Oregon-Penn State highlight Big Ten slate this week as Northwestern, Illini aim to bounce back
Here's what to watch this week in the Big Ten, as two Illinois schools look to bounce back and Oregon vs. Penn State is the game of the week.
No. 19 Indiana takes control quickly and overwhelms No. 9 Illinois in 63-10 victory
No. 19 Indiana blew past No. 9 Illinois 63-10 for its first win over a top 10 foe in five years, and easily the most lopsided.
Price’s four touchdowns power No. 24 Notre Dame to 56-30 win over Purdue
Jadarian Price scored four touchdowns, including a 100-yard kickoff return, and No. 24 Notre Dame beat Purdue 56-30 on Saturday for its first win of the season.
Inside Illinois vs. Indiana: the Big Ten showdown that could make or break CFP dreams
For the first time in 75 years, Illinois and Indiana face off in a ranked match up. To the victor go the all-important, résumé-boosting spoils. Here's a look inside what could be a CFP make-or-break game.
No. 24 Notre Dame searching for cure to defensive woes before taking on Purdue
It wouldn't be the first time Notre Dame has used Purdue as a springboard to change directions. The Irish did so last year.
The 2025 Notre Dame football season evoked the ghosts of 2016 instead of 2024, and might be over
Saturday’s heartbreaking 41-40 loss to Texas A&M felt like a Notre Dame season of old, but the wrong kind. Think 2016 instead of 2024. Now, dreams for the 2025 team might be unattainable.
Why Northwestern football earned respect from No. 4 Oregon in their failed upset bid
“I want my guys to keep their heads up," David Braun said Saturday. Northwestern can, because the 'Cats earned respect from the reigning Big Ten Champions.
What's emerged for NIU, Illini and Northwestern: Takeaways from college football Week 2
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
How No. 11 Illini football showed an opportunistic side in a road win over Duke
However, thee key was Illinois' opportunism in pouncing on every Duke mistake when the game was close — and boy, there were plenty.
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
How a win over Holy Cross was a way Thomas Hammock can teach NIU football to 'Enjoy every one'
Saturday was a lesson in winning for NIU football. Not how to win, exactly. It was a lesson in making sure the Huskies give themselves props for their accomplishments,
Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas in low-scoring affair
The defending champion Buckeyes topped No. 1 Texas with a stellar defense, as the Longhorns were 1 of 5 on fourth down, including being stopped twice in the red zone.
Love story: No. 6 Notre Dame's title hopes likely will hinge on the success of its star running back
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love made highlight reels last season by hurdling anything attempting to get in his way. Now he's back for even more at one of college football's most storied programs.
How far will Notre Dame, Illinois go? Last-minute college football predictions for 2025
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
Powerade partners with more than 35 NIL athletes in campaign for 2025 college football season
Four top college football players, including Heisman candidate Garrett Nussmeier, star in Powerade's updated marketing campaign ahead of the 2025 season.
Michigan’s cheating, Northwestern’s hazing, and the business of college football: Telander
Herewith, a snapshot of two football coaches--and, by extension, a look at the wildly-popular, high-pressure, chaotic and financially gigantic world of college football itself. (And dare we say, corrupt world?)
Notre Dame, NIU, Northwestern, Illinois in the playoff? Why each local team can – and can’t – make the CFP
Here's why all of the local college football programs, from Illinois to NIU and Notre Dame, can – and can't – make the College Football Playoff this year.
Experience, transfers highlight new-look Northwestern football that aims to move on from 2024
David Braun knows change was a necessity after a 4-8 season that showed college football has no problem leaving Northwestern behind. Those changes have a chance to impact the program starting now in fall camp.
Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. Here's what we know.
Big Ten Media Days: Lincoln Riley wants more USC-Notre Dame; Preston Stone's Northwestern intro
"It’s one of the reasons I came here,” Lincoln Riley said of the Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry.