EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern wanted to prove a point against No. 21 Stanford, and the Wildcats drove it home with a strong running game and solid defense that produced a season-opening surprise. Or ...

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern wanted to prove a point against No. 21 Stanford, and drove it home with a strong running game and solid defense that produced a season-opening surprise. Freshman Clayton ...

Wheaton (IL) Academy sophomore quarterback prospect Ben Thorson (6-foot-3, 180 pounds) is an impressive signal caller who also has the potential of playing at the high college level. Get to know Ben ...

Clayton Thorson knew he’d get the ball in the end zone as soon as he got the fourth-and-goal call from Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. “I’m like, ‘We’re getting this,” Thorson said of his demeanor ...

Last year vs. Nebraska: Was 24-for-37 passing for 249 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions, in a 24-13 loss in Evanston, Illinois. Rushed 10 times for 43 yards. Last season's totals: Was ...

After Northwestern’s rough offensive display in an 18-15 victory over Rutgers last week, Wildcats coach Pat Fitzgerald asked quarterback Clayton Thorson to rank his performance against his six other ...

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Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson announced that he will return for his senior season. Thorson is the winningest quarterback in Northwestern history (26 wins) and has tied the school record ...

Northwestern has just a small hurdle to clear in order to maintain momentum heading into the Big Ten title game. The No. 19 Wildcats (7-4, 7-1 Big Ten) play host to Illinois (4-7, 2-6) on Saturday in ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota's seniors have encountered plenty of speed bumps during their careers, from the health trouble of former coach Jerry Kill that forced his retirement last season to several ...