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Game 3 // Northwestern vs. Akron // Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 KICKOFF

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS AKRON ZIPS evanston, ill. 2018 Record 1-1, 1-0 Big Ten 2018 Record 1-0, 0-0 MAC Rankings n/a Rankings n/a 6:30 pm ct Head Coach Head Coach Terry Bowden ryan field Record at NU (Yrs.) 88-66 (13th) Record at Akron (Yrs.) 32-44 (7th) Home Record 48-34 (.585) Away Record 13-25 (.342) big ten network Non-Conf Record 39-16 (.709) Non-Conf Record 11-16 (.407) vs. Akron First Meeting vs. Northwestern First Meeting espn 1000 Offensive Coordinator Mick McCall Offensive Coordinator A.J. Milwee nusports.com Defensive Coordinator Mike Hankwitz Defensive Coordinator Todd Stroud A NORTHWESTERN WIN WOULD... ON THE AIR

…Mark head coach Pat Fitzgerald's 89th career victory. BTN pbp: lisa byington …Improve the Wildcats record in September under Fitzgerald to 32-10 since 2010. color: …Mark the fourth-straight non-conference win under the lights at Ryan Field. ESPN 1000 …Give the ’Cats at least one win versus 58 of the current 128 FBS teams. pbp: dave eanet color: ted albrecht …Be win No. 242 at Ryan Field for the Wildcats. sideline: adam hoge 2018 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

@ Purdue* Duke Akron Michigan* @ MSU* Nebraska* @ Rutgers* Wisconsin* Notre Dame @ Iowa* @ Minnesota* Illinois* Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 ESPN ESPNU BTN TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD W, 31-27 L, 21-7 6:30 PM TBD 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD THE OPENING DRIVE INSIDE THE NUMBERS

UNDER THE LIGHTS -- Northwestern continues its three-game homestand Saturday night under the lights of Ryan Field versus the Akron Zips (1-0). The Wildcats have won each of their last three non-conference night games, including a 49-7 Northwestern had nine tackles for victory over Bowling Green last season. This will be the first meeting between NU and Akron, with the ’Cats holding a 9 loss versus Duke 19-11-1 record versus current members of the Mid-American Conference.

RIGHT THE SHIP -- Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald is 21-6 versus non Power-5 members during non-conference play. In addition to the victory over BGSU last season, the Wildcats also defeated Junior Joe Gaziano matched his Nevada, 31-20. career high with two sacks versus the 2 Blue Devils. MR. RELIABLE -- Senior started his 41st-consecutive game behind center to keep pace with Washington's Jake Browning for the longest streak in the country. Thorson is the only NU quarterback to start four- Clayton Thorson started his 41st- straight season openers and holds the program record for wins by a quarterback with 28. straight game at quarterback in the 41 season opener. He is tied for the FLEX ON ’EM FLYNN -- Senior wide receiver Flynn Nagel posted career highs with 12 catches and 133 yards versus the longest stretch in FBS. Blue Devils, becoming the first ’Cat with 10-plus catches since Austin Carr had 12 versus Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2016. See page 2 for more notes on Nagel's career day. With a 24-23 win over Kentucky in the 2017 Music City Bowl, the ’Cats won OUR OWN MEAN JOE -- Junior defensive end Joe Gaziano, the 2017 Big Ten leader in sacks, had a pair of sacks and four 2 consecutive bowl games for the first tackles for loss in total last week. Gaziano moved past former defensive end and current Graduate Assistant Deonte time in school history. Gibson into eighth in program history with 15.5 career sacks.

Senior Flynn Nagel had a career-high DOUBLE TROUBLE -- The sophomore linebacking duo of captain Paddy Fisher and Blake Gallagher combined to make 25 12 receptions last week. He is the first tackles versus Duke. Gallagher set a career-high with a team-high 13 stops, while Fisher posted 12 for the fifth double- Wildcat with 10-plus catches since digit tackling performance of his career. 12 Austin Carr in 2016.

Rushing Passing Total Scoring Rushing Total Turnover Penalty FYI Yards/GM Yards/GM Offense Offense Defense Defense Margin Yards/GM Northwestern and Akron • Northwestern uses the term “first year” to refer to its new 132.5 258.5 391.0 19.0 149.5 386.5 +0.50 38.0 student-athletes, abbreviated by “Fy.”

200.0 237.0 437.0 41.0 114.0 192.0 0.00 73.0 are meeting for the first • The correct abbreviation for Northwestern is “NU,” not “NW” or “NWU” or the like. Rushing Passing Total Scoring Rushing Total Turnover Penalty Yards/GM Yards/GM Offense Offense Defense Defense Margin Yards/GM time in program history •The correct logo for Northwestern is the “Block N.” Please contact Kyle Kelley at kyle. [email protected] if you are in need. TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @NUFBFAMILY /// FACEBOOK: /NUFOOTBALL

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WALK IN THE LARK -- Sophomore running back Jeremy Larkin eclipsed the century FISHER IN RARE COMPANY -- The first sophomore Sophomore Captains (FBS) mark for the third-straight game with 121 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries captain in the Fitzgerald era, linebacker versus Duke. Larkin also had career highs of seven receptions and 55 receiving Paddy Fisher is one of just seven sophomore PADDY FISHER, NORTHWESTERN LB yards to post a career-best 176 all-purpose yards. The redshirt sophomore is just the captains in FBS entering the regular season. Jawon Pass, Louisville QB fourth Wildcat since 2000 to rush for 100-plus yards in each of the first two games of Fisher is one of just four Power 5 sophomore Joshua Jackson, Virginia Tech QB the season (Damien Anderson, 2001; Jason Wright, 2003; Tyrell Sutton 2005). He is captains, including Louisville quarterback also just one of nine players in FBS to rush for over 100 yards in each of the first two Jawon Pass, Virginia Tech quarterback Joshua Armoni Rogers, UNLV QB games this season. Jackson and Ohio State linebacker Tuf Collin Hill, Colorado State QB Borland. AMONG THE NATION'S BEST -- Larkin ranks 12th in the country in rushing yards (264), Adam Prentice, Colorado State FB 11th in rushing yards per game (132.0) and all-purpose yards per game (169.5), 13th AND FOR GOOD REASON -- Fisher was named Tuf Bulford, Ohio State LB in rushing touchdowns (3) and is 49th in the country in receptions per game (5.5). a Freshman All-American by the Football His 5.5 catches per game are tied for fifth among FBS running backs. Writers Associate, earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors and was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the Big Ten Network after leading all FBS first-year players TOP TARGET -- in tackles (113) and solo stops (65) last year. He was the only Power-5 player to post Senior wide receiver MOST RECEPTIONS THROUGH 3 GAMES (Northwestern) Flynn Nagel has hauled in 17 catches two games with at least 18 tackles. through two games — the most by Mark Philmore, 2004 25 a Wildcat since Mark Philmore had Tony Jones, 2013 24 QB1 -- Senior quarterback Clayton Thorson went 22-for-38 with 192 passing yards 18 in 2004. Nagel leads the Big Ten in week two, moving within 82 yards of becoming the second Wildcat in program and ranks seventh in the country in Shaun Herbert, 2005 21 history to reach 8,000 career passing yards. Thorson is fifth among active FBS players receptions per game (8.5). His 133 Demetrius Field, 2012 19 with 7,918 yards and is tied for 13th with 44 career touchdown passes. receiving yards versus Duke were the Austin Carr, 2016 18 most since Garrett Dickerson had 150 GREEN HORN -- Junior walk-on quarterback T.J. Green set career highs in passing Flynn Nagel, 2018* (Two games) 17 versus Bowling Green on Sept. 16, attempts (18), completions (11) and passing yards (86) versus Duke. Through two 2017. games, Green has completed 55.2 percent of his passes (16-for-29) for 147 yards in a backup role to Thorson.

2018 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Aug. 30 at Purdue* West Lafayette, Ind. ESPN 7 p.m. CT W, 31-27 NU claimed its fifth-straight vic- Boilermakers (0-2) Rosse-Ade Stadium tory over Purdue

Sept. 8 DUKE Evanston, Ill. ESPNU 11 a.m. CT L, 21-7 The Wildcats and Blue Devils Blue Devils (2-0) Ryan Field have split 20 meetings

Sept. 15 AKRON Evanston, Ill. BTN 6:30 p.m. CT First NU is 19-11-1 all time versus Zips (1-0) Ryan Field Meeting current MAC programs

Sept. 29 MICHIGAN* Evanston, Ill. TBD TBD 15-57-2 Three of last four meetings have Wolverines (1-1) Ryan Field gone to overtime

Oct. 6 at Michigan State* East Lansing, Mich. TBD 11 a.m. CT 19-37-0 Wildcats have won back-to-back Spartans (1-1) Spartan Stadium meetings versus Spartans

Oct. 13 NEBRASKA* Evanston, Ill. TBD 11 a.m. CT 4-7-0 ’Cats have won two of the last Cornhuskers (0-1) Ryan Field three meetings versus Nebraska

Oct. 20 at Rutgers* Piscataway, N.J. TBD 11 a.m. CT 0-3-0 First meeting since 1991 Scarlet Knights (1-1) High Point Solution Stadium

Oct. 27 WISCONSIN* Evanston, Ill. TBD TBD 35-59-5 NU and UW have split the last Badgers (2-0) Ryan Field four meetings

Nov. 3 NOTRE DAME Evanston, Ill. ABC TBD 9-37-2 Notre Dame's first trip to Evan- Fighting Irish (2-0) Ryan Field ESPN/ESPN2 ston since 1976

Nov. 10 at Iowa* Iowa City, Iowa TBD TBD 26-50-3 NU is 7-4 versus Iowa under Pat Hawkeyes (2-0) Kinnick Stadium Fitzgerald

Nov. 17 at Minnesota* Minneapolis, Minn. TBD TBD 35-53-5 NU has shut out Minnesota in Gophers (2-0) TCF Bank Stadium two of the last three meetings

Nov. 24 ILLINOIS* Evanston, Ill. TBD TBD 51-55-2 The ’Cats have outscored Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) Ryan Field the last three years, 108-42

2 2018 game notes northwestern football northwestern football SECOND DOWN WILDCATS COACHING STAFF

NEWSOME ON THE BLOCK -- True first year Greg Newsome II made five solo tackles and had a pass breakup in his ON THE FIELD collegiate debut, recording the most solo tackles in a season opener by a NU true first-year defensive back since at least 2000. He is also the first true first-year DB since at least 2000 to have five solo tackles and a PBU in a season Head Coach...... Pat Fitzgerald opener. Newsome was rewarded with his first career start versus Duke, finishing with a pair of solo tackles and a Defensive Coordinator...... Mike Hankwitz pass breakup. Special Teams Coordinator...... Jeff Genyk HARTAGE ISLAND -- Senior cornerback showed why he is one of the best in the country at Offensive Line...... Adam Cushing Purdue, finishing with six tackles (five solo), a pass breakup and his ninth career interception. Hartage intercepted Defensive Line...... Marty Long a pass in back-to-back games for the first time in his career (2017 Music City Bowl vs. Kentucky) and is now tied with Sherrick McManis (2006-09) and Willie Lindsey (1989-92) for eighth in program history. His nine career Running Backs...... Lou Ayeni interceptions are the fifth most among active FBS players. Wide Receivers...... Dennis Springer

THOMPSON TWO TIMES -- Senior defensive tackle Jordan Thompson set a career high with 2.5 sacks last season Graduate Assistant...... Sean Pearson and is already nearing that total with sacks in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. The senior leads Graduate Assistant...... Kevin Koch all NU defensive linemen with eight tackles.

WATCH LIST SEASON IN THE PRESS BOX Senior QB Clayton Thorson Junior DE Joe Gaziano Offensive Coordinator/...... Mick McCall Maxwell Award Bronk Nagurski Award Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Assistant Head Coach/DBs...... Matt MacPherson Sophomore LB Paddy Fisher Senior OL Tommy Doles Dick Butkus Award Linebackers...... Tim McGarigle Outland Trophy Bronko Nagurski Award Superbacks...... Bob Heffner Wuerffel Trophy Sophomore RB Jeremy Larkin Graduate Assistant...... Deonte Gibson Senior LB Nate Hall Doak Walker Award Dick Butkus Award Graduate Assistant...... Traveon Henry

DEPTH CHART (GAME 3 VS. AKRON) SPECIALISTS FIRST TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Kicker LT 72 Blake Hance 6-5, 310, Sr. LT 73 Gunnar Vogel 6-6, 286, So. 14 Charlie Kuhbander 6-0, 188, So. 38 Drew Luckenbaugh 6-1, 205, So. LG 59 J.B. Butler 6-3, 308, Sr. LG 57 Cam Kolwich 6-5, 298, So. C 65 Jared Thomas 6-4, 294, Jr. C 66 Nik Urban 6-3, 293, So. Punter RG 71 Tommy Doles 6-4, 296, Sr. RG 78 Sam Stovall 6-4, 285, Fy. 49 Jake Collins 6-1, 201, Gr. RT 70 Rashawn Slater 6-3, 314, So. RT 77 Jesse Meyler 6-4, 298, So. 37 Cody Gronewold 6-1, 180, R-Fy. WR 81 Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman 6-2, 202, So. WR 8 Kyric McGowan 5-10, 198, So. Long Snapper WR 2 Flynn Nagel 5-11, 195, Sr. WR 6 Jelani Roberts 5-8, 173, Sr. 43 Tyler Gillikin 6-2, 217, So. WR 88 Bennett Skowronek 6-4, 211, Jr. WR 19 Riley Lees 6-0, 206, So. 48 Peter Snodgrass 6-0, 208, R-Fy. QB 18 Clayton Thorson 6-4, 226, Sr. QB 11 Aidan Smith 6-2, 210, So. -OR- 10 TJ Green 6-2, 215, Jr. -OR- 13 Andrew Marty 6-3, 222, R-Fy. Kick Returner 20 John Moten IV 6-0, 209, Jr. RB 28 Jeremy Larkin 5-10, 197, So. RB 20 John Moten IV 6-0, 209, Jr. 2 Flynn Nagel 5-11, 195, Sr. SB 84 Cameron Green 6-3, 237, Jr. SB 80 Trey Pugh 6-4, 239, So. 6 Jelani Roberts 5-8, 173, Sr. FIRST TEAM DEFENSE SECOND TEAM DEFENSE 19 Riley Lees 6-0, 206, So. DE 97 Joe Gaziano 6-4, 275, Jr. DE 98 Earnest Brown IV 6-5, 254, So. Punt Returner DT 99 Jordan Thompson 6-3, 292, Sr. DT 92 Fred Wyatt 6-4, 288, Sr. 19 Riley Lees 6-0, 206, So. DT 95 Alex Miller 6-3, 268, Jr. DT 94 Ben Oxley 6-6, 292, Sr. 2 Flynn Nagel 5-11, 195, Sr. DE 91 Samdup Miller 6-3, 258, So. DE 83 Trent Goens 6-3, 254, Jr. Will 51 Blake Gallagher 6-1, 227, So. Will 40 Peter McIntyre 6-2, 229, R-Fy. Holder Mike 42 Paddy Fisher 6-4, 241, So. Mike 45 Nathan Fox 6-2, 230, Jr. 49 Jake Collins 6-1, 201, Gr. 10 TJ Green 6-2, 215, Jr. Sam 32 Nate Hall 6-2, 231, Sr. Sam 28 Chris Bergin 5-11, 213, So. CB 24 Montre Hartage 6-0, 195, Sr. CB 10 Alonzo Mayo 5-11, 186, Jr. Kickoff Specialist CB 3 Trae Williams 6-0, 209, Jr. CB 29 Greg Newsome II 6-1, 182, Fy. 14 Charlie Kuhbander 6-0, 188, So. S 13 JR Pace 6-1, 200, So. S 47 Joe Bergin 5-11, 197, Jr. 38 Drew Luckenbaugh 6-1, 205, So. S 41 Jared McGee 6-1, 226, Sr. S 22 Bryce Jackson 6-1, 190, R-Fy.

