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2026 Big Ten Football Week 10 Release

• Week 10 of the 2026 college football season features eight games. The conference slate begins with a Friday night matchup between Illinois and Nebraska in Champaign, Ill., at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Indiana and USC each enjoy byes this week, with the complete schedule appearing to the right. • Ten of the Big Ten’s 18 teams are mentioned in this week’s AP or US LBM Coaches Polls, announced on Sunday. The AP poll featured No. 25 UCLA, No. 6 Indiana, No. 11 Ohio State, No. 18 USC, and No. 21 Iowa, while Minnesota and Northwestern received votes. At No. 3, Indiana leads nine Big Ten teams in the coaches’ poll (No. 5 UCLA, No. 10 Ohio State, No. 17 USC, No. 20 Iowa and No. 23...

Northwest Crossroads Conference Girls Volleyball Awards Announced

  NCC Girls Volleyball 26-27 Team Coach Place NCC Record All-NCC     Hanover Central Emilee Gricus 1 12-2 4 - 1st Team     Munster Nick Alexiades 2 10-4 3 - 1st Team     Andrean Grant Bell 2 10-4 3 - 1st Team     Illiana Christian Richelle VanderZee 4 9-5 2 - 1st Team     Hobart Madi Price 5 7-7 1 - 1st Team     Kankakee Valley Petra McMullen 6 3-11 1 - 1st Team     Highland Jen Urbanczyk 6 3-11 1 - 1st Team     Lowell Marytherese Polak 8 2-12 1 - 1st Team     Coach of the Year Madi Price - Hobart High School 1st Team All-NCC "Hanover Central - Nora Edgerton 12 OH " Andrean -...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 4-10

A nation-leading eight volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska,#7 Wisconsin, #11 Penn State, #12 Oregon, #14 Purdue, #18 Washington, #19 Minnesota and #T21 Indiana. Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA and Michigan received votes in this week’s poll.  Twelve Big Ten teams are among the top 40 in terms of RPI this week, #1 Nebraska, #3 Wisconsin, #8 Oregon, #11 Penn State, #15 Washington, #18 Minnesota, #20 Purdue, #23 UCLA, #25 Indiana, #28 Illinois, #32 Michigan State and #39 Michigan.  Nebraska (23-0, 12-0 Big Ten) hit .340 as a team in a 3-1 victory over Michigan State to win the 2026 Big Ten Discover Challenge on Saturday....

NAIA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership has approved a fifth year of eligibility, replacing the current four-year limit. The new model, which goes into effect in fall 2027, links the fifth year of eligibility to academic progress rather than age. If the student-athlete is earning the required number of credit hours, and they meet all other eligibility requirements, they can compete for a fifth year. Another distinction is that under the NAIA guidelines, the five years of eligibility do not have to be completed simultaneously, thus allowing student-athletes to take time away from school or enroll part-time. “After much...

Crossroads League Announces Men’s Soccer Award Winners

Crossroads League Announces Men’s Soccer Award Winners JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2026 Men’s Soccer All-League honors on Wednesday, following No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan’s regular season championship. IWU’ Matt Reeb claimed the top honor for the Wildcats, being voted the Crossroads League Coach of the Year. The Crossroads League’s remaining top honors went to Marian’s Samuel Wehaus as the CL Player of the Year, Marian’s Leonard Assouan as the CL Offensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, Bethel’s Luca Canto as the CL Midfielder of the Year and Grace’s Vasco Tavares as the CL Defensive Player of the Year. The All-Crossroads League awards...

Edwards Sparks Second Half Comeback as Bethel MBB Earn First Win

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Bethel Men's Basketball picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night, rallying from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Aquinas 71-67. Ethan Edwards sparked the comeback off the bench, scoring all 14 of his points over the final nine minutes on 6-of-7 shooting, including eight in a decisive 13-0 run. Caedmon Bontrager led the Pilots with 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pilots out-rebounded the Saints 55-39 and scored 35 bench points to Aquinas' 16. The win also marks the first victory at Bethel for head coach David Osborn. QUICK FACTS Location: Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, Mich. Game Results:  Bethel def. Aquinas...

Holy Cross WBB outlast Great Lakes Christian

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Holy Cross College women's basketball team defended its home court Tuesday evening, earning a 75-56 victory over Great Lakes Christian at McKenna Arena. The Saints came out strong in the opening quarter, building a 20-15 advantage before extending their lead to 35-24 at halftime. After a competitive third quarter, Holy Cross found another gear in the fourth, pouring in 30 points to secure the 19-point victory. Malea Steele led the Saints offensively with 21 points, shooting 8-of-20 from the field and connecting on 2 3-pointers. Sincere Coleman-Francis added 20 points and recorded a team-high 14 rebounds, earning a double-double while also...

