not that huge step up. So go out there like you practice, have that right mindset, and just play fast and let the rest handle itself.”

Q: On his thoughts of Jason Brownlee and Tyquan Thornton.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Those guys gotta step up and make plays and they’ve done that. That speaks to the depth of our receiving room this year and being able to have some guys that are just having some knicks and bruises here and there and they get to rest a little bit (and) rest their bodies and other guys step up and make some plays, that is a good sign to see, and so (Head) Coach Reid, (General Manager Brett) Veach all those guys providing a lot of talented players and they (are) making plays whenever they get the opportunity to.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you looking forward to going against another defense Saturday?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t necessarily look forward to getting hit. I always like getting hit once, but it’s still a shock but going up against (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is always tough but it’ll be a good defense that we are going up against and they have a great scheme and a great coach so I’m just excited to see where we’re at. Go out there and see where we’re at and hopefully get a couple series in - go out there and play some good football.”

Q: On the use of smelling salts on the sideline.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m not a big smelling salt guy. I’m not really hitting people though, so I know guys are – people do use those, not for bad reasons but to get themselves ready to go. I know we can bring them, but they can’t provide them. I don’t know how that works, but I’m sure some people will figure out a way to get the smelling salts out there since it is a vital part of the football game.”

Q:&nbsp;On if he feels like he can be his best this year.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I think that’s not just me. We brought in the players to do that. (General Manager Brett) Veech, like I said, has brought in a lot of great receivers and tight ends and running backs to make plays. The offensive line, we got depth there. They’re (the offensive line) playing some great football and then my mindset is just let these guys go out there and make plays, and so I think sometimes you try to do too much when you have too much information and I feel like at times these last few years I’ve done that. Just being smart and being able to see stuff, but at the end of the day, it’s football and if you think it’s one on one and your guy can beat that guy, let him have a chance to make a play.”

Q:&nbsp;On how Head Coach Andy Reid has put him in a position to better himself.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I wanted to up my mentality. Sometimes you get to camp and you just wanna go out there and dominate the day. I want to dominate every single rep. I want to make sure we are getting the best that we can out of every single rep when we get on the field if that’s, even like being a shift in motion for example, we are just going through the shifts and the motions I just wanna make sure we are getting set, we are doing those things the right way and that carries through the entire practice and no days off. You have to get better and better every day, no bad days and I think that is something we have been great at this camp.”

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, I like playing Madden, so I would like to be rated higher, but I got to play and showcase that stuff on the football field and so I believe if I go out there and play the football that I wanna play that we can get to 99 (overall) pretty quickly.”

Q:&nbsp;On being a partner in the ‘The Kingdom’ and if he had seen it yet.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I have seen parts for sure. It’s a great documentary. Obviously, the season is part of it but it’s great to see the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and I saw stuff that I didn’t even know. I thought I knew everything about the Kansas City Chiefs. So, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs (and) Disney, they all did it the right way and for them to let me be a part of it in some way and some form it was really cool for me. I got to do that after the season, so now we’re back to football, but it is cool to see stuff like that done because I have loved documentaries my whole entire life and so seeing how the bread is buttered is really cool.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you have an editorial say?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I do stuff here and there, but I’m very low on the totem pole. It’s more of like ‘let’s keep this codeword out of there’ so I can use it this next year and stuff like that. Nothing too crazy as far – those people are amazing at their jobs, so I’m going to let them handle that.”

Q: How much do you rely on Trent McDuffie when it comes to learning the nickel position?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“Any questions that I have, he did it at a high level, so all I got to do is just look over my shoulder and talk to him. I’m thankful for him.”

Q: What was your experience before the NFL, playing the nickel position?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“In college when I was at SC (University of Southern California), I got a little bit of dime, a little bit of safety (and) a little bit of nickel. So, it wasn’t brand new when I transitioned over.”

Q: Last year you went through training camp for the first time, how did that help you as a player this past season?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“It helped me a lot, actually. Just being around great guys (like) Coach (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags, (Senior Defense Assistant) Coach (Matt) House, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and just the players. It’s been extremely helpful, so I can lean on them any time.”

Q:&nbsp;What will it mean to you stepping on the field for your first preseason game?

WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“It hasn’t hit me just yet. I’m just taking it day by day, but it’s going to be a blessing just going out there with my guys. Just putting on for Kansas City, name on my back and the people next to me. It will be big.”

Q:&nbsp;How comfortable are you feeling after learning the defense and being at training camp for a couple of weeks?

WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“I’m getting comfortable more and more. The more I study, the more it starts to gel with me, and like I said, ‘watching the veterans, (you) see they’ve been in the system for a while, learning from them, picking their brains, and I feel like every day I get a step closer to our goal.’”

