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New quarterback Preston Stone passed for 245 yards and his first three touchdowns with Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois on Friday night. Hayden Eligon II, Hunter Welcing and Drew Wagner pulled in Stone's scoring passes. Cam Porter rushed for a touchdown and 91 yards as Northwestern (1-1) dominated its home opener at Martin Stadium, its temporary lakeside field. Backup QB Ryan Boe fought off a defender and raced 58 yards for a score midway through the fourth quarter and Luke Akers added a pair of field goals. Porter didn't return after limping to the sidelines with a lower-body injury six minutes into the third quarter. Two trainers helped him off the field after he emerged from a pileup. The six-year grad student led Northwestern in rushing in 2020, 2023 and 2024.

Stone, a graduate transfer from SMU, connected on 21 of 29 passes. He recovered nicely after throwing a career-high four interceptions in his Wildcats debut - a 23-3 loss at Tulane last week. Griffin Wilde caught five passes for 94 yards to help boost Northwestern's total yards to 526. Western Illinois scored on backup quarterback Cason Carswell's 8-yard pass to Christian Anaya with 2:49 remaining. Western Illinois (0-2) was limited to 181 yards. Leathernecks starting quarterback Chris Irvin was held to 27 yards on 5-for-18 passing before Carswell entered and went 6 for 8 for 52 yards. Northwestern scored its first two touchdowns of the season on its first two possessions, then expanded its lead to 22-0 at the half. - Northwestern/AP College Football

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QB Preston Stone, Northwestern
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12/27/23 - A.J. Henning, rSr/2025, Northwestern, 5-10, 188 (DS#71 WR) + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: A.J. Henning,...Rounding out the offensive recognitions for the Wildcats is wide receiver AJ Henning. In his first season with Northwestern after transferring from Michigan was a true Swiss army knife for the Wildcats, recording five different games with double-digit rushing and receiving yards while being used in a variety of ways lined up outside, in the slot, and in the backfield. Henning proved himself as a deep threat, catching four passes of more than 30 yards. He also regularly contributed as kick returner for the 'Cats, finishing fourth in the Big Ten in kick return yards with 330. Henning's 76.82 all-purpose yards per game rank 13th among all Big Ten players this season. - Northwestern Football

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WR A.J. Henning, Northwestern
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12/27/23 - Jack Olsen, rSr/2026, Northwestern, 5-10, 195 (DS#999 K) + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: ST Jack Olsen,...Olsen becomes the first Wildcat kicker to take home All-Big Ten honors since Charlie Kuhbander did so in 2020. Olsen finished a perfect 31-for-31 on extra point attempts this season and converted on 14-of-17 field goals this season. His 82.4 field goal percentage ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 36th in the nation. - Northwestern Football

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K Jack Olsen, Northwestern
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12/27/23 - Bryce Gallagher, rSr/2024, Northwestern, 6-2, 235 (DS#28 ILB) + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern,...This marks the second-consecutive year in which Gallagher received All-Big Ten recognition, after previously taking home Third Team honors in 2022. Gallagher finished as the Wildcats leading tackler for a second-straight season with 110 total tackles (43 solo), the third-highest mark in the Big Ten. He is the first Wildcat to finish with 100+ tackles in back-to-back seasons since Paddy Fisher did so in 2017-18. His 210 tackles over the last two seasons rank second-most among any Big Ten player behind Cal Haladay (Michigan State). - Northwestern Football

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ILB Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
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12/27/23 - Xander Mueller, rSr/2025, Northwestern, 6-3, 232 (DS#45 OLB) + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Xander Mueller,...Mueller led the Wildcats defense with 10.5 total tackles for loss (seventh in the Big Ten) along with 52 solo tackles. He also ranked second on the team with 102 total tackles and 5.0 sacks, making him one of just nine players in the country to finish the regular season with 100+ tackles and at least 5.0 sacks. Mueller is the first Northwestern player to finish with 100+ tackles for loss and 10.0+ TFL's in a season since Anthony Walker did so in back-to-back years from 2015-16. Mueller also led the team with three interceptions on the year (tied for eighth in the Big Ten), including crucial takeaways in the final minutes of the Wildcats' last two regular season wins over Purdue and Illinois. Since 2000, he is the first Wildcat to post 100+ tackles, 5.0+ sacks and 3+ interceptions in the same season, and just the third player in the Big Ten during that span. - Northwestern Football

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OLB Xander Mueller, Northwestern
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11/29/23 - Evan Beerntsen, rSr/2026, Northwestern, 6-3, 310 (DS#44 OG) + More +

2023 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION: OL Evan Beerntsen,...Beerntsen, a senior from De Pere, Wisconsin, became the fourth Jackrabbit offensive lineman to be named to the honor squad after starting all 11 regular season games at right guard. - South Dakota State Football

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OG Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern
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03/05/23 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern, 6-4, 218 (DS#22 QB) + More +

Cincinnati football coach Scott Satterfield said quarterback Ben Bryant, who had surgery to end last season, is well ahead in his progression, but will not be 100% to start spring. He expects him to be close to 100% after the spring break, later this month. Running back Ryan Montgomery is also coming back from a surgery and will be limited at the start of practice. - Cincinnati Enquirer

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QB Ben Bryant, Northwestern
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02/08/23 - Bryce Gallagher, rSr/2024, Northwestern, 6-2, 235 (DS#28 ILB) + More +

