Wichita KS – Banana Ball is coming to Equity Bank Park in 2026! The global phenomenon, made famous by the Savannah Bananas, will stop in Wichita for three games on May 7,8, and 9, 2026.

As revealed Thursday night during the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show, which aired on ESPN2, Wichita has been selected as a tour stop for the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL). Equity Bank Park will host official league games featuring the Loco Beach Coconuts against the Firefighters.&nbsp;

Fans must enter the ticket lottery at <a href="http://bananaball.com/tickets">bananaball.com/tickets</a> by October 31, 2025, for a chance to purchase tickets. Tickets will go on sale approximately two months prior to the scheduled event dates for those selected in the ticket lottery. Individual ticket sales for the games are being handled exclusively by Fans First Entertainment, the company that manages the Savannah Bananas and BBCL member teams. Standard tickets start at $35.

Banana Ball has taken the sports world by storm, drawing millions of fans with its non-stop action, viral moments and unique rules – including a two-hour time limit, no bunting and fans catching foul balls for outs. The 2026 BBCL season will feature six teams playing 60 games across the country, all leading to a can’t-miss championship series in October. With dancing players, surprise guests and one-of-a-kind in-game antics, Banana Ball delivers an entertainment experience unlike anything else in sports.

For updates and announcements, follow the Wichita Wind Surge on social media and visit <a href="http://bananaball.com/">bananaball.com</a>.&nbsp; The Surge open the 2026 season at Equity Bank Park on April 2nd vs Northwest Arkansas.

Director of Corporate Partnerships and Public Relations, Wichita Wind Surge

Media Relations Specialist, Savannah Bananas

Wichita KS – Banana Ball is coming to Equity Bank Park in 2026! The global phenomenon, made famous by the Savannah Bananas, will stop in Wichita for three games on May 7,8, and 9, 2026.As revealed Thursday night during the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show, which aired on ESPN2, Wichita has been selected as a tour stop for the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL). Equity Bank Park will host official league games featuring the Loco Beach Coconuts against the Firefighters.&nbsp;Fans must enter the ticket lottery at <a href="http://bananaball.com/tickets">bananaball.com/tickets</a> by October 31, 2025, for a chance to purchase tickets. Tickets will go on sale approximately two months prior to the scheduled event dates for those selected in the ticket lottery. Individual ticket sales for the games are being handled exclusively by Fans First Entertainment, the company that manages the Savannah Bananas and BBCL member teams. Standard tickets start at $35.Banana Ball has taken the sports world by storm, drawing millions of fans with its non-stop action, viral moments and unique rules – including a two-hour time limit, no bunting and fans catching foul balls for outs. The 2026 BBCL season will feature six teams playing 60 games across the country, all leading to a can’t-miss championship series in October. With dancing players, surprise guests and one-of-a-kind in-game antics, Banana Ball delivers an entertainment experience unlike anything else in sports.For updates and announcements, follow the Wichita Wind Surge on social media and visit <a href="http://bananaball.com/">bananaball.com</a>.&nbsp; The Surge open the 2026 season at Equity Bank Park on April 2nd vs Northwest Arkansas.For media inquiries, please contact:Tim GrubbsDirector of Corporate Partnerships and Public Relations, Wichita Wind Surgetimg@windsurge.comSam BaumanMedia Relations Specialist, Savannah Bananas

Banana Ball is coming to Wichita

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH AND SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR DAVE TOUB

Q:&nbsp;How difficult was it to watch the tape against Jacksonville.

TOUB:&nbsp;“There was a lot of good things. I was really proud of the way Brashard (Smith) hit that return. There were a lot of positives. I mean, obviously, the penalties hurt us and (it was) upsetting, but there were a lot of good things though too at the same time. Matt Araiza had a really good game punting. I thought (Harrison) Butker made all of his field goals, obviously, he had the one kick out of bounds that – I mean that was a mistake, he made a mistake. That’s where we are.”

Q:&nbsp;On Brashard Smith’s return that was called back.

TOUB:&nbsp;“Yeah, I mean I think Brashard Smith keeps getting better and better each week and it was really good to see. He hit that return and he was north and south in a hurry. I’m not sure if I’m glad if he didn’t score because it would’ve been even worse. It was a great return nonetheless, and we’re going to build on that and look at the positives.”

Q:&nbsp;On Detroit’s special teams.

TOUB:&nbsp;“Very good. I know I stand up here every week and say but this is a top 10 unit, for sure. Coached well, (Lions Special Teams Coordinator) Dave Fipp does a great job. (Lions WR) Kalif Raymond is probably one of the best punt returners in the league, former Pro Bowler. He’s coming off an injury. We’ll see if he plays. If he’s in there, he is very dangerous. He does a good job coaching. These guys play hard, I mean really hard, and it starts with their head coach (Dan Campbell) on down obviously. They’re a tough unit, and we’re going to have to really step it up this week.”

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“I’m not going to go back on too much. Certainly, disappointed in the way last week worked out from a defensive standpoint. We get in that position (and) we hope to end the game and win it so very disappointed. We’ve moved on, this next team we’re getting ready to play (is) every bit as good as the one we played (and) maybe better, so all our focus is on that and with that I’ll open it up.”

Q: On the last defensive play of the game.

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“It’s a weird deal. Yeah, it’s a weird deal. We always talk about never assume. Like I’m talking about on a first and 10 play, backside corner, don’t assume he’s (Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence) down. Don’t assume your buddy is going to get him tackled, and I think guys just got caught up in the moment (and) thought he was down. It didn’t work out that way, and I think we’ll all learn from it and we’ve moved and hopefully that doesn’t happen again.”

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“You see it, he’s got a lot of weapons, and the guy pulling the trigger out there is pretty good. He’s (Lions QB Jared Goff) really accurate. Is top in a lot of different things. I flashed them up the other day. This is the number one scoring offense in the NFL or was at least a week ago. I don’t know where they’re now. I’m sure they’re still up there. Our thing, always our number one goal going into this thing is to limit points allowed, and it’ll be the same focus with all the weapons that they (Detroit Lions) have. We’re going to have to pick and choose who we quote-unquote try to take away and then some guys are going to have to do some heavy lifting on their own.”

Q: On Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“I’m glad you brought him (Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard) up. I think the world of Kelvin (Sheppard). When he played for us in New York those two years, he was our Nick Bolton. They’re very similar. Those guys are kind of cut from the same cloth. I said to Kelvin at the time – I didn’t think he was thinking about coaching when he got done playing. I said: ‘I think you’d make a heck of a football coach.’ Two or three years I think he stayed out of it. He got the bug. I think he went down to LSU first, and there were times that we talked about Kelvin and trying to get him here. I think he is doing a terrific job, and I’m really happy for him. I’m really proud of him.”

Q:&nbsp;The offensive efficiency is up. What are you seeing that is working for the offense?

NAGY:&nbsp;“I agree with that. I think we always want to make sure that – we go back to two weeks ago and you heard me mention (something) about an identity and I think we’re getting closer to that, I still think we are working through some things but part of getting Xavier (Worthy) back is a big part of it which is great. But in the end, the only thing that matters is that win. You go back to the middle of that game, we had two three and outs there at the end of the half and in the start of the third (quarter) – which the last couple games we have been good at the start of the third quarter. This one we went three and out, followed by an 11 or 12 play drive that ended with a pick six. So that was a 14-point swing so there is good within there that we’re doing, and we like that (and) we can build. It’s the situational stuff when you have a game like that, that you want to take advantage of (and) we didn’t do that. I think the beauty of who we are, is we stick together, we learn from it and we got to correct it.”

Q:&nbsp;How daunting is the Lions defense?

NAGY:&nbsp;“They’re tough. I look at these guys on tape (and) you see them on tv and word that comes to mind is relentless. Their motor goes nonstop, and I think they work off of each other, that defense in general. I mean they get one sack, and they’re looking to get that second sack. If it is a pressure. Relentless is the thing that keeps coming into mind for me, so we want to make sure they’re not relentless on Sunday night.”

Q:&nbsp;What did the last Chiefs scoring drive say about your team?

NAGY:&nbsp;“It spoke volumes to where we’re at right now. We talked about it as a team, just making sure these guys understand when adversity hits, what type of team are we? So, you can take that to the offensive side and say, do we point the finger at the defense (or) does the defense point the finger at us? None of that. I think to (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and what he has built here, the culture of togetherness. The sideline the last couple of games has been phenomenal, and so we wanted to do our part by giving up that pick six and going down there and making sure we put together a good drive. Right before that the defense got a pick, so we took advantage of that so its complementary football, and I was proud of the guys for that but we want more and we know in the end none of that stuff matters other than just winning. We don’t care how ugly or pretty it is, we want to win.”

