Teddy Greenstein

Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie (35) and defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk sack Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson during the first half Saturday in Evanston.

Northwestern and its coaches turn in a disastrous performance in a 31-10 loss to Michigan State: ‘It’s not good enough,’ Pat Fitzgerald says

September 21, 2019 at 6:03 p.m.

Northwestern relies on its coaches to overcome the talent gap that is documented every year on national signing day. Did they put their players in the best position to win...

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs against Central Michigan on Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis.

Our Week 4 college football picks against the spread: After a 10-2 week, we’re going big on Wisconsin, Northwestern and Notre Dame

September 19, 2019 at 3:39 p.m.

I rag on myself after bad weeks, so I guess I'm allowed to brag about starting 10-0 last week. (A 10-team parlay pays 825-1, by the way, the same odds...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) during the first half against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis.

Jonathan Taylor is fulfilling Wisconsin’s legacy of great running backs. Could he leave Madison as the best of the bunch?

September 18, 2019 at 8:15 a.m.

Melvin Gordon was ticked. Annoyed enough, at the very least, to share a disparaging comment from an Auburn player before the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015. Gordon had rushed...

Michigan State is dominant against the run, so Northwestern and quarterback Hunter Johnson may have to go to the air early and often against the Spartans.

Michigan State is favored by more than a touchdown over Northwestern. Does Vegas know something?

September 18, 2019 at 8:40 a.m.

"Vegas always knows" is a common refrain among fans, especially after a final score falls within a few points of the spread. And yet it's hard to comprehend how the...

Illinois coach Lovie Smith on the sideline against Eastern Michigan on September 14, 2019.

5 things we learned about Big Ten football after Week 3, including the Lovie Smith Watch is ON and Mark Dantonio had a brutal day. Plus, our updated power rankings.

September 15, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Big Ten teams were all over the map Saturday. Some impressed (Ohio State, Nebraska, Iowa), some disappointed (Illinois, Purdue), some defied reason (Michigan State, Maryland) and some sat out (Michigan,...

Notre Dame's Avery Davis (4) celebrates his 59-yard touchdown reception with Tony Jones Jr. (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

5 thoughts as No. 7 Notre Dame readies for a massive game at No. 3 Georgia in Week 4

September 15, 2019 at 9:48 a.m.

Notre Dame prepared for its brutal slate of road games by putting its players through the ringer in the offseason. Strength coaches set up various "Road Warriors" drills tailored to...

Notre Dame receiver Javon McKinley (88) celebrates his 28-yard touchdown catch with Tommy Kraemer in the second half of the Irish's 66-14 rout of New Mexico on Saturday in South Bend, Ind.

Notre Dame hammered New Mexico 66-14. Now the Irish are ready to ‘compete against the best’ in a clash with No. 3 Georgia.

September 15, 2019 at 7:32 a.m.

This game delivered exactly what Notre Dame wanted. CBS Sports too. That network will air the Notre Dame-Georgia game Saturday night. Giddyap. Could be a good one. The seventh-ranked Irish...

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