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The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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 again

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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 state

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

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 records

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

The Michigan State Spartans will reportedly hire ex-Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

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 program

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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 months

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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 months

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern vs. Illinois 🏈 Short Highlights ⏳

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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 Northwestern

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he's doing at No. 4 Oregon

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Kentucky hires Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as new coach of the Wildcats

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

Kentucky fires SEC's longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops, hires his replacement hours later

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State hires ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith

Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb

The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

Northwestern vs. Illinois 🏈 Short Highlights ⏳

Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois