Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
NIU hires Northern Michigan's Matt Majkrzak as next basketball coach
Northern Illinois has hired Matt Majkrzak, who has thrived at the Division II level, as its next head men's basketball coach as the program enters a new era.
Northern Illinois has hired Matt Majkrzak, who has thrived at the Division II level, as its next head men's basketball coach as the program enters a new era.
NIU parts ways with basketball coach Rashon Burno: Here are potential candidates
NIU basketball will start fresh when it enters the Horizon League. Here are some names to consider as potential candidates for the head coach opening in DeKalb.
NIU basketball will start fresh when it enters the Horizon League. Here are some names to consider as potential candidates for the head coach opening in DeKalb.
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock resigns, leaves Huskies for the NFL
Northern Illinois will have a new head football coach when it plays its first season in the Mountain West Conference.
Northern Illinois will have a new head football coach when it plays its first season in the Mountain West Conference.
Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings: How the MVC challenges Northwestern and Illinois
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
College football transfer portal: Assessing Northern Illinois football in the open portal window
Here’s a look at how the Northern Illinois Huskies fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.
Here’s a look at how the Northern Illinois Huskies fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.
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.
College football: Key signees and takeaways from National Signing Day for Notre Dame, Illinois and more
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Macon scores 4 TDs in first start as NIU beats UMass, winning 2 out of its last 3
Macon, an FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer, became the first NIU quarterback to win his debut start with the program since Rocky Lombardi, who led a 22-21 upset of Georgia Tech in 2021.
Macon, an FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer, became the first NIU quarterback to win his debut start with the program since Rocky Lombardi, who led a 22-21 upset of Georgia Tech in 2021.
Toledo beats NIU 42-3 behind Rudolph’s 96-yard kick return, Gleason's 2 TDs
After Andrew Glass hit a 50-yard field goal to pull NIU within 7-3 at 9:25 of the first, Toledo took control with a 21-point second quarter.
After Andrew Glass hit a 50-yard field goal to pull NIU within 7-3 at 9:25 of the first, Toledo took control with a 21-point second quarter.
Wright, Johnson Jr. combine for 266 yards rushing, lead Northern Illinois over Ball State 21-7
I’m tremendously proud of our players and coaching staff,” said NIU head coach Thomas Hammock after the Huskies ended a six-game losing streak.
I’m tremendously proud of our players and coaching staff,” said NIU head coach Thomas Hammock after the Huskies ended a six-game losing streak.
Ohio drives past Northern Illinois 48-21 as the Huskie offense struggles
Josh Holst was 21 of 29 with 161 yards and a couple of passing touchdowns for Northern Illinois (1-6, 0-3 MAC), but five of the Huskies' first seven drives ended in punts.
Josh Holst was 21 of 29 with 161 yards and a couple of passing touchdowns for Northern Illinois (1-6, 0-3 MAC), but five of the Huskies' first seven drives ended in punts.
Long's fourth-quarter score sends Eastern Michigan past Northern Illinois, 16-10
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Noah Kim's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Miami (Ohio) rallies to beat Northern Illinois 25-14 in MAC opener for both teams
After the Huskies (1-4, 0-1) took a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the RedHawks staged a comeback.
After the Huskies (1-4, 0-1) took a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the RedHawks staged a comeback.
Plascencia's field goal as time expires lifts San Diego State over Northern Illinois
Both NIU and SDSU's first drives, both over seven minutes, resulted in field goals but then the game became a defensive struggle.
Both NIU and SDSU's first drives, both over seven minutes, resulted in field goals but then the game became a defensive struggle.
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.
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
Maryland pulls away from NIU football, but Huskies display 'a lot of heart'
The Huskies didn't make too many major mistakes, and that enabled them to keep it close.
The Huskies didn't make too many major mistakes, and that enabled them to keep it close.
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
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,
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,