46 Results for illinois

Hawaii hopes stretch run boosts schedule strength

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

The BCS computer rankings haven't been kind to Hawaii, but a tough closing stretch should give the Warriors a boost. That's just one of the topics covered in the non-BCS notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007

Air Force relies on familiar formula en route to 3-0 start

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Air Force's strong running game has the Falcons off to a 3-0 start. Check out all the news and notes from the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007

Improved offensive line key to Notre Dame's success

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Notre Dame's struggles to establish a running game to Northern Illinois' injury woes, the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007

QB LeFevour is huge part of Chippewas' success

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Dan LeFevour has surprised as the quarterback at Central Michigan. Check out his story and the rest of the non-BCS and independents notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2006

ECU Pirates motivated by preseason prediction

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From East Carolina's surprising season to Central Michigan's big game, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2006

Bobcats blazing new trail

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Ohio turning its season around to Notre Dame extending its streak, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006

Golden Hurricane defense hearing the alarm

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Tulsa's defense hearing the alarm to Notre Dame's Victor Abiamiri to Wyoming shaking up the MWC, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006

Rejuvenated defense sparks Broncos' MAC rise

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Western Michigan shutting down Garrett Wolfe and NIU to Notre Dame getting healthy for UCLA, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2006

Boise State, Notre Dame eye BCS-bowl berths

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Rittenberg takes a look at the best and worst of the I-A Independents, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and C-USA so far.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006

Colorado State's defense inspires conference title run

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Colorado State's veteran defensive line is among the toughest in the Mountain West -- and the country, writes Adam Rittenberg.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006

Tulane set for first home game in nearly two years

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

It's been a long recovery for the Green Wave, but Saturday they welcome SMU to Tulane's first home game in nearly two years.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Boise State's Johnson quickly finds the spotlight

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Boise State has found another star; a passing milestone at Ohio; injury updates at Notre Dame, Navy and UNLV and more in the non-BCS notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006

Nation's leading returning rusher ready to take control

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Garrett Wolfe has been underestimated for most of his career, but the NIU running back controls his destiny on the field.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 14, 2006

'Ornery' Weis keeps Irish focused

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Notre Dame's ornery coach to Northern Illinois' breakthrough win, check out all the Irish and non-BCS notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2005

Thanks to Weis and Quinn, QB recruits eye ND

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Notre Dame is at the top of most QB recruits' lists, and that's because of two guys. Check out all the non-BCS notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005