Thorson has career day, Northwestern tops Bowling Green 49-7
Clayton Thorson threw for a career-high 370 yards and two touchdown passes, Justin Jackson rushed for three touchdowns and Northwestern beat Bowling Green 49-7 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
7
Northwestern Wildcats
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| NW | 14 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 49 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 33,706 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 33-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 10-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | L 31-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 38-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:26 7-49
Jesse Brown 8 Yd Run (Makay Redd Kick)
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Touchdown 11:51 7-42
Justin Jackson 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 2:07 7-35
Jeremy Larkin 14 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 10:27 7-28
Justin Jackson 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 13:58 7-21
Bennett Skowronek 18 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 1:58 7-14
Bennett Skowronek 58 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 7-7
Josh Cleveland 20 Yd Run (Jake Suder Kick)
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Touchdown 6:49 0-7
Justin Jackson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:39 · End of Game
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NW 1:39
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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BGSU 4:02
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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NW 7:26
3 plays, 82 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:26 7-49
Jesse Brown 8 Yd Run (Makay Redd Kick)
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BGSU 8:58
9 plays, 57 yards, 2:53 · Downs
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NW 11:51
13 plays, 80 yards, 6:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:51 7-42
Justin Jackson 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 2:58
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NW 5:14
5 plays, 98 yards, 2:18 · Fumble
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BGSU 7:32
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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NW 8:58
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:25 · Fumble
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BGSU 10:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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NW 12:13
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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NW
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:03 · End of Half
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BGSU 1:03
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NW 2:07
13 plays, 90 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 7-35
Jeremy Larkin 14 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 6:44
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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NW 10:27
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:27 7-28
Justin Jackson 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 12:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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NW 13:58
1 play, 18 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:58 7-21
Bennett Skowronek 18 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 14:05
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:48 · Fumble
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NW 1:58
3 plays, 72 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 7-14
Bennett Skowronek 58 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 3:09
9 plays, 81 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 7-7
Josh Cleveland 20 Yd Run (Jake Suder Kick)
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NW 6:49
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 0-7
Justin Jackson 5 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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BGSU 9:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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NW 10:31
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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BGSU 13:05
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:55 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
NW
21
1st Downs
30
5-17
3rd down efficiency
8-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
352
Total Yards
678
256
Passing
375
27/44
Comp/Att
24/31
5.8
Yards per pass
12.1
96
Rushing
303
30
Rushing Attempts
43
3.2
Yards per rush
7.0
3-15
Penalties
4-23
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:55
Possession
30:05
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