Q:&nbsp;How cool is it having a Defensive Coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesAugust 7, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“All right so this (is) what we got. Injury wise- (Jake) Briningstool, Marquise (Hollywood) Brown, (Cam) Jones, (Rashee) Rice. They did not play, the guys that came back were (Kristian) Fulton and Drue Tranquill, came back and did some individual work. And then the guys at the end were (Fabien) Lovett, (he) tweaked his ankle but he came back in. Then (Brashard) Smith hurt his finger, but they’re going to take care of him up there. He should be alright. All in all, good practice, long one today. The guys got a lot of reps in and worked their tail off getting through. We had a little bit of heat today. I thought the effort was definitely there. Ones got a lot of reps in particular. Anyways, with that as far as the game goes, since I know you’re going to go in that direction, the quarterbacks, we situated out the quarterbacks so they’ll each get a quarter. The first one will be Patrick (Mahomes), the second one is (Gardner) Minshew, and then (Bailey) Zappe and then Chris (Oladokun) at the end there. All right, so each one gets a quarter. And then everybody kind of follows that as we go. All right? Any questions? Time is yours.”Q: On where Chukwuebuka Godrick fit in.REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Chukwuebuka Godrick) actually doing a good job. Talking about Chu here. He’s actually doing a good job out there. He’s worked guard, he’s worked tackle, he’s trying to get into that flex position where he can help out and compete. But he’s having a good camp so far. Look forward to seeing him in the games.”Q:&nbsp;Do you feel that Chukwuebuka Godrick is ready for the regular season?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah well, he’s getting there for sure, yeah. Yeah, for sure. This will be a big, big camp for him as we go.”Q:&nbsp;On leaving in players longer than one quarter.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll see. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll play that by ear, but you know probably not more than a quarter.”Q:&nbsp;On the decision to put the rookies in during the preseason games.&nbsp;REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so it’s important that they get in now, they’re in front of some bright lights, and it takes it up one more notch. Not quite the season, but you’re still in front of a big crowd, and I guess another team so your adrenaline level gets pushed to another level, and let’s see how we do.”Q:&nbsp;Would you consider Rashee Rice’s injury minor?REID:&nbsp;“It seems to be, but going to be cautious, cautious with that thing.”Q:&nbsp;Did you invite Terrell Owens down?REID:&nbsp;“I did, yeah. He was in town.”Q:&nbsp;On Terrell Owens being at practice.REID:&nbsp;“Listen, it’s great. It’s great to have him. I’ve watched him grow up and he’s a dad now. His son’s with the 49ers doing a nice job. He’s got a daughter that is a heck of a volleyball player and you know, just watching people grow I think that’s a great position that I’m in to see that. And he’s got a good heart. T.O. has got a good heart.”Q:&nbsp;What went into the decision to do the ESPN series?REID:&nbsp;“Well our owner asked me to do it (laughter). So, I mean it’s not really my deal, but that’s, you know, he’s, my boss. And so, I jumped in on it. So, if I’m going in, I’m going in. I’m going to go all in.”Q:&nbsp;Was there any point in time where you felt it was too intrusive or wish you weren’t doing it?REID:&nbsp;“No, you know, I thought the people handled it well. I thought they did a really good job of not being a distraction. I worry about that, and one reason I don’t like doing those things. I thought they actually really handled themselves well, where I didn’t have to tell people to get back, get out of here, you know. That’s not what it was. So, my hat goes off to them for handling it that way.”Q:&nbsp;When evaluating the ones in the preseason, what do you need to see to know they’re good and they can come out?REID:&nbsp;“Well, you know, you’d like us to do well, but I know we have other preseason games to answer your question if I’m going to be truthful about it. So, (just) go out (there), and do the best you can. I’m going to keep the numbers down, for the first game, and then we’ll see about the second game.”Q:&nbsp;Is there a specific reason for a longer practice today than normal?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we don’t - listen, I’ve told you before, we don’t spend a ton of time on the game part of it. We try to get our work done in here. I think that’s the most important, right now. We’ll give them some stuff this afternoon and talk about it and get a walk through tomorrow, you know with the mock game. But we’re not spending a ton of time on it, and I imagine they’re doing the same thing. But it’s always good to go get somebody else and have a little competition in there.”Chiefs Player QuotesAugust 7, 2025QB PATRICK MAHOMESQ: On researching Josh Simmons before the 2025 NFL Draft.&nbsp;MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I told (General Manager Brett) Veach when I watched him (Josh Simmons) that he was really good. I think that was the biggest thing. I mean, obviously, the health stuff and stuff like that, I can’t be there for (that) medical stuff and everything like that. But when you watch him on tape you realize how talented he was, how strong he was (and) the way he was able to move. And so, good for us that we were able to get him, and that he’s gotten here and he’s been healthy so far. And so, he’s done a great job, man. I mean, he’s gotten better and better, he’s learning, and obviously he’s had some highlights and made some big plays. But it’s about getting better and better, and he’s continuing to do that.”Q: Do you feel like Noah Gray is taking another step in his career this year?&nbsp;MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think you saw that last year and I think he’s (Noah Gray) just carrying that momentum into this season. He makes plays. I mean, he’s not the guy that’s going to go out and like, be vocalized about it or kind of show off or showboat, or anything like that. He just goes out there and does his job to the best of his ability, and whenever he gets the opportunity, he makes the play happen. So, that’s a guy that I trust a lot. He’s learned a ton from Trav (Travis Kelce), and I think he’s going to be a guy that’s going to be a vital part of our offense as we continue to push the game moving forward.”Q: Are you experimenting more with throwing passes into tight windows this season?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We definitely want to push the ball down the field and push the ball into tighter windows this year. I mean, we got the guys that can make the contested catches. I think you all have seen that out there. And the guys are – we told them we’re going to give them a chance, and they got to prove to us that they can make those plays, and they’re proving that. So, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid has been adamant about pushing the ball, (and) trying to make plays happen and we’ve been having success with it. And the goal is to keep that going throughout the regular season.”&nbsp;Q: Is it an acquired mentality to throw into those tight windows?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, that’s how I’ve always played. I mean these last few years, I’d say it was abnormal not pushing the ball down the field, (and) not being (in) an attacking mindset. And so, we’re trying to get back to that. And so, (we’re) giving guys chances to make plays. We got the receivers, we got the offensive line blocking. Let’s get the guys chances to make plays down the field, and if it’s a one-on-one, we think our guys are going to win.”Q: How did injuries impact your play last season?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s – you don’t want it to affect you. I mean, that’s the biggest thing. I mean, obviously last year we didn’t play our best offensive football, but to be a great quarterback in this league you got to stand in there, take the hits and make the throws, and I think you see the greats do that. And so, for me, being able to get back to that mindset and trusting the offensive line, they’ve done a great job at this camp so far, and I’m going to (put) trust in those guys, stand in there, make those throws and let guys make plays.”Q: What do you want the rookies to know about their first NFL experience?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s going out there and doing what they’ve (rookies) done this camp. I mean, obviously it’s going to be a bigger stage. You’re going up against another team, but I think (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid prepares us better than anybody else in the league to go out there and play your best football. And that’s because we practice hard (and) we practice fast. And so, when we get to the game, it’s not that huge step up. It’s a step up for sure, but it’s not that huge step up. So go out there like you practice, have that right mindset, and just play fast and let the rest handle itself.”Q: On his thoughts of Jason Brownlee and Tyquan Thornton.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Those guys gotta step up and make plays and they’ve done that. That speaks to the depth of our receiving room this year and being able to have some guys that are just having some knicks and bruises here and there and they get to rest a little bit (and) rest their bodies and other guys step up and make some plays, that is a good sign to see, and so (Head) Coach Reid, (General Manager Brett) Veach all those guys providing a lot of talented players and they (are) making plays whenever they get the opportunity to.”Q:&nbsp;Are you looking forward to going against another defense Saturday?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t necessarily look forward to getting hit. I always like getting hit once, but it’s still a shock but going up against (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is always tough but it’ll be a good defense that we are going up against and they have a great scheme and a great coach so I’m just excited to see where we’re at. Go out there and see where we’re at and hopefully get a couple series in - go out there and play some good football.”Q: On the use of smelling salts on the sideline.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m not a big smelling salt guy. I’m not really hitting people though, so I know guys are – people do use those, not for bad reasons but to get themselves ready to go. I know we can bring them, but they can’t provide them. I don’t know how that works, but I’m sure some people will figure out a way to get the smelling salts out there since it is a vital part of the football game.”Q:&nbsp;On if he feels like he can be his best this year.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I think that’s not just me. We brought in the players to do that. (General Manager Brett) Veech, like I said, has brought in a lot of great receivers and tight ends and running backs to make plays. The offensive line, we got depth there. They’re (the offensive line) playing some great football and then my mindset is just let these guys go out there and make plays, and so I think sometimes you try to do too much when you have too much information and I feel like at times these last few years I’ve done that. Just being smart and being able to see stuff, but at the end of the day, it’s football and if you think it’s one on one and your guy can beat that guy, let him have a chance to make a play.”Q:&nbsp;On how Head Coach Andy Reid has put him in a position to better himself.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I wanted to up my mentality. Sometimes you get to camp and you just wanna go out there and dominate the day. I want to dominate every single rep. I want to make sure we are getting the best that we can out of every single rep when we get on the field if that’s, even like being a shift in motion for example, we are just going through the shifts and the motions I just wanna make sure we are getting set, we are doing those things the right way and that carries through the entire practice and no days off. You have to get better and better every day, no bad days and I think that is something we have been great at this camp.”Q:&nbsp;On his Madden rating.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, I like playing Madden, so I would like to be rated higher, but I got to play and showcase that stuff on the football field and so I believe if I go out there and play the football that I wanna play that we can get to 99 (overall) pretty quickly.”Q:&nbsp;On being a partner in the ‘The Kingdom’ and if he had seen it yet.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I have seen parts for sure. It’s a great documentary. Obviously, the season is part of it but it’s great to see the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and I saw stuff that I didn’t even know. I thought I knew everything about the Kansas City Chiefs. So, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs (and) Disney, they all did it the right way and for them to let me be a part of it in some way and some form it was really cool for me. I got to do that after the season, so now we’re back to football, but it is cool to see stuff like that done because I have loved documentaries my whole entire life and so seeing how the bread is buttered is really cool.”Q:&nbsp;Did you have an editorial say?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I do stuff here and there, but I’m very low on the totem pole. It’s more of like ‘let’s keep this codeword out of there’ so I can use it this next year and stuff like that. Nothing too crazy as far – those people are amazing at their jobs, so I’m going to let them handle that.”CB CHRIS ROLAND-WALLACEQ: How much do you rely on Trent McDuffie when it comes to learning the nickel position?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“Any questions that I have, he did it at a high level, so all I got to do is just look over my shoulder and talk to him. I’m thankful for him.”Q: What was your experience before the NFL, playing the nickel position?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“In college when I was at SC (University of Southern California), I got a little bit of dime, a little bit of safety (and) a little bit of nickel. So, it wasn’t brand new when I transitioned over.”Q: Last year you went through training camp for the first time, how did that help you as a player this past season?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“It helped me a lot, actually. Just being around great guys (like) Coach (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags, (Senior Defense Assistant) Coach (Matt) House, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and just the players. It’s been extremely helpful, so I can lean on them any time.”DB NOHL WILLIAMSQ:&nbsp;What will it mean to you stepping on the field for your first preseason game?WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“It hasn’t hit me just yet. I’m just taking it day by day, but it’s going to be a blessing just going out there with my guys. Just putting on for Kansas City, name on my back and the people next to me. It will be big.”Q:&nbsp;How comfortable are you feeling after learning the defense and being at training camp for a couple of weeks?WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“I’m getting comfortable more and more. The more I study, the more it starts to gel with me, and like I said, ‘watching the veterans, (you) see they’ve been in the system for a while, learning from them, picking their brains, and I feel like every day I get a step closer to our goal.’”Q:&nbsp;How cool is it having a Defensive Coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo?

