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.
Championship week: No CFP worries for Big Ten with No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup; anxiety reigns elsewhere
The Big Ten will be the only conference with a sense of calm this weekend with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana squaring off in Indianapolis. Both are playoff locks, but after that is where it gets messy.
College Football Playoff: Is Notre Dame a CFP lock? Looking at different scenarios for the Irish
Here’s what we learned from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings that came out on Dec. 2, where Notre Dame
Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he talked to 8 schools before taking Michigan State job
The former Northwestern coach and All-America linebacker signed an incentive-laden, five-year, $30 million contract to lead the Spartans back to relevance.
Next CFP rankings release will answer the question: How much is a coach (Kiffin) really worth?
With Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss on the cusp of the College Football Playoff, the selection committee gets to place a value of its own when it decides where to rank the Rebels its latest top 25.
Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald reportedly takes Big Ten job in college football's coaching cycle
The wildest coaching cycle that college football has seen in years quietly had a Big Ten job open as the Lane Kiffin saga ended. Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald will reportedly fill that opening.
Notre Dame football: What to make of the 10-2 Irish's College Football Playoff resume, and where they stand
What Notre Dame has is what it has put forth on the field. The Irish have proved they’re an improved team from Weeks 1 and 3. Now, the Irish have to hope that’s enough.
Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secures the Hat for Illinois' win over Northwestern
Ahead 14-10 at halftime on the snowy night, the Illini scored only six points in the second half of a pair of field goals by David Olano, but that was enough to defeat the Wildcats.
No. 1 Ohio State beats No. 15 Michigan 27-9, sets up game with No. 2 Indiana for B10 title
The defending national champion Buckeyes likely earned a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. They can keep their top seed with a win against No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten championship game.
Northwestern, Trump admin reach deal to restore frozen federal funding
Northwestern reached an agreement with the federal government to restore hundreds of thousands of dollars in research funding.
Kylan Boswell shined, but the Illini were ice cold: 4 Takeaways From UConn's Win Over Illinois
No. 5 UConn defeated No. 13 Illinois, 74-61, on Friday in the SentinelOne Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways.
No. 9 Notre Dame needs win over Stanford to stay in College Football Playoff hunt
After spending most of the season in must-win mode, Notre Dame has one last chance to impress the playoff selection committee. That comes this weekend against Stanford.
'The Game' highlights college football weekend with strict postseason implications
Ohio State would clinch a spot in the Big Ten championship game by beating Michigan, but a rematch of "The Game" in Indy is possible. Here are the postseason implications on the line this Saturday.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame remains at No. 9; Oregon, Miami get slight bumps after wins
A sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a near standstill, Notre Dame remained at No. 9 while other teams made marginal moves.
Northwestern defends NCAA field hockey title on Tromp goal early in 2nd OT, edging Princeton 2-1
Ilse Tromp deflected a Maddie Zimmer shot off a corner over the goalie in the opening seconds of the second overtime and Northwestern defended its NCAA Field Hockey championships with a 2-1 win over Princeton on Sunday.
Wisconsin upsets the reeling No. 21 Illini in another disappointing 2025 twist
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said the Illini lacked consistency in the second half as a season with playoff aspirations fell further from its goal in its Saturday loss.
Northwestern football: How Preston Stone delivered bowl eligibility & validation for the 'Cats program
‘Cats quarterback Preston Stone arrived. In a game that required an offensive outburst to win, Stone put forth a legacy game that delivered Northwestern to bowl eligibility and needed validation.
Jeremiyah Love builds Heisman case with 3 TD day as Notre Dame routs Syracuse 70-7
Notre Dame looked like a solid College Football Playoff contender. With some help, the Fighting Irish could host a first-round game.
Takeaways as Northwestern clinches bowl eligibility in thriller vs. Minnesota
Here's what we learned from Northwestern's thrilling win over Minnesota, where the 'Cats clinched bowl eligibility.