Column: With one answer, Marcus Freeman shows why Notre Dame football is a playoff contender

Marcus Freeman has masted the art of getting Notre Dame to welcome struggles. With one answer, he exemplified why the Irish are College Football Playoff contenders, whether you like it or not.

4 Takeaways From Indiana's Win Over Penn State on 'Big Noon Saturday'

The Nittany Lions showed energy and flair. But in the end, Indiana overcame its first taste of adversity and remains undefeated with all of its goals still intact. Here are FOX Sports' takeaways from the thriller.

Near pick-6 turned touchback starts Northwestern's fade, as No. 20 USC dominates in Friday win

Northwestern should have taken the lead when Najee Story intercepted a pass and rumbled to the end zone — but a diving Jayden Maiava dislodged the ball at the goal line, forcing a touchback. USC pulled away after.

Northwestern football announces morning kickoff for Wrigley Field game vs. Michigan

Northwestern football is heading back to the Friendly Confines in November, and the 'Cats will have a morning kickoff time for the first of two games at Wrigley Field.

No. 10 Notre Dame hoping to keep playoff dreams alive by avoiding nightmare against Navy

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is well aware of the headaches Navy and its unusual, triple-option offense can cause. He got a first-hand glimpse of it when he was the defensive coordinator at Cincinnati.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.