Chiefs Quotes: 8-7-25

LAWRENCE, Kan. – With the opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set for later this month, Kansas Athletics in partnership with OVG and Jayhawk Sports Properties (Learfield) is excited to share the reimagined food and beverage partners for the upcoming 2025 season at The Booth for fans to enjoy.

The food and beverage providers feature a strong local flavor that will connect Jayhawk fans to some of their favorite local brands, while also boasting partnerships with strong national brands. Among the local additions to the stadium for the upcoming season are Johnny's Tavern, Tiki Taco, Bigg's BBQ, Princeton Popcorn, Uplift Coffee and famous Kansas City brewery, Boulevard. Reputable national partners such as Chick-fil-A, Serendipity Ice Cream, Anheuser-Busch, Modelo, Surfside, Jim Beam and Pepsi. In addition, a new strategic partnership with Jack Stack BBQ will offer food options in the Jayhawk Landing south endzone space, premium seating and their famous sauces will be served throughout the stadium.

A staple in the region, Boulevard, based in Kansas City since 1989, will offer its signature drinks, while also having special KU branded offerings. The Booth will also feature new partners Modelo, Surfside, and Jim Beam. Along with returning long standing partner, Anheuser-Busch and their related products including special KU branded offerings.

Please see below for a full list of food and beverage partnerships at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season.

Johnny's Tavern: Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence, home to Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold and Bill Self, Johnny's Tavern is synonymous with Kansas Athletics. There are 13 locations throughout the area, including the original Johnny's Tavern in North Lawrence, which opened in 1953 and is the longest running tap in Lawrence. . Johnny's will have featured food items in DBKMS in The Patio premium area as well as main concourse concession offerings.&nbsp; Their famous Wilson's sauce will be served throughout the stadium

Tiki Taco: A local restaurant with locations in Kansas City, Overland Park and Olathe, Tiki Taco has a deep menu that features tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos and more. With an additional location opening soon in Shawnee, Tiki Taco has a strong connection with the local community and is active in giving back through donations and fundraising.

Bigg's BBQ: A fixture in the Lawrence community, Bigg's remains in the food and beverage lineup at The Booth for the 2025 season. Voted "Best BBQ" of Lawrence for nine years running, Bigg's is located in the heart of Lawrence on Iowa Street and offers a wide variety of BBQ, including ribs, chicken, pork, brisket, sausage, ham, pork belly and more.

Princeton Popcorn: Located in Princeton, Kansas, Princeton Popcorn Company was founded by a first-generation farmer and produces mushroom popcorn, which pops into a mushroom shape ball, instead of traditional butterfly. Locally made with various flavors, Princeton Popcorn will be available throughout the stadium.

Chick-fil-A: The largest chain restaurant specializing in chicken sandwiches, Chick-fil-A will be available for Jayhawk fans to enjoy. Chick-fil-A has one location in Lawrence on Iowa Street.

Serendipity Ice Cream: Premium ice cream provider Serendipity will be a popular stop for KU fans looking to enjoy a sweet treat during the game. Serendipity ice creams and sorbets are made with the finest ingredients available and offers a wide range of flavors.

Boulevard Brewing Company: Based on 2023 sales, Boulevard is the fourth largest craft brewery and the 13th largest active brewery in the United States. With its brewery located in Kansas City, Boulevard is a popular destination in the area for people to visit and celebrate its connection to the region.&nbsp; Founder John McDonald is a 1976 University of Kansas graduate.

Uplift Coffee: With two locations in Lawrence and one in Baldwin City, Uplift has a variety of coffees, cold brews, matcha, lattes, espresso and more. The North Lawrence location on 2nd Street is Uplift's flagship store.

Modelo: A new offering at The Booth, Modelo is a large brewery in Mexico and exports to most countries in the world. Modelo describes its brew as a rich, full-flavored Pilsner that delivers a crisp, refreshing taste.

Anheuser-Busch: One of America's most popular brewery and beers, Anheuser-Busch has been in existence for more than 165 years and returns as a strong partner with Kansas Athletics.

Surfside: Made with vodka, real tea and real juice, Surfside offers several different flavors of canned cocktails and is a new partner of Kansas Athletics. Some of the most popular flavors include Iced Tea and Vodka, Lemonade and Vodka and Green Tea and Vodka.

