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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BKC–WESTERN ILLINOIS-IOWA

DESCRIPTION: Western Illinois plays Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–T25-POLL PREVIEW

FORMATS: (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

1. WITH: FBC–T25-POLL PREVIEW

2. DESCRIPTION: If you’re looking for a possible upset in the Associated Press Top 25 on Saturday, keep your eyes on Iowa City. That’s where No. 6 Oregon plays Iowa. The Ducks are No. 9 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and must win to keep alive their hopes for a second straight bid. Iowa is just outside the AP Top 25 but is No. 20 in the CFP rankings. By Maura Carey. 650 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 09:10 a.m. CST

4. WITH: FBC–T25-POLL PREVIEW

5. DESCRIPTION: If you’re looking for a possible upset in the Associated Press Top 25 on Saturday, keep your eyes on Iowa City. That’s where No. 6 Oregon plays Iowa. The Ducks are No. 9 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and must win to keep alive their hopes for a second straight bid. Iowa is just outside the AP Top 25 but is No. 20 in the CFP rankings. By Maura Carey. 650 words, photos.

6. UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 09:10 a.m. CST

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FBC–ST. THOMAS-DRAKE

DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays Drake at Drake Stadium (IA). 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–MURRAY STATE-NORTHERN IOWA

DESCRIPTION: Murray State plays Northern Iowa at UNI-Dome. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–IOWA STATE-TCU

DESCRIPTION: FORT WORTH, Texas — After three of its four games in October, TCU comes off an open date to host Iowa State, which has lost four in a row since a 5-0 start. By Stephen Hawkins. Game starts 3:30 p.m. EST. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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FBC–T25-OREGON-IOWA

DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 6 Oregon visits Iowa at Kinnick Stadium for a key Big Ten game that will have College Football Playoff implications. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘DigitalPlans’, ‘Photo’)

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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTHERN IOWA

DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays Northern Iowa at McLeod Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–T25-MISSISSIPPI ST-IOWA ST

DESCRIPTION: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — No. 16 Iowa State squares off against Mississippi State at the Sanford Pentagon. 300 words.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–KANSAS-NORTH CAROLINA

DESCRIPTION: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — No. 19 Kansas visits No. 25 North Carolina on Friday night in a blueblood matchup in college basketball’s opening week. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 300 words and photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–PRAIRIE VIEW A&M-WICHITA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Prairie View A&M plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–BELLARMINE-KANSAS STATE

DESCRIPTION: Bellarmine plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–KANSAS-ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION: TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona looks to keep its momentum going against Kansas after rolling over Colorado last week. By John Marshall. UPCOMING: 600 words. Starts at 6 p.m. MT.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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HKN–WILD-ISLANDERS

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the New York Islanders. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKN–JAZZ-TIMBERWOLVES

DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Utah Jazz visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Patrick Donnelly. 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKC–ALCORN STATE-MINNESOTA

DESCRIPTION: Alcorn State plays Minnesota at Williams Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–ST. THOMAS-DRAKE

DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays Drake at Drake Stadium (IA). 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–ARMY-ST. THOMAS

DESCRIPTION: Army plays St. Thomas at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBN–RAVENS-VIKINGS

DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Baltimore Ravens plays Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 650 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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HKN–FLAMES-WILD

DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Calgary Flames visit the Minnesota Wild. By Patrick Donnelly. 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KINGS

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings. By Antonio Harvey. 300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-JAZZ

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Utah Jazz. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2025 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE-MISSOURI

DESCRIPTION: Southeast Missouri State plays Missouri at Mizzou Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS CITY-SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Southern Illinois at Banterra Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–MISSOURI STATE-LIBERTY

DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Liberty at Williams Stadium (VA). 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE-GARDNER-WEBB

DESCRIPTION: Southeast Missouri State plays Gardner-Webb at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 12:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–LINDENWOOD-WESTERN ILLINOIS

DESCRIPTION: Lindenwood plays Western Illinois at Hanson Field. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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HKN–KRAKEN-BLUES

DESCRIPTION: The Seattle Kraken visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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FBC–TEXAS A&M-MISSOURI

DESCRIPTION: Texas A&M plays Missouri at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘DigitalPlans’)

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BKC–VMI-MISSOURI

DESCRIPTION: VMI plays Missouri at Mizzou Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 03:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – NEWS

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US–BIDEN

DESCRIPTION: Former President Joe Biden and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speak at Democrats’ Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha. Text story on merits

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 06:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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US–WARREN BUFFETT’S MESSAGE

DESCRIPTION: Investor Warren Buffett plans to share a message Monday about his philanthropy and Berkshire Hathaway. The billionaire has been gradually giving his fortune away since 2006 and he plans to have his three kids decide how to give the rest of it away after his death. Buffett is also preparing to hand over the CEO title in January although he plans to remain chairman. By Business Writer Josh Funk

UPCOMING: By 11/10/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL-NEBRASKA

DESCRIPTION: Florida International plays Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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FBC–NEBRASKA-UCLA

DESCRIPTION: PASADENA, Calif. — Nico Iamaleava leads UCLA against visiting Nebraska at the Rose Bowl. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Begins 9 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–OMAHA-COLORADO STATE

DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays Colorado State at Moby Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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FBC–NORTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State plays North Dakota at Alerus Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE-NORTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: Cal State Northridge plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–TULSA-RHODE ISLAND

DESCRIPTION: Tulsa plays Rhode Island at Navy Alumni Hall. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKN–THUNDER-KINGS

DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Sacramento Kings. By Michael Wagaman.300 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/07/2025 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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FBC–TULSA-FLORIDA ATLANTIC

DESCRIPTION: Tulsa plays Florida Atlantic at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–OKLAHOMA-GONZAGA

DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma plays Gonzaga at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 09:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–TEXAS A&M-OKLAHOMA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Texas A&M plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKN–THUNDER-GRIZZLIES

DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies wrap up a four-game home stand Sunday hosting the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that swept them in the first-round of the playoffs last April. By Clay Bailey. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 6 p.m. EST.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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FBC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-SOUTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays South Dakota at The DakotaDome. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/08/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTHERN IOWA

DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays Northern Iowa at McLeod Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 11/09/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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