When Caleb Williams went down with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings, all else ceased to matter. Alex Izienicki tells the story of a miserable day in Chicago.
Owen Raefield covers the biggest performances and storylines from Iowa’s 55-0 beatdown of Northern Iowa on Saturday.
On a cool night, somewhere in between the last days of summer and first days of fall, the finale to the Hy-Vee Ampitheater’s inaugural season took place. Starring Arizona’s Gin Blossoms, hundreds turned out on their feet for the band in North Liberty’s newest venue.
Week two of college football gave us a pair of early Game of the Year candidates. Unfortunately for the Big Ten, those games came at their expense. This week, we’ll take a look at Iowa’s cathartic win over Iowa State, Oregon’s early-season struggles, and Ohio State’s meltdown against Texas.
The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers set Week 1 scoring records in a wild opening game of the 2026 season. Alex Izienicki details the 59-37 win for Chicago.
Owen Raefield breaks down the biggest players and plays from Iowa’s dramatic 16-13 victory in the Cy-Hawk series.
Read about Esperanza Spalding’s newest creation “D+Evolution” by her alter-ego Emily! (Photo via: esperanzaspalding.com)
High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.
Check out some smooth new jams from the master of the breathy, Ray LaMontagne. (photo via: telegraph.co.uk)
This English band is breaking ground in making a name for 21st century glam rock. Check them out!
“My Wild West” is Lissie’s best album yet, tying in not only personal ties but reaching it to a higher audience–donating to water charity.
Checkout the ethereal and dark debut album by the Norwegian singer with the coolest name, AURORA! (photo via: pastemagazine.com)
Read this review about The Frights newest album, “You Are Going to Hate This”.
Check out the Jurkiewicz sister’s amazing harmonies on “Keep it Together.”
A calming peace and upbeat tempo is what makes the songs off Anchor & Braille’s third studio album great to listen to on the late night drive home.
Indie punk rockers The Thermals are back with, We Disappear. Check out our review of the thematic album here.
