Final
• Evanston, IL
Northwestern rebounded from a rough opening loss by pummeling the Leathernecks at home, with the Wildcats' offense finding its stride after managing just 237 yards against Tulane.
Matchup
Recap
Northwestern dominated Western Illinois 42-7 in a season-opening rout at Martin Stadium, with quarterback Preston Stone leading the charge by tossing three touchdown passes. The Wildcats jumped out early with Cam Porter's 43-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and never looked back, building a commanding 22-0 halftime lead. Western Illinois avoided the shutout late when Cason Carswell connected with Christian Anaya on an 8-yard touchdown pass with just 2:47 remaining.
Key Players
CAM PORTER
RB
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Northwestern Wildcats
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SR
91 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
43 Rushing Long
GRIFFIN WILDE
WR
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Northwestern Wildcats
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JR
94 Receiving Yards
5 Receptions
46 Receiving Long
PRESTON STONE
QB
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Northwestern Wildcats
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SR
245 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
177.5 Passer Rating
DEMARI DAVIS
WR
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Western Illinois Leathernecks
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SR
46 Receiving Yards
3 Receptions
31 Receiving Long
MARKELL HOLMAN
RB
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Western Illinois Leathernecks
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JR
52 Rushing Yards
13 Rushing Attempts
12 Rushing Long
JUSTIN RICHARDSON
DB
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Western Illinois Leathernecks
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SR
6 Tackles
5 Assisted Tackles
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
