Articles filed under Football
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Waldron, Bears need to get offense right, and soonSep 21, 2024 12:11 pm - Caleb Williams is up for the challenge. If nothing else, Bears fans should be relieved by the confidence that their rookie quarterback shows in the face of adversity. The...
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Jim O’Donnell: Why the NFL’s new private equity rules could steer the Bears back to Arlington ParkSep 21, 2024 12:02 pm - THREE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, the Bears announced a $197.2 million purchase-and-sale agreement with Churchill Downs Inc. to buy the 326 acres that once housed Arlington Park...
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Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois to 31-24 OT win NebraskaSep 20, 2024 10:59 pm - Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime to give No. 24 Illinois a 31-24 win over No. 22 Nebraska. The Illini are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten and have beaten two ranked opponents in the same season for the first time since 2007.
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Libertyville offense keeps rolling up yards in win over Lake ZurichSep 20, 2024 10:56 pm - Libertyville QB Quinn Schambow threw for 309 yards on 4 touchdowns as the Wildcats beat visiting Lake Zurich 29-14 in the North Suburban Conference.
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Bears WR Keenan Allen will not play vs. ColtsSep 20, 2024 8:46 pm - Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen sat out practice due to a heel injury Friday at Halas Hall and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Bears vs. Colts: Can offensive line recoup and 4 more storylines to watch in Week 3Sep 20, 2024 8:37 pm - The Bears look to rebound from their loss to the Texans in Week 2, while the Colts are still searching for their first win following a pair of one-possession losses. Sunday’s game kicks off at noon from Lucas Oil Stadium and will be broadcast on CBS. Here are the top five storylines to watch heading into this matchup.
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‘Time to move on’: WR Madsen makes jump from Aurora to North CentralSep 20, 2024 2:56 pm - Wide receiver Trey Madsen, the most prolific receiver in Aurora University history, explains his decision to transfer to North Central. Also, there’s a key CCIW matchup Saturday in Wheaton.
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Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over PatriotsSep 19, 2024 10:34 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York's defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory...
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Bears guard Jenkins returns to limited role at practice, expected to play Sunday vs. ColtsSep 19, 2024 3:38 pm - Bears left guard Teven Jenkins returned to practice Thursday at Halas Hall after sitting out a day earlier on Wednesday. Jenkins, who was listed as a limited participant,...
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No. 24 Illinois visits No. 22 Nebraska in a Big Ten opener matching unbeaten teamsSep 19, 2024 11:38 am - LINCOLN, Neb. — Let the games begin, for real. That's coach Matt Rhule's attitude as No. 22 Nebraska enters its game against No. 24 Illinois on Friday night. “Now the sea...