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.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 after being hospitalized with a heart condition.
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season
The announcement comes a day after the Rose Bowl agreed to amend its contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which was the last hurdle CFP officials needed cleared to triple the size of what is now a four-team format.
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna, arrested on child pornography charges
University of Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna has been arrested on child pornography charges after reportedly sharing the material on social platform Discord.
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Northwestern fires defensive coordinator, two assistants in shake-up
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is shaking up his staff after the Wildcats’ worst season in 33 years, announcing Tuesday that defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and two other assistant coaches will not return.
Patriots team plane flies UVA football players to teammates' funerals
The New England Patriots arranged for UVA players and staff to attend all three out-of-state funerals of the three football players.
Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid
Illinois entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday.
Jeff Undercuffler throws 3 TD passes, Akron beats Northern Illinois 44-12
It was the season finale for NIU.
No. 3 Michigan beats Illinois 19-17 after Blake Corum hurts knee
The undefeated Wolverines played much of the second half without star running back Blake Corum, who grabbed his left knee after being tackled just before halftime.
Illinois State keeps Western Illinois winless, 20-13
Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse ran for an 8-yard touchdown in overtime to help the Redbirds beat winless Western Illinois 20-13.
Purdue stays in title chase with 17-9 win over Northwestern
Northwestern has lost 10 straight, this one coming in the starting debut of second-year quarterback Cole Freeman.
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in the Big House on Saturday with plenty at stake for both teams.
UVA football game against Coastal Carolina canceled in the wake of fatal shooting
The Virginia athletics department announced Wednesday that the University of Virginia Cavaliers' football game against Coast Carolina has been canceled.
South Dakota State are outright MVFC champs with win over Illinois State
Mark Gronowski threw for 283 yards with a touchdown and he added a rushing score, and South Dakota Sate beat Illinois State 31-7 to run the table in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the first time in program history.
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24
Purdue scored on three-straight drives to take a 28-21 lead on Payne Durham's 13-yard touchdown reception with 13:13 left, finishing a drive that was aided by three Illinois penalties.
Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing
Northwestern played four quarterbacks, a function of injury and attempt to generate offense.
No. 21 Illinois hosts Purdue with division title on the line
Control of the Big Ten West is on the line with the Boilermakers trailing the Illini by one game with three games to go for each team.
Credle, Lynch help N. Illinois rally, beat W. Michigan 24-21
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
Improved Illinois, OC Barry Lunney Jr. agree to 1-year extension
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.