LINCOLN, Neb. - Northwestern fell to Nebraska on Saturday night in Lincoln, 56-7. The Wildcats' record now sits at 2-3 on the season.
Ryan Hilinski was efficient in his second start for Northwestern, completing 25 of 39 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown. Hilinski completed 64% of his passes without throwing an interception.
Stephon Robinson, Jr. turned in his best performance as a Wildcat, hauling in eight passes for 116 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown reception from Hilinski. Robinson's 116 receiving yards are the most by a Northwestern receiver since Flynn Nagel torched Nebraska for 220 yards on October 13, 2020.
Sophomore linebacker Bryce Gallagher set a new career-high with 10 tackles, while Brandon Joseph's 10 tackles also tied his previous career-high.
As the Wildcats head into a bye-week, they will prepare to welcome Rutgers to Ryan Field on October 16th for homecoming weekend.
Ryan Hilinski was efficient in his second start for Northwestern, completing 25 of 39 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown. Hilinski completed 64% of his passes without throwing an interception.
Stephon Robinson, Jr. turned in his best performance as a Wildcat, hauling in eight passes for 116 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown reception from Hilinski. Robinson's 116 receiving yards are the most by a Northwestern receiver since Flynn Nagel torched Nebraska for 220 yards on October 13, 2020.
Sophomore linebacker Bryce Gallagher set a new career-high with 10 tackles, while Brandon Joseph's 10 tackles also tied his previous career-high.
As the Wildcats head into a bye-week, they will prepare to welcome Rutgers to Ryan Field on October 16th for homecoming weekend.