Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend

The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.

Northwestern moves Wisconsin game from Wrigley to Ryan Field

Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas State football players will boycott team activities until school adopts anti-racism policy

Kansas State football players say they won't attend practices until the school adopts a policy to suspend racist classmates. This comes after a fellow Trump-supporting student tweeted: "Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!"

Former USC offensive lineman Max Tuerk dead at 26

Max Tuerk, a former standout offensive lineman for the USC Trojans, has died at the age of 26, the school announced.

Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19

School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8. 

Clemson University football players lead 'March for Change'

Clemson University football players quarterback Trevor Lawrence, linebacker Mike Jones Jr., wide receiver Cornell Powell and running back Darien Rencher organized a "March for Change" on campus Saturday.

QB Peyton Ramsey, punter Derek Adams transfer to Northwestern

Former Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey has transferred to Northwestern, giving the Wildcats another option behind center after they struggled offensively last season.

Illinois assistant Gill Byrd leaves program; 2 others join

Illinois defensive passing game coordinator and safeties coach Gill Byrd said Friday he is leaving the program because of an unspecified illness in his family.

Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

Garbers threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 35-20 win over Illinois on Monday in the Redbox Bowl.

At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option

President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.

NDSU gets past Illinois State to reach FCS semifinals

Griffin Crosa kicked three second-quarter field goals and North Dakota State's defense did the rest as the defending national champion Bison beat Illinois State 9-3 in an FCS quarterfinal on Saturday.

North Central overwhelms Muhlenberg 45-14 to advance to DIII final

Broc Rutter threw for five touchdowns - four to Andrew Kamienski - and North Central (IL) dismantled Muhlenberg 45-14 on Saturday in a Division III semifinal game Saturday.

Northwestern hires BC's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator

Northwestern hired Boston College's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday.