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No. 4 Iowa State's chances at a Big 12 regular-season title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament suffered a setback withan 82-73 lossto No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday.
The Red Raiders won their third straight game sincelosing star forward JT Toppinto a torn ACL in a loss to Arizona State on Feb. 17. Texas Tech shot 58% from the floor and 48% (14-for-29) on 3-pointers.
Donovan Atwell led the Red Raiders with 18 points, scoring all of his points from the 3-point line. Christian Anderson followed with 14 points and 7 assists, helping boost Texas Tech's record to 12-4 in the Big 12 (and 22-7 overall).
Texas Tech appeared to have the game in hand, holding a 79-62 lead with 1:35 remaining in regulation after two consecutive baskets by Anderson. However, Iowa State followed with a late surge, going on an 11-0 run. The Cyclones were helped by a bad pass from Anderson, leading to a turnover and Milan Momcilovic 3-pointer. That cut the deficit to 79-73 with 42 seconds left in the game.
On the Red Raiders' ensuing possession, Jaylen Wells' pass was picked off by Joshua Jefferson, giving Iowa State a chance to close to within three points. But Momcilovic missed a 3-point try, and Texas Tech finished off the win making three free throws off Iowa State fouls.
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Jefferson scored 22 points for the Cyclones, along with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Momcilovic added 20 points, hitting 5-of-9 3-pointers.
With the defeat, Iowa State's record dropped to 11-5 in the Big 12 and 24-5 overall. The Cyclones could conceivably still play a role in deciding the conference title, facing Arizona on Monday. However, playing spoiler is surely not what T.J. Otzelberger's squad had in mind.
Last Saturday, Iowa State was the No. 4 teamamong the top 16 releasedby the NCAA tournament selection committee. Since those rankings were released, the Cyclones have lost to BYU and Texas Tech. That may have opened an opportunity for Houston (24-5, 12-4 conference) to get a No. 1 NCAA tournament seed, though it came in at No. 6 in the committee's rankings.
Texas Tech may have lifted itself into a top-four finish in the conference, which would lead to a bye through the first two rounds of the Big 12 tournament and an automatic berth in the quarterfinals.
No. 2 Arizona clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season championship on Saturday withan 84-61 winover No. 14 Kansas. The Wildcats face Iowa State and Colorado (6-10 conference) to close out their schedule and will likely be the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, which begins March 10.
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom said his organization is focused on all teams participating at the 2026 World Cup in the wake of the United States' military strikes on Iran.
The U.S.launched missile attackson Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28, with PresidentDonald Trumpcalling the mission a "major combat operation."
Iran has retaliated with attacks on U.S. air bases in the Gulf region, including in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
The clash between the United States and Iran comes just months before Iran is scheduled to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Iran was drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Team Melli is scheduled to play two group stage games in Los Angeles (June 15 and 21) and one in Seattle (June 26).
In the immediate aftermath of the U.S. attacks on Iran, Grafstrom said that FIFA is monitoring the situation but remains optimistic that the World Cup will go forward with Iran as planned.
"I read the news [about Iran] this morning the same way you did," Grafstrom said at the International Football Association Board's annual general meeting in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
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"We had a meeting today and it is premature to comment in detail, but we will monitor developments around all issues around the world.
"We had the finals draw in Washington in which all teams participated, and our focus is on a safe World Cup with all the teams participating.
"We will continue to communicate as we always do with three [host] governments as we always do in any case. Everybody will be safe."
Visitors from Iran are already set to be barred from entering the United States for the World Cup. Iran was among 19 countries included in atravel banthat the Trump administration announced in June.
In December, Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj warned that some national team players and staff may also be denied U.S. visas for the World Cup due to their military background.
Several Iran national team players have served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite branch of the Iranian military that the U.S. government has designated as aforeign terrorist organization.
TheU.S. State Department has not ruled out the possibilitythat some Iranian players could see their visas denied.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:USA attack on Iran: FIFA responds to World Cup concerns
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman is facing legal trouble after he allegedly caused a disturbance at an elite prep school in New Hampshire
The musician faces two counts of simple assault and a criminal trespassing charge, as well as charges of criminal threatening and disorderly conduct
Cher welcomed Allman with the late rock musician Gregg Allman in 1976
Elijah Blue Allman,Cher's son, has been charged after he allegedly caused a disturbance at an elite prep school in New Hampshire.
The musician, 49, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 27, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE.
Authorities responded to St. Paul's School in Concord at around 6 p.m. local time tied to a report of an unwanted guest, local outletWMURreported. The individual, later identified as Allman, allegedly caused a disturbance and acted belligerently in the dining hall, the outlet said.
Allman was detained by police and charged with two counts of simple assault, criminal trespassing, criminal threatening and disorderly conduct, police told PEOPLE.
He was processed at the Merrimack County Jail and released on personal recognizance bail, an agreement in which he doesn't have to pay any bail and promises to appear at future court dates, according to WMUR.
Officials said, per WMUR, that Allman has no connection to the school. The incident is still under investigation, according to police.
A representative for Cher did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, Feb. 28.
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Allman's legal trouble comes after he wasrushed to a medical facilityin California in June, when he was "acting erratically," the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD) told PEOPLE at the time. He was released from the facility a few days after.
Police said "deputies located drugs inside the home" where Allman was found, and he was then "transported to the hospital."
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Asource told PEOPLEat the time that Cher, 79, who welcomed Allman with the late rock musician Gregg Allman in 1976, was focused on helping her son heal.
The "Believe" musician is also a mom toChaz Bono, who was born in 1969 to the star and her then-husbandSonny Bono.
Prior to the incident, Cherfiled for a temporary conservatorshipover her son's estate in December 2023, due to Allman's alleged substance abuse and declining mental health. (The mother-son pair eventually reached a private agreement, and Cher voluntarilydismissed her petition for conservatorshipin September 2024.)
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The 2026 NFL Draftisn't considered to be particularly strong at quarterback. That still won't prevent teams from spending draft capital on signal-callers.
At least 11 quarterbacks have been selected in each of the last three editions of the NFL draft. The 2025 NFL Draft – which was considered to be similarly weak at the position – saw 13 players at the position come off the board, as teams spent nine Day 3 picks on quarterbacks.
Something similar could happen in 2026. While there is a dearth of early-round talent at the position, there are a handful of potential-packed prospects who teams will take a swing on during the latter half of the draft.
Where could the top quarterback prospects be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's a quarterback-only mock draft as the draft's top signal-callers prepare to work out at the NFL combine.
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Pick: No. 1 overall, first round
This pick can probably be written in pen now. It's a forgone conclusion the Raiders will select Mendoza – the reigning Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to an undefeated season and a national championship – with the top overall selection.
Mendoza completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions in his lone season with the Hoosiers. His accuracy, field-reading skills and ability to effectively navigate the pocket haveearned him Joe Burrow comparisons.
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Pick: No. 29 overall, first round
Simpson has a wide draft range, as he could end up being a top-five pick but could also slip to the end of the first round. This scenario would represent his floor, and it would feature quarterback-needy teams like the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers passing on him.
Simpson wouldn't complain about this landing spot. He would get a chance to learn behind reigning MVPMatthew Staffordand establish himself as the long-term successor for the 38-year-old in Sean McVay's quarterback-friendly offense.
Simpson completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions in his lone season as a full-time starter at Alabama. He will need time to gain more experience and iron out his consistency issues, but his combination of accuracy and ball placement, along with his ability to navigate and manipulate the pocket, should allow him to develop into a solid NFL starter, at the very least.
2026 NFL MOCK DRAFT:Projecting first round heading into combine workouts
Team: New York Jets
Pick: No. 44 overall, second round
Nussmeier is the clubhouse leader to be the third quarterback taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's just a matter of whether teams will view him as a second-round selection or if his combination of turnover and injury issues will push him into the latter half of Day 2.
The Jets may be willing to take Nussmeier here, given that the 44th selection is the team's fourth and they presently have a big-time need at quarterback. New York may add a veteran signal-caller with Aaron Glenn set to face a hot seat in 2026, but pairing that veteran with a younger, higher-upside quarterback like Nussmeier would make sense.
Nussmeier completed 67.4% of his passes for 1,927 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions across nine games for LSU last season. He has a solid arm, good anticipation and NFL bloodlines as the son of New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier.
Team: Miami Dolphins
Pick: No. 90 overall, third round
The Dolphins are in a tough spot at quarterback, as they will have to take a massive dead-cap hit if they releaseTua Tagovailoaduring the 2026 NFL offseason. That may leave them looking for a cheap option at quarterback, and drafting someone to compete with 2025 seventh-round pickQuinn Ewersmay be the squad's ideal solution.
Beck is an experienced, sixth-year quarterback who started 43 games with Georgia and Miami. He threw for at least 3,485 yards in each of his final three seasons and capped his career by completing 72.4% of his passes for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his lone season with the Hurricanes.
Beck seemed to possess merely average arm strength in 2025, his first season since having surgery on the UCL in his throwing elbow. He has prototypical size (6-4, 220 pounds) and throws with good touch and anticipation, but struggles under pressure, coupled with concerns about his arm strength, may render him more of a high-end backup than a long-term starter.
