'I have scars': How a 52-0 win is all about baby steps for Notre Dame football
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Duke rallies past the Illini 31-27, as the Illinois football defense struggles
The Illini defense wasn’t much better against Duke, which compiled 376 yards and beat Illinois on its home turf Saturday.
The Illini defense wasn’t much better against Duke, which compiled 376 yards and beat Illinois on its home turf Saturday.
Irish cook Rice: What we like & didn't like from Notre Dame football's win
Here's what we liked and didn't like from Notre Dame's Saturday win, where the Irish cooked Rice.
Here's what we liked and didn't like from Notre Dame's Saturday win, where the Irish cooked Rice.
Notre Dame pulls away with strong second half to drub Wisconsin at Lambeau Field
The Fighting Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness, but had to shake off a sluggish first-half.
The Fighting Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness, but had to shake off a sluggish first-half.
Northwestern football: What we liked, didn't like from NU's win over South Dakota State
Here’s what we liked and didn’t like from Northwestern’s season-opener against South Dakota State.
Here’s what we liked and didn’t like from Northwestern’s season-opener against South Dakota State.
Notre Dame football: Preview and predictions for the Irish in 2026
Here’s a preview of the Irish's upcoming 2026 season, where Notre Dame will field arguably its best team since 1988.
Here’s a preview of the Irish's upcoming 2026 season, where Notre Dame will field arguably its best team since 1988.
Northern Illinois football: Preview and predictions for NIU in 2026
Here’s a preview of the Huskie football’s upcoming 2026 season, where NIU starts a new era for its football program.
Here’s a preview of the Huskie football’s upcoming 2026 season, where NIU starts a new era for its football program.
Illinois football: 3 Illini players who stood out in last night's win over UAB
Missed the late game on Thursday night? Here are three Illini players who stood out in last night's 42-23 win over UAB.
Missed the late game on Thursday night? Here are three Illini players who stood out in last night's 42-23 win over UAB.
The best and worst-case scenarios in 2026 for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern
College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.
College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.
Illinois football: Preview and predictions for the Illini in 2026
Here’s a preview of the Fighting Illini’s football’s upcoming 2026 season, where Illinois eyes to continue its line of success under Bret Bielema.
Here’s a preview of the Fighting Illini’s football’s upcoming 2026 season, where Illinois eyes to continue its line of success under Bret Bielema.
Coaching connections add intrigue to No. 4 Notre Dame's season opener with Wisconsin
When Notre Dame plays Wisconsin at Lambeau Field this Sunday, the teacher will face the student. But, the coaching connections between these two teams aren’t limited to the head coaches.
When Notre Dame plays Wisconsin at Lambeau Field this Sunday, the teacher will face the student. But, the coaching connections between these two teams aren’t limited to the head coaches.
Northwestern football: Preview and predictions for the Wildcats in 2026
Here’s a preview of Northwestern football’s upcoming 2026 season, where the Wildcats want to take another step forward under David Braun.
Here’s a preview of Northwestern football’s upcoming 2026 season, where the Wildcats want to take another step forward under David Braun.
Notre Dame football: Why the Irish running backs are far from the team's weak link
The Irish have national title aspirations in 2026. To get there, the running back room has to give the offense something. This group has the collective talent to give Notre Dame what it needs and more.
The Irish have national title aspirations in 2026. To get there, the running back room has to give the offense something. This group has the collective talent to give Notre Dame what it needs and more.
UIC becomes first Chicago institution to add jersey ads patches on athletic uniforms
The Flames have become the first Chicago-based and MVC institution to display jersey patch ads on their athletic uniforms. Here's what you need to know.
The Flames have become the first Chicago-based and MVC institution to display jersey patch ads on their athletic uniforms. Here's what you need to know.
Notre Dame football: How an experienced CJ Carr can be what the Irish need to win it all
CJ Carr knows so much more entering the 2026 season. It’s that knowledge that has him on the cusp of leading a Notre Dame offense that has national championship potential.
CJ Carr knows so much more entering the 2026 season. It’s that knowledge that has him on the cusp of leading a Notre Dame offense that has national championship potential.
Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.