2018 game notes 3 northwestern football northwestern football THIRD DOWN CLAYTON THORSON WATCH

LEARNING ON THE FLY -- Sophomore JR Pace set career highs with six tackles, including four solo stops, and his first Active FBS Passing Leaders (Top 10) career tackle for loss versus Duke. Pace appeared in 12 games as a true first year, but made just four tackles in a 1. Brett Rypien, Boise State 10,543 backup role. He has nine tackles through two games as a starter in 2018. 2. Jake Browning, Washington 9,713 3. Brent Stockstill, Middle Tennesee 9,536 4. Drew Lock, Missouri 9,382 SOMETHING IN THE NUMBER -- Sophomore linebacker Blake Gallagher, who wears the same No. 51 worn famously 5. Clayton Thorson, Northwestern 7,918 by his head coach Pat Fitzgerald, has set career highs in each of the first two games of 2018. Gallagher had eight 6. Ryan Finley, NC State 7,898 tackles in the season opener at Purdue only to establish a new career high with 13 tackles versus Duke. Gallagher 6. Trace McSorley, Penn State 7,743 ranks 16th in the country in solo tackles per game (6.5) and 28th in total tackles (10.5/gm.). 8. Justin Hansen, Arkansas State 7,249 9. , Syracuse 6,874 10. Ben Hicks, SMU 6,862 FOR THE FIRST TIME -- Northwestern had nine student-athletes make their Wildcat debut against Purdue, including six true first years, a pair of redshirt first years and one graduate transfer. In comparison, NU had 22 new players Active FBS Passing Touchdown Leaders (Top 15) in last season's opener. Chicago's Big Ten Team returns 61-of-76 letterwinners (81 percent) from its 10-win team 1. Brent Stockstill, Middle Tennessee 83 last season, entering 2018 as one of the top-25 most-experienced teams in the nation. 2. Jake Browning, Washington 81 3. Drew Lock, Missouri 79 4. Brett Rypien, Boise State 67 CAPTAIN AMERICA, TOMMY DOLES -- Senior guard Tommy Doles has started 28-consecutive games on the right 5. Justin Hansen, Arkansas State 63 side of the offensive line and has earned All-Big Ten honors in each of the last two seasons. Doles was named to 6. Trace McSorley, Penn State 62 the Outland Trophy watch list, given annually to the nation's top interior lineman. Doles was also named to the 7. Ben Hicks, SMU 54 Wuerrfel Trophy watch list for his community service efforts. 8. Mckenzie Milton, UCF 53 Will Grier, West Virginia 53 10. Andrew Ford, UMass 50 RETURN OF SOME ’CATS -- The Northwestern coaching staff saw its first change in over seven years with the addition Stephen Calvert, Liberty 50 of three familiar names in the offseason. Former NU assistant Jeff Genyk returned to campus as the program's 12. Eric Dungey, Syracuse 47 Special Teams Coordinator, while alumni Lou Ayeni (Running Backs) and Tim McGarigle (Linebackers) were 13. Clayton Thorson, Northwestern 44 named assistant coaches in January. Veteran coach Matt MacPherson was elevated to Associate Head Coach and David Blough, Purdue 44 will lead the defensive backs in 2018. Despite the changes, the Wildcats eight coaches who have at least 10 years Kyle Shurmur, Vanderbilt 44 experience at the institution, marking the second most in the country behind only Navy (9). Mason Fine, North Texas 44 Big Ten Passing Yards Leaders (All-Time) WILDCATS NAME 2018 TEAM CAPTAINS -- Senior quarterback Clayton Thorson, senior offensive lineman Tommy 1. Drew Brees, Purdue (1997-2000) 11,792 Doles, senior cornerback Montre Hartage and redshirt sophomore Paddy Fisher were voted team captains 2. Curtis Painter, Purdue (2005-08) 11,163 by their teammates during training camp. Thorson becomes the fifth two-time captain under head coach Pat 3. Adam Weber, Minnesota (2007-10) 10,917 Fitzgerald, while Fisher is the first sophomore to serve as a captain during the Fitzgerald era. 4. , Northwestern (2002-05) 10,580 5. Chuck Long, Iowa (1981-85) 10,461 6. Mark Herrmann, Purdue (1977-80) 9,946 OPENING THE DOORS -- Northwestern opened the doors to the brand-new, 500,000-square-foot Walter Athletics 7. , Michigan (2004-07) 9,715 Center on the shores of Lake Michigan this offseason. The state-of 8. J.T. Barrett, Ohio State (2014-17) 9,434 9. Kyle Orton, Purdue (2001-04) 9,337 10. Gary Nova, Rutgers (2011-14) 9,258 ... Clayton Thorson, Northwestern 7,918

EYES ON THE RECORD BOOK

Total Offense (Career) Pass Completions (Career) Most Kickoff Returns (Career) Most Interceptions (Career) 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 11,576 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 913 1. Stephen Simmons 2006-10 84 1. Brett Whitley 1984-87 15 2. Clayton Thorson 2015- 8,425 2. Clayton Thorson 2015- 730 2. Venric Mark 2010-13 83 2. Tom Worthington 1946-49 14 3. Todd Sheets 1976-80 72 3. Brian Peters 2008-11 11 Most Plays (Career) Pass Attempts (Career) 4. Ricky Edwards 1979-83 71 Malcolm Hunter 1974-77 11 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 1,975 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 1,584 5. Patrick Wright 1990-93 70 5. Ibraheim Campbell 2011-14 10 2. Len Williams 1990-93 1,614 2. Clayton Thorson 2015- 1,271 6. Jim Pooler 1973-75 Harold Blackmon 1997-2000 10 3. Clayton Thorson 2015- 1,494 7. Solomon Vault 2014- 59 Eric Hutchinson 1969-71 10 Touchdown Passes (Career) Sherrick McManis 2006-09 59 8. Sherrick McManis 2006-09 9 Points Responsible For (Career) 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 44 Willie Lindsey 1989-92 9 1. 1999-2001 384 Len Williams 1990-93 44 Most Kickoff Return Yards (Career) Montre Hartage 2015- 9 2. Brett Basanez 2002-05 372 Clayton Thorson 2015- 44 1. Stephen Simmons 2007-10 1,995 Clayton Thorson 2015- 372 2. Venric Mark 2010-13 1,909 Most Forced Fumbles (Since 2000) Rushing Touchdowns by a Quarterback (Career) 3. Solomon Vault 2014- 1,505 1. Brad Phillips 2006-09 8 Passing Yards (Career) 1. 2010-13 28 Anthony Walker, Jr. 2014-16 8 1. Brett Basanez 2002-05 10,580 2. Zak Kustok 1999-01 22 Most Kickoff Return Touchdowns (Career) 3. Brian Peters 2008-11 6 2. Clayton Thorson 2015- 7,918 3. Brett Basanez 2002-05 18 1. Solomon Vault 2014- 3 4. 2013-16 5 Clayton Thorson 2015- 18 Ibraheim Campbell 2011-14 5 200-Yard Passing Games (Career) Sacks (Career) Tyler Scott 2010-13 5 1. Breett Basanez 2002-05 26 Rushing Yards by a Quarterback (Career) 1. Casey Daily 1994-97 28 Quentin Davis 2007-10 5 2. C.J. Bachér 2005-08 23 1. Kain Colter 2010-13 2,180 2. Ifeadi Odenigbo 2013-16 23.5 Adam Kadela 2005-07 5 3. Clayton Thorson 2015- 17 2. Zak Kustok 1999-01 1,294 3. Steve Shine 1990-93 21 Paddy Fisher 2017- 5 Dan Persa 2009-11 17 3. Brett Basanez 2002-05 996 4. Corey Wootton 2006-09 19.5 10. Joe Gaziano 2016- 4 4. Mike Greenfield 1984-87 904 5. Vince Browne 2008-11 19 5 others... 4 300-Yard Passing Games (Career) 5. 2006-09 887 6. Dwayne Missouri 1997-00 17 1. Brett Basanz 2002-05 10 6. Dan Persa 2008-11 716 7. Tyler Scott 2009-12 16 2. Dan Persa 2009-11 6 7. Len Williams 1990-93 542 8. Joe Gaziano 2016- 15.5 Mike Kafka 2006-09 6 8. Clayton Thorson 2015- 507 9. Deonte Gibson 2012-15 15 C.J. Bachér 2005-08 6 10. Dean Lowry 2012-15 12.5 Sandy Schwab 1982-84 6 6. Clayton Thorson 2015- 5

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QUOTE WORTHY -- ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit had high praise for the Wildcats during the nationally-televised QUICK FACTS broadcast versus Purdue, saying "I still personally don't think that the Northwestern brand gets the national Location ...... Evanston, Ill. respect they deserve ... Northwestern is a great option for a lot of kids." Enrollment ...... 8,367 Founded ...... 1851 CHARLIE AND THE FIELD GOAL FACTORY -- Sophomore kicker Charlie Kuhbander earned All-Big honors last season Conference ...... Big Ten (West) after rewriting the Northwestern record books. Kuhbander set NU first-year records for field goals made (13), Color ...... Purple points scored by a kicker (82) and longest field goal (43). His 43 extra points and 81.3 field goal percentage set Nickname ...... Wildcats the sixth-best marks in program history. President ...... Morton Schapiro Athletic Director ...... James J. Phillips, Ph.D. FORMER NO. 1 QUARTERBACK JOINS WILDCATS PROGRAM -- Sophomore quarterback Hunter Johnson, the No. 1-rated quarterback in the Class of 2016 by ESPN, joined the ’Cats as a transfer from Clemson University in June. Johnson, FOOTBALL HISTORY the younger brother of former Wildcat Cole Johnson, appeared in seven games for the Tigers last season. He First Season ...... 1882 completed 21-of-27 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. The Brownsburg, Indiana, native will sit out the All-Time Record ...... 536-662-44 (134 seasons) 2018 season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have three years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2019. Big Ten Championships ...... 8 First Team All-Americans ...... 13 First Team All-Conference ...... 138 Bowl Appearances ...... 13 #PRO Bowl Victories ...... 4 COACHING STAFF Head Coach ...... Pat Fitzgerald CATS Alma Mater ...... Northwestern, 1997 AROUND THE LEAGUE WALKER SETS CAREER HIGH WE'RE TALKIN' ABOUT PRACTICE Collegiate Career Record (Years) ...... 88-66 (13th) There are 14 #ProCats on 11 NFL teams, including Linebacker Anthony Walker, Jr., returned from a Despite not making 53-man rosters, four Northwestern Record (Years) ...... Same the New Orleans Saints, , Tampa preseason injury and finished week one versus Wildcats from last season's 10-win squad Offensive Coordinator...... Mick McCall Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver the with a career-high five were signed to practice squads Sunday. Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, tackles. Walker also had a quarterback hit in the Tyler Lancaster (Packers), Godwin Igwebuike Alma Mater ...... Southern Colorado Minnesota Vikings, , Cleveland contest. (Buccaneers), Garrett Dickerson (Giants) and Kyle Defensive Coordinator ...... Mike Hankwitz Browns and . Queiro (Cowboys) will continue their NFL dreams Alma Mater ...... Michigan PETERS NAMED TEAM CAPTAIN with hopes of earning a spot on the active roster. CARR STARTS FOR SAINTS IN OPENER Linebacker and special teams specialist Brian TEAM INFORMATION Wide receiver Austin Carr started in the slot for Peters was named one of six captains on the the New Orleans Saints in week one versus the Houston Texans. Peters was selected a captain 2017 Overall Record ...... 10-3 Buccaneers, hauling in a pair of passes for 20 for the first time in his career. 2017 Big Ten Record/Finish ...... 7-2/Second (West) yards. 2017 Bowl ...... Music City Bowl WILDCATS IN THE NFL ROUNDUP Bowl Result ...... Northwestern 24, Kentucky 23 Player Pos. Team Week 1 Notes | Week 2 Opponent ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Ibraheim Campbell S Dallas Cowboys DNP | SNF vs. New York Giants, 7:20 p.m., NBC Assistant Athletic Director...... Paul Kennedy Austin Carr WR New Orleans Saints Started Week 1; 2 rec., 20 yards | vs. , 12 p.m., FOX Email...... [email protected] Garrett Dickerson TE New York Giants Practice Squad | SNF at Dallas Cowboys, 7:20 p.m., NBC Phone...... 847-467-2028 Godwin Igwebuike S Practice Squad | vs. , 12 p.m., FOX Associate Director...... Kyle Kelley Justin Jackson RB Los Angeles Chargers Practice Squad | at Buffalo Bills, 12 p.m., CBS Email...... [email protected] Joe Jones LB 2 solo tackles | vs. Oakland Raiders, 3:25 p.m., CBS Phone...... 847-491-8800 Tyler Lancaster DL Green Bay Packers Practice Squad | vs. Minnesota Vikings, 12 p.m., FOX Dean Lowry DE Green Bay Packers 1 tackle (1 TFL) | vs. Minnesota Vikings, 12 p.m., FOX Twitter...... @NUFBFamily Sherrick McManis CB Chicago Bears No stats | MNF vs. , 7:15 p.m., ESPN Instagram...... @nufbfamily Ifeadi Odenigbo DE Cleveland Browns DNP | at New Orleans Saints, 12 p.m., FOX Facebook...... Facebook.com/nufootball Brian Peters LB Houston Texans Named Team Captain | at Tennessee Titans, 12 p.m., CBS Live Stats...... NUSports.com Kyle Queiro LB Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad | SNF vs. New York Giants, 7:20 p.m., NBC Real-Time Game Notes...... bit.ly/NUFBNotes18 QB Minnesota Vikings DNP | at Green Bay Packers, 12 p.m., FOX Anthony Walker, Jr. LB Indianapolis Colts 5 solo tackles | at Washington Redskins, 12 p.m., CBS 2018 BIG TEN STANDINGS

