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Northwestern RB Cam Porter Out for Season With Leg Injury Ahead of Oregon Visit

Northwestern will lean on Joe Himon II plus Caleb Komolafe to absorb carries in a reworked rushing rotation.

Sep 5, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (4) runs for a touchdown against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (4) runs against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Coach David Braun confirmed Monday that the sixth-year senior and three-time team rushing leader will miss the 2025 season.
  • Porter injured his right leg after an 11-yard run in Friday’s 42-7 win over Western Illinois, was carted to the locker room, and later returned on crutches.
  • He logged 91 rushing yards and a 43-yard touchdown in the victory before exiting.
  • Porter has 1,908 career rushing yards with 18 rushing touchdowns and 425 receiving yards, and he is in his third year as a team captain.
  • Northwestern hosts No. 4 Oregon on Saturday, with Himon and Komolafe expected to handle the bulk of the backfield work.