College Sports – Page 3

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...

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

Iowa moves up to No. 14 in AP Top 25 and goes into showdown vs. Ohio State as possible playoff contender

By Eric Olson

September 28, 2026 at 8:25 a.m.

While most of the usual suspects for the College Football Playoff are alive and well...

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

By Colleen Kane

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

Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the team was parting ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck...

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

By Colleen Kane

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

Week 4 in college football: A missed opportunity for Northwestern, a blowout loss for Illinois...

Iowa's Reece Vander Zee catches the game-winning touchdown in front of Michigan's Smith Snowden as time expired for a 20-19 victory at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Gregory Shamus/Getty)

No. 17 Iowa scores on the final play to beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19, silencing the Big House crowd

By Larry Lage

September 26, 2026 at 8:27 p.m.

In the same stadium where Michigan was given an extra second in a controversial win...

Northern Illinois quarterback Taron Dickens throws a pass during practice Aug. 25, 2026, in DeKalb, Ill. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Northern Illinois falls to 0-4 with 35-14 loss to Georgia State

By Associated Press

September 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Rodshaun Dorsey caught five passes for 114 yards and two TDs, Lanear McCrary Jr. rushed...

Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert celebrates a touchdown in front of Purdue linebacker Jojo Hayden during the first half Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Michael Conroy/AP)

CJ Carr throws for 3 TDs and runs for another to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout Purdue 49-10

By Michael Marot

September 26, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

By MICHAEL MAROT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes and...

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, is forced out of bounds by Illinois defensive back Juice Clarke during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Illinois can’t stop Jeremiah Smith, who ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches in No. 7 Buckeyes’ 42-19 win

By Joe Reedy

September 26, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

After becoming the program's career leader in receiving yardage last week against Kent State, Jeremiah...

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) reaches for the ball after fumbling a snap in the end zone, resulting in an Indiana safety during the first half Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (Doug McSchooler/AP)

Northwestern hangs tough with No. 5 Indiana but falls short in upset bid, losing 29-23 in Big Ten opener

By Michael Marot

September 26, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards, including a 70-yard burst that set up Josh...

Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. stiff-arms Michigan State safety Devin Vaught during the second half on Sept. 19, 2026, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Barnick)

Purdue’s struggling defense faces a big challenge against No. 3 Notre Dame’s high scoring offense

By Michael Marot

September 25, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Purdue fans are already upset the Boilermakers have allowed the most points per game and...

Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches players warm up before a game against Texas on Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois

By Joe Reedy

September 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Ryan Day has more than a couple areas of concern as seventh-ranked Ohio State hosts...