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New QB Preston Stone, Northwestern roll to 42-7 rout over Western Illinois
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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football
Cam Porter - Won't return Friday Porter (undisclosed) won't return to Friday's game against Western Illinois, Inside NU reports.
Impact The specifics of the injury are uncertain, but Porter won't return to action for the rest of the game. The star running back finished the contest with 91 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries as well as three catches for 23 yards, and his absence is huge for the Wildcats even in a game where they're cruising to victory. Joseph Himon and Caleb Komolafe are expected to see more work in the backfield with Porter out.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Covey IV - Sidelined vs. Western Illinois Covey (undisclosed) won't play against Western Illinois on Friday night.
Impact Covey caught two passes for 22 yards in the opener against Tulane but also recorded three drops, per Pro Football Focus. It's unclear what the wideout is dealing with ahead of Week 2, but he won't get a chance to build on his shaky performance in Week 1 quite yet.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Braden Blueitt - Not on injury report Friday Blueitt (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against Western Illinois, according to the Big Ten availability report.
Impact The Wildcats won't be on the road against the Leathernekcs, which likely has contributed to Blueitt being able to suit up. The true freshman likely won't make an impact if he even sees the field in Northwestern's home opener.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northwestern Wildcats vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks game, Friday, Sept. 5.SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Data Skrive
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EVENT INFO
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Evanston, IL
Sep 05, 2025
9,647
3 Hours 3 Minutes