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Team: Arizona Cardinals
Pick: No. 104 overall, fourth round
The Cardinals appear to be heading toward a split withKyler Murray. That could lead them to target a quarterback early in the draft, but they could also rely on a stopgap likeJacoby BrissettorJimmy Garoppolo– with whom new coach Mike LaFleur is familiar – or another young free agent likeMalik Willisto lead the team.
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Regardless of what happens, Arizona may be best served to target a mid-round quarterback as it looks to build up the rest of its roster. Klubnik was once considered a potential first-round pick but was inconsistent in his final season at Clemson. The three-year starter has great arm talent and mobility but will need to improve his field-reading capabilities at the next level.
Klubnik completed 65.6% of his passes for 2,943 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions his final year at Clemson.
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick: No. 121 overall, fourth round
It's sounding more and more likeAaron Rodgerswill return to the Steelers for an additional season. That still shouldn't stop Pittsburgh from using one of its league-high 12 draft picks on a potential successor with upside.
Allar would qualify, as the 21-year-old was a touted recruit who earned first-round buzz at times while at Penn State. The 6-5, 235-pound quarterback has prototypical size and excellent arm talent but was having an up-and-down senior campaign before suffering a season-ending ankle injury after six games.
Allar completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,110 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions in his final season at Penn State. He would represent an intriguing dart throw for Pittsburgh and would battle 2024 sixth-round pickWill Howardfor the right to be the team's quarterback of the future.
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Pick: No. 164 overall, fifth round
The Jaguars could stand to add a developmental quarterback behindTrevor Lawrenceand experienced backupNick Mullens. Payton enjoyed a strong performance at the Senior Bowl, as the lefthander demonstrated the dual-threat capabilities that allowed him to find success in his lone season as a starter at North Dakota State.
Payton completed 72% of his passes for 2,719 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions while running for 777 yards and 13 scores on 136 carries. What he lacks in arm strength, he makes up for with his touch passing skills and mobility, which could be enough to make him a solid NFL backup.
Team: Green Bay Packers
Pick: No. 199 overall, sixth round
Green was a four-year starter at Boise State and Arkansas and has tantalizing tools. The 6-6, 230-pounder possesses a cannon arm and elite mobility for his size but had mechanical issues and struggled with turnovers throughout his college career.
The Packers could use a high-upside backup behindJordan Lovewith Malik Willis set to hit free agency. Pairing Green with a proven, offensive-minded coach like Matt LaFleur could pay dividends.
Team: Detroit Lions
Pick: No. 203 overall, sixth round
Jared Goffis the only quarterback the Lions presently have under contract next season. That could lead the team to explore adding a draft pick to the mix after theHendon Hookerexperiment failed.
Robertson has a pro-caliber arm but showed inconsistent accuracy and ball placement across his two years as a starter at Baylor. He completed 60.3% of his passes for 3,681 yards, 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2025.
Team: Buffalo Bills
Pick: No. 220 overall, seventh round
Josh Allen's backup,Mitch Trubisky, is set to be a free agent in 2026. If he doesn't return, the Bills could add another quarterback to their depth chart to jockey withShane Buechelefor position behind Allen.
Altmyer was a three-year starter at Illinois who lacks elite traits but was steady in Bret Bielema's pro-style offense. The 6-1, 210-pound quarterback completed 67.4% of his passes for 3,007 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions in his final college season.
Team: Carolina Panthers
Pick: No. 235 overall, seventh round
Pavia was the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2025, as he completed 70.6% of his passes for 3,539 yards, 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions while adding 862 yards and 10 scores on the ground. He showed great toughness while turning Vanderbilt from an afterthought into a legitimate SEC contender, but his small frame – 5-9, 198 pounds – will likely limit him to a backup role in the NFL.
The Panthers could have an interest in developing Pavia behindBryce Young, who is one of the NFL's smallest quarterbacks at 5-10, 204 pounds.Andy Daltonis the lone other quarterback on Carolina's roster, so Pavia would fill the team's need for depth.
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Pick: No. 252 overall, seventh round
The Ravens could stand to add young depth behindLamar JacksonwithTyler Huntleyset to be a free agent and Cooper Rush struggling as the team's backup last season.
Daniels spent six seasons at Kansas and enjoyed his best season in 2025, completing 62.1% of his passes for 2,531 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions while adding 404 yards and four scores on the ground. The 23-year-old's best trait is his mobility, but perhaps he can turn into a backup-caliber passer with some time to develop behind Jackson.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:NFL mock draft: Projecting landing spots for top QBs in 2026
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