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

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Monday night’s game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

UNDATED (AP) — The attorney representing eight Black former Iowa football players who allege racial discrimination during their time with the Hawkeyes said the university’s rejection of their demands, which included a payment of $20 million, is not the end of the matter. Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, had stated the players’ demands in a 21-page letter to university officials dated Oct. 5. In addition to $20 million, the players called for the firings of head football coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and athletic director Gary Barta. The university general counsel’s office says it won’t give into the demands and that work had already begun to create a more welcoming environment for Black athletes.

UNDATED (AP) — Adrian Martinez turned back a challenge from Luke McCaffrey to win the starting quarterback’s job for Nebraska’s opener at No. 5 Ohio State. McCaffrey made a serious bid to unseat the Cornhuskers’ two-year starter, who struggled with injuries last year and seemed to regress from his fantastic freshman season in 2018. Coach Scott Frost said he feels as if he’s got two starting quarterbacks because there is so little separation between the two. McCaffrey is the brother of NFL star Christian McCaffrey and son of former pro receiver Ed McCaffrey. Luke played quarterback and receiver as a freshman last season.

UNDATED (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm is expected to miss Saturday’s season opener against Iowa after a second test confirmed he has COVID-19. Big Ten protocol requires players who test positive to sit out 21 days but staff members are required to isolate 10 days. Brohm will not be on the sideline this weekend. Instead, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm will be calling plays.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The Rutgers quarterback competition is down to Nebraska graduate transfer Noah Vedral and redshirt sophomore Art Sitkowski. In releasing his depth chart on Monday, Greg Schiano indicated he probably will not disclose his starter until Saturday when he begins his second coaching stint with the Scarlet Knights with a game at Michigan State. There were five players in the running for the quarterback job when training camp started.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, right, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Monday night’s game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

The opening round of playoff volleyball for Class 4A and 5A will be contested Tuesday night. Here is a look at the area matches with first serves set for 7:00 p.m.

CLASS 4A

Region 1
Spencer @ LeMars
Storm Lake @ Denison-Schleswig

Region 2
Creston @ Winterset (Winner plays Glenwood)
ADM @ Lewis Central (Winner plays Harlan)

CLASS 1A

Region 1

(3-0) Westwood 25-25-25, West Harrison 11-18-10
(3-0) Siouxland Christian 25-25-25, Whiting 8-11-9

Region 2

(3-2) Woodbine 25-21-15-25-15, Ar-We-Va 21-25-25-18-11
(3-0) Logan-Magnolia 25-25-25,Heartland Christian 9-10-10
(3-0) Glidden-Ralston 25-25-25, Boyer Valley 19-21-17
(3-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 25-25-25, Audubon 17-15-21
(3-0) Riverside 25-25-25, Exira-EHK 13-14-18
(3-0) St. Albert 25-25-28, Sidney 19-13-26

Region 3

(3-2) Paton-Churdan 22-19-25-27-15, St. Edmond 25-25-15-25-6

Region 4

(3-0) Stanton 25-25-25, Essex 13-9-12
(3-0) CAM 25-25-25, Griswold 14-13-21
(3-0) Grand View Christian 25-25-25, Orient-Macksburg 11-12-9
(3-0) Ankeny Christian 25-25-25, Martensdale-St. Marys 13-9-17

Region 5

(3-0) East Union 25-25-25, Diagonal 12-14-22
(3-0) Lenox 25-25-25, Bedford 19-20-18
(3-2) Southwest Valley @ Murray
(3-0) Moravia 26-25-25, Seymour 24-22-7
(3-0) Lamoni 25-25-25, Mormon Trail 15-18-14
(3-1) Melcher-Dallas25-23-25-25, Wayne 13-25-15-16

CLASS 2A

Region 2

(3-0) Missouri Valley 25-25-25, West Monona 15-11-22

Region 3

(3-1) Tri-Center 25-253-25-25, West Central Valley 16-25-17-14
(3-0) Central Decatur 25-25-25, I-35 21-20-19

Region 4

(3-1) IKM-Manning 25-23-25, Ogden 22-25-13-13

CLASS 3A

Region 3

(3-0) Des Moines Christian 25-25-25, Panorama 14-9-16

Region 4

(3-0) Red Oak 25-25-25, Shenandoah 4-19-12
(3-2) Clarinda 22-21-25-25-15 Atlantic 25-25-21-18-10
(3-0) Knoxville 25-25-25, Clarke 5-9-9
(3-0) Centerville 25-25-25, Chariton 10-19-14