Northwest football sophomore quarterback Chris Ruhnke celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the first half of the Bearcats' 59-0 win over Lincoln University Sept. 23. Ruhnke scored three passing and one rushing touchdown against the Blue Tigers.
Bearcat football junior wide receiver Luke Mathews catches a deep 40-yard pass during the first half of the Northwest's 14-9 triumph over Emporia State Sept. 28. Mathews caught four passes for 96 yards against the Hornets.
Northwest football coach Rich Wright reacts to a face mask penalty committed by senior defensive end Jake Fisher during the second half of the Bearcats' 51-34 victory over Washburn Oct. 5. Wright entered the 2024 season with a mark of 59-17 overall.
Bearcat football junior quarterback Chris Ruhnke breaks a tackle as he searches for an open teammate during the second half of Northwest's 36-22 home-opener loss against Minnesota State Aug. 29. Ruhnke passed for a career-high 268 yards on 15-of-24 attempts against the Mavericks.
Northwest football junior defensive back Shane Fredrickson tackles Washburn redshirt freshman quarterback Keller Hurla during the first half of the Bearcats' 51-34 victory Oct. 5. Fredrickson had a team-high eight tackles and a fumble recovery against the Ichabods.
The Bearcat football team stands for the Pledge of Allegiance before Northwest's 14-9 win over Emporia State Sept. 28. The victory marked the Bearcats' 23rd comeback win under coach Rich Wright.