Column: With one answer, Marcus Freeman shows why Notre Dame football is a playoff contender

Marcus Freeman has masted the art of getting Notre Dame to welcome struggles. With one answer, he exemplified why the Irish are College Football Playoff contenders, whether you like it or not.

4 Takeaways From Indiana's Win Over Penn State on 'Big Noon Saturday'

The Nittany Lions showed energy and flair. But in the end, Indiana overcame its first taste of adversity and remains undefeated with all of its goals still intact. Here are FOX Sports' takeaways from the thriller.

No. 2 Hoosiers hammer Maryland 55-10: Can anyone slow down Indiana?

This was another one-sided game for the Hoosiers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten), who since winning at Oregon have added victories over Michigan State, UCLA and Maryland by a combined 120 points.

Mistake-filled No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with win

The Irish were never in danger of losing, but it was an unconvincing victory over a one-win team. With no ranked teams left on the schedule, the Irish need only to avoid a more serious stumble to make the playoff.

C.J. Carr's quick progression has put No. 12 Notre Dame back in the playoff conversation

After losing his first two games as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, CJ Carr has settled in. He's won five straight to help the Fighting Irish climb back into the College Football Playoff conversation.

Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total

Denzel Boston threw and caught a touchdown pass, and finished with career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards to lead Washington to a 42-25 victory over No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

No. 13 Notre Dame prepares for key showdown vs. No. 20 USC with new center to protect CJ Carr

Notre Dame has seen its offense grow with quarterback C.J. Carr at the controls, but a switch in the player snapping the ball to him will literally be the center of attention when they host USC on Saturday.

Northwestern upsets Penn State with rugged run game, giving David Braun a signature win

The Wildcats looked quite comfortable in the usually hostile Beaver Stadium. They stymied Penn State’s struggling offense and overwhelmed Jim Knowles' defense with a strong running game late.

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season. but it wasn't close to enough for the upset.