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AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Ends football career Lausch is no longer with the Northwestern football program but will stay on the Wildcats baseball team, InsideNU.com reports.

Impact Lausch finished last season as the team's starting quarterback, but the Wildcats are making a change to Preston Stone as the starter. Lausch was a multi-sport athlete who also played for the baseball team last season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern QB Jack Lausch leaves football team to focus on baseball career Jack Lausch, Northwestern's starting quarterback during the 2024 season, has left the program to focus on his baseball career

JULY 23 • USATODAY.COM

Tosses two touchdowns in loss Lausch was 25-for-48 passing for 287 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-28 loss versus Illinois. He also had five rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Despite a pair of interceptions, Lausch had a solid day for the Wildcats, throwing for a season-high 287 yards while connecting with receiver A.J. Henning and tight end Thomas Gordon on touchdown passes of 11 and 15 yards, respectively. The redshirt sophomore quarterback had a respectable year after being given the starting job two games into the season, throwing for 1,714 yards and seven touchdowns to eight interceptions through 10 games while adding 213 yards and a pair of scores on the ground as well. With Northwestern remaining ineligible for postseason play, Lausch will have to wait until 2025 to suit up for the Wildcats, barring a decision to transfer.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough day in blowout loss Lausch completed 10 of 21 passes for 106 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 50-6 defeat against Michigan. He also had seven rushes for -35 yards.

Impact Lausch had a tough day against a stout Michigan defense, completing less than 50 percent of his passes and throwing a pair of interceptions. The redshirt sophomore quarterback has thrown for 1,427 yards and five touchdowns to six interceptions in nine games for the Wildcats since taking over as the starter in Week 3. With a 4-7 record, Saturday's game against Illinois will likely serve as Lausch's final opportunity of the 2024 season to better those numbers.

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Rushing score in loss Lausch was 21-for-35 passing for 201 yards during Saturday's 31-7 loss to Ohio State. He also had 14 rushes for eight yards with one touchdown.

Impact It was a tough day for Lausch and the Northwestern offense against the championship-caliber Ohio State defense, as the Wildcats were held to just 251 total yards on the day. Lausch managed to salvage his day with an eight-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, getting the Wildcats on the board for the day. Since taking over the starting job, the redshirt sophomore quarterback has thrown for 1,321 yards and five touchdowns to four interceptions across eight games, adding 226 yards and a pair of scores on the ground as well. Lausch's next opportunity will come when the Wildcats travel to face Michigan this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Lausch shows off ELITE speed on eight-yard rushing TD as Northwestern strikes first vs. Ohio State

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Solid performance in overtime win Lausch was 23-for-35 passing for 250 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-20 overtime win over Purdue. He also had 11 rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Lausch found the end zone on a 22-yard pass to running back Jack Himon to secure the overtime victory for the Wildcats. The redshirt sophomore quarterback has now thrown for 1,120 yards and five touchdowns to four interceptions through seven games for the Wildcats this season, adding 218 yards and a score on the ground as well. A tough test against Ohio State awaits following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain starter against Purdue Lauch will remain the starter at quarterback Saturday against Purdue despite his recent struggles, head coach David Braun told Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report. Lauch was just 10-...

Impact After showing promise in two games after taking over as the starting quarteback, Lausch has taken a big step back the last two games. He's just 19-for-33 for 144 yards with two interceptions, a key fumble lost near the goal line and been sacked for two safties the last two weeks. While the Wildcasts should be motivated to give him experience for the upside of a quarterback who may stick around for multiple seasons, another poor outing could have the team going back to the drawing board.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes big step back in loss Lausch was 9-of-24 passing for 82 yards and had ten carries for 55 yards in Saturday's loss to Wisconsin.

Impact After showing marked improvement the past two games, Lausch took a big step backward against the Badgers. While his receivers did him no favors with several big drops, Lausch struggled with his accuracy and decision making. He lost a fumble near his own goal line when he should have thrown it away and later took a safety in a similar situation. Lausch's outlook doesn't get any easier at Iowa next week and with top receiver A.J. Henning possibly out multiple weeks with an injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to improve in win Lausch was 10-of-18 passing for 203 yards without a touchdown or interception in Friday's win over Maryland. He also had eight carries for 24 yards.

Impact Lausch continues to improve as he had several very accurate deep passes that resulted in explosive plays while also avoiding any big mistakes. With Bryce Kirtz and A.J. Henning the Northwestern passing attack suddenly has become a worry for opponents unlike earlier in the season. Lausch will face another difficult test this week at home against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Lausch keeps it and runs nine yards for a touchdown, giving Northwestern early lead vs. Maryland

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Makes big improvement in loss Lausch was 23-of-38 passing for 243 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's loss to Indiana. He also had nine carries for 34 yards.

Impact After passing for just 53 yards in his second career start at Washington, Lausch looked much more calm and composed. He found a good connection with Bryce Kirtz and A.J. Henning and also made better decisions when to tuck the ball and run. Northwestern's offense may show some life the rest of the season if Lausch can continue to improve.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough performance in loss Lausch completed 8 of 27 passes for 53 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-5 defeat versus Washington. He also had 13 rushes for 21 yards.

Impact It was a tough day for Lausch and the Northwestern offense as a whole, as the redshirt sophomore quarterback completed less than 30 percent of his passes and threw a pair of interceptions en route to a decisive loss to Washington. Lausch played well in his only other start of the season, throwing for a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions against Eastern Illinois, though it remains to be seen if he can step up his play against Big Ten competition. A bye week will give the Northwestern offense time to adjust before a home date against a surging Indiana team.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win in first start Lausch was 20-of-31 passing for 227 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's win over Eastern Illinois. He also had seven carries for 62 yards.

Impact It was Lausch's first career start as he took over for demoted Mike Wright. Lausch was shaky in the first half (began 4-of-15 passing) but improved in the second half with better accuracy. He also showed off his speed in the first half with a 26-yard run. He'll remain the starting quarterback but will face a much tougher test next week at Washington.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New QB Jack Lausch leads Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 31-7

New quarterback Jack Lausch got rolling after a slow start, passing for 227 yards and tossing his first two collegiate touchdowns, and Northwestern pulled away Eastern Illinois 31-...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Named Week 3 starter Lausch will start for Northwestern in its Week 3 clash with Eastern Illinois, Matthew Shelton of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Lausch has yet to play this season, but Northwestern is apparently fed up with the quarterback play it got from Mississippi State transfer Mike Wright through two weeks. Wright, who was named starting quarterback for the Wildcats at the 11th hour, hasn't impressed, throwing for 336 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while completing 57 percent of his passes through two games. If Lausch can operate this offense more efficiently and protect the football, it stands to reason he could hold onto the starting job all year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named Week 3 starter Lausch will start for Northwestern in its Week 3 clash with Eastern Illinois, Matthew Shelton of Rivals.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out starting job for Week 1 Lausch will not be Northwestern's starting quarterback Saturday against Miami (OH), Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Lausch and Mike Wright were competing to be Northwestern's starting quarterback, a position the latter won out. At least for now, the former will continue his usual role from 2023.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Lausch (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Nebraska.

Impact Lausch has been upgraded from probable to available for Saturday's contest. However, the sophomore quarterback is unlikely to receive any playing time.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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