When it comes to regional sports news, there's always something exciting happening—especially when it involves top-ranked teams and upcoming matchups that could shake up the landscape. And this is the part most people overlook: rankings and schedules can influence not just the season's trajectory but also fan morale and school pride. But here's where it gets controversial—some argue preseason rankings are just guesses, while others believe they set the tone for the entire year.
In the latest updates, college basketball's AP Top 25 features notable regional teams: Iowa State, Kansas, and Creighton all secured spots in the preseason rankings, with Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas State receiving honorable mentions. For a full breakdown of the AP poll, check out this link: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll.
Within the Missouri Valley Conference, fans can look forward to the release of the women's basketball schedule, which has just been announced. Want details? Visit: https://mvc-sports.com/news/2025/10/13/missouri-valley-conference-unveils-2025-26-womens-basketball-conference-schedule.aspx.
On the men's side, Iowa State and BYU are set to kick off their game at 2:30 PM—exciting news for fans eager to see the action unfold. Follow updates here: https://x.com/jaromjordan/status/1977779141777953155.
Other regional teams include Iowa, Northern Iowa, Drake, Iowa Western, Southwestern, and Graceland, along with Nebraska, Creighton, Omaha, Peru State, and Northwest Missouri State, all gearing up for their respective seasons.
Switching gears to college football, Missouri has a reason to celebrate: 2026 safety prospect Carter Stewart has flipped his commitment from another school to Mizzou. For more on this switch, visit: https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1977781784202113040.
In Kansas City, the local rivalry continues to heat up. Kansas will host its Sunflower Showdown with an 11:00 AM kickoff—mark your calendars! Details here: https://kuathletics.com/news/2025/10/13/football-dillons-sunflower-showdown-set-for-11-am-kickoff-on-oct-25.
Kansas State's Des Purnell has earned recognition as Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, a testament to his standout performance. Find out more: https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2025/10/13/football-purnell-named-big-12-player-of-the-week.
And yes, the Sunflower Showdown will be played in the morning again this year, adding a new twist to this longstanding rivalry. More details are available at K-State’s website: https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2025/10/13/football-dillons-sunflower-showdown-set-for-morning-kick.
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