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.
Chicago State prepares for its first football season in nearly 90 years
Chicago State offensive line coach and Chicago native Coach Arthur Ray Jr. discusses building a program from scratch, recruiting players to a brand-new team, and preparing for the school's first football game since 1939.
Chicago State offensive line coach and Chicago native Coach Arthur Ray Jr. discusses building a program from scratch, recruiting players to a brand-new team, and preparing for the school's first football game since 1939.
Former college football standout Levi Wyatt dead at 23
Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.
Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.
Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy
The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair in the debate over which college football conference is strongest between the Big Ten and SEC.
The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair in the debate over which college football conference is strongest between the Big Ten and SEC.
Return of Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have Buckeyes and Ducks thinking big
The Bucks and the Ducks enter this season as the Big Ten favorites even in a loaded conference. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have their teams dreaming big.
The Bucks and the Ducks enter this season as the Big Ten favorites even in a loaded conference. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon's Dante Moore have their teams dreaming big.
Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff
The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football expands its playoffs even further.
The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football expands its playoffs even further.
1-on-1 with Bret Bielema: "We have one of the best homefield advantages in the Big Ten" | Fox Chicago Sports
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
Could the SEC really break away? Commish says conversations are real
“They’re real,” Greg Sankey said Monday of talks with school presidents involving the SEC separating itself from the rest of the NCAA.
“They’re real,” Greg Sankey said Monday of talks with school presidents involving the SEC separating itself from the rest of the NCAA.
Lace up! Big Ten Network's BIG 10K returns Saturday for its 15th annual race
The Big Ten mascots join Good Day Chicago live ahead of the 15th annual BIG 10K race at Soldier Field.
The Big Ten mascots join Good Day Chicago live ahead of the 15th annual BIG 10K race at Soldier Field.
Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support.
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA and could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
What Illinois football learned from a visit with Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson
Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.
Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.
NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement
Texas Tech announced Tuesday the NCAA has denied the school's petition to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports.
Texas Tech announced Tuesday the NCAA has denied the school's petition to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports.
As Big Ten pushes 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner thinks his league could also favor that
The Big Ten wants to go bigger. But if the Big Ten and SEC, the two biggest conferences, can't agree, there can be no change. The SEC seems inclined to agree with the Big Ten, however.
The Big Ten wants to go bigger. But if the Big Ten and SEC, the two biggest conferences, can't agree, there can be no change. The SEC seems inclined to agree with the Big Ten, however.
Chicago native David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame football: What it means for the Irish
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern: Here's how it shapes NU's future
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Why the Big Ten could enter a Golden Era for NFL Draft quarterbacks
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.