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 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.

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.

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.

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.

FOX Bet Super 6: $10K conference championship weekend jackpots at stake

You could win two $10K jackpots playing the FOX Bet Super 6 Big Ten and Pac-12 college football contests. Find out how you could win the big prizes!

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.