Jim Beam: Jim Beam is produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's one of the best-selling bourbon brands globally.&nbsp;

LAWRENCE, Kan. – With the opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set for later this month, Kansas Athletics in partnership with OVG and Jayhawk Sports Properties (Learfield) is excited to share the reimagined food and beverage partners for the upcoming 2025 season at The Booth for fans to enjoy.The food and beverage providers feature a strong local flavor that will connect Jayhawk fans to some of their favorite local brands, while also boasting partnerships with strong national brands. Among the local additions to the stadium for the upcoming season are Johnny's Tavern, Tiki Taco, Bigg's BBQ, Princeton Popcorn, Uplift Coffee and famous Kansas City brewery, Boulevard. Reputable national partners such as Chick-fil-A, Serendipity Ice Cream, Anheuser-Busch, Modelo, Surfside, Jim Beam and Pepsi. In addition, a new strategic partnership with Jack Stack BBQ will offer food options in the Jayhawk Landing south endzone space, premium seating and their famous sauces will be served throughout the stadium.A staple in the region, Boulevard, based in Kansas City since 1989, will offer its signature drinks, while also having special KU branded offerings. The Booth will also feature new partners Modelo, Surfside, and Jim Beam. Along with returning long standing partner, Anheuser-Busch and their related products including special KU branded offerings.Please see below for a full list of food and beverage partnerships at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season.FOOD PARTNERS&nbsp;Johnny's Tavern: Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence, home to Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold and Bill Self, Johnny's Tavern is synonymous with Kansas Athletics. There are 13 locations throughout the area, including the original Johnny's Tavern in North Lawrence, which opened in 1953 and is the longest running tap in Lawrence. . Johnny's will have featured food items in DBKMS in The Patio premium area as well as main concourse concession offerings.&nbsp; Their famous Wilson's sauce will be served throughout the stadiumTiki Taco: A local restaurant with locations in Kansas City, Overland Park and Olathe, Tiki Taco has a deep menu that features tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos and more. With an additional location opening soon in Shawnee, Tiki Taco has a strong connection with the local community and is active in giving back through donations and fundraising.Bigg's BBQ: A fixture in the Lawrence community, Bigg's remains in the food and beverage lineup at The Booth for the 2025 season. Voted "Best BBQ" of Lawrence for nine years running, Bigg's is located in the heart of Lawrence on Iowa Street and offers a wide variety of BBQ, including ribs, chicken, pork, brisket, sausage, ham, pork belly and more.Princeton Popcorn: Located in Princeton, Kansas, Princeton Popcorn Company was founded by a first-generation farmer and produces mushroom popcorn, which pops into a mushroom shape ball, instead of traditional butterfly. Locally made with various flavors, Princeton Popcorn will be available throughout the stadium.Chick-fil-A: The largest chain restaurant specializing in chicken sandwiches, Chick-fil-A will be available for Jayhawk fans to enjoy. Chick-fil-A has one location in Lawrence on Iowa Street.Serendipity Ice Cream: Premium ice cream provider Serendipity will be a popular stop for KU fans looking to enjoy a sweet treat during the game. Serendipity ice creams and sorbets are made with the finest ingredients available and offers a wide range of flavors.BEVERAGE PARTNERSBoulevard Brewing Company: Based on 2023 sales, Boulevard is the fourth largest craft brewery and the 13th largest active brewery in the United States. With its brewery located in Kansas City, Boulevard is a popular destination in the area for people to visit and celebrate its connection to the region.&nbsp; Founder John McDonald is a 1976 University of Kansas graduate.Uplift Coffee: With two locations in Lawrence and one in Baldwin City, Uplift has a variety of coffees, cold brews, matcha, lattes, espresso and more. The North Lawrence location on 2nd Street is Uplift's flagship store.Modelo: A new offering at The Booth, Modelo is a large brewery in Mexico and exports to most countries in the world. Modelo describes its brew as a rich, full-flavored Pilsner that delivers a crisp, refreshing taste.Anheuser-Busch: One of America's most popular brewery and beers, Anheuser-Busch has been in existence for more than 165 years and returns as a strong partner with Kansas Athletics.Surfside: Made with vodka, real tea and real juice, Surfside offers several different flavors of canned cocktails and is a new partner of Kansas Athletics. Some of the most popular flavors include Iced Tea and Vodka, Lemonade and Vodka and Green Tea and Vodka.Jim Beam: Jim Beam is produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's one of the best-selling bourbon brands globally.&nbsp;

New Food and Beverage Partners for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Unveiled

MANHATTAN, Kansas&nbsp;– With kickoff to the 2025 K-State Football season just weeks away, K-State Athletics announced new fan experience and gameday improvements to Bill&nbsp;Snyder Family Stadium for the August 30 home opener.&nbsp;&nbsp;STRIPE OUT AND DRONE SHOW

Fewer than 1,200 tickets remain for the opener with North Dakota, which will feature the program’s first-ever postgame drone show. With 300 drones lighting up the night sky, the show combines cutting-edge technology, custom animation, and synchronized music to create an unforgettable experience for this year’s home opener. The drone show will feature a series of formations designed specifically for K-State, including some of the best moments in Wildcat Football history.Fans are encouraged to&nbsp;kick off the 2025 home season in style with a Stripe Out of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and&nbsp;wear either purple or white based on seat location. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2019/7/30/_131476206163550750" target="_blank">seating chat can be found here</a>&nbsp;and the official Stripe Out shirt is&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.kstatesports.com/search?resultsPerPage=60&amp;filter.collection=Schedule%20Collection" target="_blank">available exclusively at Rally House</a>.

K-STATE ACCESS AUCTION PLATFORM LAUNCHED

K-State fans can now take their gameday to the next level with exclusive experiences. Bid now&nbsp;on special experiences and unique auction and surplus items on the new K-State Access auction platform. To kick-off the season fans will not only be able to shop one-of-kind memorabilia but also have the opportunity to bid on gameday experiences such as helping "Bring on the 'Cats" or watching a portion of the game vs North Dakota from/on the field. For the UCF game, the opportunity to hold the field flag pre-game will also be available for bid.&nbsp;

It is important to note that all sales are final.&nbsp;No refunds or returns are permitted. Items marked&nbsp;for 'Local Pickup Only' must be picked up within one month&nbsp;of purchase at 1800 College Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;<a href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001iSkL8IAK/events/vevt:cb4b8c64-cefe-4500-94ec-1024307bcac8/auctions/silent-auction" target="_blank">Click here to begin your bidding experience</a>.

<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2025/8/6/football-concessions" target="_blank">New concession items</a>&nbsp;will also be available at Bill Snyder Family Stadium this fall, as a chicken chipotle raspberry burrito, hot honey chicken and waffle sandwich, chicken parmesan sandwich, meatball sub and Philly cheese wrap are new additions to the stadium.&nbsp;

All new Cat Cushions have been installed around the stadium for season ticket holders who added cushions to their order. The brand new 3” foam seat cushions and upright back rests have been replaced and will provide an improved experience.&nbsp;

Cat Cushions are padded chair backs installed at your seat location(s) for the season, clearly defining your space while providing extra comfort.&nbsp;

Season ticket holders can check your online account to ensure you've added Cat Cushions or call 800-634-1636 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://wildcatseats.com/" target="_blank">wildcatseats.com</a>&nbsp;by Friday, August 22, if you would like the new cushions to be installed at your seat location in time for kickoff.&nbsp;

