Great Plains Lookahead Digest
By The Associated Press
The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–IOWA-NEBRASKA
DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa looks to beat Nebraska for a 10th time in 11 meetings when they square off for their annual Black Friday game. The Hawkeyes haven’t lost in Lincoln since 2011. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 500 words, photos. Game starts noon ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKW–T25-MARQUETTE-IOWA ST
DESCRIPTION: No. 10 Iowa State (7-0) plays Marquette (4-1) in women’s basketball. 11 a.m. ET start. 250 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–IOWA STATE-OKLAHOMA STATE
DESCRIPTION: STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State has one last chance to win a Big 12 game when the Cowboys host Iowa State in its season finale. By Tim Willert UPCOMING: 500 words. Game time 11 a.m. Central.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–DRAKE-SOUTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: Drake plays South Dakota at The DakotaDome. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKW–T25-IOWA ST-TBD
DESCRIPTION: No. 10 Iowa State plays Indiana or Gonzaga in women’s basketball. 250 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/30/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–T25-UTAH-KANSAS
DESCRIPTION: LAWRENCE, Kan. — Utah plays Kansas at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts 11 a.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–COLORADO-KANSAS STATE
DESCRIPTION: MANHATTAN, Kan. — Colorado plays Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. By David Smale. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts 11 a.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–BOWLING GREEN-KANSAS STATE
DESCRIPTION: Bowling Green plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/01/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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HEMP PRODUCT BAN-WHAT TO KNOW
DESCRIPTION: The makers of seltzers, candies and snacks containing THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, are scrambling to undo a provision in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown but that now threatens to destroy their budding industry.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 12:01 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–VIKINGS-SEAHAWKS-PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Vikings are reeling, and the Seahawks are surging. Minnesota’s quarterback situation is in flux, and the Vikings could very well turn to a rookie quarterback to start against Seattle. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are riding high with veteran quarterback Sam Darnold at the helm. By Andrew Destin. 600 words. Photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 04:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA RIVALRY
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe has finally evened out for Minnesota, splitting the first eight matchups with Wisconsin under coach P.J. Fleck. The Badgers have slipped behind the Gophers in the crowded Big Ten, where both programs now many more challenges to contending for a conference championship and a College Football Playoff spot than before. By Dave Campbell. 650 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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HKN–AVALANCHE-WILD
DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Colorado Avalanche visit the Minnesota Wild. By Mike Cook. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — Wisconsin plays Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium. By Dave Campbell. 500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–CELTICS-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Mike Cook. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 04:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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HKN–SABRES-WILD
DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Buffalo Sabres visit the Minnesota Wild. By Patrick Donnelly. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBN–VIKINGS-SEAHAWKS
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota Vikings plays Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. 300 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/30/2025 03:05 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–SPURS-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Phil Ervin. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/30/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–CLEVELAND STATE-MISSOURI
DESCRIPTION: Cleveland State plays Missouri at Mizzou Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–SENATORS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Ottawa Senators visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–LOUISIANA TECH-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: Louisiana Tech plays Missouri State at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–LIPSCOMB-SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: Lipscomb plays Southeast Missouri State at Show Me Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–MISSOURI-ARKANSAS
DESCRIPTION: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Missouri looks to bounce back from its loss at Oklahoma when it visits Arkansas on Saturday. By Eric W. Bolin. UPCOMING: 500 words. Game time 2:30 p.m. Central.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-WEBER STATE
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Weber State at Dee Events Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–MAMMOTH-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The Utah Mammoth visit the St. Louis Blues. By Warren Mayes. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts 7 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–DUCKS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Anaheim Ducks visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/01/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–IOWA-NEBRASKA
DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa looks to beat Nebraska for a 10th time in 11 meetings when they square off for their annual Black Friday game. The Hawkeyes haven’t lost in Lincoln since 2011. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. 500 words, photos. Game starts noon ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–USC UPSTATE-NEBRASKA
DESCRIPTION: USC Upstate plays Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA STATE-ARKANSAS STATE
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State plays Arkansas State at First National Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA-HAWAI’I
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota plays Hawai’i at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 11:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–NORTH DAKOTA-TENNESSEE TECH
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota plays Tennessee Tech at . 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–OKLAHOMA-MARQUETTE
DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma plays Marquette at Credit Union 1 Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKW–T25-COPPIN ST-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: No. 8 Oklahoma plays Coppin State in women’s basketball. 250 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 05:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–SUNS-THUNDER
DESCRIPTION: OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA-leading Thunder host the Phoenix Suns on Friday. By Tim Willert. UPCOMING: 300 words, with photos. Game time 8:30 p.m. Central.
UPCOMING: By 11/28/2025 08:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–IOWA STATE-OKLAHOMA STATE
DESCRIPTION: STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State has one last chance to win a Big 12 game when the Cowboys host Iowa State in its season finale. By Tim Willert UPCOMING: 500 words. Game time 11 a.m. Central.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–UAB-TULSA
DESCRIPTION: UAB plays Tulsa at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–LSU-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: NORMAN, Okla. — A win for No. 8 Oklahoma at home against LSU on Saturday will likely push the Sooners into the College Football Playoff. The Sooners have won three straight against ranked opponents and close against the unranked Tigers, who could add a positive to a disappointing season. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos. Game time 2:30 p.m. Central.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–THUNDER-TRAIL BLAZERS
DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Portland Trail Blazers. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/30/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKW–T25-OKLAHOMA-TBD
DESCRIPTION: No. 8 Oklahoma plays Florida State or Missouri State in women’s basketball. 250 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/30/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–NEW HAMPSHIRE-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: New Hampshire plays South Dakota State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–DRAKE-SOUTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: Drake plays South Dakota at The DakotaDome. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–AIR FORCE-SOUTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: Air Force plays South Dakota at Summit Arena at The Monument. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/29/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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