Northwestern-Minnesota football game canceled due to coronavirus issues

Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend’s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.

Mitchell scores 23 to lead UIC over Central Michigan 74-72

RayQuawndis Mitchell had a career-high 23 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly defeated Central Michigan 74-72 on Saturday night.

Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

Matt Coghlin made a tiebreaking 48-yard field goal with 3:35 left, and Michigan State handed No. 11 Northwestern its first loss of the season with a 29-20 victory Saturday.

Western Michigan rallies for 30-27 victory over Northern Illinois

D’Wayne Eskridge ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and capped a big day with a reverse that set up the winning field goal as unbeaten Western Michigan edged Northern Illinois 30-27 on Saturday.

No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

No. 3 Ohio State’s game at Illinois on Saturday has been canceled because the Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week.

Robinson scores 14 to carry NC A&T over Chicago St. 74-44

Jeremy Robinson registered 14 points as North Carolina A&T easily defeated Chicago State 74-44 on Friday.

Dosunmu scores 24 as No. 8 Illinois holds off Ohio 77-75

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, Kofi Cockburn had 13 points and 11 rebounds and No. 8 Illinois rallied to beat Ohio 77-75 on Friday.

Unbeaten Northwestern rolls into matchup with Michigan State

On the 25th anniversary of Northwestern’s run to the Rose Bowl, Pat Fitzgerald is working on another remarkable story at his alma mater.

Revitalized Illinois hosts undefeated No. 3 Ohio State

Justin Fields and Ohio State are scoring points by the truckload, as expected, but cracks in the defense have made for some unsatisfying finishes of late for the No. 3 Buckeyes.

Dosunmu, Curbelo lead No. 8 Illinois past Chicago State

Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38 on Thursday.

UIC roars from 22 down to tip N. Illinois in Yaklich debut

RayQuawndis Mitchell drained three late 3-pointers and Illinois-Chicago fought from 22 points down in the second half to defeat Northern Illinois 65-61 on Wednesday to give coach Luke Yaklich his first win in Division I.

Dosunmu, Miller lead No. 8 Illinois past NC A&T 122-60

Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28 and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

No. 23 Ohio State routs Illinois State in season opener

Justice Sueing scored 19 points and No. 23 Ohio State scored the first 22 points en route to a 94-67 win over Illinois State on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

Northwestern Wildcats beat Wisconsin Badgers 17-7

Peyton Ramsey threw two touchdowns to lead the Northwestern Wildcats to a 17-7 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.

Illini beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 41-23 for their second straight win

The Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 41-23 on Saturday for their second straight win. This is the first time the Illini have won in Lincoln since 1924... almost a hundred years.

Badgers, Wildcats meet with heavy Big Ten West ramifications

In part because of those missed opportunities, Saturday’s matchup with No. 19 Northwestern has major ramifications.