College basketball has an influx of international talent, & teams like the Illini benefit
College basketball has an influx of international players entering the sport this year in the first months of the revenue-sharing era. For college coaches, that's triggered a gold rush for basketball talent.
College basketball has an influx of international players entering the sport this year in the first months of the revenue-sharing era. For college coaches, that's triggered a gold rush for basketball talent.
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.
Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he's been received well in conversations with schools
The 50-year-old Fitzgerald reached a settlement with Northwestern in August, two years after he sued the university amid a team hazing scandal that led to his firing, as he's now eyes a return to coaching.
The 50-year-old Fitzgerald reached a settlement with Northwestern in August, two years after he sued the university amid a team hazing scandal that led to his firing, as he's now eyes a return to coaching.
College basketball: 2 halves, or not 2 halves? Coaches weigh in on in-game preferences
The college basketball game has been changing. One change to the men’s game that could potentially come to the table in the future is a swap from 20-minute halves to four quarters. FOX 32 asked coaches to weigh in.
The college basketball game has been changing. One change to the men’s game that could potentially come to the table in the future is a swap from 20-minute halves to four quarters. FOX 32 asked coaches to weigh in.
College basketball: Thrilling buzzer beater lifts Loyola, NU and Illinois start 1-0
Here's a roundup of college basketball scores from the opening night of action, including a thrilling buzzer beater to open Loyola's season.
Here's a roundup of college basketball scores from the opening night of action, including a thrilling buzzer beater to open Loyola's season.
Welcome back, college basketball. You're a completely different sport now than before | Telander
These are brand new times. This is not college sport as we knew it since the late 1800s. Amateurs? Nope, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
These are brand new times. This is not college sport as we knew it since the late 1800s. Amateurs? Nope, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
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.
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.
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.
Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again
The Illini defense had a bounce-back game after giving up 76 points the last two games in losses to No. 1 Ohio State and Washington. Rutgers had just 59 yards rushing, averaging 2.2 yards per carry.
The Illini defense had a bounce-back game after giving up 76 points the last two games in losses to No. 1 Ohio State and Washington. Rutgers had just 59 yards rushing, averaging 2.2 yards per carry.
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.
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.
Column: Follow Marcus Freeman's example. Revel where Notre Dame is, not in Brian Kelly’s firing
Many Irish fans I know were rejoicing as the Kelly Era ended in Baton Rouge. But Notre Dame shouldn’t revel in Kelly’s firing. Follow Marcus Freeman's example and revel in where the Irish are now.
Many Irish fans I know were rejoicing as the Kelly Era ended in Baton Rouge. But Notre Dame shouldn’t revel in Kelly’s firing. Follow Marcus Freeman's example and revel in where the Irish are now.
Illini basketball gets good news regarding Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic
The Fighting Illini got some long-awaited news Monday. One of their prized offseason acquisitions is eligible to play this season.
The Fighting Illini got some long-awaited news Monday. One of their prized offseason acquisitions is eligible to play this season.
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.
Late-TD drive dooms 'Cats, as Nebraska beats Northwestern 28-21
Northwestern was set to take the lead when Mac Uihlein picked off Dylan Raiola, but a holding penalty was followed by the Huskers getting the ball on an interception.
Northwestern was set to take the lead when Mac Uihlein picked off Dylan Raiola, but a holding penalty was followed by the Huskers getting the ball on an interception.
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.
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.
COLUMN: Notre Dame passes a big USC test, finding the Irish Edge that can carry them to the CFP
Saturday showed Notre Dame has found its preferred style of play that not many teams can match. That’s what Notre Dame is counting on as the Playoffs begin to draw nearer.
Saturday showed Notre Dame has found its preferred style of play that not many teams can match. That’s what Notre Dame is counting on as the Playoffs begin to draw nearer.
What we learned about Notre Dame football in its gut-check win over USC
When No. 13 Notre Dame needed a play, it made multiple. Here’s what we learned about Notre Dame in it’s gut-check win over USC.
When No. 13 Notre Dame needed a play, it made multiple. Here’s what we learned about Notre Dame in it’s gut-check win over USC.
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.
Northwestern shuts out Purdue 19-0 as Pat Fitzgerald makes 1st appearance at NU since firing
Northwestern delivered a solid start-to-finish effort against Purdue after a win at Penn State last week, as the 'Cats earned their first shutout since 2015.
Northwestern delivered a solid start-to-finish effort against Purdue after a win at Penn State last week, as the 'Cats earned their first shutout since 2015.
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.
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.