College Sports – Page 8

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 Michigan Marching Band performs at the end of the first period during a men's ice hockey game against Michigan State on Jan. 9, 2016, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Junfu Han/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Former Michigan hockey players sue the school, alleging they were sexually abused decades ago

By Ed White

September 10, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Sixteen men who played hockey at Michigan between 1984 and 2001 allege that their coach...

A lifetime Chicago Cubs fan, Penn State’s Ava Falduto cherishes Wrigley Field volleyball match that did finish

By Matt Le Cren

September 10, 2026 at 7:50 a.m.

Elmhurst's Ava Falduto has been a Chicago Cubs fan for as long as she can...

Michigan receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes the game-winning catch against Western Michigan with a last-second touchdown Saturday, Sept. 5 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mic. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Big Ten expanding its enhanced replay review coverage beyond Friday games after controversial Michigan ending

By Associated Press

September 9, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its...

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates his touchdown reception against Ball State with teammate Brandon Inniss during the first half Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith eyes a breakthrough vs. Texas as Buckeyes and Longhorns meet for 3rd year in a row

By Joe Reedy

September 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas meet Saturday for the third straight...

Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes the game-winning catch against Western Michigan for a last-second touchdown Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP)

NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals the outcome

By Associated Press

September 8, 2026 at 11:04 p.m.

The Mid-American Conference appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game and asked NCAA and...

Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson, center, and linebacker Madden Faraimo, left, pursue Navy quarterback Braxton Woodson on Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Pair of Notre Dame defensive starters to miss ‘a couple weeks,’ but injuries aren’t season-ending

By Michael Marot

September 8, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Notre Dame safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye have been ruled out of...

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood reaches but is short of the goal line as Western Michigan safety Kouri Crump makes the tackle during the first half Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan falls out of the AP Top 25 from No. 16 after controversial win, while Oregon drops 4 spots

By Eric Olson

September 8, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Michigan went from No. 16 to out of the Top 25, the first time since...

LSU coach Lane Kiffin reacts in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

SEC leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players

By Eddie Pells

September 8, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

A vote of at least two-thirds of the SEC's CEOs would be needed to dump...

Notre Dame tight end James Flanigan, right, reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football notes: James Flanigan channels his dad at Lambeau — and CJ Carr’s trust in receivers grows

By Colleen Kane

September 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Sunday's game at Lambeau Field was a big deal for Notre Dame tight end James...

Florida State's scoreboard shows a delay message due to a blackout before an NCAA college football game against SMU, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

No. 19 SMU and Florida State kick off after nearly 2-hour delay due to stadium power outage

By Bob Ferrante

September 8, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

The game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State kicked off after a delay of...