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Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, right, answers questions while sitting next to coach David Braun during a news conference Feb. 4, 2026, in Evanston. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

5 questions for Northwestern football, including what the offense can do under Chip Kelly and Aidan Chiles

September 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Northwestern has intriguing storylines this season with the arrival of Chip Kelly and the opening of the new Ryan Field. But there also are many questions.

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams reacts after catching a pass against Stanford on Nov. 29, 2025, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

5 questions for Notre Dame football, including Jeremiyah Love’s replacement and CJ Carr’s encore

August 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants the Irish to block out the hype and keep working. There still are some questions to settle.

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

Rob Harley, Northern Illinois’ interim coach, is operating with a mindset that he’s building for the long term

August 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When Elmhurst native Rob Harley took over at Northern Illinois after Thomas Hammock's departure to the NFL, he instituted the team motto "Us vs. Them."

Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott intercepts a pass against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

How 5th-year DBs Xavier Scott and Matthew Bailey worked their way back to lead an experienced Illini secondary

August 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The return of defensive backs Xavier Scott and Matthew Bailey from offseason surgeries is important for Illinois football both on and off the field.

Northwestern football helmets during a game against Stanford on Sept. 5, 2015, in Evanston. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern football receives $35 million from the Uihlein family, to be used ‘for sustained success’

August 11, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

The Uihlein family said it wanted to follow the lead of Pat and Shirley Ryan with its gift to the Northwestern football program.

Northern Illinois' Ladji Kante and Jaylen Wharton defend Wisconsin's Nick Boyd on Nov. 7, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Northern Illinois will open the season with a 2 a.m. game as part of a men’s basketball marathon event

August 11, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

Northern Illinois will be part of the Field of 68's 24-hour opening-day marathon on Nov. 2 in South Carolina and South Dakota.

Chicago State University president Zaldwaynaka "Z" Scott, left, is greeted by the school's new Division I football team at a practice on Aug. 5, 2026, at CSU. Head coach Bobby Rome II is on right. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago State builds its inaugural Division I football program behind a whole lot of energy — and ambition

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

After years of planning, the Chicago State Cougars kick off their inaugural Division I FCS season Aug. 29. "We want to win right now," coach Bobby Rome II said.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets players as they return to the sideline during the second half of a game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

6 things we heard from Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, including aiming for a fast start and CJ Carr’s experience

August 4, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said the Irish have made “enhancements” to their fall camp to try to avoid early-season missteps.

Illinois forward David Mirković makes a 3-point shot during the second half of the Final Four semifinal match against UConn April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois forward David Mirković undergoes left foot surgery, but no timetable announced for his return

August 4, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Illinois forward David Mirković, a fan favorite from the 2026 Final Four team, underwent left foot surgery Tuesday after suffering an injury in a team workout.

USC's Tanook Hines attempts to make a catch while defended by Notre Dame's Dallas Golden during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Notre Dame and USC to resume football series in 2030 after a 4-year pause

August 3, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

The storied Notre Dame-USC series will resume in 2030 after a four-year hiatus.

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