Q:&nbsp;On the last Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown.

JONES:&nbsp;“It’s a teaching point for me. A little adversity. I can’t think the play is over, you know what I mean? It’s a learning lesson. I thought it was over, I thought we had him (Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence) down so I kind of stopped and was about to celebrate and then realized that he wasn’t down and you know a teaching lesson for me is don’t stop.”

Q:&nbsp;How motivated are you for Sunday night against the Lions?

JONES:&nbsp;“I’ve been focused on the Lions since the game. You can’t hold your head on one play or one game. It’s a week in and week out thing. You learn from it, you take notes, you take the good (and) you take the bad. It’s never really as good as it seems (and) it’s never really as bad as it seems. You just take the good with the bad and you keep pushing.”

Q:&nbsp;On the Detroit Lions offensive line.

Chiefs Coordinator QuotesOctober 9, 2025ASSISTANT HEAD COACH AND SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR DAVE TOUBQ:&nbsp;How difficult was it to watch the tape against Jacksonville.TOUB:&nbsp;“There was a lot of good things. I was really proud of the way Brashard (Smith) hit that return. There were a lot of positives. I mean, obviously, the penalties hurt us and (it was) upsetting, but there were a lot of good things though too at the same time. Matt Araiza had a really good game punting. I thought (Harrison) Butker made all of his field goals, obviously, he had the one kick out of bounds that – I mean that was a mistake, he made a mistake. That’s where we are.”Q:&nbsp;On Brashard Smith’s return that was called back.TOUB:&nbsp;“Yeah, I mean I think Brashard Smith keeps getting better and better each week and it was really good to see. He hit that return and he was north and south in a hurry. I’m not sure if I’m glad if he didn’t score because it would’ve been even worse. It was a great return nonetheless, and we’re going to build on that and look at the positives.”Q:&nbsp;On Detroit’s special teams.TOUB:&nbsp;“Very good. I know I stand up here every week and say but this is a top 10 unit, for sure. Coached well, (Lions Special Teams Coordinator) Dave Fipp does a great job. (Lions WR) Kalif Raymond is probably one of the best punt returners in the league, former Pro Bowler. He’s coming off an injury. We’ll see if he plays. If he’s in there, he is very dangerous. He does a good job coaching. These guys play hard, I mean really hard, and it starts with their head coach (Dan Campbell) on down obviously. They’re a tough unit, and we’re going to have to really step it up this week.”DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLOOPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“I’m not going to go back on too much. Certainly, disappointed in the way last week worked out from a defensive standpoint. We get in that position (and) we hope to end the game and win it so very disappointed. We’ve moved on, this next team we’re getting ready to play (is) every bit as good as the one we played (and) maybe better, so all our focus is on that and with that I’ll open it up.”Q: On the last defensive play of the game.SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“It’s a weird deal. Yeah, it’s a weird deal. We always talk about never assume. Like I’m talking about on a first and 10 play, backside corner, don’t assume he’s (Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence) down. Don’t assume your buddy is going to get him tackled, and I think guys just got caught up in the moment (and) thought he was down. It didn’t work out that way, and I think we’ll all learn from it and we’ve moved and hopefully that doesn’t happen again.”Q: On the Detroit Lions.SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“You see it, he’s got a lot of weapons, and the guy pulling the trigger out there is pretty good. He’s (Lions QB Jared Goff) really accurate. Is top in a lot of different things. I flashed them up the other day. This is the number one scoring offense in the NFL or was at least a week ago. I don’t know where they’re now. I’m sure they’re still up there. Our thing, always our number one goal going into this thing is to limit points allowed, and it’ll be the same focus with all the weapons that they (Detroit Lions) have. We’re going to have to pick and choose who we quote-unquote try to take away and then some guys are going to have to do some heavy lifting on their own.”Q: On Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“I’m glad you brought him (Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard) up. I think the world of Kelvin (Sheppard). When he played for us in New York those two years, he was our Nick Bolton. They’re very similar. Those guys are kind of cut from the same cloth. I said to Kelvin at the time – I didn’t think he was thinking about coaching when he got done playing. I said: ‘I think you’d make a heck of a football coach.’ Two or three years I think he stayed out of it. He got the bug. I think he went down to LSU first, and there were times that we talked about Kelvin and trying to get him here. I think he is doing a terrific job, and I’m really happy for him. I’m really proud of him.”OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MATT NAGYQ:&nbsp;The offensive efficiency is up. What are you seeing that is working for the offense?NAGY:&nbsp;“I agree with that. I think we always want to make sure that – we go back to two weeks ago and you heard me mention (something) about an identity and I think we’re getting closer to that, I still think we are working through some things but part of getting Xavier (Worthy) back is a big part of it which is great. But in the end, the only thing that matters is that win. You go back to the middle of that game, we had two three and outs there at the end of the half and in the start of the third (quarter) – which the last couple games we have been good at the start of the third quarter. This one we went three and out, followed by an 11 or 12 play drive that ended with a pick six. So that was a 14-point swing so there is good within there that we’re doing, and we like that (and) we can build. It’s the situational stuff when you have a game like that, that you want to take advantage of (and) we didn’t do that. I think the beauty of who we are, is we stick together, we learn from it and we got to correct it.”Q:&nbsp;How daunting is the Lions defense?NAGY:&nbsp;“They’re tough. I look at these guys on tape (and) you see them on tv and word that comes to mind is relentless. Their motor goes nonstop, and I think they work off of each other, that defense in general. I mean they get one sack, and they’re looking to get that second sack. If it is a pressure. Relentless is the thing that keeps coming into mind for me, so we want to make sure they’re not relentless on Sunday night.”Q:&nbsp;What did the last Chiefs scoring drive say about your team?NAGY:&nbsp;“It spoke volumes to where we’re at right now. We talked about it as a team, just making sure these guys understand when adversity hits, what type of team are we? So, you can take that to the offensive side and say, do we point the finger at the defense (or) does the defense point the finger at us? None of that. I think to (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and what he has built here, the culture of togetherness. The sideline the last couple of games has been phenomenal, and so we wanted to do our part by giving up that pick six and going down there and making sure we put together a good drive. Right before that the defense got a pick, so we took advantage of that so its complementary football, and I was proud of the guys for that but we want more and we know in the end none of that stuff matters other than just winning. We don’t care how ugly or pretty it is, we want to win.”Chiefs Player QuotesOctober 9, 2025DT CHRIS JONESQ:&nbsp;On the last Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown.JONES:&nbsp;“It’s a teaching point for me. A little adversity. I can’t think the play is over, you know what I mean? It’s a learning lesson. I thought it was over, I thought we had him (Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence) down so I kind of stopped and was about to celebrate and then realized that he wasn’t down and you know a teaching lesson for me is don’t stop.”Q:&nbsp;How motivated are you for Sunday night against the Lions?JONES:&nbsp;“I’ve been focused on the Lions since the game. You can’t hold your head on one play or one game. It’s a week in and week out thing. You learn from it, you take notes, you take the good (and) you take the bad. It’s never really as good as it seems (and) it’s never really as bad as it seems. You just take the good with the bad and you keep pushing.”Q:&nbsp;On the Detroit Lions offensive line.

Chiefs Quotes: 10-9-25

HILLSBORO, Kan. - A pair of second half goals for the Kansas Wesleyan Women's Soccer team sent the Coyotes to a 2-1 win over the Tabor College Bluejays on Wednesday at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.

Tabor got an early goal in the fourth minute of the match and would hold the 1-0 lead into the half.

The Coyotes scored almost as fast to start the second half as Tabor did in the first.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c68d055f-89d1-4692-93e6-d80c1e8e6918?elinkdata=30442">Emma Gervy</a> scored the equalizer goal for the Coyotes in the 49th minute. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00984b1f-fe48-4ce5-9ad1-1c2bd4a39de8?elinkdata=30442">Brooklyn Velotta</a> threw in the ball from the sideline and tried to find <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4074e917-b03b-46c7-9671-7f4209441667?elinkdata=30442">Alexandra Muro</a> with the toss, but instead a Tabor defender tried to clear the ball that ricocheted off Muro and to Gervy who played the ball to the middle of the field and shot, glancing it off the right post and in.

In the 62nd minute, the Coyotes grabbed the lead.

