Peter Berkes

The Broncos could use an infusion of youth in their interior defensive line, so it's not surprising that ESPN's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper both have the team selecting Purdue defensive tackle Kawann Short in the first round.

Denver will play two on Friday and Saturday against the Nebraska-Omaha, and Air Force and Colorado College will be in action as well.

The Bears will try to end their non-conference schedule on a high note when they take on Tabor at home.

The Ravens are expected to have cornerback Jimmy Smith back when they face the Broncos on Sunday. Smith has missed the past month with a sports hernia.

Denver has struggled to find its footing on the road, but have a favorable matchup against the Kings, and are coming off a huge win over the Grizzlies on Friday night.

The Utah State Aggies defeated the Toledo Rockets in the 2012 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 41-15, to pick up their first bowl victory since 1993's 42-33 Las Vegas Bowl win over the Ball State Cardinals.

Before going to Indiana State as their new head coach, Utah State assistant head coach Mike Sanford will remain with the Aggies through their bowl game on Saturday against Toledo.

The Rapids have selected Toronto FC midfielder Eric Avila with the sixth pick in Stage 2 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft.

Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey spoke on Friday morning about how he thinks this year's team has a real chance to win the Super Bowl.

The Nuggets have won two straight games to get back to .500 on the season. Their 6-6 record puts them tied for second in the Northwest Division behind the Thunder.