North End Zone season ticket holders already have permanent back rests on their bench seats and are unable to add Cat Cushions to their account.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kansas&nbsp;– With kickoff to the 2025 K-State Football season just weeks away, K-State Athletics announced new fan experience and gameday improvements to Bill&nbsp;Snyder Family Stadium for the August 30 home opener.&nbsp;&nbsp;STRIPE OUT AND DRONE SHOWFewer than 1,200 tickets remain for the opener with North Dakota, which will feature the program’s first-ever postgame drone show. With 300 drones lighting up the night sky, the show combines cutting-edge technology, custom animation, and synchronized music to create an unforgettable experience for this year’s home opener. The drone show will feature a series of formations designed specifically for K-State, including some of the best moments in Wildcat Football history.Fans are encouraged to&nbsp;kick off the 2025 home season in style with a Stripe Out of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and&nbsp;wear either purple or white based on seat location. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2019/7/30/_131476206163550750" target="_blank">seating chat can be found here</a>&nbsp;and the official Stripe Out shirt is&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.kstatesports.com/search?resultsPerPage=60&amp;filter.collection=Schedule%20Collection" target="_blank">available exclusively at Rally House</a>.K-STATE ACCESS AUCTION PLATFORM LAUNCHEDK-State fans can now take their gameday to the next level with exclusive experiences. Bid now&nbsp;on special experiences and unique auction and surplus items on the new K-State Access auction platform. To kick-off the season fans will not only be able to shop one-of-kind memorabilia but also have the opportunity to bid on gameday experiences such as helping "Bring on the 'Cats" or watching a portion of the game vs North Dakota from/on the field. For the UCF game, the opportunity to hold the field flag pre-game will also be available for bid.&nbsp;How to Participate:<ul>
 <li>To place a bid,&nbsp;<a href="https://my.onecause.com/auth/login?referrer=https:%2F%2Fmy.onecause.com%2Fevent%2Forganizations%2Fsf-001C000001iSkL8IAK%2Fevents%2Fvevt:cb4b8c64-cefe-4500-94ec-1024307bcac8&amp;info=https:%2F%2Fmy.onecause.com%2Fevent%2Forganizations%2Fsf-001C000001iSkL8IAK%2Fevents%2Fvevt:cb4b8c64-cefe-4500-94ec-1024307bcac8%2Fevent-auth-info" target="_blank">please log in or create an account</a>.</li><li>Once the bidding window closes, you will be notified if you’ve won, and your card will be charged automatically.</li><li>For 'Buy Now' items, your card will be charged immediately upon purchase.</li>
 </ul>It is important to note that all sales are final.&nbsp;No refunds or returns are permitted. Items marked&nbsp;for 'Local Pickup Only' must be picked up within one month&nbsp;of purchase at 1800 College Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;<a href="https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001iSkL8IAK/events/vevt:cb4b8c64-cefe-4500-94ec-1024307bcac8/auctions/silent-auction" target="_blank">Click here to begin your bidding experience</a>.NEW CONCESSION ITEMS<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2025/8/6/football-concessions" target="_blank">New concession items</a>&nbsp;will also be available at Bill Snyder Family Stadium this fall, as a chicken chipotle raspberry burrito, hot honey chicken and waffle sandwich, chicken parmesan sandwich, meatball sub and Philly cheese wrap are new additions to the stadium.&nbsp;CAT CUSHIONSAll new Cat Cushions have been installed around the stadium for season ticket holders who added cushions to their order. The brand new 3” foam seat cushions and upright back rests have been replaced and will provide an improved experience.&nbsp;Cat Cushions are padded chair backs installed at your seat location(s) for the season, clearly defining your space while providing extra comfort.&nbsp;Season ticket holders can check your online account to ensure you've added Cat Cushions or call 800-634-1636 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://wildcatseats.com/" target="_blank">wildcatseats.com</a>&nbsp;by Friday, August 22, if you would like the new cushions to be installed at your seat location in time for kickoff.&nbsp;North End Zone season ticket holders already have permanent back rests on their bench seats and are unable to add Cat Cushions to their account.&nbsp;

Postgame Drone Show and Stripe Out Highlight Football Home Opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their preseason television and radio talent teams for the 2025 season. The club’s in-house preseason television network will return its full crew from 2024 while both the Chiefs Radio Network and Tico Sports will have new voices on the air in 2025.

“We are excited to continue with a tremendous lineup to represent the club for the preseason broadcasts. Our goal is to consistently deliver world-class broadcasts to Chiefs Kingdom, and it all begins with a trip to Glendale, Arizona, to kick off the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals on August 9,” Chiefs Vice President of Content and Production Robert Alberino, Jr. said. “In addition, we’re continuing our great partnerships with Audacy as well as Tico Sports for our radio broadcasts. The quality of broadcasts available to Chiefs Kingdom over the radio airwaves throughout preseason, regular season, and postseason are second-to-none and are reflective of the incredibly talented teams at the Chiefs Radio Network and Tico Sports.”

The&nbsp;Chiefs Preseason Television&nbsp;booth will feature national broadcast veteran&nbsp;Ari Wolfe&nbsp;as the play-by-play announcer for the sixth season in 2025. Former Pro Bowl quarterback and NFL on CBS analyst&nbsp;Trent Green&nbsp;returns to the booth for his 15th&nbsp;season as the preseason crew’s color commentator. Joining Wolfe and Green for her fourth year as sideline reporter for the Chiefs Preseason Television team is&nbsp;Kimmi Chex, a Kansas City, Missouri, native and on-air host and personality for NFL Media. Chiefs Senior Team Reporter&nbsp;Matt McMullen&nbsp;is entering his fifth season delivering sideline features and reports for the preseason broadcasts. All three preseason games are produced by 65 Toss Power Trap Productions. All preseason games will air locally on KSHB 41.

The&nbsp;Chiefs Radio Network&nbsp;is anchored by Audacy’s 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM). “Voice of the Chiefs”&nbsp;Mitch Holthus&nbsp;returns for his 32nd&nbsp;season as the club’s play-by-play personality. Holthus has called a team-record 533 career regular and postseason games for the club, earning eight Kansas Sportscaster of the Year awards and one Missouri Sportscaster of the Year award. Joining Holthus in the booth for the sixth year is former Chiefs wide receiver and current Kansas City Ambassador&nbsp;Danan Hughes, who has been broadcasting football and baseball as part of the Big Ten Network since 2008, as well as Chiefs pregame and postgame shows on local television since 2014.&nbsp;Josh Klingler, a former Kansas City morning sports talk show personality and the sideline reporter for the University of Kansas for more than 18 years, enters his sixth season as the network’s sideline reporter.&nbsp;Joshua Brisco&nbsp;will join the Chiefs Radio Network for the 2025 season as the new pregame and postgame show host on 96.5 The Fan.&nbsp;Eric Townsend&nbsp;enters his first year as Executive Producer for the Chiefs Radio Network.

