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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The prospects of Kansas City slowing down the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their blowout win over Oakland, probably feel a whole lot better after the way the Chiefs played last week. Their defense, so maligned for years under coordinator Bob Sutton and not a whole lot better under replacement Steve Spagnuolo, finally clicked in what turned into a 30-6 rout of the Broncos. Now the task is to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Sunday night showdown between the Packers and Chiefs was supposed to be a marquee matchup between quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes. But when the Kansas City quarterback dislocated his kneecap against Denver, those prospects dimmed. Still, regardless of whether Mahomes makes a miraculous recovery in time to play, the game shapes up as an intriguing test of division leaders.

UNDATED (AP) — No. 15 Texas and TCU could both use a win at the midpoint of their conference schedules. The Longhorns want to get back to another Big 12 title game. The 3-3 Horned Frogs want to avoid falling under .500. Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is averaging 181 yards rushing per game. The Cowboys play Iowa State, which hasn’t allowed only 111 yards rushing per game. There has not been a 100-yard rusher against Iowa State.

UNDATED (AP) — The game between No. 13 Wisconsin and No. 3 Ohio State lost some of its luster when the Badgers were upset by Illinois last week. The Badgers still stack up as the best opponent Ohio State has faced. Five of the last six meetings have been decided by seven points or less. Michigan’s front seven will face a challenge against Notre Dame’s offensive line. Illinois heads to Purdue looking for back-to-back wins over Big Ten opponents for the first time since 2014.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — There is no five-star basketball prospect for Missouri to hang its hopes on this season. Instead, coach Cuonzo Martin might have his most complete team since arriving in Columbia, one that figures to improve significantly on its 5-13 record in the SEC last season. Missouri opens the season Nov. 6 against Incarnate Word.