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08/31/24 - Mike Wright, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

Mike Wright led three scoring drives, Robert Fitzgerald intercepted a pass in the final minute and Northwestern won the first game in its temporary lakefront stadium, beating Miami (Ohio) 13-6 in the season opener on Saturday. Miami had the ball on the Northwestern 35 when Brett Gabbert tried to hit Reggie Virgil. Fitzgerald picked off the pass at the 25, helping the Wildcats open their second season under coach David Braun on a triumphant note.

They did it in a setting as unique as any, before a sellout crowd of 12,023 not counting the boats bobbing in the background on Lake Michigan. The stadium where they'll play the majority of their home games the next two seasons while a new home is built about a mile west has a bit of a high school or small college feel, albeit with a postcard view. The capacity is far fewer than at the old Ryan Field (47,000) and the new one (35,000) being built on that site, let alone other venues in the Big Ten. Wright completed 18 of 30 passes for 178 yards after winning a preseason competition for the starting job. The Mississippi State transfer also ran for 65 yards and a touchdown. - AP College Football

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QB Mike Wright, Northwestern
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12/27/23 - A.J. Henning, rSr/2025, Northwestern + 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/2025, Northwestern + 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 + 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 + 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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03/05/23 - Ben Bryant, rSr/2024, Northwestern + 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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02/27/23 - Mike Wright, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

It would be surprising if quarterback Will Rogers lost his starting job entering his senior season. He has started 33 of 35 games in three seasons, holds the SEC career completions record (1,159) and owns the MSU record for career passing yards (10,689) and touchdowns (82). However, Vanderbilt transfer Mike Wright didn't come to Starkville looking to spend his senior season on the bench. It'll be interesting to see if Wright can push for Rogers' job or if he earns a role running special packages in Barbay's offense. - The Clarion Ledger

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QB Mike Wright, Northwestern
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02/08/23 - Bryce Gallagher, rSr/2024, Northwestern + 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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01/25/23 - Mike Wright, rSr/2025, Northwestern + More +

Mississippi State added a familiar name to its quarterbacks room Sunday afternoon. Former Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright committed to the Bulldogs on Sunday, he announced on Twitter. Wright entered the transfer portal Dec. 5 at the end of the 2022 season. Mostly playing behind AJ Swann for the Commodores, Wright completed 85 of 148 passes this season with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. He finished the year with a quarterback rating of 57.7.

Wright also ran 71 times for 517 yards and five touchdowns in 2022. Wright's second career start at quarterback for Vanderbilt came against Mississippi State. Then a sophomore, he delivered a solid showing, going 12 of 17 for 122 yards and a pick in a blowout win for the Bulldogs. Wright is a native of Fayetteville, Georgia. He will have two remaining years of eligibility. - The Dispatch

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QB Mike Wright, Northwestern
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12/09/22 - *Peter Skoronski, Jr/2023, Northwestern + 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 + 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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12/02/22 - *Evan Hull, rJr/2023, Northwestern + 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 + 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 + 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 + 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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