Preston Stone News, Rumors, Updates - Northwestern Wildcats

Penn State losing streak continues, this time at home to Northwestern Caleb Komolafe rushed for the go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday as visiting Northwestern handed Penn State its third straight loss,...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Komolafe scores late, leads Northwestern to 22-21 win over Penn State

Caleb Komolafe ran for 72 yards and a touchdown and Northwestern held on to beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Preston Stone finds Griffin Wilde for a 29-yard TD, giving Northwestern the lead over Penn State

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Productive in victory Stone was 20-for-31 passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-7 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. He also had five rushes for 49 yards.

Impact Stone put together a great day against UL-Monroe, throwing for a season-high 262 yards and three touchdowns while accounting for 49 yards on the ground as well. The 6-foot-1 quarterback built the insurmountable Northwestern lead by connecting with receivers Hayden Eligon, Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner on passes of 37, 49 and six yards, respectively. Stone will hope to build off his season-best performance moving forward, though a tough matchup against a potentially desperate Penn State team will serve as his next challenge.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone, Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in rout of Louisiana-Monroe Stone threw three touchdown passes, Caleb Komolafe rushed for two scores and the Wildcats beat the Warhawks 42-7 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Preston Stone and Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in 42-7 rout of Louisiana-Monroe

Preston Stone passed for three touchdowns, Caleb Komolafe rushed for two in a second straight big performance and Northwestern routed Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Preston Stone connects with Griffin Wilde for a 49-yard TD, increasing Northwestern lead over UL Monroe

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Mediocre day in victory Stone was 12-for-18 passing for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-14 win against UCLA. He also had five rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Stone found the end zone on a 10-yard pass to receiver Griffin Wilde in the second quarter, putting the Wildcats up 17-0 at the time. The 6-foot-1 quarterback has struggled to start the 2025 season, throwing for 656 yards and four touchdowns to six interceptions through four games with Northwestern. His next chance will come when the Wildcats host UL-Monroe next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern holds on for 17-14 win over UCLA, spoiling interim Bruins coach Tim Skipper's debut

Sophomore redshirt Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries and Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper’s de...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Tough day against Ducks Stone completed 11 of 21 passes for 135 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-14 loss versus Oregon. He also had six rushes for -14 yards.

Impact Stone struggled against the Oregon defense, accounting for just 135 yards through the air while throwing a pair of interceptions on the day without a score. The 6-foot-1 quarterback has had a rough start to his first season in Evanston, throwing for 541 yards and three touchdowns to six interceptions through Northwestern's first three games. He will be hoping to use the team's upcoming bye to turn things around ahead of their next matchup against UCLA the following Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'This Team Can Make a Run': Oregon Makes Statement in Win Over Northwestern

Dante Moore threw for 178 yards and a touchdown as Oregon opened Big Ten play with an impressive 34-14 win at Northwestern.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'This Team Can Make a Run': Oregon Makes Statement in Win Over Northwestern

After dominant nonconference wins, No. 4 Oregon begins Big Ten title defense at Northwestern

Oregon has started the season strong with two dominant wins

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Improves in second start Stone was 21-of-29 passing for 245 yards and three touchdowns in Friday's win over Western Illinois.

Impact Stone rebounded after throwing four interceptions and losing a fumble in the season-opening loss at Tulane. Stone was much more accurate with his passes. However, he faced an inferior FCS opponent. He faces a daunting task this week at home against Oregon.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Stone throws three touchdown passes in Northwestern's rout of Western Illinois Hayden Eligon II, Hunter Welcing and Drew Wagner caught Stone's scoring passes.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

New QB Preston Stone, Northwestern roll to 42-7 rout over Western Illinois

New quarterback Preston Stone passed for 245 yards and his first three touchdowns with Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Impact Stone didn't look like the quarterback who threw for 3,197 yards, 28 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2023 with SMU, as he had the worst performance of his career in his Wildcats debut. Stone didn't get much help from a leaky offensive line, but still had many off-target throws. Stone will get a chance to rebound next week with a home game against Western Illinois.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NU QB Preston Stone tosses four INTs in season-opening loss at Tulane Wildcats can't overcome turnovers, which led to 17 points by the Green Wave

AUGUST 30, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Jake Retzlaff is triumphant in his Tulane debut as the Green Wave tops Northwestern 23-3

Jake Retzlaff passed for a touchdown and scored on a 69-yard run in his Tulane debut, and the Green Wave rolled to a 23-3 victory over Northwestern

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Jennings goes from undefeated ACC debut to 1st time starting season as QB1 for No. 16 SMU

Kevin Jennings went through the offseason for 16th-ranked SMU with no questions this time about whether he would be the starting quarterback

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

While new stadium takes shape, Northwestern looks to re-establish winning foundation

Northwestern comes into coach David Braun’s third season looking to bounce back after going from winning eight games in 2023 to finishing 4-8 last year and near the bottom of the B...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-SMU QB Preston Stone embracing fresh start at Northwestern with renewed love for game A year after losing the starting job at SMU, Preston Stone is continuing his football career at Northwestern.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

USC-Notre Dame rivalry expires in '26, with no sure bet it will go beyond that

All the talk about scheduling and playoff formats in college football has placed one of the sport’s best traditions in peril: the USC-Notre Dame game

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

SMU transfer QB Preston Stone Named Starter at Northwestern David Braun’s announcement came in response to the only question he received at Big Ten Media Days.

JULY 23, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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