Articles filed under Football
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It’s not just Packers week for Bears, it’s prove it week alsoDec 04, 2025 3:29 pm - It’s a big week for the Bears, to say the least. Not only is it their first matchup of the season against their longtime rivals, the Green Bay Packers, but it’s also another opportunity to prove to the rest of the NFL that they deserve to be at the top of the NFC. A win on Sunday would go a long way in proving that on top of making their road to the playoffs much easier.
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From backup to NFC Defensive Player of the Month; Bears’ Wright wins awardDec 04, 2025 2:34 pm - Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November on Thursday. The honor comes after a big month for Wrigh...
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Elmhurst native Schmidt helped lead Yale’s incredible playoff comebackDec 04, 2025 10:00 am - Yale trailed Youngstown State 42-14 in the third quarter last Saturday but rallied to win the FCS playoff game. Yale safety J.P. Schmidt from IC Catholic Prep described how it happened.
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Silvy: Will the Bears finally back up their fans’ chants about Green Bay?Dec 04, 2025 6:15 am - It doesn’t matter whom the Bears play; fans chant away about Green Bay. It’s Chicago sports poetry. I’m not sure who and when this tradition started during random games against opponents not named Green Bay, but fans always have the Packers on their mind.
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Downers Grove North’s Cupial looks to cap cross country legacy in style — in OregonDec 03, 2025 7:16 pm - Downers Grove North’s Philip Cupial, a state champion in both cross country and on the track, heads to Portland, Oregon, for the Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday.
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Bears get good news regarding linebackers Edwards, SewellDec 03, 2025 4:30 pm - Bears starting linebackers T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) and Noah Sewell (elbow) both would’ve been back at practice according to an estimated report. Edwards would’ve been limited, while Sewell would’ve been full. Both players were seen at Tuesday’s practice.
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Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choicesDec 03, 2025 4:08 pm - The changing landscape of college football means the nation’s premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs. That became particularly apparent ...
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What the numbers say about the Bears’ much-improved offensive lineDec 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Bears’ offensive line has passed the eye test and looked dominant. But the statistics also back it up. So 13 weeks into the season, do the Bears have the best offensive line in the NFL? Here’s a look at the numbers and what they tell us about this season’s Bears offensive line.
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Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St. still No. 1Dec 02, 2025 7:03 pm - Ole Miss lost a coach but gained a spot in the College Football Rankings released Tuesday, moving to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU. Undefeated ...
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More NIU football starters enter transfer portalDec 02, 2025 4:22 pm - Two more starting football players from the NIU offense entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, bringing the total number of opening day offensive starters looking to leave the program to five.