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

UNDATED (AP) — In his 20 seasons leading the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz has coached as many games in Tampa as in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or Columbus, Ohio. And he’s back for another one. The Hawkeyes make their sixth Outback Bowl appearance Tuesday when they face No. 18 Mississippi State.

UNDATED (AP) — The No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs have a shot at their biggest bowl win in eight years when they face Iowa in the Outback Bowl. The Bulldogs have a chance to finish in the Top 25 for the third time in five years. The Hawkeyes Tuesday are seeking their biggest bowl win since the 2009 season.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fourth-ranked Virginia begins pursuit of a second straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship by meeting No. 9 Florida State to headline the week’s AP Top 25 schedule. The schedule includes three matchups of ranked teams in the Big Ten, while top-ranked Duke returns to action after nearly two weeks off in ACC play.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Cornelius tied a Liberty Bowl record with four touchdown passes and Kolby Peel made a critical fourth-down stop with 1:01 left as Oklahoma State edged No. 24 Missouri 38-33. Missouri faced fourth-and-1 when Peel stopped quarterback Drew Lock on fourth-and-1.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was humbled by the chants of “MVP!” that rang out in Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. After a record-setting season helped the Chiefs to the AFC West title and No. 1 seed, the MVP just might be in his sights. He’s among a handful of front-runners whose seasons have defied any expectation.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander scored 18 points and Mitch Ballock added 17, including five of Creighton’s 13 3-pointers, to help the Bluejays beat Providence 79-68 in the Big East opener for both teams. Martin Krampelj had 16 points and nine rebounds and Marcus Zegarowski scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half for Creighton (10-4).

UNDATED (AP) — In case you missed it in NFL Week 17: All the Ravens had to do to make the playoffs was beat the Browns. It’s not as easy as it used to be. It took a late, fourth-down interception for Baltimore to stifle Baker Mayfield’s momentum, secure a 26-24 victory over Cleveland and wrap up the AFC North.