Tico Sports&nbsp;will again produce a Spanish-language broadcast for all preseason, regular season and postseason Chiefs games in 2025.&nbsp;Oscar Monterroso&nbsp;enters his 10th&nbsp;season as executive producer and his second full season handling play-by-play duties after producing and calling Super Bowls LIV, LV, LVII, LVIII, and LIX for Tico Sports.&nbsp;Hannah Bassham&nbsp;enters her 10th&nbsp;season with the crew and embarks on her second season as the broadcast’s analyst after previously serving as the network’s sideline reporter and halftime show host for eight years.&nbsp;Alvaro Alvarez&nbsp;joins the broadcast for his first year as the network’s sideline reporter. Executive Director&nbsp;CiCi Rojas&nbsp;brings more than 20 years of corporate client and media engagement experience to the broadcast. Tico’s Spanish-language broadcast can be heard on the Audacy app (“Tico Sports | Chiefs en Español”) within Kansas City and KSSA “La Ke Buena” (105.9 FM and 1470 AM) in Garden City, Kansas, and Liberal, Kansas. All games are streamed on the Chiefs Mobile app (restrictions apply), the Tico Sports website (<a href="http://www.tico-sports.com/chiefsespanol" target="_blank">www.tico-sports.com/chiefsespanol</a>) and NFL+ (membership required).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their preseason television and radio talent teams for the 2025 season. The club’s in-house preseason television network will return its full crew from 2024 while both the Chiefs Radio Network and Tico Sports will have new voices on the air in 2025.“We are excited to continue with a tremendous lineup to represent the club for the preseason broadcasts. Our goal is to consistently deliver world-class broadcasts to Chiefs Kingdom, and it all begins with a trip to Glendale, Arizona, to kick off the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals on August 9,” Chiefs Vice President of Content and Production Robert Alberino, Jr. said. “In addition, we’re continuing our great partnerships with Audacy as well as Tico Sports for our radio broadcasts. The quality of broadcasts available to Chiefs Kingdom over the radio airwaves throughout preseason, regular season, and postseason are second-to-none and are reflective of the incredibly talented teams at the Chiefs Radio Network and Tico Sports.”The&nbsp;Chiefs Preseason Television&nbsp;booth will feature national broadcast veteran&nbsp;Ari Wolfe&nbsp;as the play-by-play announcer for the sixth season in 2025. Former Pro Bowl quarterback and NFL on CBS analyst&nbsp;Trent Green&nbsp;returns to the booth for his 15th&nbsp;season as the preseason crew’s color commentator. Joining Wolfe and Green for her fourth year as sideline reporter for the Chiefs Preseason Television team is&nbsp;Kimmi Chex, a Kansas City, Missouri, native and on-air host and personality for NFL Media. Chiefs Senior Team Reporter&nbsp;Matt McMullen&nbsp;is entering his fifth season delivering sideline features and reports for the preseason broadcasts. All three preseason games are produced by 65 Toss Power Trap Productions. All preseason games will air locally on KSHB 41.The&nbsp;Chiefs Radio Network&nbsp;is anchored by Audacy’s 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM). “Voice of the Chiefs”&nbsp;Mitch Holthus&nbsp;returns for his 32nd&nbsp;season as the club’s play-by-play personality. Holthus has called a team-record 533 career regular and postseason games for the club, earning eight Kansas Sportscaster of the Year awards and one Missouri Sportscaster of the Year award. Joining Holthus in the booth for the sixth year is former Chiefs wide receiver and current Kansas City Ambassador&nbsp;Danan Hughes, who has been broadcasting football and baseball as part of the Big Ten Network since 2008, as well as Chiefs pregame and postgame shows on local television since 2014.&nbsp;Josh Klingler, a former Kansas City morning sports talk show personality and the sideline reporter for the University of Kansas for more than 18 years, enters his sixth season as the network’s sideline reporter.&nbsp;Joshua Brisco&nbsp;will join the Chiefs Radio Network for the 2025 season as the new pregame and postgame show host on 96.5 The Fan.&nbsp;Eric Townsend&nbsp;enters his first year as Executive Producer for the Chiefs Radio Network.Tico Sports&nbsp;will again produce a Spanish-language broadcast for all preseason, regular season and postseason Chiefs games in 2025.&nbsp;Oscar Monterroso&nbsp;enters his 10th&nbsp;season as executive producer and his second full season handling play-by-play duties after producing and calling Super Bowls LIV, LV, LVII, LVIII, and LIX for Tico Sports.&nbsp;Hannah Bassham&nbsp;enters her 10th&nbsp;season with the crew and embarks on her second season as the broadcast’s analyst after previously serving as the network’s sideline reporter and halftime show host for eight years.&nbsp;Alvaro Alvarez&nbsp;joins the broadcast for his first year as the network’s sideline reporter. Executive Director&nbsp;CiCi Rojas&nbsp;brings more than 20 years of corporate client and media engagement experience to the broadcast. Tico’s Spanish-language broadcast can be heard on the Audacy app (“Tico Sports | Chiefs en Español”) within Kansas City and KSSA “La Ke Buena” (105.9 FM and 1470 AM) in Garden City, Kansas, and Liberal, Kansas. All games are streamed on the Chiefs Mobile app (restrictions apply), the Tico Sports website (<a href="http://www.tico-sports.com/chiefsespanol" target="_blank">www.tico-sports.com/chiefsespanol</a>) and NFL+ (membership required).

Chiefs radio and TV crews finalized for 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (August 6, 2025)—Ben Ross drove in a pair of runs in a 6-0 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. C.J. Culpepper, Logan Whitaker, Jacob Wosinski, and Kade Bragg combine for the ninth shutout victory of the season for the Wind Surge.

Rubel Cespedes threw to Ricardo Olivar at the plate for the force out with the bases loaded in the top of the third. 

Culpepper, who stranded two men on base in the top of the second, followed that by striking out Justin Johnson on three pitches to leave the bases loaded in the inning. Culpepper finished his night throwing four frames for the second time this season, striking out two and giving up four hits with a walk

.While Whitaker tossed a pair of scoreless frames, Wichita sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh. 

Kaelen Culpepper and Ben Ross had the big hits of the innings with a bloop RBI knock to shallow right center and a two-run single to left field. Andrew Cossetti brought in a run in the home half of the eighth as well on a double to the wall for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;Wosinski and Bragg completed the shutout. 

Wosinski improved to 4-1 with Wichita after earning the win, giving up just two hits with a strikeout over two innings. Bragg worked out of a two-on, two-out jam in the ninth by striking out Carson Roccaforte to end the ballgame with a 6-0 Wind Surge score.POSTGAME NOTES

The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on August 7 at 7:05 PM on Women's Empowerment Night, presented by Scheel’s. The 50 women can get a free permanent bracelet thanks to Jewels by J. Wichita will also play as the Turbo Tubs on another Thirsty Thursday. 

