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 travelled to the Horseshoe and fell to Ohio State in a 24-20 thriller. The team report card reflects an overall strong, gutsy performance from the Wildcats.

Offense

Clayton Thorson

Grade: A-

Stats: 22/42, 256 yards, one touchdown, one interception; six carries, 44 yards

If you just look at the stats, Clayton Thorson’s performance seems pedestrian.