WEST DIVISION NORTHWESTERN AKRON SCHOOL OVERALL BIG TEN STREAK NORTHWESTERN 1-1 1-0 L1 Rank B1G Value Rank MAC Value Wisconsin 2-0 0-0 W2 Total Offense 61 5 437.0 Total Offense 86 11 391.0 Illinois 2-0 0-0 W2 Rushing Offense 100 13 132.5 Rushing Offense 48 4 200.0 Passing Offense 48 3 258.5 Passing Offense 64 7 237.0 Iowa 2-0 0-0 W2 Team Passing Efficiency 117 13 100.46 Team Passing Efficiency 63 5 141.32 Minnesota 2-0 0-0 W2 Scoring Offense 109 13 19.0 Scoring Offense 34 3 41.0 Nebraska 0-1 0-0 L1 Total Defense 79 11 386.5 Total Defense 4 1 192.0 Purdue 0-2 0-0 L2 Rushing Defense 74 12 149.5 Rushing Defense 40 2 114.0 Passing Yards Allowed 84 10 237.0 Passing Yards Allowed 3 1 78.0 Team Passing Efficiency Defense 84 12 135.74 Team Passing Efficiency Defense 1 1 47.96 EAST DIVISION Scoring Defense 71 11 24.0 Scoring Defense 4 2 7.0 SCHOOL OVERALL BIG TEN STREAK Turnover Margin 42 8 +0.50 Turnover Margin 64 6 0.00 Ohio State 2-0 1-0 W2 3rd Down Conversion Pct. 65 9 .417 3rd Down Conversion Pct. 33 2 .462 Indiana 2-0 0-0 W2 4th Down Conversion Pct. 59 5 .500 4th Down Conversion Pct. 87 8 .286 Maryland 2-0 0-0 W2 3rd Down Conversion Pct. Defense 84 12 .400 3rd Down Conversion Pct. Defense 1 1 .143 4th Down Conversion Pct. Defense 67 6 .500 4th Down Conversion Pct. Defense 1 1 .000 Penn State 2-0 0-0 W2 Red Zone Offense 102 10 .750 Red Zone Offense 1 1 1.000 Michigan State 1-1 0-0 L1 Red Zone Defense 91 8 1.000 Red Zone Defense 91 7 1.000 Michigan 1-1 0-0 L1 Net Punting 77 12 37.17 Net Punting 6 1 45.00 Rutgers 1-1 0-1 L1 Punt Returns 96 9 2.20 Punt Returns 104 11 1.00 Kickoff Returns 95 10 17.25 Kickoff Returns - - - First Downs Offense 52 5 46 First Downs Offense 123 10 26 First Downs Defense 61 9 38 First Downs Defense 1 1 13 Fewest Penalties Per Game 10 2 4.00 Fewest Penalties Per Game 47 7 6.00 Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 18 2 38.00 Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 99 10 73.00 Time of Possession 36 6 32:20 Time of Possession 50 6 31:21 2018 game notes 5 northwestern football northwestern football

DAN AND SUSAN JONES FAMILY HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

Year Overall .PCT Big Ten .PCT Postseason Already the second-longest tenured Big Ten head coach at the age of 43, Pat Fitzgerald's 12 2006 4-8 .333 2-6 .250 - seasons at the helm of Northwestern have been spent building upon the tradition he helped 2007 6-6 .500 3-5 .375 - establish as a Hall-of-Fame linebacker for the Wildcats in the mid-1990's. Characterized by 2008 9-4 .692 5-3 .625 Valero Alamo Bowl his motivational skills, enthusiasm and passion for all things Northwestern, Fitzgerald has 2009 8-5 .615 5-3 .625 Outback Bowl shaped Chicago's Big Ten Team into one that consistently achieves excellence in all three 2010 7-6 .538 3-5 .375 TicketCity Bowl phases of the student-athlete experience: academics, athletics and community outreach. 2011 6-7 .667 3-5 .375 Meineke Car Care Bowl 2012 10-3 .769 5-3 .625 TaxSlayer.Com Gator Bowl Champions Fitzgerald has led the Wildcats to eight bowl appearances in his 12 seasons and has guided 2013 5-7 .416 1-7 .125 - the ’Cats to three of their four bowl wins in program history. Most recently, Chicago's Big 2014 5-7 .416 3-5 .375 - Ten Team defeated Kentucky in the 2017 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, 2015 10-3 .769 6-2 .750 Outback Bowl 24-23, giving Northwestern back-to-­ ­back bowl wins for the first time in program history. 2016 7-6 .538 5-4 .556 Pinstripe Bowl Champions Northwestern finished the season ranked No. 17 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/ 2017 10-3 .727 7-2 .750 Music City Bowl Champions Coaches Poll, as well as the Playoff Poll. 2018 1-1 .500 1-0 1.000 Total 88-66 .571 49-50 .495 7 Bowl Games The win over Kentucky capped off an eight-game winning streak for the Wildcats, who finished the 2017 season with 10 wins for the fifth time in program history and third time Year School Position over the last six seasons. Northwestern has averaged nine victories over the last three seasons 2006- Northwestern Head Coach (27-­12), setting a program record for wins during a three­-year span. The previous high was 2004-05 Northwestern Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 26 wins from 1903-­05. 2002-03 Northwestern Linebackers 2001 Northwestern Defensive Backs Away from the gridiron, Fitzgerald's players have achieved at the highest levels in the 2000 Idaho Linebackers/Special Teams classroom, last fall placing a record 39 players on the Academic All-Big Ten team en route to 1999 Colorado Defensive Graduate Assistant posting a program-record 3.14 GPA for the 2015-16 academic year. In 2012, Northwestern 1998 Maryland Defensive Graduate Assistant collected top national honors in the AFCA Academic Achievement Award for the seventh time since 1998. Additionally, Fitzgerald's program ranked second among all FBS programs in the recently released multi-year Academic Progress Rating (APR), posting a score of 992 out of a possible 1,000 in the measure of player retention and eligibility.

NU also goes to great lengths to make a difference in the community. Fitzgerald, his family and his players partake in countless charitable events, impacting the NU and Evanston communities through their participation in Northwestern Dance Marathon, Special Olympics, Misericordia, the NU chapter of Uplifting Athletes, weekly school and children's hospital visits, and dozens of other organizations. Most recently, Fitzgerald was named the honorary coach of the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

As a player in 1995, Fitzgerald was the leader of a suffocating Wildcats defensive unit that led the nation in scoring defense and anchored NU's storybook run to the Big Ten championship • 2008 College Football Hall of Fame Class • 1995 Sports Illustrated Defensive Player and Rose Bowl. He capped the year by winning both the Nagurski and Bednarik Awards as • 1995 & 1996 Bednarik Award Winner of the Year the nation's top defensive player and also was the Big Ten, Chevrolet and Sports Illustrated- • 1995 & 1996 Nagurski Award Winner • Two-Time All-American Defensive Player of the Year. Fitzgerald accomplished all of this despite suffering a broken leg • First two-time winner of both the • 23 career starts in the penultimate regular-season game. Bednarik and Nagurski Awards • 299 career tackles • 1995 & 1996 Big Ten Champion • 20 career tackles for loss A graduate of Orland Park's (Ill.) Carl Sandburg High School and a 2003 inductee to the • 1995 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year • 5 forced fumbles Northwestern Athletics Hall of Fame, Fitzgerald resides in Northfield with his wife, Stacy, and • 3 interceptions three sons, Jack, born in November 2004, Ryan, born in September 2006, and Brendan, born in February 2009.

6 2018 game notes northwestern football northwestern football WEEKLY SCHEDULE (WEEK 3 VS. AKRON) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SUNDAYFRIDAY SATURDAY

Practice Big Ten Teleconference Practice (11:56 a.m.) Media Availability for as- Game 3 vs. Akron Practice Practice Practice Weekly Press Conference sistant coaches and players No Availability 6:30 p.m. CT • BTN No Media Availability No Media Availability No Availability (~12:05: Fitzgerald, Fisher, by request Evanston, Ill. • Ryan Field Thomas, Skowronek and (~11:30 a.m) McGee

NORTHWESTERN PRACTICE WILDCATS ONLINE Practices at Chap and Ethel Hutcheson Field and inside Ryan Fieldhouse are The official web site of Northwestern Athletics is NUsports.com. Updated daily, closed to all media members. Media members are asked to stay outside of the the site includes releases and game notes as well as other football-related gates of Martin Stadium until the conclusion of practice. Media availability will items: up-to-date roster, schedule, game times, etc. You may also follow be held inside the Walter Athletics Center. Northwestern football on Twitter at these accounts: @NU_Sports, @NU_SportsLIVE, @NUFBFamily or @coachfitz51. WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE Coach Fitzgerald will hold a media briefing at 12:05 p.m. CT on Tueday, GAME CREDENTIALS September 4 in the Football Auditorium of the Walter Athletics Center. For any media wishing to obtain a credential for any home game, please apply Fitzgerald will make comments and answer questions until approximately 12:30 at www.sportssystems.com/northwestern. p.m. Selected players will be on hand to meet with the press at approximately 12:35 p.m., class schedules permitting. The entire news conference is available POSTGAME PROCEDURE on NUsports.com. Following a cooling off period, head coach Pat Fitzgerald and select players will meet with the media in Anderson Hall, which is located adjacent to Ryan BIG TEN WEEKLY TELECONFERENCE Field on the northeast side. Requests for student-athletes should be made to Coach Fitzgerald takes part in the ’s Coaches Teleconference a Northwestern Athletic Communications contact at least five minutes prior to each Tuesday throughout the regular season. All 14 head coaches are available the end of the contest. to answer questions for eight minutes. Fitzgerald’s segment begins at 11:56 a.m. CT. Media members wishing to participate should call or email the Big Ten office NORTHWESTERN ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS (847-696-1010) for the call-in phone number. Playback of the teleconference is Contact: Paul Kennedy, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications available for 24 hours following the completion of the original format. Phone: Office - (847) 467-2028 Email: [email protected]

COACH/PLAYER AVAILABILITY Contact: Kyle Kelley, Associate Director of Athletic Communications Coach Fitzgerald and student-athletes who did not participate in the Tuesday Phone: Office - (847) 491-8800 press conference are available after morning practice on Wednesday of the Email: [email protected] Akron week. No player interviews will be granted on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Depending on his schedule, Coach Fitzgerald may Northwestern Athletic Communications also be available during the late-afternoon hours on Monday and Tuesday. Mailing Address Please call in advance to set up an interview. 1501 Central St. Evanston, IL 60208

