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Jon Tenuta's tenure as the Illinois defensive coordinator lasted fewer than 24 hours. The veteran coach was named an Illini assistant on Tuesday afternoon. But on Wednesday, Tenuta said he had a change of heart and will remain at NC State, where h...

New Illinois coach Tim Beckman has added three assistants to his staff, including coaching veteran Jon Tenuta as his defensive coordinator. Tenuta coached linebackers the past two years at NC State. He has been defensive coordinator at Notre Dame,...

So much for the Big East going 5-0 in bowl games. Louisville lost to NC State in the Belk Bowl 31-24 after a second-half rally fell just short on Tuesday night. If you are looking on the bright side, then you realize the Cardinals return 16 of 22 ...

Game day! Armon Binns gives Cincinnati freshman Alex Chisum his number and seal of approval. Louisville has got to take care of the football tonight against NC State. How about a look at the last year in Pitt football. Rutgers is still unde...

Only three shopping days left. ... Cincinnati highlight video of the season. Here is a running back comparison between Louisville and NC State. Pitt commit Rushel Shell is named Pennsylvania player of the year. Rutgers is looking for more c...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Russell Wilson had barely arrived in Madison this past summer when he shared his vision for the season. "I want to be part of something special," the NC State transfer announced upon meeting his new Wisconsin teammates. "I don't wa...

Here are some news and notes from the Big East coaches call earlier today. Cincinnati Can the NC State win be a springboard for the Bearcats? "When you win, it breeds more and more confidence," coach Butch Jones said. "We need to build off it....

Making the rounds on a Monday ... Cincinnati needed that win over NC State. Opponents have focused on taking away the UConn run. Would the Huskies be a good academic fit for the ACC? Dominique Brown has drawn comparisons to Michael Bush at Lo...

I'm a leavin' on a jet plane ... Cincinnati pummels NC State. Butch Jones said his players took pride in being a physical team in the game. Cincinnati has a backup plan should the Big East fall apart. UConn is putting the hard sell on the ACC. ...

Get your game face on ... Cincinnati has a prime chance against NC State tonight. Scouting report for the game. Interim athletic director Bob Arkeilpane has a sunny view of the Big East. UConn safety Byron Jones is a state treasure. The inconsi...

The last time Cincinnati played in a nationally televised game, the Bearcats did not put up much of a fight and lost to Tennessee. Now for Take 2, they get an opportunity to leave a better impression. Cincinnati hosts NC State on Thursday night in...

Let's stay together ... or not. The running game is setting the pace for Cincinnati. Opponent watch: NC State hit by injuries. UConn is in great shape no matter what happens. Time for UConn's offense to step up. Louisville center Mario Benav...

Well that was a busy weekend ... Is the Big East dead? How the ACC ate the Big East's lunch. Anybody else leaving? If the Big East crumbles, Cincinnati's future is shaken. Opponent watch: NC State. UConn has to push hard for a spot in the ACC...

Wisconsin's pickup of NC State transfer Russell Wilson this summer looked like a great move at the time. Now, it looks like it might have been a season saver. That's because Jon Budmayr, who was in line to start at quarterback following spring bal...

Russell Wilson going to Wisconsin is a pretty big story. So big that we decided to break out some of the national reaction as to not bog down the lunchtime links today. Here's some of what people are saying about the former NC State quarterback's dec...

Wisconsin fans were ready to start buying Russell Wilson jerseys last week after the former NC State quarterback reportedly had a very encouraging visit to Madison. But according to colleague Joe Schad, Wilson remains undecided on where he'll play...