Notre Dame to hire former Big Ten head coach, NFL assistant as next defensive coordinator | Reports
Al Golden came to Notre Dame as a defensive coordinator with prior head coaching and NFL experience. The Irish got a similar resume to replace him.
Final thoughts on Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern at the end of the college football season
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
How a benching unlocked a spark for Northwestern basketball guard Ty Berry
Benchings are never simple, but Ty Berry's move to the bench wasn't a punishment. Still, Berry responded in such a resounding way he has helped lift Northwestern to multiple wins.
Ty Berry makes 7 3s, scores 23 to lead Northwestern to its fifth straight win against Indiana, 79-70
Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night.
It took Notre Dame football 12 years for another national title shot. The next wait won't be that long
The Irish won't have to wait 12 years until their next shot at a national title. But, they'll need to close the final gap when it comes around. This season showed they can close that gap.
Quick takes from Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the national championship game
In the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the last team standing. Here are our takeaways from the game.
Transfer portal got you down? Why NIU's AD suggests an 'acquisition fee' could fix some problems
Sean Frazier, the NIU AD who's made a splash this season, has a modest proposal for taming what many say is a transfer portal system run amok in college sports.
Northwestern beats Maryland 76-74 on Nick Martinelli's jumper just before the OT buzzer
Martinelli broke free on a screen and sank a runner in front of the Northwestern bench as his teammates came onto the court to celebrate.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Why Riley Leonard has a chance to be the difference for Notre Dame football in the national championship game
The one common denominator between the Irish teams that lost to Ohio State in the past two seasons was quarterback play. It wasn't Leonard then. but it's Leonard now.
How Marcus Freeman constructed a Notre Dame team on the brink of winning a title
How exactly is Notre Dame winning at such an elite level? It's because Marcus Freeman became one of the most dynamic personalities in college football.
The College Football Playoff championship game is set: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Notre Dame against heavily favored Ohio State.



