2018 game notes 7 northwestern football northwestern football PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: OFFENSE Career Highs FLYNN NAGEL • 5-11 • 195 • SENIOR Receptions...... 12 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Receiving Yards...... 133 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • Posted career highs vs. Duke with 12 receptions and 133 yards Long Reception...... 57 at Michigan State (Oct. 15, 2016) • Has caught at least one pass in 20-straight games Touchdowns...... 1 (4x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Punt Returns...... 5 vs. Duke (Sept. 17, 2016) WR 2 Punt Return Yards...... 47 at Iowa (Oct. 1, 2016) Statistics REC YDS TD LG PR YDS TD LG Long Punt Return...... 47 at Iowa (Oct. 1, 2016) 17 191 0 32 0 0 0 0 Long Rush...... 4 vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Career Highs RAMAUD CHIAKHIAO-BOWMAN • 6-2 • 202 • SOPHOMORE Receptions...... 2 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Receiving Yards...... 19 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • Posted first career multi-catch game versus Duke Long Reception...... 14 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) WR 81 • Has career-long 14-yard reception in back-to-back games Touchdown...... 1 at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) Statistics REC YDS TD LG 3 33 0 14 Career Highs BENNETT SKOWRONEK • 6-4 • 211 • JUNIOR Receptions...... 8 vs. Nevada (Sept. 2, 2017) Receiving Yards...... 123 (Sept. 2, 2017) • Led NU in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2017 Long Reception...... 58 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) • Has at least two catches in 13 of last 15 contests Touchdowns...... 2 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) WR 88 Statistics REC YDS TD LONG 7 84 0 40 Career Highs CLAYTON THORSON • 6-4 • 226 • SENIOR Pass Attempts...... 52 vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 5, 2016) Completions...... 33 vs. MIchigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) • Holds NU record for career wins by a quarterback (28) Passing Yards...... 370 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Passing Touchdowns...... 3 (8x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) • Has started all 41 games of his career Long Pass...... 66 vs. Ball State (Sept. 26, 2015) QB Rushing Attempts...... 12 (2x), last vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 28, 2016) 18 Rushing Yards...... 126 at Nebraska (Oct. 24, 2015) Statistics ATT COMP INT PCT. YDS TD LG ATT YDS TD LG Rushing Touchdowns...... 2 (3x), last at Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2017) 38 64 1 59.4 370 0 40 6 -11 0 6 Long Rush...... 68 at Nebraska (Oct. 24, 2015) Career Highs JEREMY LARKIN • 5-11 • 197 • SOPHOMORE Rushing Attempts...... 26 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Rushing Yards...... 143 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) • Only fourth ’Cat since 2000 to rush for 100 yards in first two games Rushing Touchdowns...... 2 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) • Has rushed for over 100 yards in three-straight games Long Rush...... 64 vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) RB Receptions...... 7 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) 28 Receiving Yards...... 55 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Statistics ATT YDS TD LG YPC YPG REC YDS TD LG Long Reception...... 39 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) 50 264 3 46 5.3 132.0 11 75 0 17 Career Highs CAM GREEN • 6-3 • 237 • JUNIOR Receptions...... 6 (2x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Receiving Yards...... 76 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) • Matched Flynn Nagel with team-high five catches in opener Touchdowns...... 1 (2x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) • Third career game with five-plus catches Long Reception...... 25 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) SB 84 2017 Stats REC YDS TD LONG 6 58 0 16 BLAKE HANCE • 6-5 • 310 • SENIOR SPECIALISTS • Has started 37-consecutive games #14 • CHARLIE KUHBANDER (Career Highs) • Started every game each of the last two seasons FG Attempted: 3 (3x), last vs. Purdue (11/11/17) FG Made: 3 (2x), last vs. Purdue (11/11/17) OL 72 • Two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree Long Field Goal: 40 (2x), last at Maryland (10/14/17) • Economics major Extra Points Attempted: 6 vs. BGSU (9/16/17) Extra Points Made: 6 vs. BGSU (9/16/17) J.B. BUTLER • 6-3 • 308 • SENIOR 14 K Points Scored: 13 at Maryland (10/14/17) • Former walk on Statistics XPM XPA FGM FGA LONG BLKD PTS • Has made 17 starts over the last two seasons 5 5 1 1 34 0 8 #49 • JAKE COLLINS (Career Highs*) OL 59 • Father played Division I basketball at Butler University Punts: 8 at Alabama (9/10/16) Punting Average: 53.0 vs. Middle Tennessee (10/10/15) Long Punt: 62 vs. Georgia State (12/16/17) JARED THOMAS • 6-4 • 294 • JUNIOR Punts Inside 20: 3 (5x), last vs. Duke (9/8/18) • Has appeared in 23 games over last two seasons 49 P *Career highs and 2017 Stats at Western Kentucky* • Was primary backup center to senior Brad North in 2017 Statistics No. YDS AVG LG TB FC I20 50+ OL • Started first three games of 2017 at left tackle 65 12 446 37.2 48 0 7 5 0 #8 • KYRIC McGOWAN (Career Highs) Kick Returns: 2 vs. Duke (9/8/18) Kick Return Yards: 36 vs. Duke (9/8/18) TOMMY DOLES • 6-4 • 296 • SENIOR Long Kick Return: 19 vs. Duke (9/8/18) • Outland Trophy Watch List (Nation's Top Interior Lineman) • Has started 28-straight games over the last two seasons 8 KR OL 71 • Two-time All-Big Selection (2017: 3rd Team / 2016: HM) • Three-time Academic All-Big Ten | 2016 Academic All-District Statistics KR YDS TD LG AVG/R AVG/G. 2 36 0 19 18.0 18.0 #19 • RILEY LEES (Career Highs) RASHAWN SLATER • 6-3 • 314 • SOPHOMORE Punt Returns: 4 vs. Duke (9/8/18) • Has started 14-straight games at right tackle Punt Return Yards: 39 vs. Purdue (11/11/17) Long Punt Return: 39 vs. Purdue (11/11/17) • Started 12 games at right tackle as a true first year in 2017 Kick Returns: 3 (2x), last at Maryland (10/14/17) OL • Rated as top freshman OL by Pro Football Focus last season 70 Kick Return Yards: 70 at Maryland (10/14/17) • Named to the Freshman All-Big Ten Team by the Big Ten Network 19 PR Long Kick Return: 36 at Nebraska (11/4/17) Statistics PR YDS TD LG AVG/R AVG/G. 8 2018 game notes 5 11 0 0 2.2 5.5 northwestern football northwestern football PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: DEFENSE Career Highs JOE GAZIANO • 6-4 • 275 • JUNIOR Tackles...... 6 (2x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 5 vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) • Recorded third career multi-sack game last weekend Assisted Tackles...... 3 at Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2017) • Named to the Bronko Nagurski Watch List Tackles for Loss...... 2 (3x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) DE Sacks...... 2 (3x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) 97 Quarterback Hurries...... 4 vs. Nevada (Sept. 2, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Fumble Recoveries...... 1 at Michigan State (Oct. 15, 2016) 4 1 5 2.0 19 2.0 19 0-0 2 0 0 Pass Breakups...... 2 vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Career Highs JORDAN THOMPSON • 6-3 • 292 • SENIOR Tackles...... 6 vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) Solo Takcles...... 4 vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 5, 2016) • Has started 25-consecutive games at defensive tackle Assisted Tackles...... 6 vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) • Has recorded a sack in back-to-back games for first time in career Sacks...... 1 (4x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) DT Tackles for Loss...... 2 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) 99 Quarterback Hurries...... 1 (4x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Pass Breakups...... 1 (4x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) 6 2 8 3.5 9 2.0 7 0-0 0-0 1 0 Forced Fumbles...... 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Career Highs ALEX MILLER • 6-3 • 285 • JUNIOR Tackles...... 3 (4x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 3 (2x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) • Named NU Defensive Big Playmaker for game one at Purdue Assisted Tackles...... 3 vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) • Older brother of defensive end Samdup Miller Sacks...... 1 (2x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) DT Tackles for Loss...... 1 (3x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) 95 Pass Breakups...... 1 (5x), last vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Quarterback Hurries...... 1 (4x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 Career Highs SAMDUP MILLER • 6-3 • 258 • SOPHOMORE Tackles...... 5 at Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 3 at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) • Led all FBS first-year defensive ends with 8.5 tackles for loss in 2017 Assisted Tackles...... 4 at Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2017) • Started all 13 games as a true first-year last season Sacks...... 1 (5x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) DE Tackles for Loss...... 1.5 vs. Penn State (Oct. 7, 2017) 91 Quarterback Hurries...... 1 (3x), last vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Pass Breakups...... 1 vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) 2 0 2 0 0 1.0 2 0-0 0 1 0 Fumble Recoveries...... 1 vs. Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Career Highs BLAKE GALLAGHER • 6-1 • 227 • SOPHOMORE Tackles...... 13 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Solo Tackles...... 9 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • Made a career-high 13 tackles versus Duke Assisted Tackles...... 4 (3x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • Leads the Wildcats with 21 tackles through two games Tackles for Loss...... 2 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) LB 51 Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT 13 8 21 0 0 2.0 4 0-0 0 0 0 Career Highs PADDY FISHER • 6-4 • 241 • SOPHOMORE Tackles...... 19 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 14 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) • First sophomore team captain in Pat Fitzgerald era Assisted Tackles...... 9 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Tackles for Loss...... 1.5 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) • Posted fifth career double-digit tackle performance vs. Duke Fumble Recoveries...... 1 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) LB Forced Fumbles...... 2 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) 42 Pass Breakups...... 1 (3x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Quarterback Hurries...... 2 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) 7 13 20 0 0 0.5 1 1-0 0 0 0 Interceptions...... 1 at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Career Highs NATE HALL • 6-2 • 231 • SENIOR Tackles...... 11 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 8 (2x), last at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) • Made a team-high 11 tackles at Purdue Assisted Tackles...... 7 vs. Purdue (Nov. 14, 2015) Tackles for Loss...... 3.5 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) • Named to the Dick Butkus Award Watch List Sacks...... 2.5 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) LB Quarterback Hurries...... 2 (3x), last vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) 32 Fumble Recoveries...... 1 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Pass Breakups...... 2 (2x), last vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) 11 6 17 0 0 1.0 4 0-0 1 0 1 Interceptions...... 1 (3x), last at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Career Highs MONTRE HARTAGE • 6-0 • 195 • SENIOR Tackles...... 11 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Solo Tackles...... 9 vs. Illinois State (Sept. 10, 2016) • Has started 28-consecutive games at Cornerback Assisted Tackles...... 3 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) • Fifth among active FBS players with nine career interceptions Tackles for Loss...... 1 (2x), last vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) CB Forced Fumbles...... 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) 24 Pass Breakups...... 2 (2x), last at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Interception...... 2 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 2 1 Career Highs GREG NEWSOME II • 6-1 • 182 • FIRST YEAR Tackles...... 5 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Solo Tackles...... 5 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) • Made first career start versus Duke Pass Breakups...... 1 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) CB 29 • Had a season-high five solo tackles in collegiate debut at Purdue Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 2 0 Career Highs JR PACE • 6-1 • 200 • SOPHOMORE Tackles...... 6 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Solo Tackles...... 4 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • Recorded third career interception in win at Purdue Assisted Tackles...... 2 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) • All three career interceptions have come in BIg Ten play Interceptions...... 1 (3x), last at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) S 13 Pass Breakups...... 1 (2x), last vs. Penn State (Oct. 7, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT 5 4 9 0 0 1.0 2 0-0 0 0 1 Career Highs JARED MCGEE • 6-1 • 226 • SENIOR Tackles...... 10 vs. Nebraska (Sept. 24, 2016) Solo Tackles...... 7 vs. Nebraska (Sept. 24, 2016) • Has appeared in 32 career games, making six starts Assisted Tackles...... 4 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 17, 2016) • Had a career-high 36 tackles and two interceptions in 2016 Tackles for Loss...... 1 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) S Quarterback Hurries...... 1 vs. Nebraska (Sept. 24, 2016) 41 Forced Fumbles...... 1 at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) Statistics UT AT TT SACK YDS TFL YDS FF-FR QBH PBU INT Pass Breakups...... 1 (4x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) 8 3 11 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 Interceptions...... 1 (3x), last vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 28, 2016)

2018 game notes 9 northwestern football northwestern football CAREER HIGHS NORTHWESTERN RECORD WHEN

#28 • CHRIS BERGIN • LB #96 • TREVOR KENT • DL #4 • SOLOMON VAULT • WR 2018 Fitz Career Tackles: 4 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Tackles: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Rushing Attempts: 9 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 12, 2015) When playing at home 0-1 48-34 Solo Tackles: 3 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Assisted Tackles: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Rushing Yards: 36 vs. Ball State (Sept. 26, 2015) Assisted Tackles: 1 (4x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Tackles for Loss: 0.5 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Rushing Touchdowns: 2 vs. W. Illinois (Sept, 20, 2014) When playing on road 1-0 36-27 TFL: 1.0 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Sacks: 0.5 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Long Rush: 21 vs. Western Illinois (Sept. 20, 2014) When playing at a neutral site 0-0 4-5 Receptions: 2 (6x), last vs. Indiana (Oct. 22, 2016) When playing on grass 1-1 65-44 #47 • JOE BERGIN • DB #19 • RILEY LEES • WR Receiving Yards: 53 vs. Purdue (Nov. 14, 2015) When playing on artificial surface 0-0 23-22 Tackles: 2 (2x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Receptions: 4 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Touchdowns: 1 (2x), last vs. Indiana (Oct. 22, 2016) Solo Tackles: 1 (4x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Receiving Yards: 49 at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) Long Reception: 44 vs. Duke (Sept. 17, 2016) When scoring first 1-1 57-20 Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Long Reception: 25 vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Kick Returns: 5 (2x), last vs. Iowa (Oct. 17, 2015) When opponent scores first 0-0 31-47 Touchdowns: 1 (2x), last at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Kick Return Yards: 119 vs. Penn State (Nov. 7, 2015) When leading after first quarter 0-1 48-16 #36 • JESSE BROWN • RB Rushing Attempts: 1 (3x), last at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) Long Kick Return: (8 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2015) When trailing after first quarter 0-0 22-36 Rushing Attempts: 2 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Touchdowns: 1 (4x), last at Michigan (Oct. 15, 2016) When tied after first quarter 1-0 18-13 Rushing Yards: 27 at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) #10 • ALONZO MAYO • DB Rushing Touchdown: 1 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Tackles: 8 vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) #3 • TRAE WILLIAMS • DB When leading at halftime 1-0 66-17 Long Rush: 18 at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Solo Tackles: 7 vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) Tackles: 8 vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 28, 2016) When trailing at halftime 0-1 15-41 Tackles: 1 (4x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Asst. Tackles: 4 at Nebraska (Nov. 4, 2017) Solo Tackles: 7 vs. Duke (Sept. 17, 2016) When tied at halftime 0-0 7-8 Solo Tackles: 1 (2x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) TFL: 1 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) Assisted Tackles: 3 vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 28, 2016) When leading after three quarters 1-0 71-15 Assisted Tackles: 1 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Pass Breakups: 1 (2x), last vs. BGSU (Sept. 16, 2017) Tackles for Loss: 1 (2x), last at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) Fumble Recoveries: 1 (2x), last at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) When trailing after three quarters 0-1 11-47 #98 • EARNEST BROWN IV • DL #8 • KYRIC McGOWAN • WR Forced Fumbles: 1 at Wisconsin (Sept. 30, 2017) When tied after three quarters 0-0 6-4 Tackles: 1 (3x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Receptions: 2 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Pass Breakups: 3 vs. Illinois (Nov. 26, 2016) When NU has more/equal rushing yards 0-1 68-18 Assisted Tackles: 1 (2x), last at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Receiving Yards: 29 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Interceptions: 1 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) When opponent has more rushing yards 1-0 21-47 QBH: 1 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Long Reception: 15 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Rushing Attempts: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) #92 • FRED WYATT • DL When NU has more/equal passing yards 0-1 43-30 #26 • BRIAN BULLOCK • DB Rushing Yards: 17 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Tackles: 3 (3x), last at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) When opponent has more passing yards 1-0 46-35 Pass Breakup: 1 vs. Nevada (Sept. 2, 2017) Long Rush: 17 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Solo Tackles: 3 (2x), last at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) When NU has more/equal total yards 0-1 64-21 Tackles: 2 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) #94 • TOMMY CARNIFAX • DL Assisted Tackles: 2 (2x), last vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) When opponent has more total yards 1-0 24-47 Solo Tackle: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) QBH: 1 (2x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Tackles: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Assisted Tackle: 1 (2x), last at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) When NU has more first downs 0-1 59-25 Tackles for Loss: 1 (2x), last at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) Assisted Tackles: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Kick Returns: 2 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) When opponent has more first downs 1-0 21-38 Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Illinois State (Sept. 10, 2016) Kick Return Yards: 36 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) When first downs are equal 0-0 8-3 #5 • CHARLIE FESSLER • WR Long Kick Return: 19 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Receptions: 2 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) When NU forces more turnovers 1-0 55-16 Receiving Yards: 38 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) #20 • JOHN MOTEN IV • RB When opponent forces more turnovers 0-1 17-39 Long Reception: 30 at Maryland (Oct. 14, 2017) Rushing Attempts: 16 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) When turnovers are equal 0-0 16-11 Tackles: 1 at Iowa (Oct. 1, 2016) Rushing Yards: 128 vs. Illinois (Nov. 26, 2016) In games decided by three points or fewer 0-0 16-11 Solo Tackles: 1 at Iowa (Oct. 1, 2016) Rushing Touchdowns: 2 vs. Illinois (Nov. 26, 2016) In games decided by seven points or fewer 1-0 35-19 Long Rush: 43 vs. Illinois (Nov. 26, 2016) #45 • NATHAN FOX • LB Receptions 1 (3x), last at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) In overtime games 0-0 6-5 Tackles: 4 (2x), last vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Receiving Yards: 20 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) Solo Tackles: 3 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Long Reception: 20 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) CAREER STARTS Assisted Tackles: 3 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Kick Returns: 5 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) TFL: 0.5 vs. Nebraska (Sept. 24, 2016) Kick Return Yards: 83 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) QBH: 1 vs. Indiana (Oct. 22, 2016) Long Kick Return: 27 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) 2018 Career Clayton Thorson, Quarterback 2 41 #50 • JANGO GLACKIN • LB #35 • ERIK MUELLER • LB Blake Hance, Offensive Lineman 2 37 Tackles: 1 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Tackle: 1 (2x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Montre Hartage, Cornerback 2 28 Assisted Tackles: 1 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Assisted Tackle: 1 (2x), last vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Tommy Doles, Offensive Lineman 2 28 #83 • TRENT GOENS • DL #75 • BEN OXLEY • DL Nate Hall, Linebacker 2 27 Tackles: 4 (2x), last vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) Tackles: 3 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Jordan Thompson, Defensive Lineman 2 26 Solo Tackles: 2 (4x), last vs. Iowa (Oct. 21, 2017) Solo Tackles: 1 (3x), last vs. Kentucky (Dec. 29, 2017) Flynn Nagel, Wide Receiver 2 25 Assisted Tackles: 3 vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) Assisted Tackles: 2 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) TFL: 2 (2x), last vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) QBH: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) J.B. Butler, Offensive Lineman 2 20 Sacks: 2 vs. Purdue (Nov. 11, 2017) Samdup Miller, Defensive line 2 15 Interceptions: 1 at Purdue (Nov. 12, 2016) #6 • JELANI ROBERTS • WR Joe Gaziano, Defensive End 2 15 QBH: 1 (2x), last vs. Michigan State (Oct. 28, 2017) Rushing Attempts: 5 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 12, 2015) Bennett Skowronek, Wide Receiver 2 14 Rushing Yards: 23 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) #55 • MARK GOODEN • DL Long Rush: 15 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Paddy Fisher, Linebacker 2 14 Tackles: 3 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Rushing Touchdown: 1 (2x), last at Illinois (Nov. 25, 2017) Rashawn Slater, Offensive Line 2 14 Solo Tackles: 1 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Receptions: 3 vs. Penn State (Nov. 7, 2015) Trae Williams, Cornerback 1 13 Assisted Tackles: 2 at Duke (Sept. 9, 2017) Receiving Yards: 14 vs. Penn State (Nov. 7, 2015) Jared McGee, Safety 2 7 Long Reception: 12 at Michigan (Oct. 10, 2015) #10 • TJ GREEN • QB Kick Returns: 1 at Michigan (Oct. 10, 2015) Jared Thomas, Offensive Lineman 2 6 Passing Attempts: 18 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Kick Return Yards: 19 at Michigan (Oct. 10, 2015) Cameron Green, Superback 2 5 Completions: 11 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Long Kick Return: 19 at Michigan (Oct. 10, 2015) Alonzo Mayo, Cornerback 0 5 Passing Yards: 84 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Fred Wyatt, Defensive Lineman 1 4 Long Pass: 18 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) #93 • JOE SPIVAK • DL Rush Attempts: 4 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Tackle: 1 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) Blake Gallagher, Linebacker 2 3 Rushing Yards: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Assisted Tackle: 1 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 18, 2017) James Prather, Superback 0 2 Long Rush: 4 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) QBH: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) JR Pace, Safety 2 2 Rushing Touchdowns: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 302, 10 Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, Wide Receiver 2 2 #85 • JACKSON TIRMONIA • WR #11 • A.J. HAMPTON • CB Receptions: 1 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Greg Newsome II, Cornerback 1 1 Tackles: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Receiving Yards: 5 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Jalen Brown, Wide Receiver 0 1 Assisted Tackles: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018) Long Reception: 5 vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 16, 2017) Jelani Roberts, Wide Receiver 0 1 #22 • BRYCE JACKSON • DB Alex Miller, Defensive Lineman 1 1 Tackles: 2 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Duke (Sept. 8, 2018) Assisted Tackles: 1 at Purdue (Aug. 30, 2018)

