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

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — For years, Iowa’s passing game was stuck in a rut. The Hawkeyes have finally gotten going. No. 19 Iowa moved into the Top 25 for the first time this year on the strength of back-to-back road wins powered by junior quarterback Nate Stanley. Iowa is averaging 256.2 passing yards per game, its most since 2005. The Hawkeyes host Maryland on Saturday.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State will appeal the Big 12’s decision to fine the school $25,000 for violating post-game celebration policies after fans stormed the field following a home win over then-No. 6 West Virginia last weekend. The league said university officers did not take appropriate precautions to create a safe environment for the Mountaineers.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says longtime women’s gymnastics coach Dan Kendig decided to retire after the two discussed possible NCAA compliance issues in the program. Moos said the decision was not tied to any issue involving student-athlete welfare. Heather Brink is named interim head coach.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs waived safety Leon McQuay and signed offensive lineman Jeff Allen, giving them some additional depth up front after recent injuries to Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Mitch Morse. The 28-year-old Allen was a second-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2012 draft, and spent four solid seasons in Kansas City.