College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams, AP source says
The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions.
Illinois House approves bill that would allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements
For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.
Northwestern football to open 2022 season in Ireland
Northwestern University will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Ireland to begin their 2022 college football season, officials announced Thursday.
Former Hawai'i star QB Colt Brennan, who also played at Mater Dei, dies at 37
Brennan's father says the former Heisman trophy finalist died at a hospital in California.
Kansas hires Northwestern administrator Travis Goff as next AD
Kansas has hired Northwestern administrator Travis Goff, a Sunflower State native who graduated from the school, to be its next athletic director during a crucial moment for its football program and high-profile men’s basketball program.
North Dakota beats Illinois State 21-13
Freshman quarterback Cam Miller capped a 13-play, 84-yard drive with a 6-yard scramble for a touchdown to clinch North Dakota State's 21-13 win over Illinois State.
No. 3 N. Iowa wins defensive slugfest against Illinois St.
Tyler Hoosman ran for 63 yards and his 13-yard touchdown run with 3:24 left helped seal No. 3-ranked Northern Iowa’s 20-10 win over 15th-ranked Illinois State on Saturday.
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher wins Lott Trophy
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher won the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes to college football’s defensive player who has made the biggest impact on his team.
Northwestern set to play Purdue at Wrigley Field next season
Northwestern is scheduled to play again at Wrigley Field, this time against Purdue on Nov. 20 after last year’s game against Wisconsin got moved from the Friendly Confines because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win
It’s going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois’ football coach, and since then he has assembled a staff, met returning players, recruited new ones, persuaded a top player to pull his name out of the transfer portal and made the rounds getting to know administrators and alumni.
Northwestern, Fitzgerald agree to new contract through 2030
Northwestern and coach Pat Fitzgerald have agreed to a new contract through the 2030 season.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.
How to Win Big in the National Championship
The old adage states that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Clearly, this wise one never played the "FOX Bet Super 6."
Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years
Alabama's DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on college football's most prestigious award by beating out three of them.
Ramsey leads No. 14 Northwestern past Auburn in Citrus Bowl
Peyton Ramsey threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 14 Northwestern’s defense made it stand up in a 35-19 victory over Auburn in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on Friday.
Quarterback Brandon Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema, the team announced Tuesday.
Ty Jordan, PAC-12 offensive freshman of the year, dies at 19
Utah Utes star running back Ty Jordan has died on Christmas Day, the school announced. He was 19.
New Illinois coach to make homegrown talent a priority
New Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Monday he hopes to have a staff in place by early January and is already concentrating on homegrown recruiting.
CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame will face No. 1 Alabama in the semifinals, while Clemson and Ohio State were paired in the CFP for the third time.