College Sports – Page 9

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...

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Veteran coaches surprised that stadium clock was not official clock in wild Michigan win Saturday

By Michael Marot

September 7, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Two Big Ten coaches acknowledged Monday they did not know there could be a discrepancy...

Western Michigan defensive end Kedrick Burley (15) sacks Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says QB Bryce Underwood’s hold on the job is not ‘infinite’

By Larry Lage

September 7, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Kyle Whittingham's decision — whether to stick with Bryce Underwood or make a change —...

Notre Dame players celebrate with fans after beating Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Notre Dame overcomes a slow start and finishes with Lambeau Leaps in a 41-13 win over Wisconsin

By Colleen Kane

September 7, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

Notre Dame left a little doubt Sunday in its season opener — but only in...

Nebraska's Harper Murray spikes the ball during a match against Missouri at the Big Ten/SEC NCAA college Volleyball Challenge Week, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Nebraska-Missouri match suspension at Wrigley Field ends Chicago’s volleyball-filled weekend with a hiccup

By Kalen Lumpkins

September 7, 2026 at 1:53 a.m.

Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly displayed gratitude for the setup and crowd at Wrigley Field....

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler (8) leaps to get away form Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea after intercepting a pass Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/AP)

Notre Dame captain Adon Shuler wants to carry on his late father’s legacy of being ‘a light in the room’

By Colleen Kane

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

Notre Dame captain Adon Shuler lost his dad in the week leading up to the...

Northwestern coach David Braun looks on during a game against Michigan on Nov. 15, 2025, at Wrigley FIeld. (Paul Beaty/AP file)

Northwestern pulls away late in QB Aidan Chiles’ debut to escape FCS South Dakota State 34-18 in opener

By Scott Held

September 5, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.

Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score in...

Michigan's JJ Buchanan catches a Hail Mary pass for the game-winning touchdown with no time left to beat Western Michigan 13-12 on Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Gregory Shamus/Getty)

No. 16 Michigan converts 2nd-chance Hail Mary to avoid massive upset with 13-12 win over Western Michigan

By Larry Lage

September 5, 2026 at 10:43 p.m.

Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass as time expired to...

Oregon wide receivers Evan Stewart (7) and Dakorien Moore (1) celebrate Moore's touchdown in the second half against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (Lydia Ely/AP)

No. 2 Oregon overcomes slow start to survive scare from Boise State with 34-27 win

By Anne M. Peterson

September 5, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 2 Oregon overcame a...

Northern Illinois quarterback Jalen Macon, center, is sacked by Iowa defensive lineman Kahmari Brown (43) and linebacker Preston Ries during the first half Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Northern Illinois outclassed in 40-0 drubbing by No. 22 Iowa in Rob Harley’s debut as interim coach

By John Bohnenkamp

September 5, 2026 at 8:05 p.m.

Northern Illinois was outgained 507-120 and did not get its first first down until the...

Indiana defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt (13) celebrates after tackling Kennesaw State running back Alexander Diggs (3) Sept. 6, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (Darron Cummings/AP file)

Court ruling allows 2 starting defensive linemen to play for defending champion Indiana in its opener Saturday

By Associated Press

September 4, 2026 at 9:33 p.m.

No. 6 Indiana will have two starting defensive linemen from its national championship team, Stephen...