Western Illinois vs Northwestern Odds

#1 RB

Cam Porter: Won't return Friday

Sep 5th

Porter won't return to Friday's game against Western Illinois due to a lower-body injury, Inside NU reports.

#2 WR

Frank Covey: Sidelined vs. Western Illinois

Sep 5th

Covey (undisclosed) won't play against Western Illinois on Friday night.

#1 TE

Alex Lines: Three receptions in opener

Sep 3rd

Lines had three receptions for seven yards on three targets in Saturday's 23-3 loss at Tulane.

#3 WR

Ricky Ahumaraeze: One reception despite seven targets

Sep 3rd

Ahumaraeze had one receptions for 21 yards on seven targets in Saturday's loss to Tulane. "But, the thing about Ricky, he's big, he's physical, he may be covered, but can create separation at the top of the route. We're going to have to continue to make sure that he's utilized heavily within our offense," head coach David Braun told InsideNU.com.

#1 WR

Griffin Wilde: Six receptions in Wildcats debut

Sep 3rd

Wilde had six receptions for 64 yards on six targets in Saturday's loss at Tulane.

#1 K

Luke Akers: Begins season as kicker and punter

Sep 2nd

Akers will handle both placekicking and punt duties this season, head coach David Braun told InsideNU.com. He converted his only attempt from 21 yards in Saturday's loss at Tulane.

#2 K

Jack Olsen: Loses placeking job

Sep 2nd

Olsen did not play in Saturday's loss at Tulane as Luke Akers took over both placekicking and punting duties. Olson was at full speed in Monday's practice, InsideNU reports.

#1 QB

Preston Stone: Struggles in Northwestern debut

Aug 31st

Stone was 19-of-36 passing for 161 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in Saturday's loss at Tulane. He also lost a fumble.