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08/03/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern + More +

For all the struggles Northwestern's passing offense went through last season, they would have multiplied tenfold if Peter Skoronski hadn't excelled as a blindside protector. That statement should hold true this year. The 'Cats don't have a proven quarterback, and the receiving core has to compensate for the loss of Stephon Robinson Jr. That leaves Skoronski - a projected All-American and NFL first-round draft pick - as Northwestern's most talented player contributing to its aerial attack. The star left tackle's impact only starts there. With Cam Porter now healthy, the running back room will be more explosive than it was in 2021. Skoronski's prowess as a lead blocker on the outside could help the 'Cats break off more big plays and move the chains with greater efficiency. He is the only lineman on the team versatile enough to substantially benefit every play. - InsideNU.com

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OG *Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
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08/03/22 - *Cameron Mitchell, Jr/2023, Northwestern + More +

Cam Mitchell made a significant jump in playing time in 2021 compared to his previous two years at Northwestern. Tasked with filling the gap in pass coverage left by now-Cleveland Brown Greg Newsome II, Mitchell finished the season with 37 solo tackles and six assisted with five passes defended. And, as his recent appearance at Big Ten Media days would suggest, expectations for the junior this season are even higher.

With the loss of Brandon Joseph in the secondary who settled in with the second most solo tackles and four passes defended in 2021, the pressure is on the entire Sky Team, corners and safeties, to find a way to improve from last season with a new identity. Now, with two coaches between the group, Matt MacPherson for DBs and Ryan Smith for corners specifically, it feels like there is a shift beginning in Jim O'Neil's defense with Cam Mitchell, A.J. Hampton and Coco Azema leading the way. - InsideNU.com

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CB *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern
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08/02/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: OT Peter Skoronski, Northwestern,...All-Big Ten First Team (coaches) and All-Big Ten Second Team (media) in 2021...Started all 12 games as a sophomore...Paved the way for Evan Hull's 1,000-yard season on the ground...All-Big Ten Second Team in 2020... First Northwestern first-year to do so since Paddy Fisher in 2017. - Northwestern Football

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OG *Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
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08/01/22 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

Sophomore quarterback Evan Prater and senior quarterback Ben Bryant are expected to battle through fall camp for the opportunity to replace Ridder as the Bearcats' starter when they open the season Sept. 3 at Arkansas (3:30 p.m. on ESPN). Fickell said he will do everything he can over the next five weeks to put both Prater and Bryant in the best position to succeed. "It will be as much of a battle as it can possibly be," Fickell said. "You can't go live. You can't put quarterbacks live. It's just not something you do now. But knowing we've got five returning starters up front on the offensive line and a defensive line that's going to be the anchors to what it is that we do, we'll have an opportunity to really challenge the rest. Challenge the quarterbacks, challenge the back end of our defense, because there's a lot of new guys. It's not that it's going to be different, but I think we can try to script it and put those guys in some positions where hopefully we can do a better job of truly evaluating them and what they can do for the entire team." - Cincinnati Enquirer

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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07/24/22 - *Evan Hull, rJr/2023, Northwestern + More +

2022 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: Evan Hull (Sr.), Northwestern,...In an attempt at accuracy in accounting, Northwestern listed running back Evan Hull (5-11, 210) with 2019 as his "First Year" and 2020 as his "redshirt first year," then 2021 as a redshirt sophomore and calls this season his junior year. In 2021 Hull was named All-Big Ten honorable mention by coaches and media. He finished the season sixth in the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,009) and eighth in rushing touchdowns (7) and led the team in all-purpose yards (1,276), averaging more than 100 all-purpose yards per game. He appeared in all 12 games and made 11 starts. And that is why he is on watch lists going into this season. - NUSports.com

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RB *Evan Hull, Northwestern
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07/21/22 - *Evan Hull, rJr/2023, Northwestern + More +

