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

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, just might be the best player on the team. Hockenson has been a revelation for the Hawkeyes in 2018, catching 41 passes for 663 yards and six touchdowns. He was recently named one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top tight end. Iowa closes the regular season on Friday when it hosts Nebraska.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — No. 25 Iowa State saw a five-game winning streak snapped at Texas last weekend. The Cyclones still have plenty to play for. A win against Kansas State at home on Saturday night would make this year’s team the first in Iowa State history to win six conference games. Iowa State is well aware of the task because Kansas State has won 10 straight games in the series.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are confident they can beat the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch if they clean up the mistakes that spoiled their performance Monday night. Patrick Mahomes turned the ball over five times, three of them leading directly to touchdowns, and the Chiefs were penalized 13 times for 135 yards in the 54-51 shootout loss at the Coliseum.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarrett Culver poured in 26 points, Matt Mooney scored 15 and Texas Tech overcame a slow start to beat Nebraska 70-52 on Tuesday night in the title game of the Hall of Fame Classic. Isaac Copeland Jr. led the Huskers with 20 points. Southern California routed Missouri State 99-80 in the third-place game.

UNDATED (AP) — No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 12 West Virginia meet in a regular-season finale with the winner headed to the Big 12 championship game. The loser could also make it to the December 1 title game, but would need help. The Sooners and Mountaineers play Friday night, after Texas plays at Kansas. The Longhorns clinch a spot in the Big 12 title game if they beat the Jayhawks.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The Latest: Rui Hachimura scored 24 points, Zach Norvell Jr. added 20 and No. 3 Gonzaga earned a spot in the Maui Invitational title game with a 91-74 win over Arizona. Zags to face Duke for the title.