Wesleyan had a set piece on a corner kick from the left side. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8c2869-df92-4632-bee8-dfe54c90e476?elinkdata=30442">Carstyn Anderson</a> took the corner and found the head of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dc845511-4136-4244-afc0-af4420303cdd?elinkdata=30442">Hanna Castro</a> who hit it across the open face of goal to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bdd6afd4-8132-49de-aec2-8022acb3a9d3?elinkdata=30442">Rylie Moreno-Rojas</a> who knocked it on off the bottom of the crossbar for the goal.

Wesleyan had a few other chances to extend the lead but could not find the net again.

KWU had 18 shots in the match, putting 13 on frame led by Gervy with four. Isabella had 10 saves in goal for the Coyotes.

HILLSBORO, Kan. - A pair of second half goals for the Kansas Wesleyan Women's Soccer team sent the Coyotes to a 2-1 win over the Tabor College Bluejays on Wednesday at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.Tabor got an early goal in the fourth minute of the match and would hold the 1-0 lead into the half.The Coyotes scored almost as fast to start the second half as Tabor did in the first.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c68d055f-89d1-4692-93e6-d80c1e8e6918?elinkdata=30442">Emma Gervy</a> scored the equalizer goal for the Coyotes in the 49th minute. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00984b1f-fe48-4ce5-9ad1-1c2bd4a39de8?elinkdata=30442">Brooklyn Velotta</a> threw in the ball from the sideline and tried to find <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4074e917-b03b-46c7-9671-7f4209441667?elinkdata=30442">Alexandra Muro</a> with the toss, but instead a Tabor defender tried to clear the ball that ricocheted off Muro and to Gervy who played the ball to the middle of the field and shot, glancing it off the right post and in.In the 62nd minute, the Coyotes grabbed the lead.Wesleyan had a set piece on a corner kick from the left side. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8c2869-df92-4632-bee8-dfe54c90e476?elinkdata=30442">Carstyn Anderson</a> took the corner and found the head of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dc845511-4136-4244-afc0-af4420303cdd?elinkdata=30442">Hanna Castro</a> who hit it across the open face of goal to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bdd6afd4-8132-49de-aec2-8022acb3a9d3?elinkdata=30442">Rylie Moreno-Rojas</a> who knocked it on off the bottom of the crossbar for the goal.Wesleyan had a few other chances to extend the lead but could not find the net again.KWU had 18 shots in the match, putting 13 on frame led by Gervy with four. Isabella had 10 saves in goal for the Coyotes.

⚽️ Second half goals push Coyote WSOC past Tabor 2-1

HILLSBORO, Kan. - An 88th minute goal by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/66a8f444-0f65-44d3-97bb-d545c5d15c5d?elinkdata=30409">Brennen Lamont</a> pushed the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer team past the Tabor College Bluejays 2-1 on Wednesday night at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.

The match remained scoreless until the 66th minute despite plenty of chances for both teams.

Tabor nearly had a goal in the first half but the Coyotes were able to save the shot.

In the 66th minute, the Coyotes were awarded a penalty after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/13453e7c-4d09-4be8-8e1b-c45c00c54bb9?elinkdata=30409">Quatama Massaquoi</a> was fouled in the penalty area. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/448b4c2b-8f17-4952-8f60-19edc52233dd?elinkdata=30409">Noel Zimbeva</a> stepped to the spot and scored it to give the Coyotes the lead.

Tabor got the equalizer in the 80th minute as Molelwa Adendelwa scored, receiving a pass over the middle of the field and outrunning a pair of KWU defenders and curved the shot just inside the far post.

The Coyotes got the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute as Brennan Lamont found enough space just outside the right post to receive a pass from the left from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0c01b697-d2ea-47d9-b18a-5b2cd587ab19?elinkdata=30409">Seth Flores</a> and was able to tap it home for the goal.

Wesleyan outshot Tabor 17-9 in the match. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/86cf458b-67f5-4afd-819c-3ae0c22b9fb6?elinkdata=30409">Gonzalo Gaubeka</a> led the way with six shots. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ef6af66f-97da-4199-9abb-9055dac3ca16?elinkdata=30409">Shae Wirt</a> had six saves in goal for the Coyotes.

HILLSBORO, Kan. - An 88th minute goal by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/66a8f444-0f65-44d3-97bb-d545c5d15c5d?elinkdata=30409">Brennen Lamont</a> pushed the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer team past the Tabor College Bluejays 2-1 on Wednesday night at Joel H. Wiens Stadium.The match remained scoreless until the 66th minute despite plenty of chances for both teams.Tabor nearly had a goal in the first half but the Coyotes were able to save the shot.In the 66th minute, the Coyotes were awarded a penalty after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/13453e7c-4d09-4be8-8e1b-c45c00c54bb9?elinkdata=30409">Quatama Massaquoi</a> was fouled in the penalty area. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/448b4c2b-8f17-4952-8f60-19edc52233dd?elinkdata=30409">Noel Zimbeva</a> stepped to the spot and scored it to give the Coyotes the lead.Tabor got the equalizer in the 80th minute as Molelwa Adendelwa scored, receiving a pass over the middle of the field and outrunning a pair of KWU defenders and curved the shot just inside the far post.The Coyotes got the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute as Brennan Lamont found enough space just outside the right post to receive a pass from the left from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0c01b697-d2ea-47d9-b18a-5b2cd587ab19?elinkdata=30409">Seth Flores</a> and was able to tap it home for the goal.Wesleyan outshot Tabor 17-9 in the match. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/86cf458b-67f5-4afd-819c-3ae0c22b9fb6?elinkdata=30409">Gonzalo Gaubeka</a> led the way with six shots. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ef6af66f-97da-4199-9abb-9055dac3ca16?elinkdata=30409">Shae Wirt</a> had six saves in goal for the Coyotes.

⚽️ Coyote MSOC uses late tally to get past Tabor 2-1

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Volleyball got back into the win column on Wednesday as the Coyotes grounded the Tabor College Bluejays in straight sets - 25-22, 25-15, 25-18 - inside Mabee Arena.

The victory ended a string of two straight losses for the Coyotes.

The first set was tight throughout, but the Coyotes only let Tabor lead twice in the set, the last time at 6-5, both times the set was retied after a Bluejay service error. The Coyotes took the lead for good in the set when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea538d30-495b-4355-b979-3dbbc7324cb2?elinkdata=30376">Gianna Adriaanse</a> put down a kill to make it 9-8.

Another kill by Adriaanse extended the lead and the Coyotes would push the advantage out to 16-10.

Tabor made it interesting, getting back within a point a 20-19 on back to back service aces, but a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/077356a1-47d3-45b3-a6f1-19e820d56b47?elinkdata=30376">Kylee Harris</a> got the Coyotes going again and a kill from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0cdd50b8-2544-4fe1-a9fa-0b0d2eedaf56?elinkdata=30376">Kate Bebout</a> made it 22-19 Coyotes.

A block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/06785611-99b7-48a7-a9f2-9aac9baac9a9?elinkdata=30376">Kate Bebout</a> and Harris gave KWU set point and Adriaanse delivered with a kill to give the Coyotes the lead in the match.

The Coyotes rocketed out to a 7-0 lead in the second set but Tabor pushed back getting within three at 8-5. It was 11-7 Coyotes when KWU extended the lead out to 17-8 on a Tabor hitting error. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/05db1b3b-a0b9-4502-b71c-da43deb401cb?elinkdata=30376">Ella Schmid's</a> service ace made it 22-13 Coyotes and after the Coyotes had set point at 24-13 on a Harris kill, Tabor got two points before KWU got the set win on a hitting error by the Bluejays.

Tabor led 4-3 in the third set but a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92ff82af-57e8-4e15-a019-6c7cec45a011?elinkdata=30376">Camryn Lewis</a> sparked a 5-0 run for the Coyotes giving KWU an 8-4 lead. The Coyotes held the lead until Tabor took a 15-14 advantage and then led 17-16. The Coyotes tied it at 17 on a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ba96d7e-05f9-48e7-976b-067e2f33f420?elinkdata=30376">Rylee Serpan</a> and took the lead on a hitting error by Tabor.

A kill by Harris and a block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0719d88-3730-48c7-817c-4489a8e7a501?elinkdata=30376">Madelyn Wolf</a> and Lewis made it 20-17 Coyotes. Tabor got a point to make it 20-18, but that was the last point Tabor scored on the night. A kill by Wolf sparked the match-ending run that featured two blocks and two kills, both by Harris to end it.

Harris had 10 kills to lead the Coyotes to the win while hitting .304. Adriaanse and Serpan had nine each and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/55e34bad-a2da-40ad-a956-399ae27b3493?elinkdata=30376">Joey Pennington</a> had seven. KWU hit .216 as a team. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ca75a5fb-cce6-4c97-ab78-40d57266bf0f?elinkdata=30376">Sara Bebout</a> had 20 assists and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/929dc265-35e8-4e6b-bfa4-92d4ebd10fad?elinkdata=30376">Blair Pennington</a> had 14. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/80cf1fe9-503e-4ffe-b0d3-969fd3e2ad7c?elinkdata=30376">Tristyn Hedman</a> had 12 digs and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c9ed86df-6058-4e4d-b5e7-782d924bf350?elinkdata=30376">Blair Pennington</a> had 10.

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Volleyball got back into the win column on Wednesday as the Coyotes grounded the Tabor College Bluejays in straight sets - 25-22, 25-15, 25-18 - inside Mabee Arena.The victory ended a string of two straight losses for the Coyotes.The first set was tight throughout, but the Coyotes only let Tabor lead twice in the set, the last time at 6-5, both times the set was retied after a Bluejay service error. The Coyotes took the lead for good in the set when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea538d30-495b-4355-b979-3dbbc7324cb2?elinkdata=30376">Gianna Adriaanse</a> put down a kill to make it 9-8.Another kill by Adriaanse extended the lead and the Coyotes would push the advantage out to 16-10.Tabor made it interesting, getting back within a point a 20-19 on back to back service aces, but a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/077356a1-47d3-45b3-a6f1-19e820d56b47?elinkdata=30376">Kylee Harris</a> got the Coyotes going again and a kill from <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0cdd50b8-2544-4fe1-a9fa-0b0d2eedaf56?elinkdata=30376">Kate Bebout</a> made it 22-19 Coyotes.A block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/06785611-99b7-48a7-a9f2-9aac9baac9a9?elinkdata=30376">Kate Bebout</a> and Harris gave KWU set point and Adriaanse delivered with a kill to give the Coyotes the lead in the match.The Coyotes rocketed out to a 7-0 lead in the second set but Tabor pushed back getting within three at 8-5. It was 11-7 Coyotes when KWU extended the lead out to 17-8 on a Tabor hitting error. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/05db1b3b-a0b9-4502-b71c-da43deb401cb?elinkdata=30376">Ella Schmid's</a> service ace made it 22-13 Coyotes and after the Coyotes had set point at 24-13 on a Harris kill, Tabor got two points before KWU got the set win on a hitting error by the Bluejays.Tabor led 4-3 in the third set but a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92ff82af-57e8-4e15-a019-6c7cec45a011?elinkdata=30376">Camryn Lewis</a> sparked a 5-0 run for the Coyotes giving KWU an 8-4 lead. The Coyotes held the lead until Tabor took a 15-14 advantage and then led 17-16. The Coyotes tied it at 17 on a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ba96d7e-05f9-48e7-976b-067e2f33f420?elinkdata=30376">Rylee Serpan</a> and took the lead on a hitting error by Tabor.A kill by Harris and a block by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0719d88-3730-48c7-817c-4489a8e7a501?elinkdata=30376">Madelyn Wolf</a> and Lewis made it 20-17 Coyotes. Tabor got a point to make it 20-18, but that was the last point Tabor scored on the night. A kill by Wolf sparked the match-ending run that featured two blocks and two kills, both by Harris to end it.Harris had 10 kills to lead the Coyotes to the win while hitting .304. Adriaanse and Serpan had nine each and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/55e34bad-a2da-40ad-a956-399ae27b3493?elinkdata=30376">Joey Pennington</a> had seven. KWU hit .216 as a team. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ca75a5fb-cce6-4c97-ab78-40d57266bf0f?elinkdata=30376">Sara Bebout</a> had 20 assists and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/929dc265-35e8-4e6b-bfa4-92d4ebd10fad?elinkdata=30376">Blair Pennington</a> had 14. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/80cf1fe9-503e-4ffe-b0d3-969fd3e2ad7c?elinkdata=30376">Tristyn Hedman</a> had 12 digs and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c9ed86df-6058-4e4d-b5e7-782d924bf350?elinkdata=30376">Blair Pennington</a> had 10.

🏐 KWU WVB gets back in the win column with sweep of Tabor

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, there are no injuries to talk about right now. Everybody is going to go today. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Lions. (A) good football team, they’re playing very well right now. (Head Coach) Dan (Campbell) has done a nice job with that crew over the last few years. Look forward to the challenge and look forward to playing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Time’s yours”

Q: On the decision to punt on the first drive of fourth and two.

REID:&nbsp;“It’s subjective, so I thought it was the right thing to do at that time. We have been aggressive, but I thought field possession would end up being a big thing in that game, so I chose to do that.”

Q:&nbsp;On special teams’ penalties.

REID:&nbsp;“I always go back to the basics and the angles that you take are so big on special teams to put yourself in position to block. You’re doing it in space, so you have to be very disciplined so you don’t have your hands gravity cloth. You have to be real careful of that. The best way to do it is you go out and practice fast with it. That’s what we’ll do. Try to put guys in – try to get them where they can get the right angles and get in the right position.”

Q: What was your message or the coaching staff’s to Chris Jones about that final play?

REID:&nbsp;“You can’t think that the guy is down. You can’t think that. You just have to play the play, and he (Chris Jones) knows, I mean he’s been around this thing a long time. That’s really what it came down to.”

Q: Do you have any messages to the guys about social media?

Q:&nbsp;Are you surprised about how many uncharacteristic self-errors the team has made through the first five games?

REID:&nbsp;“We got to take care of that Nate (Taylor). That’s something that we have got to fix. It’s getting us right now and you can’t do that. The best way to do it is you go out and practice it and make sure you get yourself working on those things that have been causing the problems.”

Q: What concerns you most about the Detroit Lions? They’ve won four straight games.

REID:&nbsp;“Well deserved, too. They’re playing good football, good solid defense (and) flying around. Offense they have been very effective, offensively point wise and execution wise. They haven’t had the self-inflicted wounds as much as some other teams, so you know that they’re not going backwards. We have got to make sure we take care of business (and) stay aggressive on both sides of the ball and special teams for that matter.”

Q: What have you seen from the Lions offensive and defensive lines?

REID:&nbsp;“They’re strong in both of those spots, I think that has been well documented. They are a good offensive line (and) have been together a while, and they do a good job in the run and pass game. Defensively likewise, they’re solid in the pass game, they got good scheme (and are) good in the run game, they cover their gaps.”

Q:&nbsp;On Isiah Pacheco’s performance against the Jaguars.

REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Isiah Pacheco) did a good job. Not only running, but catching the ball, blocking when he was asked to. He got a little more play time, which I thought was good, kind of get him into the swing of things, that helped. At the same time Kareem (Hunt) had a good day.”

REID:&nbsp;“That’s this league right now. There is so much parity. That’s why I mentioned after the game the penalties, turnovers, and so on. You can’t have those; the games are too close, too much competition – equal competition, so you have to take care of business there and it’s my responsibility to make sure that is done.”

Q: On Harrison Butker’s performance throughout this season.

REID:&nbsp;“Like any golfer – you guys have all golfed – sometimes you’re hitting it good and other times you’re off, but you work through it and you keep swinging man, and he’ll (Harrison Butker) do that. He’s a talented kid (and) mentally tough; I’m not really worried about him.”

Q:&nbsp;How do you guys get ready for opponents at home or away when it comes to judgement calls?

REID:&nbsp;“I just make a judgment it doesn’t matter who we’re playing. I just try to make a judgement from what – I go into the game thinking a certain thing and then do it. If there is one that I haven’t thought about, I’ll probably still do it (laughter).”

Q: On the challenge for the running backs to produce against the Jaguars defensive line.

REID:&nbsp;“Their defense was ranked up there now. They’re number one in a lot of categories and the guys moved the ball effectively but the stat part doesn’t matter, it’s points. You have got to score more than the other team and we didn’t get that done, but there were some good things that took place. The o-line did a nice job and running backs did a nice job, but we had a couple of self-inflicted wounds there and you can’t do that.”

Q: What stood out to you most about the team’s performance against the Jaguars?

REID: “When we didn’t have the issues, I thought the guys executed well. We had penalties, the interception, all those things that went on negate some of that, but overall, I thought our execution was pretty good. But you have got to score more points, right?”

Q:&nbsp;On why the team hasn’t executed as much in one score games this season.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Pretty much you said it, execution. Just little things here and there. We’re just not making winning football plays in certain moments and if it goes down to the interception in the redzone that I throw, it’s a 14-point swing. I feel like we played better these last few weeks, but in this league, it’s going to come down to one score games. That’s what (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid preaches right when we start off training camp every single year, and it’s about who executes at a higher level and we haven’t done that as a team throughout these first five (or) six weeks.”

