Overview

• Northwestern is a roughly 10.5-point favorite at home in its final nonconference game before returning to Big Ten play.
• Caleb Komolafe leads the Wildcats’ offense after a career-high 119 rushing yards in the 17-14 win over UCLA.
• ULM snapped a 15-game skid against Arkansas State by rushing for 199 yards and recording seven sacks in a dominant trench performance.
• The Warhawks rely on transfer backs Braylon McReynolds, Dorian Lewis, and Zach Palmer-Smith, fueling an average of 217.8 rushing yards per game ranked 22nd nationally.
• Coach David Braun said starting defensive backs Damon Walters and Josh Fussell may return, offering a potential boost to Northwestern’s secondary.