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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Big Ten Power Rankings Finalized Before College Football Playoff

Cory Pappas

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Dec 8, 2025

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Northwestern Football Set for GameAbove Sports Bowl Clash vs. Central Michigan

Shayni Maitra

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Dec 8, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Final Regular Season Big Ten Power Rankings As Conference Title Weekend Approaches

Cory Pappas

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Dec 2, 2025

The Illinois football team gathers on the snow mounds inside Gies Memorial Stadium after its 20-13 win over Northwestern on Saturday in its season finale in Champaign, Illinois.

Social Media Swirls Around Illinois Football's Snowy Win Over Northwestern

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 30, 2025

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Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald walks the sidelines

Major college football program reportedly set to hire Pat Fitzgerald as head coach

Alex Weber

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is set to be hired by Michigan State.

Michigan State Set to Hire Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald

Madison Williams

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Former controversial college football coach named potential candidate for top Big Ten job

Ryan Young

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' Rivalry Win Over Northwestern

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 30, 2025

Snow blanketed Illinois's campus ahead of the Fighting Illini's game against Northwestern.

Northwestern-Illinois Clash Turned Into a Winter Wonderland

Patrick Andres

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Nov 29, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Football vs. Northwestern?

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 29, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' Simulation Predicts Illinois vs. Northwestern

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 25, 2025

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Northwestern vs Illinois Viewing Guide for Friday’s Rivalry Clash

Shayni Maitra

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Nov 25, 2025

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Northwestern Football Eyes Intriguing Bowl Opponents After Win No. 6

Shayni Maitra

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Nov 25, 2025

Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Preston Stone

Northwestern QB Preston Stone Wins Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Shayni Maitra

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Nov 25, 2025

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Northwestern Football Stuns Minnesota 38–35 Behind Stone’s Second-Half Spark

Shayni Maitra

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Nov 25, 2025

Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.

Big Ten Power Rankings Shuffle Heading Into Rivalry Week

Cory Pappas

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Nov 24, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Hayden Eligon II (80) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football's Week 14 Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 24, 2025

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns Saturday

College Football Week 13 Winners and Losers: Notre Dame Might Still Be Scoring

Blake Silverman

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Nov 22, 2025

Northwestern landed the first win at Wrigley Field, which has served as a temporary home for the program over the last two seasons, against Minnesota Saturday.

Northwestern Scores Dramatic First Wrigley Field Win in Final Home Game Before New Stadium Opens

Dan Lyons

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Nov 22, 2025

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