US EditionPreston Stone and Caleb Komolafe Lead Northwestern in 42-7 Rout of Louisiana
Northwestern dominated total yards 515-273 with Caleb Komolafe rushing for two touchdowns and Preston Stone throwing three touchdown passes to secure the win.
- Northwestern routed Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 at Martin Stadium on Saturday, completing nonconference play with a 3-2 record.
- The game followed Louisiana-Monroe’s opening-drive touchdown but their offense stalled afterward, and the Warhawks remain 0-6 against Big Ten teams.
- Preston Stone accounted for three touchdown throws, connecting with Hayden Eligon II and Griffin Wilde among others, while Caleb Komolafe contributed two rushing touchdowns and totaled 75 yards on the ground.
- Stone completed 20 of 31 attempts for 262 yards, while Wilde secured three receptions totaling 64 yards, highlighted by a 49-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Komolafe has scored four touchdowns over his last three outings.
- Coach David Braun said Stone is finding his rhythm and praised the team’s dominance, while Komolafe stated, "We're dedicating this season to our brother," who motivates them.
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Preston Stone, Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in rout of Louisiana-Monroe
Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes, Caleb Komolafe rushed for two in a second straight big performance and Northwestern routed Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 on Saturday.Stone connected with Hayden Eligon II, Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner each for scores, and threw for 262 yards on 20-of-31 passing as the Wildcats (3-2) completed nonconference play. Northwestern scored on its first three possessions for the second straight week, led 18-7 at the h…
Jackson Progress-Argus
Northwestern reels off 42 straight to subdue UL-Monroe
After surrendering a touchdown on the game's opening possession, Northwestern reeled off 42 consecutive points to produce a 42-7 nonconference victory over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday afternoon in Evanston, Ill.
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 42, Louisiana-Monroe 7
On paper, Northwestern’s Week 6 matchup against a Sunbelt Conference visitor appeared to be a breezy task, the type of confidence-building breather that could give the hosts momentum as the remainder of their Big Ten slate looms. In what became a blowout 42-7 Wildcat (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) win, that reality came to fruition. But...
Winnipeg Free Press
Preston Stone and Caleb Komolafe lead Northwestern in 42-7 rout of Louisiana-Monroe
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