Northwestern entered tonight’s matchup with Bowling Green needing a return to normal on both sides of the ball.
That’s just what they got in a 42-point win over Bowling Green.
The Wildcats nearly reached 700 yards of total offense, averaging over 9.2 yards per play against an overmatched Bowling Green defense. Clayton Thorson returned to top form, tossing two touchdowns to Bennett Skowronek and completing 23 of 30 passes for 370 yards. Thorson and superback Garrett Dickerson connected nine times for 150 yards, a career high for the senior.
Perhaps the best sign was Northwestern’s rejuvenated run game, which totaled 303 yards and five touchdowns.