| Scouting Report | ||
|---|---|---|
| TEAM | Northwestern | Opponent |
| Points/Possession | 0.27 (133rd) | 2.30 (96th) |
| TOP/Drive | 2:25 (101st) | 3:20 (111th) |
| POS Per Game | 11.0 (43rd) | |
| PASSING | ||
| YPA | 4.47 (125th) | 4.75 (33rd) |
| Completion % | 52.8 (115th) | 56.3 (51st) |
| QB Rating | 68.1 (130th) | 106.5 (50th) |
| Pass TD | 0 (107th) | 1 (52nd) |
| Sack % | 8.3 (106th) | 3.1 (99th) |
| RUSHING | ||
| YPA | 2.81 (113th) | 6.40 (127th) |
| Rush TD | 0 (104th) | 1 (54th) |
| STYLE | ||
| Rushing Play % | 42.9 (115th) | 56.8 (45th) |
| 4th Down Att/Game | 2.0 (36th) | 1.0 (22nd) |
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Luke Akers
Begins season as kicker and punter
Akers will handle both placekicking and punt duties this season, head coach David Braun told InsideNU.com. He converted his only attempt from 21 yards in Saturday's loss at Tulane.
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Jack Olsen
Loses placeking job
Olsen did not play in Saturday's loss at Tulane as Luke Akers took over both placekicking and punting duties. Olson was at full speed in Monday's practice, InsideNU reports.
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Cam Porter
Efficient rushing in loss
Porter had six carries for 46 yards in Saturday's 23-3 loss at Tulane.
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Preston Stone
Struggles in Northwestern debut
Stone was 19-of-36 passing for 161 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in Saturday's loss at Tulane. He also lost a fumble.
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Tyler Kielmeyer
Out Saturday
Kielmeyer (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Tulane.
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Braden Blueitt
Not suiting up Saturday
Blueitt won't be dressed for Saturday's opener versus Tulane, per the Big Ten availability report.
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Griffin Wilde
Top target on offense
Wilde has been the No. 1 target for quarterback Preston Stone, Dave Revsine of Big Ten Network reports.
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Jack Lausch
Ends football career
Lausch is no longer with the Northwestern football program but will stay on the Wildcats baseball team, InsideNU.com reports.
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Preston Stone
Officially QB1
Stone has been announced as the starting quarterback for Northwestern on Wednesday, per Inside NU.
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Gavin Frakes
Flips commitment to Northwestern
Frakes has flipped his commitment to Northwestern, Nick Kosko of On3.com reports.
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