Cam Porter News, Rumors, Updates - Northwestern Wildcats

Moderate showing in loss Porter posted 12 rushes for 53 yards and hauled in 1 of 3 targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 38-28 defeat to Illinois.

Impact Porter had a solid day against the Fighting Illini, totaling 81 yards on the day as the Wildcats handled a tough loss to end their season. The senior running back had a decent season in 2024, running for 501 yards and six touchdowns through 11 games while adding 23 catches for 174 yards through the air as well. With no remaining eligibility and the team remaining ineligible for postseason play, Porter has played his last game in a Northwestern uniform and must now decide whether to try his luck in the NFL.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in blowout loss Porter compiled seven rushes for 24 yards and hauled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 50-6 defeat against Michigan.

Impact Porter had a tough time finding running room against a stout Michigan defense, totaling just 24 yards on the ground against the Wolverines. The senior running back has now run for 448 yards and six touchdowns on the ground through 10 games for the Wildcats this season, adding 22 catches for 146 yards through the air as well. Porter's final opportunity to better those numbers will come when the Wildcats host Illinois in the team's season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Porter totaled 10 carries for 37 yards and gathered in all three targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 31-7 loss versus Ohio State.

Impact Porter struggled to get things going on a day in which the Northwestern offense was held to just 251 total yards by a championship-caliber Ohio State defense. The senior running back has now run for 424 yards and six touchdowns on 107 attempts on the ground across nine games this season, adding 21 receptions for 141 yards through the air as well. Porter will hope for better days in the final few matchups of the season, starting with a trip to Ann Arbor to face Michigan this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in overtime win Porter notched 11 rushes for 17 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 8 of 9 targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 26-20 overtime victory versus Purdue.

Impact Porter found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 17-3 lead at the time. Despite the score, the senior running back recorded most of his production through the air, logging season-high numbers in both receptions and yards. Porter has run for 387 yards and four touchdowns on the ground for Northwestern this season, adding 18 catches for 127 yards through the air as well. A home battle against Ohio State awaits following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Has 50 yards rushing in loss Porter had 13 carries for 50 yards and two receptions for two yards in Saturday's loss at Iowa.

Impact Porter again got the large majority of running back carries (13 of 19 carries) but wasn't very efficient given the overall struggles of the offense. He should face a much easier task next week at Purdue.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 14 carries in loss Porter had 14 carries for 48 yards and two receptions for 13 yards in Saturday's loss to Wisconsin.

Impact While Porter struggled to find room to run, the good news is he got the vast majority of running back touches after he was part of a committee the last two weeks in his return from an injury. He's likely fully healthy and should get the bulk of the workload but faces a tough test next week at Iowa.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another TD in win Porter had nine carries for 23 yards, including a three-yard touchdown, in Friday's win at Maryland.

Impact Porter has scored a touchdown in four consecutive games sandwiched around a missed game due to injury. While Porter is healthy and the primary goal-line back, he hasn't been getting significant carries as Northwestern has split touches in the backfield between Porter, Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in return Porter had six carries for 15 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss to Indiana.

Impact Porter missed the previous game against Washington with a lower body injury. He had just six of the team's 13 carries among running backs as he may have been eased back into action. He could see a larger workload next week at Maryland.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Porter shows off ELITE speed on a eight-yard rushing TD as Northwestern ties the game vs. Indiana

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Not listed on injury report Porter (lower body) isn't listed on Northwestern's injury report.

Impact Porter was deemed questionable heading into Saturday's matchup with Indiana, but the tailback appears to be good to go. Porter missed last week against Washington but is now slated to make his return. The Wildcats' top tailback has 44 carries for 234 yards and three scores this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Porter (lower body) has been designated as a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Hoosiers, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Porter, who sat out in Week 4 against Washington, remains a game-time decision against Indiana despite having the benefit of a bye week. The 5-foot-10 senior has appeared in three games this season, totaling 234 yards and three touchdowns on 44 carries, adding on five receptions for 26 yards through the air. Porter will need to be a crucial part of the Wildcats' gameplan this weekend against a ranked Indiana squad, but if he is ultimately unable to suit up, Joseph Himon II and Caleb Komolafe will likely split backfield duties for Northwestern.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

'Trending in right direction' Porter is reportedly "trending in the right direction" according to head coach David Braun, per Inside NU.

