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Midwest Sports Headlines: 10/11/18

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October 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

UNDATED (AP) — Sixth-ranked West Virginia is the Big 12’s last remaining undefeated team. The 5-0 Mountaineers play at Iowa State. West Virginia has Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback Will Grier. He has thrown for at least 332 yards and three TDs in every game this season. Iowa State is on its third quarterback. True freshman Brock Purdy accounted for 402 total yards and five touchdowns last week in a 48-42 win at then-No. 25 Oklahoma State.

UNDATED (AP) — No. 12 Michigan hosts No. 15 Wisconsin in a Big Ten crossover game that could have major implications in the division races. The Wolverines are starting a tough stretch of games that has them playing Michigan State and Penn State after the Badgers. Wisconsin’s biggest challenge after Michigan is Nov. 10 at Penn State. Indiana is an underdog at home to Iowa, but the Hawkeyes are banged up and will be facing a budding star in Stevie Scott and a precision passer in Peyton Ramsey.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Cleveland Browns linebacker Nate Orchard to shore up their pass rush with linebackers Justin Houston and Dee Ford hobbled by injuries. Houston could miss several weeks after hurting his hamstring in Kansas City’s win over Jacksonville. Ford has dealt with a series of minor injuries this season. Their backup, Tanoh Kpassagnon, also has missed time with a bothersome ankle.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tex Winter, the innovative “Triangle Offense” pioneer who assisted Phil Jackson on NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, has died. He was 96. Kansas State University said Winter died in Manhattan.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska freshman Adrian Martinez’s performances through four games already has him drawing comparisons to some of the standout quarterbacks coached by Scott Frost. He set school freshman records with 384 yards passing and 441 yards of total offense in a loss at Wisconsin. That was his second straight game with more than 400 yards of total offense. Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald calls Martinez a magician. The Cornhuskers visit the Wildcats on Saturday.