Mike Hankwitz EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz is one of 15 coaches to be named a semi-finalist for the 2020 Broyles Award, which recognizes the nation’s top assistant coach. Hankwitz, who is in his 51st season as a college football coach, needs just one win to reach […]
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Wildcats well represented on Big Ten Defensive Team with Eight players
EVANSTON, Ill. — Eight Northwestern defensive players received All-Big Ten Selections on Wednesday, highlighted by sophomore Brandon Joseph and senior Paddy Fisher both receiving individual awards to go along with their All-Big Ten honors. Fisher received the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award (named after Dan and Susan Jones Family […]
Wildcats have Four players selected to Big Ten Offensive Team
EVANSTON, Ill. – Four Wildcats on the offensive side of the ball were named to the All-Big Ten Team, the conference announced on Tuesday. True first-year offensive tackle Peter Skoronski and graduate quarterback Peyton Ramsey led the Northwestern selections, with Skoronski earning second team honors by the conference media as […]
Northwestern Wildcats RB Cam Porter named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Cam Porter Evanston, Ill.- Northwestern running back Cam Porter was named as the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week following his career-day against Illinois on Dec. 12. Porter’s 142 yards (career-high) on the ground were the ninth-most in a game by a Wildcat first-year and his two rushing […]
#14 Northwestern Wildcats get ready to take on Big Ten juggernaut #4 Ohio State for Big Ten Championship this afternoon
Saturday, Dec. 19 #4 Ohio State 11 a.m. CT Lucas Oil Stadium(Indianapolis, IN) Television: Fox Radio: AM-720 WGN Radio EVANSTON, Ill. – The Northwestern Wildcats will play in their second Big Ten Championship Game Saturday, facing the Ohio State Buckeyes for the second time in the […]
Northwestern DB Brandon Joseph Semi-Finalist for Thorpe Award
Brandon Joseph EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph has been named as a semifinalist for the 2020 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, an honor that recognizes the nation’s top defensive back in on field performance, athletic ability and character. Joseph is just one of four underclassmen nominees to […]
Today’s California-Washington State game moved to 1:00 pm PST on FOX
SAN FRANCISCO – The kickoff time for the Cal-Washington State game scheduled to take place this Saturday, Dec. 12, has been moved to 1:00 p.m. PST. FOX will televise the contest from Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Cal leads the all-time series against Washington State, 48-28-5, […]
College Football Week 14 News: California surprises #23 Oregon, 21-17
Cal Holds Oregon Scoreless In Second Half BERKELEY – It’s a cliché that in most cases is worthy of a definitive eye-roll. But when Cal linebacker Kuony Deng says he is playing every game this season like it’s his last, it’s hard not to lend it some credibility. […]
Tulsa Golden Hurricane to take on Cincinnati Bearcats for AAC Football Championship next Saturday in the Queen City
IRVING, Texas –– The Cincinnati Bearcats, who are ranked No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night, will host the No. 24 Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the 2020 American Athletic Conference Football Championship Game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. The 2020 American Championship Game will be […]
College Football Week 14 News: #22 Tulsa escapes with 19-7 win at Navy to advance to American Athletic Conference Championship Game
ANNAPOLIS, Md. –– No. 22-ranked Tulsa used a third quarter touchdown and four Zack Long field goals to claim a 19-6 victory over the Navy Midshipmen Saturday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The win clinched Tulsa a spot in the American Athletic Conference Championship game on Dec. 19 against the Cincinnati Bearcats. The […]
College Football Week 14 News: Stanford upsets Washington on road, 31-26
Whatever It Takes SEATTLE (AP) — Austin Jones rushed for a pair of first-half touchdowns, Davis Mills threw a 3-yard scoring pass to Scooter Harrington early in the second half, and Stanford held off No. 23 Washington’s second-half comeback in a 31-26 victory Saturday. A crazy week for Stanford that saw […]
Old Oaken Bucket Game mutually cancelled by Indiana and Purdue
Old Oaken Bucket for Indiana Purdue Football Game (file photo) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel Saturday’s scheduled football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington due to rising COVID-19 numbers at both schools. “We’re certainly disappointed that we had to cancel […]
Indiana Hoosiers remains 12th in latest College Football Playoffs Rankings
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After earning a 14-6 win at No. 16 Wisconsin last Saturday, Indiana remained No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings released on Tuesday night. The Hoosiers are ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press (AP) Poll and No. 9 in the […]
Beating Wisconsin gets Indiana Hoosiers back into Top 10 in both polls
Indiana Hoosiers transporter (photo by megasportsnews.com) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After earning a 14-6 win at No. 16 Wisconsin this past Saturday, Indiana re-entered the Top 10 in both the Associated Press (AP) Poll and the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports. The Hoosiers are ranked […]
College Football Week 14 News: With backup QB Jack Tuttle at the controls, #12 Indiana knocks off another long-time nemesis, #16 Wisconsin, 14-6 in defensive struggle
The Hoosiers won at Wisconsin with the play of Jack Tuttle and a very tough defensive effort. The No. 12 Hoosiers (6-1),blasted away Wisconsin misery that had lasted most of the 21st Century. Their 14-6 tough-minded victory Saturday night — their first win at Camp Randall […]
College Football Week 14 News: #14 Coastal Carolina shuts down high-powered #8 BYU in 22-17 upset
Coastal Carolina’s win is the first-ever win over a top-10 FBS team CONWAY, S.C. – With a 22-17 lead in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Coastal Carolina’s Mateo Sudipo tackled BYU’s Dax Milne at the one-yard line as time ran off the game clock to give […]
Former Jackson State, Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Lander McCoy Bacon aka Coy Bacon named to Black Football Hall of Fame
Coy Bacon (courtesy Cincinnati Bengals) JACKSON, Miss. – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its Class of 2021 today and former Jackson State great Coy Bacon was one of six to receive this significant honor. Bacon will enter the BCFHOF posthumously. “Coy Bacon helped […]
Jackson State football community remembers legendary Hall of Fame coach W.C. Gorden
W.C. Gorden (courtesy Jackson State Athletics) The Jackson State Division of Athletics was saddened to learn about the passing of legendary football coach W.C. Gorden Friday evening. Coach Gorden is a legend among alumni and supporters of Jackson State University as the most successful coach in […]
‘Coach Prime’ announces first football coaching staff at Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State head football Deion Sanders is excited to announce his inaugural coaching staff. The staff includes a unique blend of coaches at the NFL, intercollegiate, and prep levels. “We have a great group of coaches, and I’m thrilled they’ve decided to join me on this […]
Jackson State hires Deion Sanders to lead football program; now known as ‘Coach Prime’
Deion Sanders 2011 photo By Michael J. Cargill, CC BY-SA 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org.jpg JACKSON, Miss. – – A legendary football program and a Pro Football Hall of Famer have joined forces. Jackson State University is excited to announce Deion Sanders will become the 21st head football coach […]