#15 • JACE JAMES • WR Receptions: 2 vs. Kentucky Dec. 29, 2017) Receiving Yards: 25 vs. Penn State (Oct. 7, 2017) Long Reception: 25 vs. Penn State (Oct. 7, 2017)

10 2018 game notes northwestern football northwestern football LAST TIME IT HAPPENED

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS OPPONENTS Scored 60+ Points NU 61, Illinois 23 (11-18-00) Wisconsin 70, NU 23 (11-27-10) Scored 50-59 Points NU 54, Michigan State 40 (10-15-16) Ohio State 58, NU 7 (9-22-07) Scored 40-49 Points NU 49, Bowling Green 7 (9-16-17) Duke 41, NU 17 (9-9-17) Rushed for 200-299 yards 277 vs. Minnesota (11-18-17) Purdue - 202 (8-30-18) Rushed for 300-399 yards 303 vs. Bowling Green (9-16-17) Indiana - 319 (10-29-11) Rushed for 400+ yards 444 at Illinois (11-22-03) Illinois - 519 (11-20-10) Passed for 400+ yards 532 vs. Auburn (1-1-10) Michigan State - 445 (10-28-17) Had 500-599 yards of total offense 531 at Maryland (10-14-17) Michigan State - 540 (10-28-17) Had 600+ yards of total offense 678 vs. Bowling Green (9-16-17) Arizona State - 773 (9-17-05) Won a game on final play (regulation) vs. Michigan State, 47-yd FG Nebraska, 49-yard pass (11-2-13) (9-29-01) Recorded a safety vs. Illinois (11-24-12) Wisconsin (9-30-17) Recorded a shutout NU 39, Minnesota 0 (11-18-17) #18 Michigan 38, #13 NU 0 (10-10-15) Played No. 1-ranked team #1 Ohio State 54, NU 10 (11-11-06) Wisconsin 37, #1 NU 6 (11-10-62) Beat No. 1-ranked team NU 12, #1 Miami (Fla.) (9-23-67) Wisconsin 37, #1 NU 6 (11-10-62) Beat a Top-10 team NU 28, #9 Nebraska 25 (11-5-11) Beat a ranked team NU 39, #16 Michigan State 31 (3OT) (10-28-17) Beat two ranked teams in a row NU 47, #7 Wisconsin 44 (9-23-00) NU 37, #18 Michigan State 17 (9-30-00) Ranked by AP (media) No. 17 (2017 FINAL) Ranked by USA Today (coaches) No. 17 (2017 FINAL) Ranked in College Football Playoff No. 21 (12-3-17) Ranked No. 1 by AP 1962 Sellout at home 47,330, vs. Nebraska (10-18-14) Had consecutive sellouts vs. Iowa (11-13-10) vs. Illinois (11-20-10) *at Wrigley Field

INDIVIDUALS

Returned kickoff for a TD Solmon Vault (95) at Michigan State (10-15-16) Jehu Chesson (96), Michigan (10-10-15) Returned punt for a TD Tony Jones (64) at Purdue (11-22-14) (1), Iowa (11-1-14) Returned INT for a TD Nick VanHoose (72) at Nebraska (10-24-15) Natrell Jamerson, Wisconsin (9-30-17) Returned fumble for TD Samdup Miller (3) at Illinois (11-25-17) Austin Collinsworth (32), Notre Dame (11-15-14) Blocked an extra point Dean Lowry vs. Ball State (9-26-15) Andrew Stelter, Minnesota (11-18-17) Blocked a FG attempt Nick VanHoose vs. Michigan (11-8-14) Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame (11-15-14) Blocked a punt Keith Watkins II vs. Western Illinois (9-20-14) Ricky Jones, Indiana (10-22-16) Rushed for 3 or more TDs Justin Jackson (3) vs. Bowling Green (9-16-17) Akrum Wadley (4), Iowa (10-17-15) Rushed for 100 yards Jeremy Larkin (121) vs. Duke (9-8-18) Daniel Jones (108), Duke (9-9-17) Two players rushed for 100 yards Justin Jackson (173) vs. Illinois (11-26-16) Melvin Gordon (172), Wisconsin (10-12-13) John Moten IV (128) vs. Illinois (11-26-16) James White (101), Wisconsin (10-12-13) Rushed for 200 yards Justin Jackson (224) vs. Pittsburgh (12-28-16) Akrum Wadley (204), Iowa (10-17-15) Completed 20-29 passes Clayton Thorson (22) vs. Duke (9-8-18) Tanner Lee (21), Nebraska (11-4-17) Completed 30+ passes Clayton Thorson (33) vs. Michigan State (10-28-17) Elijah Sindelar (37), Purdue (11-11-17) Passed for 3+ TDs Clayton Thorson (3) vs. Minnesota (11-18-17) Tyler O'Connor (3), Michigan State (10-15-16) Passed for 300-399 yards Clayton Thorson (356) vs. Michigan State (10-28-17) Elijah Sindelar (376), Purdue (11-11-17) Passed for 400-499 yards Trevor Siemian (414) at Illinois (11-30-13) Brian Lewerke (445), Michigan State (10-28-17) Passed for 500+ yards Mike Kafka (532) vs. Auburn (1-1-10) - Scored 3 TDs in a game Justin Jackson (3 rushing) vs. Bowling Green (9-16-17) William Fuller (3c), Notre Dame (11-15-14) Scored 4+ Tds in a game Kain Colter (4 rushing) vs. Indiana (9-29-12) Akrum Wadley (4r), Iowa (10-17-15) 2-point conversion Cam Green pass from Clayton Thorson vs. Michigan State (10-28-17) Alec Ingold (rush), Wisconsin (11-5-16) Caught 10+ passes Flynn Nagel (12) vs. Duke (9-8-18) Rondale Moore (11), Purdue (8-30-18) 100-199 yards receiving Flynn Nagel (133) vs. Duke (9-8-18) Rondale Moore (109), Purdue (8-30-18) 200+ yards receiving Jeremy Ebert (208) vs. Rice (11-12-11) D.J. Moore (210), Maryland (10-14-17) Two players 100 receiving yards Christian Jones (182) at Illinois (11-30-13) Malik Turner (164), Illinois (11-26-16) Rashad Lawrence (112) at Illinois (11-30-13) Justin Hardee (125), Illinois (11-26-16) Score 2 TDs Receiving Garrett Dickerson vs. Minnesota (11-18-17) Cody White, Michigan State (10-28-17) Felton Davis, Michigan State (10-28-17) Scored 3+ TDs receiving Austin Carr (3) at Iowa (10-1-16) William Fuller (3), Notre Dame (11-15-14) Kicked 3 FGs in one game Charlie Kuhbander (3) vs. Purdue (11-11-17) Ryan Lichtenstein (3), Syracuse (9-19-09) Kicked 4 FGs in one game Jack Mitchell (4) at Notre Dame (11-15-14) Brendan Gibbons (4), Michigan (11-16-13) Kicked 5 FGs in one game Jeff Budzien (5) vs. Boston College (9-5-12) - Kicked a 50-yard FG David Wasielewski (51) at Air Force (8-31-02) Taylor Zalewski (51), Illinois (11-30-13) Kicked a 70-79 yard punt Brandon Williams (77) vs. Minnesota (11-19-11) Ryan Donahue (73), Iowa (11-13-10) Kicked an 80-89-yard punt Hunter Niswander (80) vs. Iowa (10-21-17) - Intercepted 2 passes Kyle Queiro at Nebraska (11-4-17) Mark Gilbert (2), Duke (9-9-17) Intercepted 3 passes Godwin Igwebuike (3) vs. Wisconsin (10-14-14) Mike Rose (3), Purdue (9-27-97) Recovered two fumbles Jimmy Hall (2) at Notre Dame (11-15-14) Marc Jackson (2), Illinois (11-23-02) Recorded 100+ kickoff return yards Venric Mark (141) vs. Texas A&M (12-31-11) Dre Brown (125), Illinois (11-25-17) Recorded 20+ tackles Tim McGarigle (21, 11-10) vs. Michigan (10-29-05) J Leman (22, 11-11), Illinois (11-18-06)

2018 game notes 11 northwestern football northwestern football PLAYERS OF THE WEEK NATIONAL RANKINGS

