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Sports Headlines: 12/25/18

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December 25th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are 0-2 when trying to clinch the AFC West and the top seed in the playoffs after a 38-31 loss to Seattle on Sunday night. Now, their potent offense and maligned defense are feeling the pressure as they prepare to face Oakland in their regular-season finale. Win and everything is fine. Lose and all bets are off.

UNDATED (AP) — Duke has regained the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 following a win over No. 12 Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils moved up a spot after previous No. 1 Kansas lost at No. 18 Arizona State. Michigan climbed two spots to No. 2, moving past No. 3 Tennessee.

UNDATED (AP) — Quarterbacks who grew up with personal coaches, 7-on-7 spring leagues and all they ever wanted to know about two-deep coverage on YouTube have taken over college football. The passing game has reached new heights this season. With 26 postseason games left to play, the current passer efficiency rating for the Bowl Subdivision is 134.99, which would break the previous record of 133.83 set in 2012.

UNDATED (AP) — No. 19 Kentucky heads to Louisville for latest version of “nasty” rivalry during a slow week in the AP Top 25. The Wildcats have won nine of the past 11 games in the Bluegrass rivalry

DETROIT (AP) — Paul Johnson simply wants some time off. The 61-year-old coach will lead Georgia Tech for the final time Wednesday against Minnesota in the Quick Lane Bowl. Johnson is 82-59 at Georgia Tech over 11 seasons and 128-88 overall, including six seasons at Navy. Minnesota has a nation-high 52 percent of its roster filled by freshmen. The youngsters won two of their final three games to become bowl eligible under coach P.J. Fleck.