Another former Northwestern football player files lawsuit in hazing scandal
Yet another former Northwestern football player has filed suit against the school, alleging he was abused.
Northwestern hazing scandal: Former football recruit from California files lawsuit
The student says he had to take a "mental health" leave from his academics due to depression caused by hazing within the Northwestern sports program.
Northwestern interim coach fends for himself as Wildcats players skip annual Big Ten kickoff
Northwestern's hazing scandal already has cost the university its winningest football coach and a once-pristine reputation.
Johnny Lujack, 1947 Heisman winner who led Notre Dame to 3 national titles, dies at 98
Johnny Lujack, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback who led Notre Dame to three national championships in the 1940s, died in Florida on Tuesday following a brief illness. He was 98.
Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot
The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.
Northwestern hazing scandal could be biggest ever in college sports, attorney says
The Northwestern University hazing scandal will be the biggest in the history of college sports in terms of the sheer number of athletes involved, attorneys who filed the only two lawsuits in the case said Thursday.
Northwestern president announces new measures amid hazing, bullying allegations
On Tuesday, Northwestern University's president put out a new statement addressing the ongoing hazing scandal.
Northwestern Hazing Scandal: 1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and university leaders
A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.
Mother of Ohio State University football standout slain in West Side mass shooting
Ashley Griggs’ tweets were almost exclusively filled with the accomplishments of her son, a standout football player at Marist High School who became a top pick at Ohio State University.
Northwestern hazing scandal: 12 former football players take legal action against school
Eight former Northwestern University football players are taking legal action against the school in the wake of a hazing scandal that resulted in the dismissal of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald last week.
Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suspended after hazing investigation
Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald has been suspended without pay for two weeks after an independent investigation into hazing within the program.
UNLV football player from Chicago found dead in Nevada apartment
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas football player and Chicago native was found dead Monday afternoon. Now, several school communities are mourning his unexpected death.
Some Super Bowl players claimed by more than one school
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played three seasons at Alabama and led the Crimson Tide to a national title game appearance as a freshman. He accounted for 53 total touchdowns and was a second-place Heisman finisher during his lone season with Oklahoma.
Chicago Bears Luke Getsy to coach Senior Bowl team
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches.
Coit scores 23, Northern Illinois beats Central Michigan
David Coit scored 23 points as Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 73-54 on Tuesday night.
Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl against Illini
Massimo Biscardi made a 27-yard tiebreaking field goal with four seconds left, Marcus Banks returned a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown on the game’s last play and No. 24 Mississippi State rallied to beat Illinois 19-10 on Monday in the ReliaQuest Bowl in the Bulldogs’ first game since coach Mike Leach’s death.
This week’s college football game on FOX: No. 15 Oregon battles UNC in the Holiday Bowl
The matchup showcases two of college football’s top quarterbacks in Oregon’s Bo Nix and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. The Ducks and Tar Heels each have nine wins and hope to cap their season with a bowl win in San Diego.
Illinois RB Chase Brown to skip bowl game, enter NFL draft
Illinois running back Chase Brown has decided to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and enter the NFL draft.
Illini head coach Bret Bielema signs new 6-year contract
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema signed a new six-year contract Thursday after leading the Illini to an 8-4 regular season.
Purdue names Illinois coordinator Ryan Walters as new head coach
Purdue hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as its new coach Tuesday, a change of direction for the program dubbed the “Cradle of Quarterbacks” and one best known for its high-scoring, explosive offenses.