"Retzlaff -- who won 11 games at BYU last season, but transferred after learning he faced a suspension for violating his former school's honor code -- accounted for 265 yards of offense. He passed for 152 yards and rushed for 113. "It's been a long offseason," Retzlaff said. "So, I'm just so excited to be able to get on this field and play with these guys. I've got a great group of guys around me. I'm so fortunate.""
"New Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone, a transfer from SMU, threw a career-high four interceptions in his Wildcats debut, including on his first pass. He also lost a late fumble. "One game does not define us as a football team; this one just happens to be the first one and stings a lot," Northwestern coach David Braun said. "Preston Stone didn't play his best football game today, but I said it boldly in that locker room, 'Believe in that guy. That's our quarterback,' Braun added. "He's mentally tough, physically tough. He'll respond well.""
Jake Retzlaff transferred from BYU after facing a potential suspension and accounted for 265 yards of offense in his Tulane debut, passing for 152 yards and rushing for 113. Retzlaff scored on a 69-yard run and threw a touchdown on Tulane's opening series, helping the team to a 23-3 victory over Northwestern. Tulane receivers dropped six passes, including two in the end zone. Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone, a transfer from SMU, threw four interceptions and lost a late fumble. Tulane converted three interceptions into 17 points and led 20-3 at halftime as the defense dominated early.
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