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Sarah Barber is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She is wrapping up an MS in journalism with a specialization in sports media from Northwestern’s Medill School. Barber graduated from Northeastern University in 2024 with a degree in journalism and English, plus a double minor in public relations and sports, media and communication. She spent over two years as a sports correspondent for The Boston Globe and has a background in athletic video production.

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B1G FB head coach reveals he was ‘scared’ during first season in role

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Ex-Trojan RB legend, former Titan LenDale White makes bold prediction despite USC schedule

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Top 2026 Northwestern recruit decommits in favor of SEC, Big 12, ACC offers image

Top 2026 Northwestern recruit decommits in favor of SEC, Big 12, ACC offers

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Lincoln Riley saw ‘pretty high level quarterback play’ throughout USC fall camp

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce congratulated by Northwestern in reference to TE’s 2009 post

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Tickets for Tulane’s season opener vs. Big Ten opponent going for less than $6

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Does having a transfer QB from the Big Ten make a difference? Luke Fickell weighs in

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ESPN reporter says Ben Johnson deserves credit for calling out QB Caleb Williams

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Veronica Burton tallies second double-double of the week in record-setting performance

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‘I think about it every single minute of the day’: Barry Odom on responsibility at Purdue image

‘I think about it every single minute of the day’: Barry Odom on responsibility at Purdue

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Big Ten program’s schedule deemed most difficult in college football by USA Today

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Nico Iamaleava in high spirits at UCLA thanks to roommate — his true freshman brother image

Nico Iamaleava in high spirits at UCLA thanks to roommate — his true freshman brother

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