In a dominant performance, Northwestern traveled to Kent State University and secured a convincing 27-0 victory. The Wildcats showcased their ground game, racking up 253 rushing yards and converting 7 out of 12 third downs. Defensively, Northwestern was impressive, holding Kent State to under 200 total yards and forcing five turnovers.
Quarterback Mike Wright was a key contributor, rushing for 100 yards on just 9 carries, scoring two touchdowns. Running back Cam Porter also had a solid game with 23 carries for 117 yards. On the defensive side, starting strong safety Devin Turner made a significant impact with two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. With this win, Northwestern heads into a bye week before preparing for their next matchup against Washington.