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Northwestern Blasts LouisianaMonroe 42–7 Behind Stone’s 3 TDs and Komolafe’s Two Scores

The victory closes nonconference play at 3-2, setting up a visit to No. 7 Penn State next week.

Overview

  • Preston Stone went 20-for-31 for 262 yards with touchdown throws to Hayden Eligon II, Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner.
  • Caleb Komolafe rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns, extending his surge to four scores across his last three games as he fills in for season-ending loss Cam Porter.
  • Northwestern outgained ULM 515-273 and scored on its first three possessions after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive.
  • The Wildcats’ defense regrouped to allow no points after the first series, producing three sacks and seven tackles for loss while disrupting multiple deep shots.
  • Northwestern moved to 3-2 overall, finished its nonconference slate, and will return to Big Ten play at No. 7 Penn State on Saturday; backup QB Ryan Boe entered late in the fourth quarter.