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Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) returns a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Hank Beatty puts on a show with a punt-return TD and big catch in No. 12 Illinois’ season-opening rout

August 30, 2025 at 12:18 a.m.

Hank Beatty had 133 punt-return yards Friday night, breaking Red Grange’s program record and helping No. 12 Illinois steamroll Western Illinois 52-3 in the season opener.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love warms up during practice July 31, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Can Jeremiyah Love win the Heisman — and how will CJ Carr handle early tests? 5 questions for No. 6 Notre Dame.

August 29, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Notre Dame returns 11 starters from the team that lost to Ohio State in the national title game. But the Irish are rebooting under a new QB who hasn’t thrown...

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock watches his team stretch during practice on Aug. 22, 2025, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. (Dominic Di Palermo/ baiduhai)

NIU’s Thomas Hammock, who went ‘viral’ for transfer portal comments, tries to stay adaptable in a new era

August 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock says he's not against transfers or revenue sharing. He just wants players to consider other factors.

Northwestern coach David Braun enters the field with players for a game against Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Will a reset spark a turnaround — and which transfers will make an impact? 5 questions for Northwestern.

August 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Coach David Braun and Northwestern have tried to use the discontent they felt last season as the impetus to create change within the program.

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer hands off to running back Aidan Laughery during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Will QB Luke Altmyer rise to the occasion — and who will step up at WR? 5 questions for No. 12 Illinois.

August 25, 2025 at 2:26 p.m.

No. 12 Illinois enters the season with high hopes but also questions about QB Luke Altmyer, the wide receivers — and historical shortcomings.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium before the Big Ten championship game against Ohio State on Nov. 28, 2018, in Indianapolis. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Northwestern reaches a settlement with former coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired amid a hazing scandal

August 21, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

Northwestern has reached a settlement with former football coach Pat Fitzgerald nearly two years after he sued the university for $130 million following his firing.

Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley poses during Big Ten volleyball media days at Big Ten Network studios July 28, 2025, in River North. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago native Katie Schumacher-Cawley has a new perspective after winning national title amid cancer battle

August 21, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley has a different perspective entering this season. How could she not after a battle with breast cancer?

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws at practice in South Bend, Ind., on July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

CJ Carr named starting quarterback for No. 6 Notre Dame over Kenny Minchey: ‘Their strengths are very similar’

August 19, 2025 at 1:12 p.m.

CJ Carr will be Notre Dame’s starting quarterback when the No. 6 Irish open the season at No. 10 Miami on Aug. 31.

Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey throws during practice in South Bend, Ind., on Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame coaches not ‘freaked out’ as QB competition continues between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey

August 17, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wasn't ready to announce a starting quarterback Sunday, two weeks before the Irish opener at Miami.

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer handles a football during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Luke Altmyer embraces lofty expectations and ‘expecting success’ for No. 12 Illinois in 3rd season as starter

August 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Quarterback Luke Altmyer believes Illinois belongs in the conversation of the top teams in the country. He's confident he can show why.

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