You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

WICHITA, Kan. (August 6, 2025)—Ben Ross drove in a pair of runs in a 6-0 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. C.J. Culpepper, Logan Whitaker, Jacob Wosinski, and Kade Bragg combine for the ninth shutout victory of the season for the Wind Surge.Rubel Cespedes threw to Ricardo Olivar at the plate for the force out with the bases loaded in the top of the third. Culpepper, who stranded two men on base in the top of the second, followed that by striking out Justin Johnson on three pitches to leave the bases loaded in the inning. Culpepper finished his night throwing four frames for the second time this season, striking out two and giving up four hits with a walk.While Whitaker tossed a pair of scoreless frames, Wichita sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh. Kaelen Culpepper and Ben Ross had the big hits of the innings with a bloop RBI knock to shallow right center and a two-run single to left field. Andrew Cossetti brought in a run in the home half of the eighth as well on a double to the wall for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;Wosinski and Bragg completed the shutout. Wosinski improved to 4-1 with Wichita after earning the win, giving up just two hits with a strikeout over two innings. Bragg worked out of a two-on, two-out jam in the ninth by striking out Carson Roccaforte to end the ballgame with a 6-0 Wind Surge score.POSTGAME NOTES<ul>
 <li>C.J. Culpepper throws a four-inning start for the second time in 2025.</li><li>Wichita records their ninth shutout victory of the season.&nbsp;</li><li>The Wind Surge win their fourth consecutive game.</li><li>Kala’i Rosario collects his fourth triple of the season, tying for fifth place on the Texas League leaderboard. The triple also marked his 40th extra base hit of the season.&nbsp;</li><li>Wichita becomes the Turbo Tubs tomorrow night.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on August 7 at 7:05 PM on Women's Empowerment Night, presented by Scheel’s. The 50 women can get a free permanent bracelet thanks to Jewels by J. Wichita will also play as the Turbo Tubs on another Thirsty Thursday. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

Wichita Shuts Out Northwest Arkansas

WICHITA, Kan. -- The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is excited to announce that the conference has entered into a five-year media rights partnership with the <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df515058-8b35-4306-876b-2d368d169278?elinkdata=27368">Urban Edge Network</a> (UEN), with UEN serving as an Official Streaming Network partner. All KCAC contests will continue to be broadcast on the <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f16e0fa9-188c-49d4-abca-b75b66411d39?elinkdata=27368">KCAC Network</a>, while simultaneously being broadcast on UEN.

"On behalf of the KCAC Board of Presidents, I want to welcome UEN to its partnership with the KCAC," Dr. Jon Gering, Chair of the KCAC Board of Presidents and President at Bethel College, said of the newly formed partnership. "Our 14 member schools are excited to offer the UEN streaming services to our students, their families, and our fans. UEN impressed us with their business model, ease of engagement for our SIDs, and understanding of small college athletics. We look forward to working with them to maximize viewership of our high-quality athletic events."

This partnership secures an additional platform to broadcast KCAC contests on through the 2028-29 academic year, providing an avenue to grow the fanbases of the KCAC and its member institutions while simultaneously providing an additional revenue stream for the conference.

"This is a great deal for the entire KCAC," said <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/53b267c2-4573-48b9-a968-3de4a1bf2e44?elinkdata=27368">David Toelle</a>, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications at Kansas Wesleyan and chairperson of the KCAC Sports Information Directors group. "This will provide another avenue for our conference and specifically us here at KWU and the Coyote Sports Network to engage an even broader audience and give us the opportunity to showcase all the great things at KWU as well."

"We are thrilled to announce our media rights partnership with the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference!", Hardy L. Pelt, Founding Member and Chief Revenue Officer of the Urban Edge Network, remarked. "This collaboration marks a revolutionary opportunity to elevate high-level athletic competition through our dynamic broadcasting. By leveraging UEN's innovative ad tech, we will not only showcase the exceptional talent of KCAC's member institutions but also maximize viewership reach across diverse geographic locations. This partnership is about more than sports; it's about creating a vibrant community that connects athletes and fans like never before. Together, we will transform the way audiences experience the thrilling competitions that the KCAC has to offer!"

Urban Edge Network is a premier content platform and advertising network dedicated to amplifying the voices of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), NAIA schools, and the NBA G League. UEN delivers over 2,000 live sports events and curated cultural content through digital, CTV, OTT, and social media channels, reaching millions of engaged viewers.

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ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

WICHITA, Kan. -- The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is excited to announce that the conference has entered into a five-year media rights partnership with the <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df515058-8b35-4306-876b-2d368d169278?elinkdata=27368">Urban Edge Network</a> (UEN), with UEN serving as an Official Streaming Network partner. All KCAC contests will continue to be broadcast on the <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f16e0fa9-188c-49d4-abca-b75b66411d39?elinkdata=27368">KCAC Network</a>, while simultaneously being broadcast on UEN."On behalf of the KCAC Board of Presidents, I want to welcome UEN to its partnership with the KCAC," Dr. Jon Gering, Chair of the KCAC Board of Presidents and President at Bethel College, said of the newly formed partnership. "Our 14 member schools are excited to offer the UEN streaming services to our students, their families, and our fans. UEN impressed us with their business model, ease of engagement for our SIDs, and understanding of small college athletics. We look forward to working with them to maximize viewership of our high-quality athletic events."This partnership secures an additional platform to broadcast KCAC contests on through the 2028-29 academic year, providing an avenue to grow the fanbases of the KCAC and its member institutions while simultaneously providing an additional revenue stream for the conference."This is a great deal for the entire KCAC," said <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/53b267c2-4573-48b9-a968-3de4a1bf2e44?elinkdata=27368">David Toelle</a>, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications at Kansas Wesleyan and chairperson of the KCAC Sports Information Directors group. "This will provide another avenue for our conference and specifically us here at KWU and the Coyote Sports Network to engage an even broader audience and give us the opportunity to showcase all the great things at KWU as well.""We are thrilled to announce our media rights partnership with the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference!", Hardy L. Pelt, Founding Member and Chief Revenue Officer of the Urban Edge Network, remarked. "This collaboration marks a revolutionary opportunity to elevate high-level athletic competition through our dynamic broadcasting. By leveraging UEN's innovative ad tech, we will not only showcase the exceptional talent of KCAC's member institutions but also maximize viewership reach across diverse geographic locations. This partnership is about more than sports; it's about creating a vibrant community that connects athletes and fans like never before. Together, we will transform the way audiences experience the thrilling competitions that the KCAC has to offer!"ABOUT THE URBAN EDGE NETWORKUrban Edge Network is a premier content platform and advertising network dedicated to amplifying the voices of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), NAIA schools, and the NBA G League. UEN delivers over 2,000 live sports events and curated cultural content through digital, CTV, OTT, and social media channels, reaching millions of engaged viewers.Urban Edge Network Social Media: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d9aab261-7925-4b67-9b8a-703764d4a164?elinkdata=27368">Twitter/X</a> | <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5b114c6a-cca6-4f6f-abc3-d5d99b290e68?elinkdata=27368">Instagram</a>UEN App Available on: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1a6ac997-981c-47a3-ac55-f51e67a644ff?elinkdata=27368">App Store</a> (Apple) | <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/47185c38-5a69-417c-b971-85117991da54?elinkdata=27368">Google Play Store</a> (Android)ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

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DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Well, a little bit of a shift in gears today, a sudden change, but I thought the guys did a pretty good job. I know (Head Coach) Andy’s (Reid) the same way I am, he always worries about coming in here on the turf, but I do think they came in and played fast. So that was a good thing, but with that I’ll just open it up.”

Q: How do you feel about where the defensive unit is at headed into the first preseason game?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“I’m one of those guys that’s never really satisfied with where we’re at. I know we still (have) a lot of work to do. We still (have) to figure out some of the things the new guys can and can’t do. That’s kind of what I have my eyes on right now. I think the game will give us a little bit more info on that. Sometimes when you go against the same people all the time, you get a little bit of an upper hand on both sides of the ball. So, we’re looking forward to this game.”

