Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he's doing at No. 4 Oregon
Will Stein made clear that offensive risk-taking is part of making Kentucky competitive again3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS 6-6 · 11TH IN BIG TEN
6-6 · 11TH IN BIG TEN
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has announced his retirement after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 cha...3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Robby Preckel - Productive in emergency RB duty Preckel had 22 carries for 82 yards and one reception on three targets in Saturday's loss at Illinois.
Impact Preckel took over as the primary running back after Joseph Himon left with an injury and with Caleb Komolafe and Dashun Reeder sidelined with injuries. Preckel was moved to running back from tight end due to the injuries and ran the ball more like a fullback. While at least one of the top running backs should be back for Northwestern's bowl game, Preckel's versatility could put him into the mix more on offense as multidimensional player.
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Kentucky hires Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as new coach of the Wildcats
Kentucky has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as their new coach bringing home someone whose father played for the Wildcats and grew up in the state4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Griffin Wilde - Held quiet in season finale Wilde compiled five receptions (on 10 targets) for 28 yards during Saturday's 20-13 defeat versus Illinois.
Impact Wilde had a tough time getting things going against Illinois, finishing with five receptions for 28 scoreless yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 receiver has had a productive season with the Wildcats, catching 61 passes for 783 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games. He will get one final chance to make an impact for the Wildcats during the team's upcoming bowl game.
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Hayden Ellinger - Scores in season finale Eligon reeled in 8 of 12 targets for 99 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 loss versus Illinois.
Impact Eligon put together another productive outing in Northwestern's regular season finale, catching a season-high eight passes for 99 yards and a touchdown against Illinois. The 6-foot-4 receiver connected with quarterback Prestone Stone on a 13-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Eligon finished the 2025 regular season with 34 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns through 11 games and will get one final chance to make an impact during the team's upcoming bowl game.
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Preston Stone - Tough day in loss Stone was 19-for-36 passing for 163 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 20-13 loss to Illinois.
Impact Stone had a rough outing in Northwestern's season finale against Illinois, throwing for just 163 yards while completing 52.8 percent of his pass attempts to go along with three interceptions. The 6-foot-1 quarterback did manage to find the end zone on the day, connecting with receiver Hayden Eligon on a 13-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Stone finished the regular season with 2,174 yards and 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions through 12 games while adding a rushing score as well. With the Wildcats finishing 6-6, Stone will get one more shot to make an impact in the team's upcoming bowl game.
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Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan
FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his Big Ten Power Rankings, with Ohio State and Indiana remaining on top and setting up a must-see Big T...5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
Kentucky fires SEC's longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops, hires his replacement hours later
Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald
The Michigan State Spartans will reportedly hire ex-Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald.6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
Michigan State hires ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith
Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb
Texas A&M is out of the top five in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25
Texas A&M dropped out of the top five in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two months6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern
Miles Scott had two interceptions in the final five minutes to lock down Illinois’ 20-13 victory over Northwestern6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Illinois, Northwestern set to play in snowstorm in season finale Rivalry week in college football has been more blowouts than instant classics. Hopefully, the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern...
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Joseph Himon II - Carted off field Himon was carted off the field after sustaining a lower body injury in Saturday's game against Illinois, Carson Bounds of On3 Sports reports.
Impact Per Matt Daniels of The Champaign News-Gazette, Himon was helped to the sideline favoring his right leg, and the tailback later required a cart to head back to the locker room. Himon can be considered doubtful to return.
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Caleb Komolafe - Won't play Saturday Komolafe (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Illinois, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Komolafe wasn't seen during warmups, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The standout tailback will finish the regular season with 886 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns (10 rushing, one receiving). It's unclear if he'll be healthy in time for a bowl game.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Komolafe - Not spotted in warmups Komolafe (undisclosed) wasn't spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Illinois, Matthew Shelton of On3.com reports.
Impact The situation could change before the start of the game, but Komolafe's absence from warmups suggests he's not expected to be available. Joseph Himon should lead the backfield if Komolafe is ruled out.
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Chris Petrucci - Out for season Petrucci (undisclosed) is listed as out for the season.
Impact Petrucci will be unavailable for Northwestern's regular-season finale and the Wildcats' eventual bowl game. The tight end will finish the 2025 campaign without a catch.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Komolafe - Questionable to face Illinois Komolafe is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Illinois.
Impact Komolafe is battling an unspecified injury ahead of Northwestern's regular-season finale, and he'll be a game-time decision. The tailback has rushed for over 100 yards in three of his last four games and has scored a touchdown in eight of his last nine outings.
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Dashun Reeder - Out for regular-season finale Reeder (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Illinois.
Impact Reeder will close out the season on the sidelines. The RB made six appearances in 2025, racking up 22 carries for 222 yards and one touchdown. He averaged an impressive 10.1 yards per carry.
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How to Watch Illinois vs. Northwestern: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats game, Saturday, Nov. 29.NOVEMBER 29 • Data Skrive
Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025
Preview the Nov. 29 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Northwestern Wildcats with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betti...NOVEMBER 27 • Data Skrive
