Northwestern-EIU Gameday

Inside The Play: Using run to set up pass

Northwestern can use both its run-heavy tendency and the threat of Clayton Thorson's legs to open up the passing game.

Northwestern ranked No. 23 in AP Poll

Northwestern ranked 24th in Coaches Poll

Northwestern 41, Eastern Illinois 0: Player Grades

Around the Big Ten: SPARTY RULES

NU is 2-0; now it must learn to handle success

Pat Fitzgerald, just like most fans, sees this team's potential. Now he wants to see production.

Postgame press conference notes and quotes

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern shuts out EIU, 41-0

Behind a strong running game and another solid defensive performance, Northwestern took care of business against FCS opponent Eastern Illinois.

Matthew Harris pick-six puts Northwestern up 41-0

Clayton Thorson throws first career touchdown pass

Clayton Thorson zig-zags for rushing touchdown

Warren Long's spin move leads to first career touchdown

Justin Jackson runs for an 11-yard touchdown against Eastern Illinois

Injury update: Shuler out, North will not play

Northwestern vs. EIU GameThread

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