Colleen Kane

Illinois renames its football venue Gies Memorial Stadium after $100 million donation from alumnus

Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas looked like he was on a different level in an opening win over Western Illinois.

Notre Dame returns 11 starters from the team that lost to Ohio State in the national title game. But the Irish are rebooting under a new QB who hasn’t thrown a pass in a college game.

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock says he’s not against transfers or revenue sharing. He just wants players to consider other factors.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wasn’t ready to announce a starting quarterback Sunday, two weeks before the Irish opener at Miami.

The NCAA transfer portal has changed the recruiting game for high school football players — and the coaches who try to set them on the best path.

The possibility of roster reductions in college sports due to the House vs. NCAA settlement has caused stress for many players who occupy fringe spots.

Leila Rahimi, a longtime Chicago TV and radio host, will co-host the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekday show with Marshall Harris on WSCR-AM 670.

Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson said “the timing is perfect” to launch a new coaches academy taught by Kellogg School of Management faculty.

Northwestern’s “Lacrosse Night in Chicago” event will feature the Wildcats’ lakefront stadium, several former players — and star Madison Taylor.