College Sports – Page 2

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

By Colleen Kane

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

Northwestern coach David Braun called the opening of new Ryan Field — and the Wildcats'...

A U.S. flag covers new Ryan Field in Evanston before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: An inside look at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston

By Stacey Wescott

October 2, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

An inside look at Northwestern's new Ryan Field in Evanston.

Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

By Steve Reed

October 5, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Former Chicago Bulls and North Carolina Tar Heels star Michael Jordan has made a $10...

The Northwestern marching band performs before a game against Michigan at Wrigley Field on Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Northwestern marching band doesn’t play pregame show at inaugural Ryan Field game, drawing concern

By Kate Perez

October 2, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The Northwestern University Marching Band will not play a pregame show before the inaugural football...

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

By Colleen Kane

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

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams bounced back from a viral celebration hiccup to put...

Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan during the second half in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Big Ten football this week: Can No. 14 Iowa beat Michigan and Ohio State in back-to-back weeks?

By Steve Megargee

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

Iowa is seeking to beat Michigan and Ohio State in the same season for just...

Northwestern cheerleaders leap for joy as the Wildcats score a touchdown on Sept. 11, 1971, at Dyche Stadium in Evanston. The No. 4-ranked Michigan Wolverines beat the home team 21-6. (Don Casper/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: How Northwestern football’s Dyche Stadium evolved to $875M Ryan Field

By Kori Rumore

October 1, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Friday’s opener of the Ryan Field will be played 100 years to the day since...

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.

By Colleen Kane

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

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

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

By Colleen Kane

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...

Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava, right, jumps away from Oregon linebacker Teitum Tuioti during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

By Mary Clare Jalonick

September 28, 2026 at 9:42 p.m.

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an...

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’

By Colleen Kane

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

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

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman gestures after a touchdown against the Purdue during the first half on Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

MRI shows WR Quincy Porter needs knee surgery and will miss rest of this season for No. 3 Notre Dame

By Associated Press

September 28, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

No. 3 Notre Dame has lost receiver Quincy Porter for the rest of the season,...