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Northwestern players interact with the student section after a 34-13 victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Northwestern crushes Penn State 34-13 to christen new Ryan Field on historic night for football program

October 3, 2026 at 1:04 a.m.

Northwestern coach David Braun called the opening of new Ryan Field — and the Wildcats' 34-13 win over Penn State on Friday — "something that dreams are made of."

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams reaches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half against Michigan State on Sept. 19, 2026, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Barnick)

Aneyas Williams and Notre Dame — with lawnmower celebration flap in the past — look for run game to blossom

October 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams bounced back from a viral celebration hiccup to put together a solid performance last week.

Northwestern's nearly finished Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. The new stadium features 35,000 seats and an $875 million price tag. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field on Friday. Here’s what to know about the $875 million stadium.

October 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Check out details on the new Ryan Field, including special features, food options, ticket prices and more.

DePaul coach Chris Holtmann congratulates players after a 67-60 win over Seton Hall on Jan. 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

DePaul extends men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s contract through 2031

September 29, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

DePaul men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann signed a contract extension after going 30-36 in his first two seasons with the program's highest Big East finish.

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks to media on July 28, 2026, during the Big Ten football media days at Hilton Chicago. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Illinois’ Bret Bielema says defense’s goal post-Bobby Hauck is to ‘maximize our player strengths’

September 28, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema kept quiet on who will replace Bobby Hauck at defensive coordinator.

Defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on prior to the game against the UAB Blazers at Gies Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after 4 games

September 27, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the team was parting ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after the defense ranked 111th over its first four games.

Northwestern wide receiver Griffin Wilde (17) catches a pass for a touchdown against Indiana defensive backs Preston Zachman (6) and Jamari Sharpe in the second half Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (Doug McSchooler/AP)

5 college football takeaways, including a game Northwestern ‘should have won’ and Jeremiah Smith’s brilliance

September 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Week 4 in college football: A missed opportunity for Northwestern, a blowout loss for Illinois and another easy step in a march toward bigger games for Notre Dame.

Christian Sarkisian, general manager of Northwestern athletics, greets a colleague before a Northwestern-Colorado football game Sept. 19, 2026, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What does a college GM job entail? Northwestern’s Christian Sarkisian gives a look after moving from the NFL.

September 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Many college football programs have looked to the NFL to fill their GM jobs in an era of uncertain player eligibility, contracts and salary caps.

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders enters the field for a game against Northwestern at Martin Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Colorado player apologizes for profane remarks disparaging Northwestern’s temporary stadium

September 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Colorado safety Ben Finneseth apologized Tuesday for making profane remarks about Northwestern's Martin Stadium prior to the Wildcats' 41-7 win.

Northwestern defensive back Ore Adeyi (7) celebrates after making an interception in the fourth quarter against Colorado at Martin Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Northwestern quiets Colorado in final game at Martin Stadium, riding defense and QB Aidan Chiles to 41-7 win

September 20, 2026 at 8:17 a.m.

The Northwestern defense capitalized on a sloppy night at Martin Stadium in a 41-7 rout of Colorado. Up next: the Big Ten opener at defending national champion Indiana.

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