Deion Sanders dismisses a few players after Colorado’s 41-7 loss to Northwestern

Deion Sanders said he dismissed a few players from the team after he indicated it was for a pattern of behavior and not just what transpired in a 41-7 loss at Northwestern.

Music City Miscue: Vanderbilt stuns N.C. State on final play for improbable win

N.C. State was attempting to run out the clock in the end zone on what could have been the final play of the game. That led to one of the most improbable plays of the college football season.

The Katin Houser-Collin Dixon connection grows as Illinois beats Southern Illinois

Has Illinois improved enough in those areas as it heads into Big Ten play? It was difficult to tell facing an FCS opponent, but encouraging nonetheless in Saturday's win.

Big Ten's top game: Pat Fitzgerald trying to deliver another upset at Notre Dame

The Big Ten Game of the Week has Pat Fitzgerald back in South Bend trying to re-create arguably the best upset of his career vs. Notre Dame, this time with Michigan State.

Controversial, second-chance Hail Mary lifts No. 16 Michigan over WMU

The Wolverines were 27 1/2-point favorites in coach Kyle Whittingham’s debut, and won with a controversial Hail Mary after the game was ruled over before a review.

Big Noon Kickoff returns with Hoosiers hosting North Texas
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Rob Stone previews the Indiana-North Texas matchup, discusses Illinois’ win over UAB and weighs in on LSU’s legal battle and the College Football Playoff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago State prepares for its first football season in nearly 90 years
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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.