Every week after a Northwestern win or loss, we'll be handing out player grades as a way to analyze the Wildcats' performance from an individual perspective. Rather than rush out the grades on Saturday, we'll sleep on them, and wake up ready to accurately evaluate NU's players, coaches and opponents.

This week, Northwestern put up a poor offensive showing in a 21-7 loss to Wisconsin. The team report card reflects a tough performance, but there were a few bright spots.

Offense

Clayton Thorson

Grade: C+

Stats: 28/52, 277 yards, one touchdown; six carries, negative three yards, one fumble lost

Thorson was very much up-and-down on the afternoon Tasked with facing one of the best defenses in the country, Thorson put up impressive yardage totals.