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2026 Big Ten Football Week 10 Release

by | Nov 4, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

• Week 10 of the 2026 college football season features eight games. The conference slate begins with a Friday night matchup between Illinois and Nebraska in Champaign,...

Northwest Crossroads Conference Girls Volleyball Awards Announced

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

  NCC Girls Volleyball 26-27 Team Coach Place NCC Record All-NCC     Hanover Central Emilee Gricus 1 12-2 4 - 1st Team     Munster Nick...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 4-10

by | Nov 4, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

A nation-leading eight volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska,#7 Wisconsin, #11 Penn State, #12 Oregon, #14 Purdue, #18...

NAIA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Baseball, Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Football Blogs, Headlines, Holy Cross College, IUSB, Men and Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Men's Volleyball, NAIA, Soccer Blogs, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership has approved a fifth year of eligibility, replacing the current four-year...

Crossroads League Announces Men’s Soccer Award Winners

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Crossroads League, Headlines, Men's Soccer, Players of the Week | 0 Comments

Crossroads League Announces Men’s Soccer Award Winners JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2026 Men’s Soccer All-League honors on Wednesday, following...

Edwards Sparks Second Half Comeback as Bethel MBB Earn First Win

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Bethel Men's Basketball picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night, rallying from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Aquinas...

Holy Cross WBB outlast Great Lakes Christian

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College | 0 Comments

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Holy Cross College women's basketball team defended its home court Tuesday evening, earning a 75-56 victory over Great Lakes Christian at McKenna...

IUSB Honors WVB Seniors, Secures No. 4 Seed in CCAC Tournament

by | Nov 4, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND --- IU South Bend celebrated Jillian Bruckner and Brynn Lake on Senior Day Tuesday night before battling Governors State in its final home match of the...

Team Effort Leads Indiana Past FGCU In Season Opener

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Team Effort Leads Indiana Past FGCU In Season Opener   BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –  Three players scored in double figures as Indiana debuted the 2026-27 season...

VU Women’s Basketball Drops Season Opener to Michigan State

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Women’s Basketball Drops Season Opener   Taking on a Michigan State team which advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season and begins this year...

THE 2026 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER’S SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL RECAP

by | Nov 4, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NOTES Greencastle quarterback Cole Stephens became the state’s all-time passing leader with his 168 yards in a 56-0 loss to...

UCLA, Ohio State and Penn State Net Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards

by | Nov 3, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Soccer | 0 Comments

UCLA, Ohio State and Penn State Net Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards Bruins’ Croone and Daubert, Buckeyes’ Northrup and Nittany Lions’ Kocher capture weekly honors  ...

Indiana, Wisconsin, Rutgers, and Washington Earn Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors

by | Nov 3, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Men's Soccer | 0 Comments

Indiana, Wisconsin, Rutgers, and Washington Earn Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors Hoosiers’ Moller-Jensen, Badgers’ Torres, Scarlet Knights’ Ponce de Leon, and Huskies’...

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Women’s Soccer Postseason Honors

by | Nov 3, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Soccer | 0 Comments

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Women’s Soccer Postseason Honors Total of 53 student-athletes garnered recognition   ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the...

AROUND THE REGION – SECTIONAL FINALS

by | Nov 3, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

BY FRANK KIELPIKOWSKI Last week saw 10 Region clubs advance to the sectional championship games in their respective classes. Who will take home the hardware on Friday?...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

OFF TO THE FINALS Concord (5-5): Riley Parsons had five rushes for 49 yards with a touchdown scamper in the Minutemen’s 54-28 win over Adams. Elkhart (7-3): Coleman Bell racked up three tackles, nine carries for 38 yards, caught a 16-yard pass, and returned an interception 32 yards for a score in the Lions’ 38-7 win over Portage. Knox (5-6): Donaven Witas rambled four times for 37 yards in the Redskins’ 51-7 win over LaVille. Northridge (11-0): Thomas Nusbaum recovered an onside kick to preserve the No. 6 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 28-27 win over No. 9 (Class 4A) Saint Joseph. NorthWood (6-4): Tate...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

The post-season began very well as I went 16-2 (89 percent) last week. My overall record is now 155-31, which leaves me at 83 percent. CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 Crown Point (9-0) at Merrillville (8-1): The No. 5 Bulldogs earned a 23-14 win over No. 9 Merrillville on September 4. Conner Trapp came up with an interception in Crown Point’s 41-0 win over Michigan City. Jaki Jones tallied eight tackles with two for loss and a sack in the Pirates’ 21-0 win at Chesterton. Matt’s pick: Crown Point 30, Merrillville 24. Lake Central (4-5) at Harrison (West Lafayette) (3-6): Brody Ramirez romped three yards...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 CROWN POINT (9-0) AT MERRILLVILLE (8-1) KICKOFF: 8 p.m. EDT, Demaree Stadium. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 59-9 in sixth year at Crown Point, 275-98 in 34th year overall. Brad Seiss, 102-41 in 12th year at Merrillville, 115-58 in 15th year overall. LAST CONTEST: Crown Point defeated Michigan City, 41-0. Merrillville defeated Chesterton, 21-0. PREVIOUS MEETING: Crown Point beat Merrillville, 23-14, on September 4, 2026. UP NEXT: Crown Point travels to Lake Central (4-5) or hosts Harrison (West Lafayette) for sectional final. Merrillville goes to Lake Central or Harrison (West...

