Big Ten matchup features Northwestern playing Purdue

Purdue (2-4) at Northwestern (4-2), Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Kalen DeBoer's black hoodie tops college football Week 7 superlatives

We awarded superlatives in several nontraditional categories to programs and performances from across Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

College football Week 7 highlights: Top games, plays, stats

The Hoosiers seem entirely at home on top of the college football universe.

Northwestern, Texas lead Week 7 college football trolls

Northwestern and Texas were among the programs to offer petty posts after wins in Week 7 of the college football season.

Komolafe scores late, leads Northwestern to 22-21 win over Penn State

— Caleb Komolafe ran for 72 yards and a touchdown and Northwestern held on to beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday.

2025 College Football Week 7 Schedule: Channels, how to watch

We've reached Week 7 of the 2025 college football season! Top games include Alabama-Missouri and Indiana-Oregon. Check out the full schedule now.

Why did college football move its transfer portal? An FAQ

The NCAA officially moved its football transfer portal to January, but not without questions. We have answers.

Northwestern visits Penn State in Big Ten matchup

Northwestern (3-2) at Penn State (3-2), Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 6

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 7

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Preston Stone and Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in 42-7 rout of Louisiana-Monroe

— Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes, Caleb Komolafe rushed for two in a second straight big performance and Northwestern routed Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 on Saturday.

UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 6

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Sources: Big Ten discussing $2 billion private capital deal

The Big Ten is in talks about a private capital deal, which includes a 10-year grant of rights extension through 2046, that would infuse at least $2 billion into the league and its schools, sources told ESPN.

Ranking every Power 4 quarterback one month into the season

What have we learned about the signal-callers so far? Here's where Arch Manning, Beau Pribula and others stand.

2025 College football Week 6 schedule: Channels, how to watch

We've reached Week 6 of the 2025 college football season! Top matchups include Miami-Florida State and Vanderbilt-Alabama. Check out the full schedule now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 5

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

College football Week 5: Recapping 25 amazing games

The heavyweight battles brought the goods, but there were even more thrillers. We rank Week 5's games.

Northwestern spoils interim UCLA coach Tim Skipper's debut

Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper's debut and keep the Bruins winless.

Northwestern holds on for 17-14 win over UCLA, spoiling interim Bruins coach Tim Skipper's debut

— Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries and Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper's debut and keep the Bruins winless.

UCLA Bruins vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

UCLA Bruins vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

2025 College football Week 5 schedule: Channels, how to watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 5. Top matchups include Alabama-Georgia and Oregon-Penn State. Check out the full schedule now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 4

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Northwestern hosts UCLA in Big Ten action

UCLA (0-3) at Northwestern (1-2), Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

2025 college football Week 4 schedule: Channels, how to watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 4. Top matchups include Auburn-Oklahoma and Florida-Miami. Check out the full schedule now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 3

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

No. 4 Oregon cruises past Northwestern 34-14

— Dante Moore threw for 178 yards and a touchdown and No. 4 Oregon opened Big Ten play with a 34-14 win at Northwestern on Saturday.

After dominant nonconference wins, No. 4 Oregon begins Big Ten title defense at Northwestern

No. 4 Oregon couldn't really ask for two more lopsided wins to start the season. Now, it's time for the Big Ten championship defense to kick into gear.

Week 3 best bets: Lay the points with the Ducks at Northwestern?

Pamela Maldonado breaks down her favorite bets for Week 3 of the college football season, including two for the Oregon-Northwestern game.

College football coaching landscape: Hot seats, potential coaching candidates and more

Who could be on the hot seat? Who are coaching candidates to watch? Our experts explain the current coaching landscape.

2025 College Football Week 3 Schedule: Channels, How to Watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 3. Top matchups include Florida-LSU and Georgia-Tennessee. Check out how to watch now.

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 2

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

SVP revisits the 'Bad Beats' in Week 2 of College Football

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve reveal their "Bad Beats" for Week 2 of the college football season.

Northwestern leading rusher Cam Porter out for season

Northwestern starting running back Cam Porter, a sixth-year senior who has led the team in rushing in three seasons, will miss the rest of the 2025 season with an injury, coach David Braun said.

New QB Preston Stone, Northwestern roll to 42-7 rout over Western Illinois

— New quarterback Preston Stone passed for 245 yards and his first three touchdowns with Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois on Friday night.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights

Western Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Highlights | 2025

Western Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Highlights | 2025

2025 College Football Week 2 Schedule: Michigan-Oklahoma

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 2. Top matchups include Michigan-Oklahoma and Oregon-Oklahoma State. Check out how to watch now.

Wildcats coach says no disrespect intended in denying Tulane uniform request

Northwestern coach David Braun said his program meant no disrespect in denying Tulane's request to wear white uniforms for Saturday's game in New Orleans, which the Green Wave wanted to do to honor the 2005 team and the 20-year anniversary of Katrina.

Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff debuts for Tulane in victory

Jake Retzlaff, who won 11 games at BYU last season but transferred after learning he faced a suspension for violating the school's honor code, passed for a touchdown in his Tulane debut and scored on a 69-yard run as the Green Wave topped Northwestern.

Jake Retzlaff is triumphant in his Tulane debut as the Green Wave tops Northwestern 23-3

— Jake Retzlaff passed for a touchdown on the first series of his Tulane debut and scored on a 69-yard run as the Green Wave rolled to a 23-3 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.

Tulane beats Northwestern 23-3

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave: Full Highlights

Northwestern and Tulane open their 2025 campaigns with an early kickoff in the south Louisiana heat

Northwestern at Tulane, Saturday, noon EDT.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

Max Olson looks at which teams added the most in the portal this offseason.

2025 college football week 1 schedule: Alabama vs. FSU

It's time to kick off the 2025 college football season! From Alabama-FSU to Clemson-LSU, check out the full slate of games and channels now.

Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald settle $130 million lawsuit

Pete Thamel reports that Northwestern and former head coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit.

Northwestern, former football coach Pat Fitzgerald settle lawsuit

Northwestern and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit, which was filed by Fitzgerald after his dismissal two years ago amid allegations of hazing in the program.

How to get the most enjoyment from the 2025 college football season

The biggest games, wildest races, must-see players and small-school mayhem. Bill Connelly is here for it all.

2025 Big Ten football preview: Power rankings, top players, key games

Will Ohio State or Penn State come out on top? Breaking down the conference ahead of the season.

Ranking all 136 FBS teams in tiers

From Tier 1 to Tier 20, David Hale ranks all 136 college football program into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.