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Excellent during bowl Stone was 19-for-31 passing for 226 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 34-7 victory versus Central Michigan.

Impact For only the third time in 2025, Stone logged more than two touchdowns, positively ending his collegiate career. For the year, he transferred colleges from SMU and Northwestern, yielding mixed results as NU's leading man under center. Stone completed 222 of 370 pass attempts for 2,400 yards and a 17-12 TD-INT ratio, plentiful in quantity but still far from a 2023 season that Northwestern hoped he would replicate.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern Beats Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes and Northwestern turned four turnovers into touchdowns to beat Central Michigan 34-7 in the GameA...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern Beats Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Tough day in loss Stone was 19-for-36 passing for 163 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 20-13 loss to Illinois.

Impact Stone had a rough outing in Northwestern's season finale against Illinois, throwing for just 163 yards while completing 52.8 percent of his pass attempts to go along with three interceptions. The 6-foot-1 quarterback did manage to find the end zone on the day, connecting with receiver Hayden Eligon on a 13-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Stone finished the regular season with 2,174 yards and 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions through 12 games while adding a rushing score as well. With the Wildcats finishing 6-6, Stone will get one more shot to make an impact in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secure Illinois' 20-13 win over Northwestern

Miles Scott had two interceptions in the final five minutes to lock down Illinois’ 20-13 victory over Northwestern

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois

Northwestern’s Preston Stone connects with Hayden Eligon II for 13-yard TD, taking lead over Illinois

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State-Michigan and Oregon-Washington clashes have Big Ten championship and CFP implications

There's much at stake when Michigan hosts No. 1 Ohio State and No. 5 Oregon visits Washington on the final weekend of college football's regular season

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Two scores in victory Stone completed 25 of 30 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-35 win versus Minnesota. He also had five rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Stone put together his best performance of the season against the Golden Gophers, throwing for a season-high 305 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83 percent of his passes on the day. The 6-foot-1 quarterback connected with receiver Griffin Wilde and running back Caleb Komolafe on scoring strikes of four and two yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, leading the Wildcats to a huge comeback victory to achieve bowl eligibility. Stone will hope for another big time performance when the Wildcats travel to face Illinois in the team's regular season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Olsen's 3rd field goal of game lifts Northwestern to wild 38-35 win over Minnesota

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Wrigley Field Photo Essay: Michigan's CFP-Saving Win on Big Noon Saturday

What happened when Michigan met Northwestern at iconic Wrigley Field on "Big Noon Saturday"? Well, pretty much anything and everything.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Wrigley Field Photo Essay: Michigan's CFP-Saving Win on Big Noon Saturday

Rushing score in loss Stone was 13-for-27 passing for 184 yards during Saturday's 24-22 defeat versus Michigan. He also had two rushes for -11 yards with one touchdown.

Impact It was a tough day as a passer for Stone as he totaled 184 scoreless yards and completed just 48.1 percent of his passes against a stingy Michigan defense. The 6-foot-1 quarterback did manage to find the end zone with his feet, however, crossing the goal line on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter, bringing the Wildcats within five points at the time. He will hope to finish the season on a high note, with a home matchup against Minnesota serving as his next opportunity.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zvada's 31-yard field goal as time expires lifts No. 18 Michigan over Northwestern 24-22

Dominic Zvada kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, Jordan Marshall ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns before exiting with an injury and No. 18 Michigan stayed in the play...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

One score against Trojans Stone completed 20 of 30 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-17 loss versus USC.

Impact Stone had an overall quiet day against USC, throwing for just 150 yards to go along with a single touchdown while completing 67 percent of his passes. The 6-foot-1 quarerback found the end zone on a four-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, connecting with receiver Griffin Wilde to tie the game at seven at the time. Stone will hope for a better performance next week, though a talented Michigan defense will certainly be a tough test for the graduate senior.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 USC handles Northwestern with huge game by Makai Lemon Preston Stone passed for 150 yards and Caleb Komolafe rushed for 118 yards and a score for the Wildcats, who lost for just the second time i...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Lemon scores through air, on ground in No. 20 USC's 38-17 win over Northwestern

No. 20 Southern California stayed in the College Football Playoff race with a 38-17 victory over Northwestern

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Two turnovers in loss Stone was 15-for-29 passing for 159 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 28-21 loss against Nebraska.

Impact It was a tough day for Stone as the 6-foot-1 quarterback threw for just 159 yards with a pair of interceptions while completing 52 percent of his passes on the day. Following a three-game stretch without a turnover, Stone has now thrown three interceptions in Northwestern's last two games while throwing cor just 291 yards in that timeframe. He will hope to turn things around when the Wildcats travel to face USC following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska grinds out winning touchdown drive after blowing lead, beats Northwestern 28-21

Emmett Johnson scored the tie-breaking touchdown with just under three minutes left, leading Nebraska to a 28-21 victory over Northwestern

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Inefficient day in victory Stone completed 11 of 26 passes for 132 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 19-0 victory versus Purdue.

Impact Despite cruising to the victory, Stone struggled a bit against Purdue, throwing for just 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns with an interception while completing just 42.3 percent of his passes. The 6-foot-1 signal caller connected with tight end Hunter Welcing and receiver Griffin Wilde on scoring strikes of three and 12 yards in the second and third quarters, respectively. Stone will hope to tighten things up before a road date with Nebraska on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern rolls to fourth straight win with shutout of Purdue Preston Stone passed for two touchdowns, Jack Olsen kicked a pair of field goals and Northwestern cruised past sliding Purdue 19-0 on Saturd...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Wildcats blank Boilermakers for first shutout in eight years Quarterback Preston Stone passed for two touchdowns and the Northwestern Wildcats piled up 232 rushing yards to extend their winning streak...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Stone throws for 2 TDs, Olsen kicks 2 FGs: Northwestern rolls to 4th straight win, 19-0 over Purdue

Preston Stone passed for two touchdowns, Jack Olsen kicked a pair of field goals and Northwestern cruised past sliding Purdue 19-0 on Saturday for its fourth straight win

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Preston Stone connects with Griffin Wilde on 12-Yard TD pass, extending Northwestern’s lead over Purdue

Preston Stone connects with Griffin Wilde on 12-Yard TD pass, extending Northwestern’s lead over Purdue

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Preston Stone finds Hunter Welcing for a TD, extending Northwestern's lead over Purdue

Preston Stone finds Hunter Welcing for a TD, extending Northwestern's lead over Purdue

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Passing score in victory Stone completed 17 of 26 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-21 victory over Penn State. He also had five rushes for negative eight yards.

Impact While his numbers don't jump off the page, Stone did what he needed to do to secure the victory for the Wildcats over Penn State. The 6-foot-1 quarterback connected with receiver Griffin Wilde on a 29-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. Stone totaled just 163 yards on a day in which the Northwestern offense relied mostly on the ground game, but completed 65 percent of his passes without a turnover to help secure the win over the Nittany Lions. His next opportunity will come when the Wildcats host Purdue on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE