Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes II is impressive in his first NFL start, leading the Kansas City Chiefs past the Denver Broncos 27-24. Rookie Kareem Hunt scored on a 35-yard touchdown run on his only carry to secure the NFL rushing title. The Broncos wrapped up one of their most disappointing seasons ever, putting more pressure on GM John Elway as he evaluates QBs and rookie head coach Vance Joseph.

DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs got a glimpse of their quarterback future with the debut of Patrick Mahomes. Now it’s back to the present with Alex Smith starting in the playoffs. But the Chiefs now know Mahomes can step in with little worries after leading the team to a winning field goal during a 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Foster scored 18 points to lead five Creighton players in double figures and the No. 25 Bluejays beat cold-shooting Providence 83-64. Toby Hegner matched his season high with 15 points for the Bluejays. They bounced back from a road loss to Seton Hall in their conference opener and beat the Friars for the first time in four tries in Omaha. Freshman center Nate Watson led Providence with a season-high 20 points.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Reed Timmer scored 20 points and Drake held off a Southern Illinois rally for a 70-67 win. Nick McGlynn added 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Drake, which led by as much as 16 points in the first half but had to scramble as Southern Illinois rallied late in the second half to pull within two points with under a minute left.

UNDATED (AP) — It might have been the most satisfying 8-5 season in the history of college football. Iowa State had gone five years without reaching a bowl game and seven without a winning season. It capped an exhilarating 2017 by beating Memphis 21-20 on Saturday in the Liberty Bowl. It was the fourth bowl win for the Cyclones. They also beat three ranked opponents for the first time.

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darrell Brown scored 24 points, Nate Kennell scored 14 and Donte Thomas grabbed 10 rebounds and Bradley used the second half to pull away from Northern Iowa 72-53. The Panthers led 33-32 at halftime before Bradley exploded with 22-3 run to put the Braves ahead, 61-45 with 7:49 to play. Brown buried three 3s and a jumper during the run and Elijah Childs added a 3 and a jumper.