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Sophomore receiver Kyric McGowan jogs into the end zone after a long catch and run last week against Michigan State. McGowan and fellow speedster JJ Jefferson have emerged as field-stretching receivers for the Wildcats.

Football: Young receivers stand out with big-play ability, consistency

October 11, 2018

Football Kyric McGowan flies past defenses by translating his film study to gameday schemes. JJ Jefferson sneaks past opposing players, getting just the necessary separation. Northwestern’s young...

Clayton Thorson celebrates. The senior quarterback threw three long touchdown passes in Saturday's upset win at Michigan State.

Football: Explosive plays key Northwestern’s offense in upset win

October 6, 2018

Football EAST LANSING, Mich. — It took Northwestern more than 50 minutes of game time to run a play in the red zone. It wasn’t for offensive failure. Instead, the Wildcats (2-3, 2-1 Big Ten)...

Kyric McGowan sprints toward the end zone. McGowan and the Wildcats snapped their losing streak with a win at Michigan State on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 29, No. 20 Michigan State 19

October 6, 2018

Football EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern put together its most complete performance of the season Saturday at Spartan Stadium, downing No. 20 Michigan State 29-19 as double-digit underdogs. Senior...

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