The James Franklin mind-control act actually works for Penn State
Here are five things we learned after a night in which Penn State fans hollered: "WE WANT BAMA!" This James Franklin stuff is working. The Penn State coach draws more...
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Justin Jackson’s ‘wow’ play boosts Northwestern in OT victory over Iowa
As Northwestern's victorious players emerged from the locker room Saturday, several drew cheers from the assembled friends and family north of Ryan Field. And yet the man who saved the...
Big Ten picks: Beaver Stadium whiteout bests Michigan defense
Oddsmaker-turned-analyst Todd Fuhrman captured the warped world of sports wagering in a single tweet: "The joys of gambling: Indiana backers have rooted for the Hoosiers all day (and) now find...
Saturday’s matchup, prediction: Iowa at Northwestern
TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday, ESPN2, WGN-AM 720. Line: Iowa by 2. Records: Iowa 4-2, 1-2 Big Ten; Northwestern 3-3, 1-2. Last meeting: An Oct. 1 visit to Iowa City flipped...
The perfect fit at Illinois, Brad Underwood passes the smell test
Brad Underwood is rarely at a loss for words, but a reporter's question gave him pause Thursday. You've won everywhere you've gone, so why not here? After a brief silence,...
Northwestern’s Chris Collins on MSG: ‘The Garden gives you that prestige’
Like any glitzy New York event, the first question was obvious: Who are you wearing? "Macy's," replied Scottie Lindsey, decked out in a burgundy jacket and black bow tie. "Kohl's,"...
Brad Underwood likens Illini freshman Mark Smith to Jason Kidd
Some Midwesterners might be grumbling about the Big Ten's decision to play its conference tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York. Not Brad Underwood. "I think it's every coach's...
Illinois-Northwestern just 1 of 3 protected rivalries in new 20-game Big Ten schedule
If there was any doubt that Illinois-Northwestern is a legit basketball rivalry, the Big Ten put that to rest. Illinois-Northwestern will be one of just three protected rivalries in the...
Guess who isn’t shocked about alleged cheating in college basketball recruiting? The players.
Many coaches, at least publicly, said they were shocked by the FBI probe that painted a dirty picture of how some schools attract elite recruits. Not shocked: the college basketball...
For DePaul basketball, moving into new downtown home is ‘monumental’
Brandon Cyrus said he was "speechless" the first time he entered Wintrust Arena, noticing "DePaul" stitched into the weight-room equipment and a locker with his signature and picture. "It was...