College Sports – Page 4

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...

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore dances to “Shout” during the second half against Portland State on Sept. 18, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

Big Ten football: No. 20 Oregon’s trip to No. 12 USC highlights huge weekend on conference schedule

By Steve Megargee

September 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

No. 20 Oregon visits No. 12 Southern California in the biggest game of a huge...

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.

By Colleen Kane

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

Many college football programs have looked to the NFL to fill their GM jobs in...

Nevada coach Steve Alford applauds a play during a game against UNLV on Feb. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Steve Alford to retire after final season with Nevada, ending a 36-year coaching career

By Associated Press

September 24, 2026 at 8:55 p.m.

Nevada coach Steve Alford is retiring after the upcoming season, ending a 36-year coaching career...

Michelin-starred chef Rick Bayless is bringing a new take on his fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Tortazo, called Frontera Tortas y Tacos, to Northwestern's Ryan Field ahead of its Oct. 2, 2026, grand opening. (Levy, Ryan Field)

Northwestern’s Ryan Field will offer Michelin Star food options when it opens in October

By Claire Murphy

September 24, 2026 at 9:32 p.m.

Northwestern's new Ryan Field unveiled the culinary lineup available for fans, featuring some of the...

FILE – Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley (8) reacts during an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler,File)

Court ruling opens door for 2 Indiana defensive linemen to play Friday vs. Northwestern

By Michael Marot

September 23, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

An Indiana state court has opened the door for defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan...

Then-Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, center right, speaks with assistant coaches Steve Wojciechowski, left, Johnny Dawkins, center left, Chris Collins, center, and graduate assistant Chris Spatola, right, during practice Oct. 26, 2007, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Jim Bounds)

Chris Spatola, a college basketball analyst and Mike Krzyzewski’s son-in-law, dies at 47

By Associated Press

September 23, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

Chris Spatola was a two-time All-Patriot League player at Army and later earned commendation medals,...

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

By Colleen Kane

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

Colorado safety Ben Finneseth apologized Tuesday for making profane remarks about Northwestern's Martin Stadium prior...

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss celebrates his team's win over LSU on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

AP Top 25: Mississippi climbs to No. 4 after win over LSU, and 10 SEC teams are ranked

By Eric Olson

September 20, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

This week’s Top 25 marks the seventh time in the poll’s history the SEC has...

St. Xavier’s Blainey Dowling (7) talks to coaches on the headset against Indiana Wesleyan during a Mid-States Football Association crossover game in Chicago on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Two elbow surgeries later, Mount Carmel product Blainey Dowling passes on retiring and thrives for St. Xavier

By Jeff Vorva

September 20, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

Despite St. Xavier's 0-3 record, Mount Carmel graduate Blainey Dowling is off to a hot...

Northern Illinois interim coach Rob Harley runs practice Aug. 25, 2026, in DeKalb, Ill. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

After early lead, Northern Illinois falls to 0-3 with 42-17 loss as Noah Fifita breaks Arizona passing record

By John Marshall

September 20, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Northern Illinois had its eyes on a potential upset by jumping out to an early...