Game Offensive Off. Big Playmaker Off. Practice AP TOP 25 RECORD POINTS Purdue Jeremy Larkin, RB Cam Green, SB Hunter Johnson, QB 1. Alabama (54) 2-0 1,517 Duke Flynn Nagel, WR Jeremy Larkin, RB Braeden Heald, WR Akron 2. Clemson (6) 2-0 1,430 Michigan 3. Georgia 2-0 1,407 Michigan State 4. Ohio State 2-0 1,288 Nebraska 5. Oklahoma 2-0 1,263 Rutgers 6. Wisconsin (1) 2-0 1,227 Wisconsin 7. Auburn 2-0 1,224 Notre Dame 8. Notre Dame 2-0 1,022 Iowa 9. Stanford 2-0 992 Minnesota Illinois 10. Washington 1-1 884 11. Penn State 2-0 836 Game Defensive Def. Big Playmaker Def. Practice 12. LSU 2-0 830 Purdue n/a Alex Miller, DL Joe Spivak, DL 13. Virginia Tech 2-0 794 Duke Joe Gaziano, DE n/a Cam Ruiz, DB 14. West Virginia 2-0 793 Akron 15. TCU 2-0 678 Michigan 16. Mississippi State 2-0 654 Michigan State 17. Boise State 2-0 500 Nebraska Rutgers 18. UCF 2-0 494 Wisconsin 19. Michigan 1-1 385 Notre Dame 20. Oregon 2-0 301 Iowa 21. Miami (Fla.) 1-1 299 Minnesota 22. USC 1-1 250 Illinois 23. Arizona STate 2-0 139 24. Oklahoma State 2-0 119 25. Michigan State 1-1 104 Game Special Teams ST Practice Player of the Week Purdue Tyler Gillikin, LS Ray Niro III, WR Others Receiving Votes: Utah 92, Texas A&M 90, Boston Duke Riley Lees, WR Jackson Tirmonia, WR College 45, Houston 32, Maryland 30, Colorado 25, Iowa Akron 23, Kentucky 19, Duke 10, NC State 9, Ole Miss 5, Hawai'i 5, Michigan Washington State 4, South Florida 3, South Carolina 2, Florida Michigan State State 1 Nebraska Rutgers COACHES POLL RECORD POINTS Wisconsin 1. Alabama (59) 2-0 1,571 Notre Dame Iowa 2. Clemson (3) 2-0 1,481 Minnesota 3. Georgia 2-0 1,437 Illinois 4. Ohio State (1) 2-0 1,391 5. Oklahoma 2-0 1,319 STARTING LINEUPS 6. Wisconsin 2-0 1,252 7. Auburn 2-0 1,221 OFFENSE 8. Notre Dame 2-0 1,029 Opponent LT LG C RG RT QB WR WR WR SB RB 9. Stanford 2-0 1,010 at Purdue Hance Butler Thomas Doles Slater Thorson Nagel Skowronek Bowman Green Larkin 10. Penn State 2-0 930 DUKE Hance Butler Thomas Doles Slater Thorson Nagel Skowronek Bowman Green Larkin 11. Virginia Tech 2-0 862 AKRON 12. Washington 1-1 852 MICHIGAN 13. LSU 2-0 850 at Michigan State NEBRASKA 14. TCU 2-0 743 at Rutgers 15. West Virginia 2-0 727 WISCONSIN 16. Mississippi State 2-0 650 NOTRE DAME 17. Boise State 2-0 507 at Iowa 18. UCF 2-0 438 at Minnesota ILLINOIS 19. Oklahoma State 2-0 325 20. Miami (Fla.) 1-1 296 DEFENSE 21. USC 1-1 295 Opponent DE DT DT DE LB LB LB CB S S CB 22. Michigan 1-1 270 at Purdue Gaziano Thompson A. Miller S. Miller Gallagher Fisher Halll Hartage Pace McGee Williams 23. Oregon 2-0 255 DUKE Gaziano Thompson Wyatt S. Miller Gallagher Fisher Hall Hartage Pace McGee Newsome II AKRON 24. Michigan State 1-1 152 MICHIGAN 25. Arizona State 2-0 92 at Michigan State Others Receiving Votes: Texas A&M 87, Utah 86, Houston NEBRASKA 46, South Carolina 43, Boston College 37, Kentucky 34, South at Rutgers Florida 27, Washington State 21, Colorado 20, Florida State WISCONSIN NOTRE DAME 17, NC State 16, Iowa 15, Duke 13, Appalachian State 12, at Iowa Cincinnati 11, Hawai'i 10, Maryland 9, Missouri 8, Memphis 3, at Minnesota Vanderbilt 3, Texas 1, Arkansas State 1 ILLINOIS

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School / Last School No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School / Last School 1 Chad Hanaoka RB 5-6 180 Sr. Honolulu, Hawaii / 'Iolani School 67 Willy Boatman OL 6-2 267 Fy. Denver, Colo. / Kent Denver School 2 Flynn Nagel WR 5-11 195 Sr. Lemont, Ill. / Lemont 68 Wyatt Blake OL 6-4 299 Fy. Crystal Lake, Ill. / Crystal Lake Central 3 Trae Williams DB 6-0 209 Jr. The Plains, Ohio / Athens 69 Charlie Schmidt OL 6-4 280 Fy. Libertyville, Ill. / Libertyville 4 Solomon Vault WR 5-10 196 Sr. Gaithersburg, Md. / Gaithersburg 70 Rashawn Slater OL 6-3 314 So. Sugar Land, Texas / Clements 5 Charlie Fessler WR 6-3 217 Jr. Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep 71 Tommy Doles OL 6-4 296 Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Grand Rapids Christian 6 Jelani Roberts WR 5-8 173 Sr. Owings Mills, Md. / The Gilman School 72 Blake Hance OL 6-5 310 Sr. Jacksonville, Ill. / Jacksonville 7 Travis Whillock DB 6-1 199 So. Katy, Texas / Katy 73 Gunnar Vogel OL 6-6 286 So. Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South 7 Jason Whittaker QB 6-5 208 Fy. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford 74 Payne He'Bert OL 6-4 285 Fy. Pearland, Texas / Dawson 8 Kyric McGowan WR 5-10 198 So. Dalton, Ga. / Dalton 76 Ethan Wiederkehr OL 6-5 283 R-Fy. Wading River, N.Y. / Shoreham-Wading River 9 Roderick Campbell DB 6-0 187 Jr. St. Louis, Mo. / Chaminade College Prep 77 Jesse Meyler OL 6-4 298 So. Toronto, Ontario / Episcopal (Va.) 10 TJ Green QB 6-2 215 Jr. Leawood, Kan. / Rockhurst 78 Sam Stovall OL 6-4 285 Fy. Chattanooga, Tenn. / Notre Dame High School 10 Alonzo Mayo DB 5-11 186 Jr. Baltimore, Md. / The Gilman School 80 Trey Pugh SB 6-4 239 So. Plain City, Ohio / Jonathan Adler 11 A.J. Hampton DB 5-11 166 Fy. Warren, Ark. / Paul R Wharton (Tampa, Fla.) 81 Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman WR 6-2 202 So. Minneapolis, Minn. / Breck 11 Aidan Smith QB 6-2 210 So. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Carroll 82 Alex Oelsner SB 6-4 234 R-Fy. Niwot, Colo. / Niwot 12 JJ Jefferson WR 5-10 167 Fy. Houston, Texas / St. Pius X 83 Trent Goens DL 6-3 265 Jr. Chino Hills, Calif. / Chino Hills 13 Andrew Marty QB 6-3 222 R-Fy. Cincinnati, Ohio / Wyoming 83 Will Lansbury WR 6-2 208 R-Fy. Pebble Beach, Calif. / Stevenson 13 JR Pace DB 6-1 200 So. College Park, Ga. / Woodward Academy 84 Cameron Green SB 6-3 237 Jr. Buffalo Grove, Ill. / Stevenson 14 Charlie Kuhbander K 6-0 188 So. Springboro, Ohio / Springboro 85 Jackson Tirmonia WR 6-3 198 So. Canton, Ohio / Jackson 15 Jace James WR 6-0 201 So. Carol Stream, Ill. / Glenbard North 86 Cody Link SB 6-3 249 So. Madison, Wis. / Edgewood 15 Hunter Johnson QB 6-2 208 So. Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg 86 Raymond Niro III WR 5-10 183 Fy. Barrington, Ill. / Barrington 16 Berkeley Holman WR 5-11 191 R-Fy. Irvine, Calif. / Saint John Bosco 87 Eric Eshoo SB 6-4 235 So. Chicago, Ill. / Loyola Academy 17 Jalen Brown WR 6-1 213 Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. / Mountain Pointe 88 Bennett Skowronek WR 6-4 211 Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead 17 Daniel Kubiuk P 6-1 213 Sr. Barrington, Ill. / Barrington 89 Charlie Mangieri SB 6-4 233 Fy. Peoria, Ill. / Dunlap 18 Cameron Ruiz DB 5-11 180 R-Fy. Lake Villa, Ill. / Lakes Community 90 Jake Saunders DT 6-2 300 So. Loveland, Ohio / Loveland 18 Clayton Thorson QB 6-4 226 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North 91 Samdup Miller DL 6-3 258 So. Houston, Texas / Stratford 19 Riley Lees WR 6-0 206 So. Libertyville, Ill. / Libertyville 92 Fred Wyatt DL 6-4 288 Sr. Lawrence, Kan. / Free State 20 John Moten IV RB 6-0 209 Jr. St. Louis, Mo. / John Burroughs School 93 Joe Spivak DL 6-0 293 So. Darien, Ill. / Montini Catholic 21 Drake Anderson RB 5-11 181 Fy. Chandler, Ariz. / Chandler 94 Tommy Carnifax DE 6-3 279 So. Warren, Ohio / Howland 22 Bryce Jackson DB 6-1 190 R-Fy. Lantana, Texas / John H. Guyer 94 Ben Oxley DL 6-6 292 Sr. Avon Lake, Ohio / Avon Lake 23 Steven Reese WR 6-2 212 Jr. Buford, Ga. / Buford 95 Alex Miller DL 6-3 285 Jr. Houston, Texas / Stratford 24 Alex Bousky K 5-11 193 Sr. Peoria, Ill. / Peoria Notre Dame 96 Trevor Kent DE 6-6 274 R-Fy. Pittsburg, Kan. / Pittsburg 24 Montre Hartage CB 6-0 195 Sr. Cordele, Ga. / Crisp County 97 Joe Gaziano DL 6-4 275 Jr. Scituate, Mass. / Xaverian Brothers 25 Isaiah Bowser RB 6-1 216 Fy. Sidney, Ohio / Sidney 98 Earnest Brown IV DE 6-5 254 So. Aubrey, Texas / Billy Ryan 25 Austin Hiller DB 6-2 201 R-Fy. Lakeway, Texas / Lake Travis 99 Jordan Thompson DL 6-3 292 Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio / LaSalle 26 Brian Bullock DB 5-11 189 So. Round Rock, Texas / Round Rock 27 Jeremiah McDonald DB 6-3 200 Fy. Slidell, La. / Northshore High COACHING STAFF Position Season 28 Chris Bergin LB 5-11 213 So. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / Detroit Country Day Pat Fitzgerald Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach 13th 28 Jeremy Larkin RB 5-10 197 So. Cincinnati, Ohio / La Salle Matt MacPherson Assistant Head Coach (Defensive Backs) 13th 29 Greg Newsome II DB 6-1 182 Fy. Chicago, Ill. / IMG Academy (Fla.) Mike Hankwitz Defensive Coordinator 11th 31 Jaylen Rivers LB 6-2 211 Fy. Decatur, Ga. / Grayson Mick McCall Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks 11th 32 Nate Hall LB 6-2 231 Sr. Toledo, Ohio / Southview Jeff Genyk Special Teams Coordinator 1st 33 Grayson Mann LB 6-0 220 Fy. Fort Worth, Texas / Fort Worth All Saints Lou Ayeni Assistant Coach / Running Backs / Recruiting Coordinator 1st 34 Chee Anyanwu LB 6-2 211 R-Fy. Buford, Ga. / Buford Adam Cushing Asssistant Coach / Offensive Line 11th 35 Erik Mueller LB 6-2 226 So. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North Bob Heffner Assistant Coach / Superbacks 10th 36 Jesse Brown RB 5-11 200 So. Lilburn, Ga. / Brookwood Marty Long Assistant Coach / Defensive Line 11th 37 Cody Gronewold P 6-1 180 R-Fy. Lincoln, Neb. / Northeast Tim McGarigle Assistant Coach / Linebackers 1st 37 Donovan Sermons DB 5-11 205 R-Fy. Pomona, Calif. / Damien Dennis Springer Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers 8th 38 Drew Luckenbaugh K/P 6-1 205 So. Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove Traveon Henry Graduate Assistant / Offense 1st 39 Trey Klock SB 6-4 296 Sr. Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Sean Pearson Graduate Assistant / Offense 1st 40 Peter McIntyre LB 6-2 229 R-Fy. Perrysburg, Ohio / Saint Johns' Jesuit Deonte Gibson Graduate Assistant / Defense 2nd 41 Jared McGee S 6-1 226 Sr. Mansfield, Texas / Mansfield Legacy Kevin Koch Graduate Assistant / Defense 2nd 42 Paddy Fisher LB 6-4 241 So. Katy, Texas / Katy 43 Tyler Gillikin LS 6-2 217 So. Atlanta, Ga. / Westminster 44 Khalid Jones LB 6-1 228 Fy. Greenville, S.C. / Byrnes 44 James Prather SB 6-4 256 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis University School 45 Nathan Fox LB 6-2 227 Jr. Houston, Texas / Clear Lake 46 Troy Hudetz LB 6-2 220 So. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 46 Devin O'Rourke DL 6-6 248 Fy. Mokena, Ill. / Lincoln Way East 47 Joe Bergin DB 5-11 197 Jr. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / Detroit Country Day CHEE ANYANWU ...... (CHEE ahn-YAHN-woo) Daniel KUBIUK ...... (KOO-bee-uhk) RAMAUD CHIAOKHIAO-BOWMAN Charlie KUHBANDER ...... (KOO-ban-der) 48 Brian Kaiser SB 6-7 222 Fy. Wilmette, Ill. / New Trier ...... (ruh-MAUD JOW-key-o BOW-man) Andrew LEOTA...... (LEE-oh-tuh) 48 Peter Snodgrass LS 6-0 208 R-Fy. Palo Alto, Calif. / Palo Alto Eric ESHOO ...... (EE-shoe) Drew LUCKENBAUGH ...... (LUCK-en-baw) 49 Jake Collins P 6-1 210 Gr. Louisville, Ky. / St. Xavier Joe GAZIANO ...... (gah-zee-AH-no) KYRIC McGowan...... (KY-rick) Sam GERAK ...... (JEH-rack) John MOTEN IV ...... (MOE-ten) 50 Jango Glackin LB 6-0 214 So. Lebanon, Ohio / IMG Academy (Fla.) Tyler GILLIKIN ...... (GILL-uh-kin) SAMDUP Miller ...... (sahm-DOOP) 51 Blake Gallagher LB 6-1 227 So. Raynham, Mass. / Saint Sebastian's JANGO Glackin ...... (JAYNE-go) Raymond NIRO III...... (NYE-row) 52 Sam Gerak OL 6-3 295 R-Fy. Avon, Ohio / Avon Trent GOENS ...... (GO-ins) Alex OELSNER ...... (OHLS-ner) Cody GRONEWOLD ...... (GROAN-wohld) James PRATHER ...... (PRAY-ther) 53 Andrew Leota DL 6-4 239 Fy. Asheville, N.C. / Asheville Chad HANAOKA...... (Han-UH-OH-ka) Trey PUGH ...... (PYOU) 55 Mark Gooden DE 6-1 253 So. Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Reynoldsburg MONTRE HARTAGE ...... (mon-TRAY HEART-age) JELANI Roberts ...... (jeh-LAH-nee) 57 Cam Kolwich OL 6-5 298 So. Beverly Hills, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's Payne HE'BERT...... (HAY-bear) Bennett SKOWRONEK ...... (skuh-RAWN-ick) Berkeley HOLMAN ...... (HALL-man) Joe SPIVAK ...... (SPEE-vack) 59 J.B. Butler OL 6-3 308 Sr. Plainfield, Ill. / Joliet Catholic Troy HUDETZ ...... (HOO-detz) Sam STOVALL...... (STO-vul) 61 Jason Goosen OL 6-7 316 So. Virginia Beach, Va. / Tallwood JACE James ...... (JAYCE) Jackson TIRMONIA ...... (tur-MOAN-ee-ah) 65 Jared Thomas OL 6-4 294 Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Cathedral KHALID Jones...... (kuh-LID) Ethan WIEDERKEHR...... (WHY-der-kerr) Brian KAISER...... (KY-zer) Travis WHILLOCK ...... (WILL-lock) 66 Nik Urban OL 6-3 293 So. Willoughby, Ohio / Willoughby South Cam KOLWICH...... (COLE-wich)