Q:&nbsp;How do you reconcile putting up 500 yards of offense but making mistakes in some spots?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Obviously, there are positives on how we’ve progressed as an offense, but like I said, more than anything it’s about making winning plays. In years past, we might not have had so much success offensively, but we’ve made those winning plays whenever it’s counted and so I think we have to get back to doing that. Obviously, we want the offense to continue to progress, but when we get in these high leverage, high intense moments, we have got to execute at a higher level and that starts with me and it kind of feeds throughout the rest of the team.”

Q:&nbsp;How do you view this game against the Detroit Lions?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“It’s extremely important. There’s no way around it. This is a really good football team that we’re going to play. They play extremely hard, and they have a mentality (that) they’re going to come in and win a football game, so we have to match that intensity. We have to match that mentality and knowing that it’s going to take our best football (from) everybody, offense, defense and special teams, and we have to go out there and prove it on Sunday. We have got to start off with a great week of practice, and then come in with the mentality that we’re going to find a way, no matter how it looks, that we’re going to find a way to get a win.”

Q:&nbsp;On if Head Coach Andy Reid asks him to not try and make a tackle after a turnover.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He’s (Head Coach Andy Reid) never told me anything like that. Regardless, I’m a football player more than a quarterback, and I have to find a way to tackle the guy or at least slow him down so other guys can get there. Playing that quarterback position after an interception, first off, it’s your mistake, you have got to find a way to limit the mistake and then you’re kind of in that safety type position where it’s you and no one else. Gotta be better in that situation, obviously, and try and slow him (defender) down and get a hand on him or anything like that so someone else can get there and make that tackle and let our defense bail us out of a bad mistake.”

Q:&nbsp;On the play to Tyquan Thornton in the first quarter.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We knew they (Jacksonville Jaguars) had some kind of different fronts there on that third and medium type range, and we had a good plan for it. They actually gave us an un-scouted look in that situation as well. That’s why they kind of got a guy through there, but we knew when they did that they kind of leveled and flat footed thinking the ball is going to come out fast and I’ve always been at the mindset if they’re going to blitz we have got to be aggressive and throw the ball down the field, it’s your best opportunity to do that and so give a guy a chance down the field and I didn’t get it far enough but Tyquan (Thornton) did a great job coming back and adjusting to the ball and making a play.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you still seeing un-scouted looks regularly?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Everybody always adjusts their stuff here and there. I thought they (Jacksonville Jaguars) did a good job. They gave a couple – really, I think it was those two unscouted looks that they had situationally, and that’s what defenses are going to do. It’s about you being able to adjust on the fly and be able to make the right protection calls and stuff like that. That happens every game. I think it was just big moments where it was a big play, one our way and one their way with the unscouted looks.”

Q:&nbsp;On if he could see the ball get to Tyquan Thornton on that long play.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I didn’t see it necessarily land, but I could see he (Tyquan Thornton) came up with the catch – I don’t even know how to explain it. I kind of could see it through some people’s feet and stuff like that that he caught the ball. Just giving guys chances down the field. We talked about it all week, I told the guys if they bring the pressure in this situation, I’m going to throw them the ball down the field and let y’all make a play, and he accepted that challenge and went up there and made a play.”

Q:&nbsp;Is it a weird sensation to be on your back when the play is happening?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think you kind of get used to it at quarterback. A lot of times you’re throwing the ball (and) you’re getting hit and trying to hang in there until the last possible second. I’ve never even thought of it honestly. It is usually where I am at, whenever a big play happens.”

Q:&nbsp;What impresses you about Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s defense?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think he (Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard) does a great job of game planning like we talked about with the unscouted looks (and) doing stuff that’s specific to each and every team. He puts his guys in positions where they can play fast and play hard. You can tell they (Lions players) respect him by how hard they do play. I don’t know if that is (him) being a former player or whatever it is (because) he gets the best out of his guys, and so it’ll be a great challenge for us. We got to match the intensity of going up against a Detroit Lions football team and a Detroit Lions defense, and so it’ll be a great challenge for us.”

Q:&nbsp;On the running backs intensity Monday night.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“When we’re able to run the ball like that and then being able to play-action and do bootlegs and stuff like that off of the run game, it really just opens up the entire offense and I thought both those guys – all three of them (Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith) ran really hard when they got the ball in their hands. It’s just finding ways to put them in positions to succeed, and I thought the offensive line did a great job of – you can tell their chemistry because pass blocking is one thing, but run blocking, it's a lot of chemistry and trading off blocking. You can tell that stuff’s building with time and with more and more reps. I think it will continue to get better and better as the season goes on and those guys can continue to have more and more success.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you want to be the team’s leading rusher?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“However we win football games. I don’t care how that looks, but it doesn’t look like that is helping us right now. If other guys get running, and we start winning football games, I’ll take that.”

Q:&nbsp;Outside of the record, how do you feel about the offense’s trajectory?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We’re getting better. That’s all that you can do, is we’re getting better and better. Obviously, we have one more week until we add Rashee (Rice), just getting him into the offense as well, but at the end of the day, it’s all about winning. I think if we can start making those winning plays, that is the last step we need in order to take our offense to the next step.”

Q:&nbsp;On social media and advice to others.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“It can be toxic for sure being on social media and seeing stuff, but to me, at the end of the day, I know who I am, and I know the amount of work that I put in and I can live with myself and live with the results. And so I feel like if you’re putting in the work and you’re doing whatever you can to leave everything on the football field, you can live with the results of a win/loss or whatever anyone has to say because you know the type of effort that you put in every single day so stay off it (social media) as much as possible and then if you are going to be on it I would use it as motivation more than anything.”

Q:&nbsp;On facing the Detroit Lions.

BOLTON:&nbsp;“They’re special. They have a great tight end, two good backs, their wide outs (room) have some depth, and they have a young guy as well that is kind of adding to the mix and their quarterback is playing great – if I’m not mistaken, he might be the best in the league on competition percentage. It’s going to take everybody, all hands on deck up front and then in the back end mixing up some looks pre-snap and try to force a couple turnovers when we can, but it’s a great challenge for us.”

Q:&nbsp;How much do you feel like you’ve grown on coverage?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“Definitely since I’ve been in this league, I’ve come more familiar with (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Coach Spags’ scheme and being in the middle is kind of different than other places. So, trying to keep my eyes in the right place and obviously, I’m growing and learning concepts and spacing, where guys are trying to attack this defense. He’s (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) been coaching for a while, so you see a lot of tape out there, and guys know how to attack the middle of the defense and stuff like that. I definitely have been evolving and definitely feel like I’m getting comfortable as my years progress. I feel like I’m in a good spot right now.”

Q:&nbsp;What mentality does the defense have to have against the Lions offense?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“Just have to have focus for 60 minutes. Not doing anything different than what we’ve been doing. Just executing and bringing the mindset we’ve been bringing the first half of last week. Trying to put that back on tape (and) that is kind of our main goal this week. We started off good, and it just didn’t end good, so kind of maintain that for 60 minutes, that focus and energy. I think we will be in a good spot.”

Q:&nbsp;What is the good that you’ve seen as the season has gone on?

PACHECO:&nbsp;“Together. We’re building something special here, and together every week you see how tough we are, not pointing the finger, we’re building on each other (and) loving on each other and we’re going to get going.”

Q:&nbsp;What was the difference between you and Kareem Hunt that was working for the running game?

PACHECO:&nbsp;“Having fun. Allowing the game to come to us and just being excited for one another and whoever make(s) the play, make it and you know it’s good for the team.”

