College Football

Bret Bielema named new Illinois head coach with 6-year deal

December 19, 2020 8:33am CST

The Illini hired Bret Bielema to replace the fired Lovie Smith on Saturday, hoping he can turn around a program with nine consecutive losing seasons.

Ramsey, No. 15 Wildcats try to end No. 3 Buckeyes' title run

December 17, 2020 9:49pm CST

On Saturday, the quarterback for No. 15 Northwestern will try to cap his college career by knocking No. 3 Ohio State off its Big Ten perch — and perhaps out of the playoffs.

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December 17, 2020 8:49am CST

The conference championship games offer a chance at $25,000.

Play Super 6 on the PAC-12 championship game

December 16, 2020 12:38pm CST

Guessing the results of Oregon-USC could win you $25,000.

ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

December 14, 2020 1:40pm CST

The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.

Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to score in Power Five college football game

December 12, 2020 7:27pm CST

Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game by kicking an extra point for Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Northern Illinois loses to Eastern Michigan in season finale

December 12, 2020 3:40pm CST

Eastern Michigan held off Northern Illinois 41-33 in the season finale for both teams Saturday.

Cam Porter leads Northwestern to 28-10 win over Illinois

December 12, 2020 2:48pm CST

Cam Porter came in with just 32 yards and one TD. But the freshman broke out in a big way, leading the Wildcats to an easy victory over the Illini.

Wildcats seeks win over Illini before title showdown against Buckeyes

December 10, 2020 1:46pm CST

The Northwestern Wildcats host Illinois in the regular-season finale on Saturday and will then turn their attention to the conference championship game against No. 3 Ohio State in Indianapolis on Dec. 19.

Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats

December 9, 2020 10:29pm CST

The Buckeyes (5-0) will try for their fifth straight conference title when they face the Wildcats (5-1) on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis.

Iowa comes back from behind, beats Illinois 35-21

December 6, 2020 6:51am CST

Iowa trailed by two touchdowns, but came back to beat Illinois 35-21.

Toledo beats Northern Illinois Huskies 41-24

December 5, 2020 4:36pm CST

Northern Illinois has now lost five games in a row.

Big questions to be answered on penultimate weekend of college football season

December 4, 2020 8:53am CST

Texas Tech/Oklahoma State gets five game slate underway on FOX Networks.

Northwestern-Minnesota football game canceled due to coronavirus issues

November 30, 2020 12:18pm CST

Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend’s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.

Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

November 28, 2020 7:03pm CST

Matt Coghlin made a tiebreaking 48-yard field goal with 3:35 left, and Michigan State handed No. 11 Northwestern its first loss of the season with a 29-20 victory Saturday.

Western Michigan rallies for 30-27 victory over Northern Illinois

November 28, 2020 3:58pm CST

D’Wayne Eskridge ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and capped a big day with a reverse that set up the winning field goal as unbeaten Western Michigan edged Northern Illinois 30-27 on Saturday.