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

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton basketball player Martin Krampelj is coming back this season after coming back from a third torn anterior cruciate ligament. He tore the ACL in his left knee for the second time when he stepped on a teammate’s foot in a game last January. He also has torn the ACL in his right knee. Krampelj says he never had a doubt he would return from his latest injury. The Bluejays need his presence on the inside after losing four of its top six scorers from last season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have placed offensive lineman Jordan Devey and linebacker Terrance Smith on injured reserve as part of a series of roster moves. The Chiefs also promoted center James Murray and tight end Deon Yelder to the 53-man roster and signed offensive tackle Pace Murphy and linebacker Raymond Davison to the practice squad.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — No. 18 Iowa is on the current list of one-loss playoff dark horses. The Hawkeyes are 6-1. They followed a last-minute loss to Wisconsin by winning three in a row by an average of 22 points. Iowa heads to No. 17 Penn State on Saturday in search of a season-defining victory.

UNDATED (AP) — Iowa State is fresh off a much-needed bye week and seemingly set up for a strong finish after a 3-3 start. The biggest reason for the optimism is a defense playing as well as any in the Big 12. Iowa State has held each of its six opponents below their season average in points scored. The Cyclones will face a big challenge at home Saturday against Texas Tech, one of the top offenses in the nation.