The Wildcats and Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday morning the program is headed back to the Friendly Confines this November to participate in the Big Ten West contest. NU will be returning to the ballpark for the first time in two years when it hosted Purdue during the 2021 campaign. The Cats' season ticket holders will have priority access to clinching a seat at Wrigley Field to witness the squad faceoff on the big stage. NU's season kicks off this September with a conference battle on the road at Rutgers University. - The Daily Northwestern

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ILB Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
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12/09/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern, 6-4, 313 (DS#1 OG) + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: OL Peter Skoronski, Northwestern,... Skoronski becomes the fourteenth player and first offensive lineman in Northwestern history to earn two First Team All-Big Ten awards in his career. He is the third Wildcat to do so under Pat Fitzgerald, joining kicker Jeff Budzein (2012, '13) and linebacker Paddy Fisher (2018, '20). A projected first round pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, Skoronski was named to the Midseason All-America Team by Pro Football Focus and the Associated Press. Skoronski is graded as the top pass-protector in the country by PFF, with a 93.7 pass blocking grade. He has allowed only six pressures on 480 pass-blocking snaps. According to PFF, his 79.1 run-blocking grade also ranks 5th among all qualifying Power 5 tackles. - Northwestern Football

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OG *Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
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12/08/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern, 6-4, 313 (DS#1 OG) + More +

2022 OUTLAND TROPHY FINALIST (OUTSTANDING INTERIOR LINEMAN): Peter Skoronski, Northwestern,...Skoronski has been among the top-graded offensive linemen all season and finishes the season atop all FBS tackles with a 93.7 pass blocking grade according to Pro Football Focus. One of the Wildcats' captains with 31 career starts, Skoronski has allowed only six pressures on 480 pass-blocking snaps this season. A two-time All-Big Ten player - second team in 2020 and first team in 2021 and now likely 2022 - his run-blocking grade is also in the top-15 per PFF. Skoronski is Northwestern's first Outland finalist. - Northwestern Football

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OG *Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
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12/04/22 - Fred Davis II, rSr/2026, Northwestern, 6-0, 200 (DS#999 CB) + More +

One-time Clemson starting defensive back Fred Davis II, sued by an accident victim when he and teammate Malcolm Greene allegedly were seen racing on a roadway near campus, has decided to transfer. Davis announced his intention Sunday, a day after the Tigers won the Atlantic Coast Conference title in a 39-10 win over North Carolina. "I'm officially entering the transfer portal on Dec. 5," was all Davis said in post along with a photo of him lined up prior to a snap of a home game.

Davis and Greene were sued in Pickens County Common Pleas Court, a form of civil court, this past October by victim Karen Alvarez, who was driving a mail delivery truck that Davis' vehicle crashed into. Davis, a junior, was arrested and charged with reckless driving in the summer of 2021. The charge is a misdemeanor in South Carolina. On the field, Davis played 20 games his first two seasons and began this year as a starter in Clemson's first four games. He missed the final six games after injuring his ankle. - AP College Football

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CB Fred Davis II, Northwestern
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12/02/22 - *Evan Hull, rJr/2023, Northwestern, 5-10, 209 (DS#16 RB) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Evan Hull,...Evan Hull earned the second All-Big Ten recognition of his career after becoming the 16th player since 2000 to average over 75 rushing yards and 45 receiving yards a game over an entire season, most recently done by Travis Etienne and Saquon Barkley. Hull led all FBS running backs with 54 receptions and was second amongst all Big Ten receivers with 483 yards after the catch this season. Hull tallied 2,417 rushing yards, 851 receiving yards, and 22 total touchdowns in his four-year career at Northwestern. - Northwestern Football

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RB *Evan Hull, Northwestern
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12/02/22 - Bryce Gallagher, rSr/2024, Northwestern, 6-2, 235 (DS#28 ILB) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Bryce Gallagher,...Gallagher ranked fourth in the Big Ten with 100 total tackles this season and second with 58 solo tackles. The Raynham, Mass. native is the 17th Wildcat to total 100+ tackles in a season in the Pat Fitzgerald era, joining a list that includes his older brother, Blake. Gallagher tallied 10+ tackles in six games this season, including a 16-tackle performance at Maryland when he became just the second Wildcat this century with 15+ tackles and 2.5+ tackles for loss in a game, joining his linebackers coach Tim McGarigle. - Northwestern Football

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ILB Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
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12/02/22 - *Cameron Mitchell, Jr/2023, Northwestern, 5-11, 197 (DS#17 CB) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Cameron Mitchell,...Mitchell earns the second-consecutive All-Big Ten award of his career after leading Northwestern with nine pass breakups this season. Mitchell broke his previous career-highs in nearly every category this season, tallying 52 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and his first solo sack. - Northwestern Football

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CB *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern
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12/02/22 - Adetomiwa Adebawore, Sr/2023, Northwestern, 6-2, 282 (DS#8 DE) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Adetomiwa Adebawore,...Adebawore concluded his Northwestern career with a dominant season, registering 31 pressures and 27 run stops (third most amongst B1G edge rushers), per Pro Football Focus. His 5.0 sacks, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 38 total tackles all set new career-highs this season and led to his second-consecutive All-Big Ten recognition. Adebawore will participate in the Senior Bowl in February after recording 12.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss in 36 games for the Wildcats. - Northwestern Football

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DE Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
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