Q:&nbsp;Is it nice to catch the ball and see only one guy in front of you?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesOctober 8, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, there are no injuries to talk about right now. Everybody is going to go today. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Lions. (A) good football team, they’re playing very well right now. (Head Coach) Dan (Campbell) has done a nice job with that crew over the last few years. Look forward to the challenge and look forward to playing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Time’s yours”Q: On the decision to punt on the first drive of fourth and two.REID:&nbsp;“It’s subjective, so I thought it was the right thing to do at that time. We have been aggressive, but I thought field possession would end up being a big thing in that game, so I chose to do that.”Q:&nbsp;On special teams’ penalties.REID:&nbsp;“I always go back to the basics and the angles that you take are so big on special teams to put yourself in position to block. You’re doing it in space, so you have to be very disciplined so you don’t have your hands gravity cloth. You have to be real careful of that. The best way to do it is you go out and practice fast with it. That’s what we’ll do. Try to put guys in – try to get them where they can get the right angles and get in the right position.”Q: What was your message or the coaching staff’s to Chris Jones about that final play?REID:&nbsp;“You can’t think that the guy is down. You can’t think that. You just have to play the play, and he (Chris Jones) knows, I mean he’s been around this thing a long time. That’s really what it came down to.”Q: Do you have any messages to the guys about social media?REID:&nbsp;“No.”Q:&nbsp;Are you surprised about how many uncharacteristic self-errors the team has made through the first five games?REID:&nbsp;“We got to take care of that Nate (Taylor). That’s something that we have got to fix. It’s getting us right now and you can’t do that. The best way to do it is you go out and practice it and make sure you get yourself working on those things that have been causing the problems.”Q: What concerns you most about the Detroit Lions? They’ve won four straight games.REID:&nbsp;“Well deserved, too. They’re playing good football, good solid defense (and) flying around. Offense they have been very effective, offensively point wise and execution wise. They haven’t had the self-inflicted wounds as much as some other teams, so you know that they’re not going backwards. We have got to make sure we take care of business (and) stay aggressive on both sides of the ball and special teams for that matter.”Q: What have you seen from the Lions offensive and defensive lines?REID:&nbsp;“They’re strong in both of those spots, I think that has been well documented. They are a good offensive line (and) have been together a while, and they do a good job in the run and pass game. Defensively likewise, they’re solid in the pass game, they got good scheme (and are) good in the run game, they cover their gaps.”Q:&nbsp;On Isiah Pacheco’s performance against the Jaguars.REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Isiah Pacheco) did a good job. Not only running, but catching the ball, blocking when he was asked to. He got a little more play time, which I thought was good, kind of get him into the swing of things, that helped. At the same time Kareem (Hunt) had a good day.”Q: On uncharacteristic mistakes.REID:&nbsp;“That’s this league right now. There is so much parity. That’s why I mentioned after the game the penalties, turnovers, and so on. You can’t have those; the games are too close, too much competition – equal competition, so you have to take care of business there and it’s my responsibility to make sure that is done.”Q: On Harrison Butker’s performance throughout this season.REID:&nbsp;“Like any golfer – you guys have all golfed – sometimes you’re hitting it good and other times you’re off, but you work through it and you keep swinging man, and he’ll (Harrison Butker) do that. He’s a talented kid (and) mentally tough; I’m not really worried about him.”Q:&nbsp;How do you guys get ready for opponents at home or away when it comes to judgement calls?REID:&nbsp;“I just make a judgment it doesn’t matter who we’re playing. I just try to make a judgement from what – I go into the game thinking a certain thing and then do it. If there is one that I haven’t thought about, I’ll probably still do it (laughter).”Q: On the challenge for the running backs to produce against the Jaguars defensive line.REID:&nbsp;“Their defense was ranked up there now. They’re number one in a lot of categories and the guys moved the ball effectively but the stat part doesn’t matter, it’s points. You have got to score more than the other team and we didn’t get that done, but there were some good things that took place. The o-line did a nice job and running backs did a nice job, but we had a couple of self-inflicted wounds there and you can’t do that.”Q: What stood out to you most about the team’s performance against the Jaguars?REID: “When we didn’t have the issues, I thought the guys executed well. We had penalties, the interception, all those things that went on negate some of that, but overall, I thought our execution was pretty good. But you have got to score more points, right?”Chiefs Player QuotesOctober 8, 2025QB PATRICK MAHOMESQ:&nbsp;On why the team hasn’t executed as much in one score games this season.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Pretty much you said it, execution. Just little things here and there. We’re just not making winning football plays in certain moments and if it goes down to the interception in the redzone that I throw, it’s a 14-point swing. I feel like we played better these last few weeks, but in this league, it’s going to come down to one score games. That’s what (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid preaches right when we start off training camp every single year, and it’s about who executes at a higher level and we haven’t done that as a team throughout these first five (or) six weeks.”Q:&nbsp;How do you reconcile putting up 500 yards of offense but making mistakes in some spots?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Obviously, there are positives on how we’ve progressed as an offense, but like I said, more than anything it’s about making winning plays. In years past, we might not have had so much success offensively, but we’ve made those winning plays whenever it’s counted and so I think we have to get back to doing that. Obviously, we want the offense to continue to progress, but when we get in these high leverage, high intense moments, we have got to execute at a higher level and that starts with me and it kind of feeds throughout the rest of the team.”Q:&nbsp;How do you view this game against the Detroit Lions?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“It’s extremely important. There’s no way around it. This is a really good football team that we’re going to play. They play extremely hard, and they have a mentality (that) they’re going to come in and win a football game, so we have to match that intensity. We have to match that mentality and knowing that it’s going to take our best football (from) everybody, offense, defense and special teams, and we have to go out there and prove it on Sunday. We have got to start off with a great week of practice, and then come in with the mentality that we’re going to find a way, no matter how it looks, that we’re going to find a way to get a win.”Q:&nbsp;On if Head Coach Andy Reid asks him to not try and make a tackle after a turnover.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He’s (Head Coach Andy Reid) never told me anything like that. Regardless, I’m a football player more than a quarterback, and I have to find a way to tackle the guy or at least slow him down so other guys can get there. Playing that quarterback position after an interception, first off, it’s your mistake, you have got to find a way to limit the mistake and then you’re kind of in that safety type position where it’s you and no one else. Gotta be better in that situation, obviously, and try and slow him (defender) down and get a hand on him or anything like that so someone else can get there and make that tackle and let our defense bail us out of a bad mistake.”Q:&nbsp;On the play to Tyquan Thornton in the first quarter.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We knew they (Jacksonville Jaguars) had some kind of different fronts there on that third and medium type range, and we had a good plan for it. They actually gave us an un-scouted look in that situation as well. That’s why they kind of got a guy through there, but we knew when they did that they kind of leveled and flat footed thinking the ball is going to come out fast and I’ve always been at the mindset if they’re going to blitz we have got to be aggressive and throw the ball down the field, it’s your best opportunity to do that and so give a guy a chance down the field and I didn’t get it far enough but Tyquan (Thornton) did a great job coming back and adjusting to the ball and making a play.”Q:&nbsp;Are you still seeing un-scouted looks regularly?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Everybody always adjusts their stuff here and there. I thought they (Jacksonville Jaguars) did a good job. They gave a couple – really, I think it was those two unscouted looks that they had situationally, and that’s what defenses are going to do. It’s about you being able to adjust on the fly and be able to make the right protection calls and stuff like that. That happens every game. I think it was just big moments where it was a big play, one our way and one their way with the unscouted looks.”Q:&nbsp;On if he could see the ball get to Tyquan Thornton on that long play.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I didn’t see it necessarily land, but I could see he (Tyquan Thornton) came up with the catch – I don’t even know how to explain it. I kind of could see it through some people’s feet and stuff like that that he caught the ball. Just giving guys chances down the field. We talked about it all week, I told the guys if they bring the pressure in this situation, I’m going to throw them the ball down the field and let y’all make a play, and he accepted that challenge and went up there and made a play.”Q:&nbsp;Is it a weird sensation to be on your back when the play is happening?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think you kind of get used to it at quarterback. A lot of times you’re throwing the ball (and) you’re getting hit and trying to hang in there until the last possible second. I’ve never even thought of it honestly. It is usually where I am at, whenever a big play happens.”Q:&nbsp;What impresses you about Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s defense?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think he (Lions Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard) does a great job of game planning like we talked about with the unscouted looks (and) doing stuff that’s specific to each and every team. He puts his guys in positions where they can play fast and play hard. You can tell they (Lions players) respect him by how hard they do play. I don’t know if that is (him) being a former player or whatever it is (because) he gets the best out of his guys, and so it’ll be a great challenge for us. We got to match the intensity of going up against a Detroit Lions football team and a Detroit Lions defense, and so it’ll be a great challenge for us.”Q:&nbsp;On the running backs intensity Monday night.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“When we’re able to run the ball like that and then being able to play-action and do bootlegs and stuff like that off of the run game, it really just opens up the entire offense and I thought both those guys – all three of them (Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco and Brashard Smith) ran really hard when they got the ball in their hands. It’s just finding ways to put them in positions to succeed, and I thought the offensive line did a great job of – you can tell their chemistry because pass blocking is one thing, but run blocking, it's a lot of chemistry and trading off blocking. You can tell that stuff’s building with time and with more and more reps. I think it will continue to get better and better as the season goes on and those guys can continue to have more and more success.”Q:&nbsp;Do you want to be the team’s leading rusher?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“However we win football games. I don’t care how that looks, but it doesn’t look like that is helping us right now. If other guys get running, and we start winning football games, I’ll take that.”Q:&nbsp;Outside of the record, how do you feel about the offense’s trajectory?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We’re getting better. That’s all that you can do, is we’re getting better and better. Obviously, we have one more week until we add Rashee (Rice), just getting him into the offense as well, but at the end of the day, it’s all about winning. I think if we can start making those winning plays, that is the last step we need in order to take our offense to the next step.”Q:&nbsp;On social media and advice to others.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“It can be toxic for sure being on social media and seeing stuff, but to me, at the end of the day, I know who I am, and I know the amount of work that I put in and I can live with myself and live with the results. And so I feel like if you’re putting in the work and you’re doing whatever you can to leave everything on the football field, you can live with the results of a win/loss or whatever anyone has to say because you know the type of effort that you put in every single day so stay off it (social media) as much as possible and then if you are going to be on it I would use it as motivation more than anything.”LB NICK BOLTONQ:&nbsp;On facing the Detroit Lions.BOLTON:&nbsp;“They’re special. They have a great tight end, two good backs, their wide outs (room) have some depth, and they have a young guy as well that is kind of adding to the mix and their quarterback is playing great – if I’m not mistaken, he might be the best in the league on competition percentage. It’s going to take everybody, all hands on deck up front and then in the back end mixing up some looks pre-snap and try to force a couple turnovers when we can, but it’s a great challenge for us.”Q:&nbsp;How much do you feel like you’ve grown on coverage?BOLTON:&nbsp;“Definitely since I’ve been in this league, I’ve come more familiar with (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Coach Spags’ scheme and being in the middle is kind of different than other places. So, trying to keep my eyes in the right place and obviously, I’m growing and learning concepts and spacing, where guys are trying to attack this defense. He’s (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) been coaching for a while, so you see a lot of tape out there, and guys know how to attack the middle of the defense and stuff like that. I definitely have been evolving and definitely feel like I’m getting comfortable as my years progress. I feel like I’m in a good spot right now.”Q:&nbsp;What mentality does the defense have to have against the Lions offense?BOLTON:&nbsp;“Just have to have focus for 60 minutes. Not doing anything different than what we’ve been doing. Just executing and bringing the mindset we’ve been bringing the first half of last week. Trying to put that back on tape (and) that is kind of our main goal this week. We started off good, and it just didn’t end good, so kind of maintain that for 60 minutes, that focus and energy. I think we will be in a good spot.”RB ISIAH PACHECOQ:&nbsp;What is the good that you’ve seen as the season has gone on?PACHECO:&nbsp;“Together. We’re building something special here, and together every week you see how tough we are, not pointing the finger, we’re building on each other (and) loving on each other and we’re going to get going.”Q:&nbsp;What was the difference between you and Kareem Hunt that was working for the running game?PACHECO:&nbsp;“Having fun. Allowing the game to come to us and just being excited for one another and whoever make(s) the play, make it and you know it’s good for the team.”Q:&nbsp;Is it nice to catch the ball and see only one guy in front of you?