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Overall Conference Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend ------* Aug 30, 2018 at Purdue W 31-27 1- 0- 0 1- 0- 0 3:47 47410 Sep 08, 2018 DUKE 7-21 L 1- 1- 0 1- 0- 0 3:05 40654

* indicates conference game

------FIRST DOWNS------RUSHING------PASSING------TOTAL OFFENSE-- Return Turn- Opponent Score Total Rush Pass Pen Number-Yards Comp-Att-Int Yards Plays-Yards Yards Overs ------/-- --/-- --/-- --/------/------/------/------/ ------/-- --/-- Purdue...... 31-27 22/23 7/8 11/13 4/2 42-166 / 25-202 23-37- 0 / 30-46- 3 235/270 79-401 / 71-472 78/125 0/3 DUKE...... 7-21 24/15 5/6 16/8 3/1 32-99 / 39-97 31-56- 2 / 18-24- 0 282/204 88-381 / 63-301 45/36 2/0

Totals...... 38-48 46/38 12/14 27/21 7/3 74-265 / 64-299 54-93- 2 / 48-70- 3 517/474 167-782 / 134-773 123/161 2/3

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

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Team Statistics NU OPP SCORING 38 48 Points Per Game 19.0 24.0 Points Off Turnovers 21 7 FIRST DOWNS 46 38 R u s h in g 12 14 P a s s in g 27 21 P e n a lt y 73 RUSHING YARDAGE 265 299 Yards gained rushing 312 338 Yards lost rushing 47 39 Rushing Attempts 74 64 Average Per Rush 3.6 4.7 Average Per Game 132.5 149.5 TDs Rushing 5 2 PASSING YARDAGE 517 474 C o m p - A t t - I n t 54-93-2 48-70-3 Average Per Pass 5.6 6.8 Average Per Catch 9.6 9.9 Average Per Game 258.5 237.0 TDs Passing 0 4 TOTAL OFFENSE 782 773 Total Plays 167 134 Average Per Play 4.7 5.8 Average Per Game 391.0 386.5 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 4-69 6-146 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 5-11 0-0 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 3-43 2-15 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.2 24.3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 2.2 0.0 INT RETURN AVERAGE 14.3 7.5 FUMBLES-LOST 2-0 1-0 PENALTIES-Yards 8-76 13-137 Average Per Game 38.0 68.5 PUNTS-Yards 12-446 13-551 Average Per Punt 37.2 42.4 Net punt average 37.2 38.5 KICKOFFS-Yards 8-489 10-625 Average Per Kick 61.1 62.5 Net kick average 36.6 40.6 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 2 : 2 0 2 7 : 4 0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 15/36 12/30 3rd-Down Pct 42% 40% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 2/7 1/2 4th-Down Pct 29% 50% SACKS BY-Yards 5-31 4-24 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 5 6 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 1-1 2-3 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (6-8) 75% (4-4) 100% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (5-8) 63% (3-4) 75% PAT-ATTEMPTS (5-5) 100% (6-6) 100% ATTENDANCE 40654 47410 Games/Avg Per Game 1/40654 1/47410 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Northwestern 21 17 0 0 0 38 Opponents 14 24 7 3 0 48

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Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Larkin, Jeremy 2 50 269 5 264 5.3 3 46 132.0 Lees, Riley 5 11 2.2 0 6 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 8.5 Total 5 11 2.2 0 6 Moten IV, John 2 7 10 1 9 1.3 1 2 4.5 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Nagel, Flynn 2 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Green, TJ 2 6 8 12 -4 -0.7 1 4 -2.0 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Green, Cameron 2 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -2.0 Hartage, Montre 1 17 17.0 0 17 TEAM 2 2 0 6 -6 -3.0 0 0 -3.0 Pace, JR 1 26 26.0 0 26 Thorson, Clayton 2 6 8 19 -11 -1.8 0 6 -5.5 Hall, Nate 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total 2 74 312 47 265 3.6 5 46 132.5 Total 3 43 14.3 0 26 Opponents 2 64 338 39 299 4.7 2 76 149.5 Opponents 2 15 7.5 0 10

Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg Thorson, Clayton 2 104.81 38-64-1 59.4 370 0 40 185.0 McGowan, Kyric 2 36 18.0 0 19 Green, TJ 2 90.86 16-29-1 55.2 147 0 18 73.5 Moten IV, John 2 33 16.5 0 18 Total 2 100.46 54-93-2 58.1 517 0 40 258.5 Total 4 69 17.2 0 19 Opponents 2 135.74 48-70-3 68.6 474 4 52 237.0 Opponents 6 146 24.3 0 37

Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg Nagel, Flynn 2 17 191 11.2 0 32 95.5 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Larkin, Jeremy 2 11 75 6.8 0 17 37.5 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Skowronek, Bennett 2 7 84 12.0 0 40 42.0 Green, Cameron 2 6 58 9.7 0 16 29.0 Chiaokhiao-Bowman, R 2 3 33 11.0 0 14 16.5 Lees, Riley 2 3 23 7.7 0 11 11.5 Moten IV, John 2 2 25 12.5 0 18 12.5 Prather, James 1 2 14 7.0 0 12 14.0 Fessler, Charlie 2 1 7 7.0 0 7 3.5 Roberts, Jelani 2 1 5 5.0 0 5 2.5 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 Total 2 54 517 9.6 0 40 258.5 Opponents 2 48 474 9.9 4 52 237.0

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PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Larkin, Jeremy 3 ------18 Thorson, Clayton 2 70 -11 370 359 179.5 Kuhbander, Charlie - 1-1 5-5 - - - - - 8 Larkin, Jeremy 2 50 264 0 264 132.0 Moten IV, John 1 ------6 Green, TJ 2 35 -4 147 143 71.5 Green, TJ 1 ------6 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 17 0 17 8.5 Total 5 1-1 5-5 - - - - - 38 Moten IV, John 2 7 9 0 9 4.5 Opponents 6 2-3 6-6 - - - - - 48 Green, Cameron 2 1 -4 0 -4 -2.0 TEAM 2 2 -6 0 -6 -3.0 Total 2 167 265 517 782 391.0 Opponents 2 134 299 474 773 386.5

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Kuhbander, Charlie 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 34 0 Collins, Jake 12 446 37.2 48 0 7 5 0 0 Total 12 446 37.2 48 0 7 5 0 0 FG Sequence Northwestern Opponents Opponents 13 551 42.4 56 2 6 2 3 0 Purdue (34) 53,(38),(27) Duke - - Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Kuhbander, Charlie 6 363 60.5 1 0 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Luckenbaugh, Drew 2 126 63.0 1 0 Total 8 489 61.1 2 0 24.3 36.6 28 Opponents 10 625 62.5 6 0 17.2 40.6 24

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All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Larkin, Jeremy 2 264 75 0 0 0 339 169.5 Nagel, Flynn 2 0 191 0 0 0 191 95.5 Skowronek, Ben 2 0 84 0 0 0 84 42.0 Moten IV, John 2 9 25 0 33 0 67 33.5 McGowan, Kyric 2 17 2 0 36 0 55 27.5 Green, Cameron 2 -4 58 0 0 0 54 27.0 Lees, Riley 2 0 23 11 0 0 34 17.0 Chiaokhiao-Bow 2 0 33 0 0 0 33 16.5 Pace, JR 2 0 0 0 0 26 26 13.0 Hartage, Montre 2 0 0 0 0 17 17 8.5 Prather, James 1 0 14 0 0 0 14 14.0 Fessler, Charlie 2 0 7 0 0 0 7 3.5 Roberts, Jelani 2 0 5 0 0 0 5 2.5 Green, TJ 2 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -2.0 TEAM 2 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -3.0 Thorson, Clayto 2 -11 0 0 0 0 -11 -5.5 Total 2 265 517 11 69 43 905 452.5 Opponents 2 299 474 0 146 15 934 467.0

18 2018 game notes northwestern football 2018northwestern Northwestern football Football Northwestern - Long Plays 20-YARD PLUS PLAYS LONG PLAYS BY THE NUMBERS Yds Type Player(s) Opponent Long Plays By Yards No. TD 46 Rush Larkin, Jeremy Purdue 100+ 0 0 40 Rush Larkin, Jeremy Duke 90-99 0 0 40 Pass Skowronek, Bennett from Thorson, Clayton Purdue 80-89 0 0 32 Pass Nagel, Flynn from Thorson, Clayton Duke 70-79 0 0 26 INT Pace, JR Purdue 60-69 0 0 22 Pass Nagel, Flynn from Thorson, Clayton Purdue 50-59 0 0 22 Pass Nagel, Flynn from Thorson, Clayton Duke 40-49 3 0 20 Rush Larkin, Jeremy Purdue 30-39 1 0 20-29 4 0 * touchdown scored on play Long Plays By Type No. TD Rushing 3 0 Passing 4 0 Punt returns 0 0 Kick returns 0 0 Interceptions 1 0 Fumble returns 0 0 Other 0 0 TOTAL 8 0 20-YARD PLUS BY PLAYER Player No. TD R P KR PR IR FR Larkin, Jeremy 3 0 300000 Nagel, Flynn 3 0 030000 Skowronek, Bennett 1 0 010000 Pace, JR 1 0 000010 TOTAL 8 0 340010 LONGEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR Rushing 46 Larkin, Jeremy vs Purdue (8/30/2018) Rushing Touchdown 4 Larkin, Jeremy vs Purdue (8/30/2018) Passing 40 Skowronek, Bennett from Thorson, Clayton vs Purdue (8/30/2018) Passing Touchdown None Punt Return 6 Lees, Riley vs Duke (9/8/2018) Kick Return 19 McGowan, Kyric vs Duke (9/8/2018) Interception Return 26 Pace, JR vs Purdue (8/30/2018) Fumble Return None Punt 48 Collins, Jake vs Purdue (8/30/2018) Field Goal 34 Kuhbander, Charlie vs Purdue (8/30/2018)

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Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 51 Gallagher, Blake 2 13 8 21 2.0-4 ...... 42 Fisher, Paddy 2 7 13 20 0.5-1 . . . . . 1 . . 32 Hall, Nate 2 11 6 17 1.0-4 . 1-0 . 1 . . . . 41 McGee, Jared 2 8 3 11 . . . 1 . . . . . 13 Pace, JR 2 5 4 9 1.0-2 . 1-26 ...... 99 Thompson, Jordan 2 6 2 8 3.5-9 2.0-7 . 1 . . . . . 24 Hartage, Montre 2 6 1 7 . . 1-17 2 . . . . . 29 Newsome II, Greg 2 7 . 7 . . . 2 . . . . . 97 Gaziano, Joe 2 4 1 5 4.0-22 2.0-19 . . 1 . . . . 91 Miller, Samdup 2 3 1 4 1.0-2 . . 1 . . . . . 22 Jackson, Bryce 2213 ...... 92 Wyatt, Fred 2 . 2 2 ...... 83 Goens, Trent 2 . 2 2 0.5-3 0.5-3 ...... 98 Brown IV, Earnest 2 1 1 2 . . . . 1 . . . . 8 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 1 2 ...... 95 Miller, Alex 1 1 1 2 . . . 1 . . . . . 46 O'Rourke, Devin 2 . 1 1 ...... 90 Saunders, Jake 1 . 1 1 ...... 11 Hampton, A.J. 2.11 ...... 96 Kent, Trevor 2 . 1 1 0.5-2 0.5-2 . 1 . . . . . 2B Bergin, Chris 21.1 ...... 47 Bergin, Joe 2 . 1 1 ...... 84 Green, Cameron 2 1 . 1 ...... Total 2 77 52 129 14-49 5-31 3-43 9 3 . 1 . . Opponents 2 85 70 155 9-31 4-24 2-15 11 14 . . . .

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Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Larkin, Jeremy 2 50 269 5 264 5.3 3 46 132.0 15 134 779 12 767 5.7 8 64 51.1 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 8.5 13 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 1.3 Moten IV, John 2 7 10 1 9 1.3 1 2 4.5 27 81 423 19 404 5.0 3 43 15.0 Nagel, Flynn 2 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 33 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 4 0.1 Green, TJ 2 6 8 12 -4 -0.7 1 4 -2.0 5 8 9 12 -3 -0.4 1 4 -0.6 Green, Cameron 2 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -2.0 26 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -0.2 TEAM 2 2 0 6 -6 -3.0 0 0 -3.0 Thorson, Clayton 2 6 8 19 -11 -1.8 0 6 -5.5 41 290 1127 620 507 1.7 18 68 12.4 Total 2 74 312 47 265 3.6 5 46 132.5 Opponents 2 64 338 39 299 4.7 2 76 149.5

Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Thorson, Clayton 2 104.81 38-64-1 59.4 370 0 40 185.0 41 116.31 730-1271-31 57.4 7918 44 66 193.1 Green, TJ 2 90.86 16-29-1 55.2 147 0 18 73.5 5 92.56 17-30-1 56.7 152 0 18 30.4 Total 2 100.46 54-93-2 58.1 517 0 40 258.5 Opponents 2 135.74 48-70-3 68.6 474 4 52 237.0

Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Nagel, Flynn 2 17 191 11.2 0 32 95.5 33 109 1174 10.8 4 57 35.6 Larkin, Jeremy 2 11 75 6.8 0 17 37.5 15 22 190 8.6 0 39 12.7 Skowronek, Bennett 2 7 84 12.0 0 40 42.0 15 52 728 14.0 5 58 48.5 Green, Cameron 2 6 58 9.7 0 16 29.0 26 30 259 8.6 2 25 10.0 Chiaokhiao-Bowman, R 2 3 33 11.0 0 14 16.5 2 3 33 11.0 0 14 16.5 Lees, Riley 2 3 23 7.7 0 11 11.5 15 21 258 12.3 2 25 17.2 Moten IV, John 2 2 25 12.5 0 18 12.5 27 5 69 13.8 0 20 2.6 Prather, James 1 2 14 7.0 0 12 14.0 31 3 23 7.7 0 12 0.7 Fessler, Charlie 2 1 7 7.0 0 7 3.5 20 5 80 16.0 0 30 4.0 Roberts, Jelani 2 1 5 5.0 0 5 2.5 31 9 53 5.9 0 12 1.7 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 13 6 53 8.8 0 15 4.1 Total 2 54 517 9.6 0 40 258.5 Opponents 2 48 474 9.9 4 52 237.0

