David Olano's 41-yard field goal at the buzzer gave the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini a 34-32 win over the No. 21 USC Trojans in a top-25 showdown. The Trojans struggled all afternoon on defense, ...

LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about the defense fighting through adversity in the Lions' 34-27 OT win vs the New York Giants Edge Aidan Hutchinson speaks to reporters about the loss against ...

TAMPA — Todd Bowles is known as a defensive mastermind, but he’s had to think bigger the past three offseasons. Finding an offensive coordinator who can put points on the board has used up all his ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense. This week, the defense is switching gears against No. 23 Pittsburgh.

Fighting Irish junior defensive end Boubacar Traore was named a defensive Comeback Player of the Month for September. The Fighting Irish defender was also named to the award’s preseason watch list.

The No. 6 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish dropped their season opener in a rivalry renewed against the No. 10 ranked Miami Hurricanes. Their defense, who experienced some turnover from last season, ...

Kyle Whittingham's staff is almost complete for the 2026 season, and he made yet another move on Sunday to fortify the ...

It was a defensive fight in the return home for Tahlequah girls basketball vs. Glenpool. With both teams' defenses overtaking the game, the Lady Tigers lost 56-51, Tuesday, Dec. 9. After halftime, the ...

CHAMPAIGN — When three Illinois defensive backs went in the top 66 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft just a year after Kerby Joseph went No. 97 overall, the Illini seemed to have one of the best recruiting ...

Here is a look at the defense, special teams and support staff for Jim Mora at Colorado State for the 2026 season.