Q: How has Chris Roland-Wallace’s role evolved, and how does it compare to the work you’ve done with Chamarri Conner?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, very similar. C-Ro (Chris Roland-Wallace) is kind of taking on that same role that Chamarri (Conner) has done for us. The interesting thing, if I go back to last year, I think we had him (Chris Roland-Wallace) at safety out of need last year and found out he could do those things, and then eventually he evolved (to) becoming a nickel. You’ve been here the whole time. He’s made a lot of plays. We look for production in our guys. I’d like to see him against another team, obviously, so we look forward to see what he does against Arizona.”

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“It feels like he’s (Ashton Gillotte) getting more comfortable. We’re throwing him in there, sometimes with the ones, so he’s around Nick (Bolton) and he’s around Chris (Jones), and some of the other guys and I think that gives him a little bit of confidence. I’ve been really impressed with what he’s done to this point – I’m interested to see him during the game, too.”

Q: What do you want to see out of this preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, it’s always for me, it’s like, the basic one is tackle. Probably even before that, I would say, ‘block destruction’. So, I’m always going to be preaching, ‘guys, let’s find a way to get off blocks and tackle’. The rest will take care of itself, and we’ll build from there. But, if we’re not doing that in game one, then I’ll be concerned. You (have) to go back to step one, etc., etc.”

Q: A lot of teammates have complimented you on your work ethic at training camp. Why is it so important for you to continue to have a high work ethic here?

KELCE:&nbsp;“Trying to win Super Bowls man. It’s the only way you get there. I think it starts in the offseason, and kind of – when you get out here to St. Joe, and you get into training camp, man, it really signifies coming together, the chemistry (and) the culture you need to have to keep getting better every single day, every single week throughout the year (and) hopefully playing your best football by December, January and February.”

Chiefs Coordinator QuotesAugust 6, 2025DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLOOPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Well, a little bit of a shift in gears today, a sudden change, but I thought the guys did a pretty good job. I know (Head Coach) Andy’s (Reid) the same way I am, he always worries about coming in here on the turf, but I do think they came in and played fast. So that was a good thing, but with that I’ll just open it up.”Q: How do you feel about where the defensive unit is at headed into the first preseason game?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“I’m one of those guys that’s never really satisfied with where we’re at. I know we still (have) a lot of work to do. We still (have) to figure out some of the things the new guys can and can’t do. That’s kind of what I have my eyes on right now. I think the game will give us a little bit more info on that. Sometimes when you go against the same people all the time, you get a little bit of an upper hand on both sides of the ball. So, we’re looking forward to this game.”Q: How has Chris Roland-Wallace’s role evolved, and how does it compare to the work you’ve done with Chamarri Conner?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, very similar. C-Ro (Chris Roland-Wallace) is kind of taking on that same role that Chamarri (Conner) has done for us. The interesting thing, if I go back to last year, I think we had him (Chris Roland-Wallace) at safety out of need last year and found out he could do those things, and then eventually he evolved (to) becoming a nickel. You’ve been here the whole time. He’s made a lot of plays. We look for production in our guys. I’d like to see him against another team, obviously, so we look forward to see what he does against Arizona.”Q: On Ashton Gillotte.SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“It feels like he’s (Ashton Gillotte) getting more comfortable. We’re throwing him in there, sometimes with the ones, so he’s around Nick (Bolton) and he’s around Chris (Jones), and some of the other guys and I think that gives him a little bit of confidence. I’ve been really impressed with what he’s done to this point – I’m interested to see him during the game, too.”Q: What do you want to see out of this preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, it’s always for me, it’s like, the basic one is tackle. Probably even before that, I would say, ‘block destruction’. So, I’m always going to be preaching, ‘guys, let’s find a way to get off blocks and tackle’. The rest will take care of itself, and we’ll build from there. But, if we’re not doing that in game one, then I’ll be concerned. You (have) to go back to step one, etc., etc.”Chiefs Player QuotesAugust 6, 2025TE TRAVIS KELCEQ: A lot of teammates have complimented you on your work ethic at training camp. Why is it so important for you to continue to have a high work ethic here?KELCE:&nbsp;“Trying to win Super Bowls man. It’s the only way you get there. I think it starts in the offseason, and kind of – when you get out here to St. Joe, and you get into training camp, man, it really signifies coming together, the chemistry (and) the culture you need to have to keep getting better every single day, every single week throughout the year (and) hopefully playing your best football by December, January and February.”Q: It seems like more guys are coming to you more now than ever, how much do you embrace that?KELCE:&nbsp;“I’ve been lucky to be here. What is this my 13th&nbsp;year now? I just absolutely love this organization. I love the team. I love all the coaches. I know just about every defensive coach as well as I know all of the offensive coaches and vice versa with the players and the staff in the equipment room. I just, I have fun coming in to work every single day, and what better way to get better than to make sure we lean on each other? And if I can give somebody a word that makes them better on that specific route or doing that specific drill, man I’m here for it.”Q: What does it mean to you to see the program evolve into what it is today?KELCE:&nbsp;“I think that gives me more juice than, than you know, than anything else is the fact that we have created this culture, we have created this machine that when you do it the right way, it works, and you get to win football games because of it. I think that alone kind of gives you the excitement that what we’re doing here is special.”FB CARSON STEELEQ:&nbsp;On what he focused on during the offseason.STEELE:&nbsp;“I would say work a lot more of my fullback role (and) special teams as well as keeping the running back side of me. I kind of talked about it last year, being a Swiss Army knife and kind of doing everything but kind of taking that to the next step this year.”Q:&nbsp;On if he wanted to switch to the fullback position or if Head Coach Andy Reid prompted it.STEELE:&nbsp;“Overall, I would say mine, just because having that extra tool in the bag to be able to do. I would assume that’s something he (Head Coach Andy Reid) would probably want me to do as well, blocking wise just because I had never done that in college. I have done a little bit of blocking from that fullback/running back spot but never truly had done it.”Q:&nbsp;On what he has seen from the rookie class.STEELE:&nbsp;“There are some great athletes in this class. You know there are a lot of guys, kind of like steal type of guys. Went under the radar here and there but they’ve (the rookies) really showed out in camp, and I’m super excited for that. They’ve really stepped up and not acted as a rookie. They’ve really came in here, put in some work and got to it.”CB NAZEEH JOHNSONQ:&nbsp;On the guidance he received from Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in the offseason. &nbsp;JOHNSON:&nbsp;“Oh they (the defensive coaching staff) just challenged me, you know? They just (were) like they need that dog back. Stop worrying about messing up, (just) be bold and be great. So, I just took that (in), in the offseason and challenged myself. Why not me?”Q:&nbsp;There seems to be a lot of interchanging of the cornerback roles between the players; how important is it for you guys to know all three roles?JOHNSON:&nbsp;“Yeah, I mean he (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) is going to interchange us on, you know, personnel packages and stuff like that. So, all of us knowing the different roles from nickel to left, right corner, and everything changes. But (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is a mastermind at that. It’s hard for teams to really get a gauge on who’s going to be where, so shout out to Spags.”Q:&nbsp;One of the things that we’ve heard throughout camp is how fast the wide receivers are, how fast actually is this current group of wide receivers?&nbsp;