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g g plays rush pass total avg/g Thorson, Clayton 2 70 -11 370 359 179.5 41 1561 507 7918 8425 205.5 Larkin, Jeremy 2 50 264 0 264 132.0 15 135 767 24 791 52.7 Green, TJ 2 35 -4 147 143 71.5 5 38 -3 152 149 29.8 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 17 0 17 8.5 13 1 17 0 17 1.3 Moten IV, John 2 7 9 0 9 4.5 27 81 404 0 404 15.0 Green, Cameron 2 1 -4 0 -4 -2.0 26 1 -4 0 -4 -0.2 TEAM 2 2 -6 0 -6 -3.0 Total 2 167 265 517 782 391.0 Opponents 2 134 299 474 773 386.5

PAT PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Larkin, Jeremy 3 ------18 8 ------48 Kuhbander, Charlie - 1-1 5-5 - - - - - 8 - 14-17 48-49 - - - - - 90 Green, TJ 1------6 1------6 Moten IV, John 1 ------6 3 ------18 Total 5 1-1 5-5 - - - - - 38 Opponents 6 2-3 6-6 - - - - - 48

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg Lees, Riley 5 11 2.2 0 6 13 89 6.8 0 39 Total 5 11 2.2 0 6 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg McGowan, Kyric 2 36 18.0 0 19 2 36 18.0 0 19 Moten IV, John 2 33 16.5 0 18 11 184 16.7 0 27 Total 4 69 17.2 0 19 Opponents 6 146 24.3 0 37

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Interceptions no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg Hall, Nate 1 0 0.0 0 0 3 18 6.0 0 18 Pace, JR 1 26 26.0 0 26 3 49 16.3 0 26 Hartage, Montre 1 17 17.0 0 17 9 87 9.7 0 66 Total 3 43 14.3 0 26 Opponents 2 15 7.5 0 10

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Larkin, Jeremy 2 264 75 0 0 0 339 169.5 15 767 190 0 89 0 1046 69.7 Nagel, Flynn 2 0 191 0 0 0 191 95.5 33 4 1174 146 98 0 1422 43.1 Skowronek, Benn 2 0 84 0 0 0 84 42.0 15 0 728 0 0 0 728 48.5 Moten IV, John 2 9 25 0 33 0 67 33.5 27 404 69 0 184 0 657 24.3 McGowan, Kyric 2 17 2 0 36 0 55 27.5 13 17 53 0 36 0 106 8.2 Green, Cameron 2 -4 58 0 0 0 54 27.0 26 -4 259 0 0 0 255 9.8 Lees, Riley 2 0 23 11 0 0 34 17.0 15 0 258 89 224 0 571 38.1 Chiaokhiao-Bow 2 0 33 0 0 0 33 16.5 2 0 33 0 0 0 33 16.5 Pace, JR 20000262613.0 14 0 0 0 0 49 49 3.5 Hartage, Montre 2 0 0 0 0 17 17 8.5 41 0 0 0 0 87 87 2.1 Prather, James 1 0 14 0 0 0 14 14.0 31 0 23 0 0 0 23 0.7 Fessler, Charlie 2 0 7 0 0 0 7 3.5 20 0 80 0 0 0 80 4.0 Roberts, Jelani 2 0 5 0 0 0 5 2.5 31 130 53 0 19 0 202 6.5 Green, TJ 2 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -2.0 5 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 -0.6 TEAM 2 -6 0000-6-3.0 Thorson, Clayton 2 -11 0 0 0 0 -11 -5.5 41 507 24 0 0 0 531 13.0 Total 2 265 517 11 69 43 905 452.5 Opponents 2 299 474 0 146 15 934 467.0

Field Goals att good long blkd att good long blkd Kuhbander, Charlie 1 1 34 0 17 14 40 0 Total 1 1 34 0 Opponents 3 2 38 0

Punting no. yds avg lg blk no. yds avg lg blk Collins, Jake 12 446 37.2 48 0 12 446 37.2 48 0 Total 12 446 37.2 48 0 Opponents 13 551 42.4 56 0

Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob no. yds avg tb ob Kuhbander, Charlie 6 363 60.5 1 0 6 363 60.5 1 0 Luckenbaugh, Drew 2 126 63.0 1 0 2 126 63.0 1 0 Total 8 489 61.1 2 0 Opponents 10 625 62.5 6 0

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Total Tackles UA-A Total PUR DU Gallagher, B. LB 13-8 21 4 - 4 9 - 4 Fisher, Paddy LB 7-13 20 3 - 5 4 - 8 Hall, Nate LB 11-6 17 7 - 3 4 - 3 McGee, Jared S 8-3 11 4 - 1 4 - 2 Pace, JR DB 5-4 9 1 - 2 4 - 2 Thompson, J. DL 6-2 8 3 - 0 3 - 2 Newsome II, G. DB 7-0 7 5 - 0 2 - 0 Hartage, Montre CB 6-1 7 5 - 1 1 - 0 Gaziano, Joe DL 4-1 5 - 4 - 1 Miller, Samdup DL 3-1 4 2 - 0 1 - 1 Jackson, Bryce DB 2-1 3 0 - 1 2 - 0 Wyatt, Fred DL 0-2 2 - 0 - 2 Brown IV, E. DE 1-1 2 0 - 1 1 - 0 Goens, Trent DE 0-2 2 0 - 1 0 - 1 McGowan, Kyric 1-1 2 1 - 1 - Miller, Alex DL 1-1 2 1 - 1 D N P O'Rourke, Devin DL 0-1 1 - 0 - 1 Bergin, Joe DB 0-1 1 0 - 1 - Green, Cameron 1-0 1 - 1 - 0 Hampton, A.J. DB 0-1 1 0 - 1 - Kent, Trevor DE 0-1 1 0 - 1 - Saunders, Jake DT 0-1 1 D N P 0 - 1 Bergin, Chris LB 1-0 1 - 1 - 0 2018 Northwestern Football Northwestern Passing Game-by-Game (as of Sep 08, 2018) All games

#18 Thorson, C. Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked Effic Purdue 16 26 0 61.5 172 0 40 0-0 117.11 Duke 22 38 1 57.9 198 0 32 3-19 96.40 TOTALS 38 64 1 59.4 370 0 40 3-19 104.81

#10 Green, TJ Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked Effic Purdue 7 11 0 63.6 63 0 18 0-0 111.75 Duke 9 18 1 50.0 84 0 18 1-5 78.09 TOTALS 16 29 1 55.2 147 0 18 1-5 90.86

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RUSHING No-Yds/TD PUR DU Larkin, Jeremy RB 50-264/3 26-143/2 24-121/1 McGowan, Kyric WR 1-17/0 1-17/0 - Moten IV, John RB 7-9/1 5-8/1 2-1/0 Nagel, Flynn WR 1-0/0 - 1-0/0 Green, TJ QB 6--4/1 4-0/1 2--4/0 Green, Cameron SB 1--4/0 1--4/0 - TEAM 2--6/0 2--6/0 - Thorson, C. QB 6--11/0 3-8/0 3--19/0

RECEIVING No-Yds/TD PUR DU Nagel, Flynn WR 17-191/0 5-58/0 12-133/0 Skowronek, B. WR 7-84/0 3-47/0 4-37/0 Larkin, Jeremy RB 11-75/0 4-20/0 7-55/0 Green, Cameron SB 6-58/0 5-50/0 1-8/0 Chiaokhiao WR 3-33/0 1-14/0 2-19/0 Moten IV, John RB 2-25/0 2-25/0 - Lees, Riley WR 3-23/0 2-14/0 1-9/0 Prather, James SB 2-14/0 DNP 2-14/0 Fessler, C. WR 1-7/0 1-7/0 - Roberts, Jelani WR 1-5/0 - 1-5/0 McGowan, Kyric WR 1-2/0 - 1-2/0

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SEASON CAREER

## Defensive Leaders gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk 51 Gallagher, Blake 2 1 3 8 2 1 2.0 ...... 15 2 9 2 5 5 4 3.0 ...... 42 Fisher, Paddy 2 7 1 3 2 0 0.5 . . . . 1 . 15 7 2 6 1 1 3 3 9.5 . 1 3 1 5 . 32 Hall, Nate 2 1 1 6 1 7 1.0 . 1 . . . . 41 1 3 0 9 5 2 2 5 26.0 5 . 0 3 1 0 1 . . 41 McGee, Jared 2 8 3 1 1 0.0 . . 1 . . . 32 5 2 2 8 8 0 1.5 . 3 5 . 1 . 13 Pace, JR 2 5 4 9 1.0 . 1 . . . . 14 8 5 1 3 1.0 . 3 2 . . . 99 Thompson, Jordan 2 6 2 8 3.5 2 . 0 . 1 . . . 40 2 9 4 0 6 9 10.5 4 . 5 . 4 . 1 . 24 Hartage, Montre 2 6 1 7 0.0 . 1 2 . . . 41 1 0 6 2 2 1 2 8 2.0 . 9 1 8 1 1 . 29 Newsome II, Greg 2 7 . 7 0.0 . . 2 . . . 2 7 . 7 0.0 . . 2 . . . 97 Gaziano, Joe 2 4 1 5 4.0 2 . 0 . . . . . 28 4 3 2 2 6 5 23.0 1 5 . 5 . 7 1 4 . 91 Miller, Samdup 2 3 1 4 1.0 . . 1 . . . 15 1 9 1 7 3 6 9.5 5 . 5 . 2 1 . . 22 Jackson, Bryce 2 2 1 3 0.0 ...... 2 2 1 3 0.0 ...... 98 Brown IV, Earnest 2 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 13 1 2 3 0.0 ...... 83 Goens, Trent 2 . 2 2 0.5 0 . 5 . . . . . 23 1 2 1 0 2 2 7.0 4 . 5 1 . . . . 92 Wyatt, Fred 2 . 2 2 0.0 ...... 28 1 7 1 4 3 1 3.0 . . 1 . . . 8 McGowan, Kyric 2 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 13 1 2 3 0.0 ...... 95 Miller, Alex 1 1 1 2 0.0 . . 1 . . . 27 2 2 1 4 3 6 4.5 2 . 0 . 7 . . . 84 Green, Cameron 2 1 . 1 0.0 ...... 26 2 1 3 0.0 ...... 46 O'Rourke, Devin 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 47 Bergin, Joe 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 17 4 9 1 3 0.0 ...... 2B Bergin, Chris 2 1 . 1 0.0 ...... 13 9 4 1 3 1.0 ...... 96 Kent, Trevor 2 . 1 1 0.5 0 . 5 . 1 . . . 3 . 1 1 0.5 0 . 5 . 1 . . . 90 Saunders, Jake 1 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 11 Hampton, A.J. 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... Total 2 7 7 5 2 1 2 9 14 5 3 9 . 1 . Opponents 2 8 5 7 0 1 5 5 9 4 2 1 1 . . .

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TEAM STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Aug 30 at Purdue 42 166 4 46 23 235 0 40 23-37-0 235 0 40 2 33 0 18 1 2 0 2 401 Sep 08 DUKE 32 99 1 40 31 282 0 32 31-56-2 282 0 32 2 36 0 19 4 9 0 6 381 Northwestern 74 265 5 46 54 517 0 40 54-93-2 517 0 40 4 69 0 19 5 11 0 6 782 Opponents 64 299 2 76 48 474 4 52 48-70-3 474 4 52 6 146 0 37 0 0 0 0 773

Games: 2 • Avg/rush: 3.6 • Avg/catch: 9.6 • Pass effic: 100.46 • KR avg: 17.2 • PR avg: 2.2 • All purpose avg/game: 452.5 • Total offense avg/gm: 391.0

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts off Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o pts Aug 30 at Purdue 36 24 60 5.0-15 2.0-8 1 0-0 3-43 0 6 0 4-4 0 0 0 21 31 Sep 08 DUKE 41 28 69 9.0-34 3.0-23 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 0 1-1 0 0 0 0 7 Northwestern 77 52 129 14.0-49 5.0-31 1 0-0 3-43 3 9 0 5-5 0 0 0 21 38 Opponents 85 70 155 9.0-31 4.0-24 0 0-0 2-15 14 11 0 6-6 0 0 0 7 48

Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Aug 30 at Purdue 7 265 37.9 48 0 0 6 0 2 1-1 34 0 6 363 60.5 1 0 Sep 08 DUKE 5 181 36.2 47 0 0 1 0 3 0-0 0 0 2 126 63.0 1 0 Northwestern 12 446 37.2 48 0 0 7 0 5 1-1 34 0 8 489 61.1 2 0 Opponents 13 551 42.4 56 0 2 6 3 2 2-3 38 0 10 625 62.5 6 0

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OPPONENT STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Aug 30 at Purdue 25 202 2 76 30 270 1 32 30-46-3 270 1 32 5 125 0 37 0 0 0 0 472 Sep 08 DUKE 39 97 0 25 18 204 3 52 18-24-0 204 3 52 1 21 0 21 0 0 0 0 301 Opponents 64 299 2 76 48 474 4 52 48-70-3 474 4 52 6 146 0 37 0 0 0 0 773 Northwestern 74 265 5 46 54 517 0 40 54-93-2 517 0 40 4 69 0 19 5 11 0 6 782

Games: 2 • Avg/rush: 4.7 • Avg/catch: 9.9 • Pass effic: 135.74 • KR avg: 24.3 • All purpose avg/game: 467.0 • Total offense avg/gm: 386.5

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts off Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o pts Aug 30 at Purdue 47 20 67 3.0-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 27 Sep 08 DUKE 38 50 88 6.0-28 4.0-24 0 0-0 2-15 14 7 0 3-3 0 0 0 7 21 Opponents 85 70 155 9.0-31 4.0-24 0 0-0 2-15 14 11 0 6-6 0 0 0 7 48 Northwestern 77 52 129 14.0-49 5.0-31 1 0-0 3-43 3 9 0 5-5 0 0 0 21 38

Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Aug 30 at Purdue 4 169 42.2 50 0 0 3 1 0 2-3 38 0 6 384 64.0 4 0 Sep 08 DUKE 9 382 42.4 56 0 2 3 2 2 0-0 0 0 4 241 60.2 2 0 Opponents 13 551 42.4 56 0 2 6 3 2 2-3 38 0 10 625 62.5 6 0 Northwestern 12 446 37.2 48 0 0 7 0 5 1-1 34 0 8 489 61.1 2 0

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