2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: Evan Hull, Northwestern,... 021 Redshirt Sophomore: Running back Evan Hull enters this season as a junior for Northwestern. In 2021 he made All-Big Ten honorable mention by coaches and media; Finished the season sixth in the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,009) and eighth in rushing touchdowns (7); Led the team in all-purpose yards (1,276) and averaged over 100 all-purpose yards per game...Rushed 22 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns, including a 90-yard touchdown run against Ohio. - Northwestern Football

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RB *Evan Hull, Northwestern
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07/20/22 - Mike Wright, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: Mike Wright, Vanderbilt,... At 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, Wright's persona stems not so much from his physical stature but from his aura, which comes in handy for a quarterback.. An infectious smile and radiant energy make him recognizable throughout campus. He stepped in as the starter when Ken Seals was injured and looked right at home. Game was at South Carolina and he completed 11-of-21 passes for 206 yards while rushing for another 43. Started five of the last six games of the season and appeared in 10 of 12. In start against Missouri Wright ran for 152 yards. - Vanderbilt Football

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QB Mike Wright, Northwestern
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07/14/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP PRESEASON FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: OL Peter Skoronski (Northwestern),... In 2021, As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 12 games and a total of 828 snaps. He conceded 12 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at left tackle. All-Big Ten First Team (coaches) and All-Big Ten Second Team (media). Started all 12 games as a sophomore. Paved the way for Evan Hull's 1,000-yard season on the ground. - Northwestern Football

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OG *Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
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07/13/22 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

Cincinnati Bearcats coach Luke Fickell has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2022 Dodd Trophy, presented annually to the nation's top college football coach. The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl on Tuesday announced the list that includes 20 FBS coaches. The Dodd Trophy celebrates the head coach of a team that enjoys success on the field, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity - the three pillars of legendary coach Bobby Dodd's coaching philosophy.

Fickell, who is entering his sixth season at the helm of the Cincinnati program, won the 2021 Dodd Trophy after leading the Bearcats to a 13-1 record, a second straight American Athletic Conference championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Fickell received the trophy before Cincinnati's spring game in April. The 48-year-old coach collected seven other national coach of the year honors last season, including The Home Depot National Coach of the Year, Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year, the Stallings Award, the Eddie Robinson Award, as well as accolades from the American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation and Sporting News. - Cincinnati Enquirer

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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05/17/22 - Mike Wright, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

Poised for a 2022 standout season: QB Mike Wright could challenge Ken Seals for the starting job. Both saw significant action last season for a team that averaged less than 200 passing yards a game with 13 combined touchdowns and 15 interceptions. - AP College Football

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QB Mike Wright, Northwestern
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11/02/21 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

Ben Bryant threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, Hassan Beydoun caught 12 passes for 192 yards and two scores, and Eastern Michigan beat Toledo 52-49 on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan (6-3, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) became bowl eligible for the fourth time in the previous five full seasons, and just the sixth time in program history. Jawon Hamilton scored on a 32-yard run to extend Eastern Michigan's lead to 52-36 with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Toledo got within three points with 2:14 remaining on Micah Kelly's 10-yard touchdown run and forced a three-and-out to get it back with 35 seconds left but time ran out before getting into field-goal range.

Toledo outgained EMU 672-490, but turned it over three times. Toledo entered ranked first in the MAC in scoring defense (18.3) and second in total defense (326.9). Redshirt freshman Dequan Finn was 30 of 45 for 461 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for Toledo (4-5, 2-3). Bryant Koback broke the century mark after just three carries, including scoring runs of 22 and 67 yards, and finished with 180 yards. - Eastern Michigan/AP College Football

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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10/23/21 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

Ben Bryant passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third and Eastern Michigan rolled to a 55-24 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. The Eagles (5-3, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) scored three touchdowns in both the second and third quarters. Bryant had a 31-yard scoring pass to Bryson Cannon and his touchdown run in a second quarter that was highlighted by David Carter's 42-yard punt return for a touchdown. That helped Eastern Michigan take a 24-10 lead at the half.

