Backup quarterback leads Northwestern to 23-20 homecoming win over Howard

Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan had three total touchdowns in his first start of the season to lead Northwestern to a 23-20 win over Howard on Saturday.

Pat Fitzgerald sues Northwestern University, president for $130 million

Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the university and its president citing breach of contract for his firing amid the school's hazing scandal.

Altmyer bounces back, leads Illinois comeback win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17

Luke Altmyer threw ⁠⁠a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game Saturday.

Report: Michigan State's Mel Tucker suspended after accusations of sexual harassment

Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker has been accused of sexually harassing an advocate for survivors who he brought in to speak with his student-athletes, according to reports from USA Today and ESPN. 

Bryant sparks second-half surge as Northwestern pounds UTEP 38-7 to stop skid

The Wildcats (1-1) scored all but seven of their points in the second half in stopping a 12-game losing streak and giving interim coach David Braun his first victory.

Northwestern football stadium overhaul faces public opposition

The proposal to overhaul Northwestern University's football stadium drew a large public turnout on Wednesday night.