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, ready to accurately evaluate NU's players, coaches and opponents.
With an opportunity to clinch bowl eligibility, Northwestern fell 29-12 to Minnesota in what was a largely uninspired performance from the Wildcats, especially offensively.
Clayton Thorson: C+
28 of 45, 276 yards, one touchdown, 2 fumbles lost
Thorson was under fire all day, so a large part of the offense’s struggles weren’t his fault.