Impact Porter didn't play in the Wildcats' Week 4 loss to Washington, and had a bye in Week 5 to get healthy. The tailback should be much closer to playing, as the team is reportedly hopeful that he'll be available this week. Porter has 44 carries for 234 yards and three scores in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Porter (lower body) will not appear in Saturday's game against Washington, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Porter will miss his first game of the season during Saturday's showdown with Washington as the result of a lower-body injury. The 5-foot-10 senior has been incredible to start the season, turning 49 total touches into 259 yards and three touchdowns across the Wildcats' first three games. This is a massive blow for Northwestern who will likely rely upon Joseph Himon and Caleb Komolafe to handle a larger share of the backfield against the Huskies.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Porter (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Not having Porter in the backfield would be a huge blow for the Wildcats, and he'll be a game-time decision for this contest against the Huskies. If Porter is unable to go, then Joseph Himon would operate as the lead threat out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another TD in win Porter had 15 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-7 win over Eastern Illinois. He also lost a yard on two receptions.

Impact Porter again was the focus of the offense as he now has three touchdowns in three games. He'll face a much tougher test next week at Washington as the Wildcats begin Big 10 play.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in overtime loss Porter logged 16 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 27 yards during Friday's 26-20 overtime loss against Duke.

Impact Porter put together a productive day for the Wilcats, accounting for 120 total yards and a pair of touchdowns on the day. Porter's touchdowns came on runs of four and 10 yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. The senior running back has accounted for over 150 rushing yards in the team's first two games, indicating that a productive role can be had for Porter during the 2024 season. Porter's next opportunity will come when the Wildcats host Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Has 63 yards rushing in opener Porter had 13 carries for 63 yards in Saturday's win over Miami of Ohio.

Impact Porter returns as the starting running back for Northwestern, but Caleb Komolafe will also be in the mix to reduce his workload. Komolafe had six carries for 19 yards in Saturday's win. Porter averaged 4.8 yards per carry which is an encouraging sign the offense line may have improved.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Has 63 yards rushing in opener Porter had 13 carries for 63 yards in Saturday's win over Miami of Ohio.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Porter scores 2 TDs and Northwestern beats Purdue; Wildcats become eligible for bowl game Cam Porter scored a pair of rushing touchdowns to help Northwestern become bowl-eligible with a 23-15 win over visiting Purdue on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Porter scores two touchdowns and Northwestern beats Purdue 23-15

Cam Porter scored a pair of rushing touchdowns to help Northwestern become bowl-eligible with a 23-15 win over visiting Purdue on Saturday

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies two TDs in upset win Porter tallied 10 carries for 27 yards and one touchdown as well as two catches (on two targets) for eight yards and another score during Saturday's 33-27 victory against Maryland.

Impact Porter scored his second and third touchdowns of the season, including a one-year rushing score in the first quarter followed by a three-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter. The senior running back has already exceeded his production from last season when he logged 87 carries for 286 yards over 11 games. He's logged 108 touches across eight games in 2023, and he's still averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. Northwestern will probably face its toughest defensive opponent of the season in Iowa this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Porter recorded 42 yards and one touchdown on seven carries during Saturday's 17-14 loss to Miami of Ohio.

Impact Porter managed to find the end zone on a two-yard rushing score that put Northwestern up 14-7 midway through the fourth quarter. Despite recording a season-low seven rushes, the 220-pound back averaged a season-best 6.0 yards per carry Saturday. Porter's touches have fell or stagnated over each of the first four weeks of the season, and he stands to serve a minimal role while playing behind Evan Hull (21 carries, 62 rushing yards) moving forward in Big Ten play.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 11 carries in loss Porter had 11 carries for 40 yards and one reception for three yards in Saturday's loss to Southern Illinois.

Impact Porter entered the season as a likely co-starter with Evan Hull but has become the clear second option in the backfield after three games. Porter can have productive games, but Northwestern's offense will need to not be playing from far behind.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing again Porter (lower body) was seen participating during Northwestern's team practice sessions Aug. 2, Bradley Locker of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Porter missed the entirety of the 2021 campaign after suffering a lower-body injury during the preseason. The 220-pound junior figures to split carries this coming season with fellow running back Evan Hull, who totaled over 1,000 yards on the ground as the Wildcats' primary rusher last year.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Cam Porter shows off ELITE speed on a eight-yard rushing TD as Northwestern ties the game vs. Indiana

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Porter scores two touchdowns and Northwestern beats Purdue 23-15