For Northwestern, Thorson’s 237-yard second half was what was needed to overcome a Nevada defence playing for the first time under head coach Jay Norvell. “But we’ve got a ton of work to do.”TAKEAWAYSNevada: The Wolf Pack showed plenty in Norvell’s first game as head coach, for three quarters. Northwestern: Thorson’s 163.6 quarterback rating may not hold up all year, but it signified why coach Pat Fitzgerald has faith in the junior. UP NEXTNevada: The Wolf Pack return home to host MAC foe Toledo next week. Northwestern: The Wildcats travel to Duke for a rematch of last year’s 24-13 Northwestern win.

Source: National Post September 02, 2017 23:28 UTC