Walker Eget practiced without restrictions, but Stanford presents a different test for Duke's offense. The Blue Devils need their passing-game progress, physical running identity and defensive urgency to show up together in the ACC opener. ... Read more
Published on Friday, September 18, 2026By John Watson
Duke could add an experienced receiving option against Stanford, but the status of returning starting safety DaShawn Stone is a significant concern entering Saturday. ... Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2026By John Watson
Walker Eget gave Duke the passing production it needed, the defense found a different way to win, and the Blue Devils left Champaign with more than a 2-0 record. Now comes the work of making those improvements repeatable. ... Read more
Published on Sunday, September 13, 2026By John Watson
Sheppard scored three touchdowns, Eget gave Duke the passing production it needed, and the Blue Devils held Illinois to three second-half points to secure a road win. ... Read more
Published on Saturday, September 12, 2026By John Watson
Duke has matchups it can exploit in Champaign. Turning those advantages into a road win will require more from the passing game, another strong defensive performance and far fewer concerns in the kicking game. ... Read more
Published on Friday, September 11, 2026By John Watson
Purdue will host their first wave of notable recruits on Saturday for their non-conference tilt with Wake Forest. Breaking down the list inside. ... Read more
Published on Thursday, September 10, 2026By Sean Williams
After a winning season in 2025, BNN writer Nathan Carroll is back with his weekly gambling preview, taking a look at the week two slate with his favorite bets on the board. ... Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2026By Nathan Carroll
Duke head coach Manny Diaz says his team has enough to worry about and clean up and that should be the focus instead of revenge as his team travels to Illinois this week to face the Fighting Illini. ... Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2026By John Watson
Duke's starting center Matt Craycraft says the offensive line's performance against Tulane was terrific and has to be the baseline for Duke to reach its ceiling this season. ... Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2026By John Watson
Illinois' opponents at the Baha Mar Hoops Tournament from Nov. 27-29 have been set, revealing the first piece of the 2026-27 women's basketball nonconference schedule. The Illini will face Marquette on Friday, Nov. 27, followed by Saint Joseph's on Sunday, Nov. 29, from Nassau, Bahamas. ... Read more
Published on Saturday, September 5, 2026By Illinois Athletics
After getting an up-close look at Maryland during multiple practices this fall, ESPN's Stanford Steve came away encouraged by what he saw from the Terps, particularly quarterback Malik Washington. ... Read more
Published on Friday, September 4, 2026By Jack Sheehan
Vero Beach 2028 prospects Jamarion Hillsman and Josiah Taylor break down their recruitments, with Florida, Florida State and Georgia Tech among the programs making an early push. ... Read more
Published on Monday, August 31, 2026By Zach Blostein
The women's basketball program has a superstar in their midst, and she is being considered as a top prospect for the WNBA draft once her college career is over. ... Read more
Published on Monday, August 31, 2026By Kellen Sherman
Berrouet just led Latvia to its first U16 EuroBasket title as the tournament MVP, and I watched him dominate the EYBL in Las Vegas this spring ... Read more
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2026By Kris Johnson
After back-to-back 4-8 seasons, Maryland enters 2026 looking to get back to the postseason. The Terps reached bowl eligibility in three consecutive seasons before falling short in each of the last two years, putting increased pressure on Mike Locksley to turn things around this fall. But there is reason for ... Read more
Published on Sunday, August 23, 2026By Jack Sheehan