Preston Stone Throws 3 TDs, Northwestern Has 4 Takeaways in 34-7 Victory over Central Michigan
Northwestern Wildcats capitalized on four turnovers by Central Michigan, converting each into touchdowns to secure a 34-7 victory in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
- On Friday at Ford Field in Detroit, Northwestern Wildcats defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 34-7 in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
- During the second and third quarters, four takeaways altered field position as Central Michigan Chippewas committed three fumbles and one interception, which Northwestern Wildcats converted into short-field touchdowns averaging 17.5 yards per drive.
- Braden Turner’s interception at the Central Michigan 29 led to a 23-yard touchdown to Griffin Wilde, and Turner later returned a fumble for a score, building Northwestern’s lead.
- The win extends Northwestern Wildcats’ bowl streak to six as postgame notes urged finding playmakers in the transfer portal while Central Michigan Chippewas must build an improved offense.
- Both teams had closed their regular seasons on Nov. 29, with Central Michigan falling 21-3 to Toledo and Northwestern losing 20-13 at Illinois; Central Michigan is now 0-3 against Big Ten teams in bowl games, all at Ford Field in Detroit.
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