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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already deep into his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered in last week’s win in Denver, though coach Andy Reid is declining to put any timetable on the return of the reigning league MVP. In the meantime, Reid says, the Chiefs are preparing backup Matt Moore to start Sunday night’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Rookie quarterback Kyle Shurmur would serve as the backup.

UNDATED (AP) — There was a fitting form of protest in Week 7 of the NFL season, given the circus that NFL officiating has become, game after game, week after week. A trio of spectators wore clown makeup and black-and-white striped jerseys in the stands at the Detroit Lions’ home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Folks in the crowd booed during the pregame coin toss. And some more when the first yellow flag flew.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Last year as a freshman, Brock Purdy was Iowa State’s third-string quarterback when he stepped on the field for his first meaningful action against Oklahoma State. He led the Cyclones to a big win. Now, Purdy is an established star for No. 23 Iowa State and neutralizing him will be a major challenge for Oklahoma State on Saturday.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska running back Maurice Washington is not with the team and won’t play in the home game against Indiana on Saturday. Coach Scott Frost stopped short of calling it a suspension. Washington has been held out of the first halves of two games for disciplinary reasons. Frost didn’t disclose a reason for Washington’s absence but said players are expected to meet certain standards. He says Washington’s absence is not related to child pornography charges he faces in California.

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — Hastings College is adding men’s volleyball and women’s wrestling teams to its athletic program beginning in 2020-21. The school will increase its sports offerings to 26 teams and all will be affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and Great Plains Athletic Conference.

UNDATED (AP) — The countdown is in full swing at Indiana. The Hoosiers have chalked up five wins in five consecutive seasons for the second time in school history. Now they have five chances to earn their elusive sixth win for the first time since 2017. Everyone knows the story around campus. But inside the locker room, nobody wants to talk numbers. The Hoosiers play at Nebraska this weekend.