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–BIG 10-PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Big 10 national championship drought goes all the way back to Michigan State’s title in 2000. Top-ranked Purdue, with its deep roster and preseason All-American Braden Smith, hopes to end the run. By Basketball Writer John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos on Oct. 29.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 02:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–BILLS-PASSING STRUGGLES
DESCRIPTION: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There appears to be a disconnect between coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s assessment of Buffalo’s Josh Allen-led passing attack as the Bills prepare for a showdown against Kansas City on Sunday. McDermott opened this week saying Allen and the receivers aren’t connecting. Brady countered by saying he doesn’t have any concerns. By John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 7 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 06:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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BKC–TIPOFF-IMPACT FRESHMEN
DESCRIPTION: Cameron Boozer’s extraordinary potential is evident from the way Tennessee coach Rick Barnes described him before the Duke freshman had ever played a college game that counts. Barnes called Boozer “one of the best players in the country” after the 6-9 forward collected 24 points and 23 rebounds in an No. 6 Duke’s exhibition victory over the Volunteers on Sunday. Boozer is one of the most prominent players in a freshman class that has plenty of star power at the top. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 750 words, with photos, expected by 11 a.m.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 11:54 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US-ELECTION 2025-DECISION NOTE-MINNESOTA
DESCRIPTION: What to expect in the Nov. 4 election in Minnesota
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 10:55 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–BIG 10-PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Big 10 national championship drought goes all the way back to Michigan State’s title in 2000. Top-ranked Purdue, with its deep roster and preseason All-American Braden Smith, hopes to end the run. By Basketball Writer John Marshall. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos on Oct. 29.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 02:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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BKN–LAKERS-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Dave Campbell. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 08:30 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–BILLS-PASSING STRUGGLES
DESCRIPTION: ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There appears to be a disconnect between coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s assessment of Buffalo’s Josh Allen-led passing attack as the Bills prepare for a showdown against Kansas City on Sunday. McDermott opened this week saying Allen and the receivers aren’t connecting. Brady countered by saying he doesn’t have any concerns. By John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 7 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 06:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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FBC–FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: Florida International plays Missouri State at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 10/29/2025 07:00 p.m. CDT, (‘Text’)
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