Chiefs Quotes: 10-8-25

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence tripped and fell to the ground, stumbled trying to get up, finally got back on his feet and then&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975398203173577216">scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 23 seconds remaining — turning a comical miscue into an improbable score — and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Kansas City 31-28 on Monday night.

“What a crazy, crazy finish,” said Lawrence, who was serenaded by teammates in the locker room to celebrate his 26th birthday.

The chaos ended with the Jaguars (4-1) snapping an eight-game losing streak to the Chiefs (2-3) and matching their win total from last season.

Patrick Mahomes, who drove the Chiefs into position to take a 28-24 lead with 1:45 to play, had a final chance with 16 seconds remaining. But he failed to muster much of a threat, and his final throw was incomplete, setting off a raucous celebration for the home team.

“We like to make things very interesting,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen said. “But the resiliency is really what I think this team has."

Lawrence ran for two touchdowns on the night and also threw for a score, helping balance a performance that included two turnovers.

He was perfect when it mattered most for the Jaguars. Lawrence dropped a precision pass to Brian Thomas Jr. for a 33-yard gain on the go-ahead drive and then hit Dyami Brown for another big gain. Chamarri Conner was flagged for pass interference against Thomas on the next play, setting up Lawrence's trip and score.

Right guard Patrick Mekari stepped on Lawrence's right foot as he took the snap, and the quarterback fell several yards into the backfield. His first thought was “throw it away.” But when he got to his feet, he saw a lane and took it. He broke a tackle and somehow found the end zone.

“It's a goofy finish, but what a tough moment for him,” Coen said. “He wasn't going to lose.”

It helped that several defenders, including Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, stopped on the play.

“We’ve got to finish that play," Jones said. "It was a fluke play for him to be able to break that many tackles. I put it on us as a defense. We’ve got to finish. We’ve got to bring him down right there.”

Lawrence completed 18 of 25 passes for 221 yards. He also ran for a team-high 54 yards.

Mahomes accounted for two touchdowns, and Kareem Hunt ran for two more scores for Kansas City, which had won 23 straight when leading by at least 14 points. The Chiefs took an early 14-0 lead, thanks in part to a fumble by Lawrence at the goal line.

Jacksonville's comeback got a huge boost from linebacker Devin Lloyd, the AFC defensive player of the month for September. Lloyd&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975383731272548625">returned an interception 99 yards</a>&nbsp;for a touchdown in the third quarter. It was the longest interception return in the regular season by a linebacker in NFL history.

Lloyd stepped in front of Mahomes' pass intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster at the goal line and took off the other way for his league-leading fifth takeaway.

He juked Mahomes and Hunt, then got up to full speed along the Jaguars’ sideline. He picked up a block from Josh Hines-Allen and then held the ball tight as Tyquan Thornton tried to knock it loose at the 5-yard line.

“It's a big win," Lawrence said. "Obviously it's a good team. They've been a good team for a long time. They're hard to beat, they really are. ... At the end of the game, they're always in it and they always seem to make the plays.

“So it was cool for us to go take it and have to win it at the end, put together a good drive. And showing up a big stage does say something.”

Jaguars two-way standout Travis Hunter made two big-time plays, including the fourth-longest reception by a rookie this season. Hunter&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975379665461387389">hauled in a 44-yarder</a>&nbsp;in the third quarter — and it was no easy catch.

The Heisman Trophy winner jumped and reached over Conner to snare the ball and then held on despite getting his legs wiped out by Bryan Cook. The Jaguars scored four plays later to tie the game at 14-all.

His catch-and-run in the second quarter was nearly as good. He took a short pass in the left flat and juked two defenders en route to a 12-yard gain.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy hobbled off the field in the third quarter after appearing to tweak an ankle but returned a few plays later. Worthy had been listed as questionable because he got off the team flight with a swollen ankle. Chiefs rookie LT Josh Simmons played despite being added to the injury report shortly before kickoff with an illness.