Bryant connected with Gunnar Oakes for a 37- yard score in the third quarter and Darius Boone ran for a score before running back Samson Evans found Dylan Drummond for a 16-yard score, set up when the Falcons lost a fumble on the kickoff. Backup quarterback Preston Hutchinson had a touchdown pass to Thomas Odukoya in the fourth quarter. Bryant was 20 of 26 for 286 yards. Nate Needham's field goal to open the scoring for Bowling Green (2-7, 0-4) made him 14 of 14 on the season. - Eastern Michigan/AP College Football

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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10/16/21 - Ryan Hilinski, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

Ryan Hilinski threw for 267 yards and two touchdown passes on Saturday afternoon to boost Northwestern to a 21-7 victory over Rutgers. Hilinski, making his third start since transferring from South Carolina, opened the scoring for the Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) by capping off a 98-yard drive in the first quarter, hitting Malik Washington for a 64-yard touchdown pass. The completion - Hilinski's longest as a Wildcat - helped his team secure its first conference win of the season. "I think one of the biggest things is that we're continuing to have fun," Hilinski said. "This is a game we played when we were 5 years old. I personally play best when I'm having fun and just recognizing that this is a game we've been playing our whole lives." Washington plowed through a downfield defender on his touchdown grab and finished with 84 receiving yards on five catches.

Fellow wideout Stephon Robinson Jr. had 115 yards, taking pressure off a Wildcats rushing attack that struggled to get going throughout the day. Often a key to Northwestern's offensive approach, the ground game combined for just 135 yards on 48 attempts. "Really proud of the squad," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "The way they bounced back this game and these last couple weeks. I thought they put a ton of work in to get better fundamentally. We were able to carry our preparation over into the game." - Northwestern/AP College Football

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QB Ryan Hilinski, Northwestern
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10/10/21 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

Ben Bryant's 16-yard pass to Bryson Cannon over the middle was the lone touchdown in a game that saw six field goals provide the bulk of the scoring as Eastern Michigan edged Miami (Ohio) 13-12 in a Mid-American Conference battle on Saturday. The touchdown capped an eight-play, 73-yard drive as Cannon crashed through a pair of defenders to give Eastern Michigan (4-2, 1-1) a 7-6 lead midway through the second quarter. Chad Ryland tacked on field goals of 47 and 33 yards as the Eagles extended their lead to 13-6.

Graham Nicholson, who kicked four field goals for the RedHawks (2-4, 1-1), booted 31 and 44-yarders that cut the gap to 13-12 with 6:29 left to play. Eastern Michigan sealed the one-point win when A.J. Mayer's fourth-down pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage, ending the RedHawks final drive with under two minutes to go. The Eagles took over and wound the clock down to almost zero before punting. Bryant went 21-of-31 passing for 206 yards. Miami outgained the Eagles 385 yards to 257 with Mayer throwing for 259 yards. Jack Sorenson had 123 yards on seven catches for the RedHawks. - Eastern Michigan/AP College Football

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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09/27/21 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + More +

SEPT 27 MAC WEST DIVISION CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ben Bryant, Eastern Michigan, Quarterback, Senior, La Grange, Ill. (Lyons Twp.) (Cincinnati),...Senior quarterback Ben Bryant threw for a career-high three touchdowns against Texas State, Sept. 25 as he completed 20-of-33 pass attempts en route to 228 yards through the air. Along with a rushing touchdown, the first-year Eagle accounted for four touchdowns in Eastern's historic, 59-21 win over Texas State. His performance marked the 42nd time in program history that an EMU QB has thrown for three scores. The Eagles' 38-point margin of victory was the largest against a non-conference FBS program under Chris Creighton. Furthermore, the 59-21 triumph ranks as the 37th-largest margin of victory since the program began in 1891. Overall, EMU's 59 points were the most scored against a non-conference FBS foe. The Charlie Batch-lead Eagles of 1995 held the previous standard of 51 in a 45-point victory over UNLV, Sept. 16, 1995. Batch is a MAC Hall of Famer. Furthermore, Bryant led EMU to 33 first downs against Texas State, which ranks third in the EMU record books for a single game. The last time EMU posted 30-or-more first downs was Nov. 22, 2014, at Ball State. - MAC Football

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