What we learned from DePaul vs. Northwestern men's basketball

What we learned from DePaul vs. Northwestern men's basketball

Here's what we learned from the in-state showdown between Chicago's Big 10 team and Chicago's team based in Lincoln Park.

Here's what we learned from the in-state showdown between Chicago's Big 10 team and Chicago's team based in Lincoln Park.

Column: Why Notre Dame earned to revel in every moment and second of its College Football Playoff win

Column: Why Notre Dame earned to revel in every moment and second of its College Football Playoff win

Notre Dame's 27-17 win over Indiana is the first win in the expanded CFP era. It was a historical moment. That wasn't lost on Freeman as the Irish earned every second of its celebration on Friday.

Notre Dame's 27-17 win over Indiana is the first win in the expanded CFP era. It was a historical moment. That wasn't lost on Freeman as the Irish earned every second of its celebration on Friday.

No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 9 Indiana take one last spin with 1-year QBs Kurtis Rourke and Riley Leonard

No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 9 Indiana take one last spin with 1-year QBs Kurtis Rourke and Riley Leonard

Indiana and Notre Dame took big swings on their respective one-year QBs and on Friday, they'll reap the reward when Kurtis Rourke leads the 10th-seeded Hoosiers against Riley Leonard's Fighting Irish.

Indiana and Notre Dame took big swings on their respective one-year QBs and on Friday, they'll reap the reward when Kurtis Rourke leads the 10th-seeded Hoosiers against Riley Leonard's Fighting Irish.

San Francisco beats Loyola Chicago 76-66 at MKE Tip-Off

San Francisco beats Loyola Chicago 76-66 at MKE Tip-Off

Malik Thomas scored 35 points as San Francisco beat Loyola Chicago 76-66 on Sunday night at the MKE Tip-Off.

Malik Thomas scored 35 points as San Francisco beat Loyola Chicago 76-66 on Sunday night at the MKE Tip-Off.

Barhnizer scores 20 as Northwestern beats Ga. Tech 71-60 at MKE Tip-Off

Barhnizer scores 20 as Northwestern beats Ga. Tech 71-60 at MKE Tip-Off

Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points apiece and Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60 on Sunday at the MKE Tip-Off.

Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points apiece and Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60 on Sunday at the MKE Tip-Off.

Column: If you're not taking note of Chris Holtmann's DePaul basketball, it's time to start

Column: If you're not taking note of Chris Holtmann's DePaul basketball, it's time to start

Finally, after being dormant for so long, DePaul basketball has done enough to earn some attention for the right reasons. It's time to start talking about Chris Holtmann's Blue Demons.

Finally, after being dormant for so long, DePaul basketball has done enough to earn some attention for the right reasons. It's time to start talking about Chris Holtmann's Blue Demons.

Fighting Illini upset bid spoiled as No. 1 Tennessee wins on buzzer-beater

Fighting Illini upset bid spoiled as No. 1 Tennessee wins on buzzer-beater

Tennessee is 9-1 in games in which they are ranked No. 1 in coach Rick Barnes’ 10 seasons and is 10-2 all-time. Illinois fell to 3-23 all-time vs. No. 1-ranked teams.

Tennessee is 9-1 in games in which they are ranked No. 1 in coach Rick Barnes’ 10 seasons and is 10-2 all-time. Illinois fell to 3-23 all-time vs. No. 1-ranked teams.

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy

The best two-way player perhaps college football has ever seen is now one of one after winning the Heisman Trophy.

The best two-way player perhaps college football has ever seen is now one of one after winning the Heisman Trophy.

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe

With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders.

With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders.

Hidalgo stars, scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68

Hidalgo stars, scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68

Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss of the season.

Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss of the season.

How ambitious UIC athletic director Andrea Williams is fueled by immense experience

How ambitious UIC athletic director Andrea Williams is fueled by immense experience

There's a lot to learn about the city of Chicago, especially its sports scene. UIC's Andrea Williams isn't beguiled by this or shies away from it. This is because her ambitions are fueled by her experiences.

There's a lot to learn about the city of Chicago, especially its sports scene. UIC's Andrea Williams isn't beguiled by this or shies away from it. This is because her ambitions are fueled by her experiences.

Bill Belichick finalizes deal with UNC to become its next head coach

Bill Belichick finalizes deal with UNC to become its next head coach

Belichick became a surprise candidate to replace Mack Brown shortly after UNC's regular season ended. He reportedly met with the school multiple times in the first week of December.

Belichick became a surprise candidate to replace Mack Brown shortly after UNC's regular season ended. He reportedly met with the school multiple times in the first week of December.