Jaguars TE Brenton Strange left the game in the first half with left hip injury and did not return. Jacksonville played without DE Travon Walker, who had surgery last Monday to repair an injured left wrist.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759831677702.jpeg" alt="Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)" />
 <figcaption>Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence tripped and fell to the ground, stumbled trying to get up, finally got back on his feet and then&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975398203173577216">scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 23 seconds remaining — turning a comical miscue into an improbable score — and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Kansas City 31-28 on Monday night.“What a crazy, crazy finish,” said Lawrence, who was serenaded by teammates in the locker room to celebrate his 26th birthday.The chaos ended with the Jaguars (4-1) snapping an eight-game losing streak to the Chiefs (2-3) and matching their win total from last season.Patrick Mahomes, who drove the Chiefs into position to take a 28-24 lead with 1:45 to play, had a final chance with 16 seconds remaining. But he failed to muster much of a threat, and his final throw was incomplete, setting off a raucous celebration for the home team.“We like to make things very interesting,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen said. “But the resiliency is really what I think this team has."Lawrence ran for two touchdowns on the night and also threw for a score, helping balance a performance that included two turnovers.He was perfect when it mattered most for the Jaguars. Lawrence dropped a precision pass to Brian Thomas Jr. for a 33-yard gain on the go-ahead drive and then hit Dyami Brown for another big gain. Chamarri Conner was flagged for pass interference against Thomas on the next play, setting up Lawrence's trip and score.Right guard Patrick Mekari stepped on Lawrence's right foot as he took the snap, and the quarterback fell several yards into the backfield. His first thought was “throw it away.” But when he got to his feet, he saw a lane and took it. He broke a tackle and somehow found the end zone.“It's a goofy finish, but what a tough moment for him,” Coen said. “He wasn't going to lose.”It helped that several defenders, including Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, stopped on the play.“We’ve got to finish that play," Jones said. "It was a fluke play for him to be able to break that many tackles. I put it on us as a defense. We’ve got to finish. We’ve got to bring him down right there.”Lawrence completed 18 of 25 passes for 221 yards. He also ran for a team-high 54 yards.Mahomes accounted for two touchdowns, and Kareem Hunt ran for two more scores for Kansas City, which had won 23 straight when leading by at least 14 points. The Chiefs took an early 14-0 lead, thanks in part to a fumble by Lawrence at the goal line.Jacksonville's comeback got a huge boost from linebacker Devin Lloyd, the AFC defensive player of the month for September. Lloyd&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975383731272548625">returned an interception 99 yards</a>&nbsp;for a touchdown in the third quarter. It was the longest interception return in the regular season by a linebacker in NFL history.Lloyd stepped in front of Mahomes' pass intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster at the goal line and took off the other way for his league-leading fifth takeaway.He juked Mahomes and Hunt, then got up to full speed along the Jaguars’ sideline. He picked up a block from Josh Hines-Allen and then held the ball tight as Tyquan Thornton tried to knock it loose at the 5-yard line.“It's a big win," Lawrence said. "Obviously it's a good team. They've been a good team for a long time. They're hard to beat, they really are. ... At the end of the game, they're always in it and they always seem to make the plays.“So it was cool for us to go take it and have to win it at the end, put together a good drive. And showing up a big stage does say something.”<h2>Travis Hunter makes a rookie splash</h2>Jaguars two-way standout Travis Hunter made two big-time plays, including the fourth-longest reception by a rookie this season. Hunter&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1975379665461387389">hauled in a 44-yarder</a>&nbsp;in the third quarter — and it was no easy catch.The Heisman Trophy winner jumped and reached over Conner to snare the ball and then held on despite getting his legs wiped out by Bryan Cook. The Jaguars scored four plays later to tie the game at 14-all.His catch-and-run in the second quarter was nearly as good. He took a short pass in the left flat and juked two defenders en route to a 12-yard gain.<h2>Key injuries</h2>Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy hobbled off the field in the third quarter after appearing to tweak an ankle but returned a few plays later. Worthy had been listed as questionable because he got off the team flight with a swollen ankle. Chiefs rookie LT Josh Simmons played despite being added to the injury report shortly before kickoff with an illness.Jaguars TE Brenton Strange left the game in the first half with left hip injury and did not return. Jacksonville played without DE Travon Walker, who had surgery last Monday to repair an injured left wrist.<h2>Up next</h2>The Chiefs host Detroit on Sunday night.The Jaguars host Seattle on Sunday.

 🏈 Trevor Lawrence's wild run lifts the Jaguars over the Chiefs

Date:&nbsp;Saturday, October 11, 2025

Stadium:&nbsp;Bill Snyder Family Stadium (50,000)

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THE TOP 51)&nbsp;Following a heartbreaking 35-34 loss at Baylor, Kansas State looks to regroup as it returns home this week in Big 12 play with TCU visiting Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Homecoming game kicks off at 2:30 p.m., and will be shown on FOX with Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst) and Josh Sims (sidelines) on the call.

2)&nbsp;Five of K-State’s first six games this year have been decided by one score as the first three games were by a field goal, its game at Arizona was a six-point loss and last week’s game at Baylor was a one-point loss. The Wildcats are the only team in the nation to already have five games decided by one possession. They were 4-2 last season when the final margin was eight or less points and are 1-4 this season.

3)&nbsp;Quarterback Avery Johnson is set to make his 21st-career start under center having thrown for 1,363 yards and 10 touchdowns through the first six games. His favorite target has been wide receiver Jayce Brown, who has 29 catches for 390 yards and three touchdowns. Brown ranks sixth in the Big 12 in receptions per game (4.83), and he is coming off his second 100-yard game of the year at Baylor.

4)&nbsp;Linebackers Austin Romaine and Des Purnell lead the Wildcats in tackles with 45 and 32, respectively. Romaine ranks ninth in the Big 12 with 7.5 tackles per game, while his average of 5.00 solo tackles per game ranks 14th in the nation and third in the Big 12. Cornerback Zashon Rich is tied for second in the Big 12 with six pass breakups, and the Cats rank second in the country with six fumble recoveries.

5)&nbsp;K-State’s specialists have started the year strong. Kicker Luis Rodriguez is 8-for-9 on field goal attempts – including a 51-yarder at Arizona – and 19-for-19 on extra points. Punter Simon McClannan ranks fourth in the Big 12 with a 44.3-yard average. Bryce Noernberg returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score against Army, and Garrett Harstad blocked a punt at Arizona.

STATISTICAL SPOTLIGHTS344&nbsp;– Passing yards last week by Avery Johnson, the most in a Big 12 game in the Chris Klieman era at K-State.

13&nbsp;– Combined points in all of K-State’s four losses this season – two by three points, one by six point and one by a single point.

8&nbsp;– Consecutive years K-State has blocked at least one punt, the longest streak in the nation.

5&nbsp;– Quarterbacks in school history to passing for 4,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards, the newest one being Avery Johnson.

2&nbsp;– Number of Obiazor brothers playing in Saturday’s game – Chiddi for the Wildcats and Namdi for the Horned Frogs.

• Kansas State had one of its best offensive performances of the season – topping the 500-yard mark – and won the turnover battle, but a late 53-yard field goal gave Baylor a 35-34 win over the Wildcats last week.

• Avery Johnson threw for 344 yards, and Jayce Brown topped the 100-yard receiving mark in the contest.

• The week prior, Kansas State took advantage of the first of three bye weeks in the 2025 season with a 34-20 win over UCF.

• It was a solid all-around performance as the offense rushed for 266 yards – including 166 yards from Dylan Edwards – Johnson threw for two scores, and the defense forced three UCF turnovers en route to the win.

• Five of K-State’s six games this season have been decided by one possession. In four of the five games, the Wildcats trailed late in the fourth quarter and had the ball with a chance to either tie or take the lead.

• K-State was able to put together a 10-play, 81-yard drive over 1:03 against North Dakota, scoring a touchdown with 42 seconds remaining to swing a 35-31 deficit into a 38-35 victory.

• The next week against Army, K-State had the ball with less than two minutes remaining and got into plus territory until an interception sealed the Black Knights’ three-point win.

• Six days later at Arizona, K-State had the ball near midfield with just over one minute remaining, but a turnover on downs ended the contest in a six-point defeat.

• Last week against Baylor, the Wildcats had a 56-yard field goal attempt blocked on the final play of the game.

• K-State and TCU will see siblings go head-to-head as Chiddi Obiazor and his brother Namdi will face off.

• Chiddi, a sophomore, is in his third year in the program and has started seven career games, including all six this season.

• Namdi is a senior linebacker for the Horned Frogs who is in his fourth season at TCU after spending the 2021 season at Iowa Western Community College.

• K-State’s next game – October 25 at Kansas – will see the same as Wildcat freshman tight end Linkon Cure will face his older brother, Jayhawk tight end Leyton.

• Of Kansas State’s last 19 games dating back to Week 2 of the 2024 season, 11 have been decided by just one score.

• Last year, the Wildcats went 4-2 in one-possession games. All four of the victories were fourth-quarter comebacks, which ranked second in the nation to Illinois’ five.

• This season, K-State has played five one-possession games but has only come out on the winning side one time.

• The five one-score games this year are the most in the nation, one ahead of K-State’s season-opening opponent, Iowa State.

• K-State is one of only 10 Power 4 schools that have won at least nine games in each of the last three seasons, joining Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee.

• Among those teams, only Kansas State, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Oregon have accomplished that feat in addition to winning a conference championship during that time frame.

• The Wildcats are tied for 18th among Power 4 teams and rank second among current Big 12 programs with 30 total wins since the beginning of 2022.

• K-State has a total of 233 victories since 1996, which ranks 22nd nationally.

• Among active Big 12 teams, the Wildcats rank fourth behind BYU (244), TCU (242) and Utah (237).

• Kansas State has totaled 145 Big 12 victories since the conference’s formation in 1996, which stands as the most among active Big 12 programs.

• The Cats are also second among active Big 12 members in winning percentage since non-divisional play began in 2011. They sit at 58.9% (76-53), trailing only Oklahoma State (60.2%; 77-51).