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Ranking College Football’s 10 Greatest Storybook Seasons

These are the Cinderella stories that captured the sport’s imagination.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Northwestern Lands Commitment of Big Ten Transfer QB to Start Under New OC Chip Kelly

Aidan Chiles has committed to the Wildcats.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 7

Northwestern to Hire UCLA Interim OC Jerry Neuheisel as Quarterbacks Coach

He will reunite with new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America’s colleges and universities

Higher education is under stress. The highest-profile threat has been the Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding to several universities, including Harvard, Columbia and Northwestern.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

Four NCAA schools hire new football coaches

Four NCAA schools hire new football coaches. The schools are Ole Miss, North Texas, Kentucky and Michigan State.

The Sports Daily · Dec 3, 2025

Grading Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State: Big Name Immediately Raises Spartans’ Floor

The former Northwestern coach is a proven commodity in the conference and now will have better access to talent and a potential path to the CFP.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

The Big Ten was also quietly busy making moves after the regular season ended, while the American is paying the price for its success.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Michigan State Set to Hire Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald

The Spartans fired Jonathan Smith on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2025

Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Pat Fitzgerald and Brian Kelly could put the headset back on for a Big Ten job, while the Group of 5 offers a plethora of talented options.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2025

Northwestern-Illinois Clash Turned Into a Winter Wonderland

The Land of Lincoln Trophy game took on a snowy flavor.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2025