From longshot to champs: Indiana wins first national football title | Telander
“Anything is possible.” And Indiana proved it with a College Football Playoff title win over Miami on Monday night. Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on the conclusion of an improbable season.
“Anything is possible.” And Indiana proved it with a College Football Playoff title win over Miami on Monday night. Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on the conclusion of an improbable season.
From FCS cellar to champions: Indiana completes stunning football turnaround
After beating Miami in the national championship, Zach Osterman of the Indy Star breaks down how Indiana transformed from a longtime basketball school into a rising football powerhouse—and what comes next.
After beating Miami in the national championship, Zach Osterman of the Indy Star breaks down how Indiana transformed from a longtime basketball school into a rising football powerhouse—and what comes next.
Indiana completes undefeated season, beating Miami 27-21 to win 1st national title
The Hoosiers have completed one of the best program turnarounds in college football history. Indiana has won the 2026 national championship.
The Hoosiers have completed one of the best program turnarounds in college football history. Indiana has won the 2026 national championship.
Indiana vs. Miami preview: Keys to the national title game
Indy Star reporter Zach Osterman breaks down the Hoosiers’ surprising run, Miami’s home-field advantage, and the matchups that could decide the national championship.
Indy Star reporter Zach Osterman breaks down the Hoosiers’ surprising run, Miami’s home-field advantage, and the matchups that could decide the national championship.
CFP National Championship Game Preview, Pick: What To Expect In Miami-Indiana
Here's what FOX Sports' Joel Klatt says we should expect when Miami takes on Indiana in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Here's what FOX Sports' Joel Klatt says we should expect when Miami takes on Indiana in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at Miami
Curt Cignetti promised to change Indiana's image from the moment he took the job five days after the end of the 2023 season. He's one win away from the biggest turnaround in college football history.
Curt Cignetti promised to change Indiana's image from the moment he took the job five days after the end of the 2023 season. He's one win away from the biggest turnaround in college football history.
'I’m the head coach at Notre Dame': Marcus Freeman addresses NFL speculation
There are currently nine head coaching vacancies around the NFL. It seems like every single vacancy requires Marcus Freeman’s name to be mentioned. Freeman addressed the speculation Wednesday.
There are currently nine head coaching vacancies around the NFL. It seems like every single vacancy requires Marcus Freeman’s name to be mentioned. Freeman addressed the speculation Wednesday.
Notre Dame football: In first comments in weeks, Marcus Freeman debuts sharpened resolve for the Irish
Marcus Freeman spoke for over 40 minutes on Wednesday about the emotions the Notre Dame football program, and Freeman himself, has faced since getting left out of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 7.
Marcus Freeman spoke for over 40 minutes on Wednesday about the emotions the Notre Dame football program, and Freeman himself, has faced since getting left out of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 7.
A former NIU Huskie and 2 former Chicago Bears inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
Two former football stars with ties to the Chicago Bears and a former Northern Illinois legend have been given one of the highest honors for their collegiate careers.
Two former football stars with ties to the Chicago Bears and a former Northern Illinois legend have been given one of the highest honors for their collegiate careers.
How Indiana football became a national power in the new age of college sports: Telander
Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on Indiana football’s improbable rise, using it as a window into how money, transfers, and adaptation have completely reshaped college football.
Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on Indiana football’s improbable rise, using it as a window into how money, transfers, and adaptation have completely reshaped college football.
It's Indiana and Miami in a college-football title matchup that once seemed impossible
It looked improbable two months ago. Two years ago — impossible. But against the odds, Miami and Indiana have a date in the College Football Playoff final
It looked improbable two months ago. Two years ago — impossible. But against the odds, Miami and Indiana have a date in the College Football Playoff final
No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon turn CFP Peach Bowl semifinal into celebration of Big Ten's supremacy
The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.
The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.
Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals
The Hoosiers acted like they've been here before, even though they haven't. Cignetti's group has a businesslike demeanor that wasn't remotely altered by Alabama's reputation and history.
The Hoosiers acted like they've been here before, even though they haven't. Cignetti's group has a businesslike demeanor that wasn't remotely altered by Alabama's reputation and history.
Luke Altmeyer cements Illini legacy with game-winning drive to beat Tennessee in Music City Bowl
Luke Altmyer threw for 196 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score. He helped engineer a game-winning drive to cement his status in Illini lore.
Luke Altmyer threw for 196 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score. He helped engineer a game-winning drive to cement his status in Illini lore.
Northwestern makes a splash, hiring Chip Kelly to lead its offense
Northwestern is making a statement ahead of the opening of its new Ryan Field, hiring Chip Kelly to run the Wildcats’ offense.
Northwestern is making a statement ahead of the opening of its new Ryan Field, hiring Chip Kelly to run the Wildcats’ offense.
Northwestern football hires Chip Kelly as OC: Takeaways from David Braun's biggest move as coach
Northwestern made a massive swing Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator. Here’s are our takeaways from Kelly's hire, which is the biggest move of David Braun's young head coaching career.
Northwestern made a massive swing Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator. Here’s are our takeaways from Kelly's hire, which is the biggest move of David Braun's young head coaching career.
Illinois, Tennessee set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters
Tennessee (8-4) is playing Illinois (8-4) on Tuesday at the bowl sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
Tennessee (8-4) is playing Illinois (8-4) on Tuesday at the bowl sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
Northwestern football: Why the 2025 season, and a bowl game win, was what the 'Cats needed
Considering the future in Evanston, this was the season Northwestern football needed. The momentum from a 34-7 win in the GameAbove Sports bowl is key with a new era coming for the 'Cats.
Considering the future in Evanston, this was the season Northwestern football needed. The momentum from a 34-7 win in the GameAbove Sports bowl is key with a new era coming for the 'Cats.
Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham to replace disgraced coach Sherrone Moore, AP sources say
Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation.
How Notre Dame should fit itself into the Wild West of college football | Telander
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.