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2026 Big Ten Football Week 10 Release

• Week 10 of the 2026 college football season features eight games. The conference slate begins with a Friday night matchup between Illinois and Nebraska in Champaign, Ill., at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Indiana and USC each enjoy byes this week, with the complete schedule appearing to the right. • Ten of the Big Ten’s 18 teams are mentioned in this week’s AP or US LBM Coaches Polls, announced on Sunday. The AP poll featured No. 25 UCLA, No. 6 Indiana, No. 11 Ohio State, No. 18 USC, and No. 21 Iowa, while Minnesota and Northwestern received votes. At No. 3, Indiana leads nine Big Ten teams in the...

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Northwest Crossroads Conference Girls Volleyball Awards Announced

  NCC Girls Volleyball 26-27 Team Coach Place NCC Record All-NCC     Hanover Central Emilee Gricus 1 12-2 4 - 1st Team     Munster Nick Alexiades 2 10-4 3 - 1st Team     Andrean Grant Bell 2 10-4 3 - 1st Team     Illiana Christian Richelle VanderZee 4 9-5 2 - 1st Team     Hobart Madi Price 5 7-7 1 - 1st Team     Kankakee Valley Petra McMullen 6 3-11 1 - 1st Team     Highland Jen Urbanczyk 6 3-11 1 - 1st Team     Lowell Marytherese Polak 8 2-12 1 - 1st Team     Coach of the Year Madi Price - Hobart...

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Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 4-10

A nation-leading eight volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska,#7 Wisconsin, #11 Penn State, #12 Oregon, #14 Purdue, #18 Washington, #19 Minnesota and #T21 Indiana. Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA and Michigan received votes in this week’s poll.  Twelve Big Ten teams are among the top 40 in terms of RPI this week, #1 Nebraska, #3 Wisconsin, #8 Oregon, #11 Penn State, #15 Washington, #18 Minnesota, #20 Purdue, #23 UCLA, #25 Indiana, #28 Illinois, #32 Michigan State and #39 Michigan.  Nebraska (23-0, 12-0 Big Ten) hit .340 as a team in a 3-1...

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Matt’s Matchups

With Matt Kopsea

KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

OFF TO THE FINALS Concord (5-5): Riley Parsons had five rushes for 49 yards with a touchdown scamper in the Minutemen’s 54-28 win over Adams. Elkhart (7-3): Coleman Bell racked up three tackles, nine carries for 38 yards, caught a 16-yard pass, and returned an interception 32 yards for a score in the Lions’ 38-7 win over Portage. Knox (5-6): Donaven Witas rambled four times for 37 yards in the Redskins’ 51-7 win over LaVille. Northridge (11-0): Thomas Nusbaum recovered an onside kick to preserve the No. 6 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 28-27 win over No. 9 (Class 4A) Saint Joseph. NorthWood (6-4): Tate...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

The post-season began very well as I went 16-2 (89 percent) last week. My overall record is now 155-31, which leaves me at 83 percent. CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 Crown Point (9-0) at Merrillville (8-1): The No. 5 Bulldogs earned a 23-14 win over No. 9 Merrillville on September 4. Conner Trapp came up with an interception in Crown Point’s 41-0 win over Michigan City. Jaki Jones tallied eight tackles with two for loss and a sack in the Pirates’ 21-0 win at Chesterton. Matt’s pick: Crown Point 30, Merrillville 24. Lake Central (4-5) at Harrison (West Lafayette) (3-6): Brody Ramirez romped three yards...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

CLASS 6A SECTIONAL 1 CROWN POINT (9-0) AT MERRILLVILLE (8-1) KICKOFF: 8 p.m. EDT, Demaree Stadium. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 59-9 in sixth year at Crown Point, 275-98 in 34th year overall. Brad Seiss, 102-41 in 12th year at Merrillville, 115-58 in 15th year overall. LAST CONTEST: Crown Point defeated Michigan City, 41-0. Merrillville defeated Chesterton, 21-0. PREVIOUS MEETING: Crown Point beat Merrillville, 23-14, on September 4, 2026. UP NEXT: Crown Point travels to Lake Central (4-5) or hosts Harrison (West Lafayette) for sectional final. Merrillville goes to Lake Central or Harrison (West...

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NAIA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership has approved a fifth year of eligibility, replacing the current four-year limit. The new model, which goes into effect in fall 2027, links the fifth year of eligibility to...

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