NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS PLAYER NEWS

Covey (lower body) is doubtful to return to Saturday's game at Purdue, Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report reports.

Covey (knee) was injured during Saturday's game and is questionable to return, Inside NU reports.

Komolafe (undisclosed) isn't listed on Northwestern's injury report ahead of its matchup with Purdue.

Kirtz (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game at Purdue, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Henning had two receptions for 22 yards on four targets in Saturday's loss at Iowa.

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

Kirtz (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday at Purdue, head coach David Braun told Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report.

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-of-19 for 62 yards with two interceptions in last week's loss to Iowa.

Olsen (lower body) is out for Northwestern's game Saturday at Purdue, Inside NU reports.

Olsen (lower body) is out against Iowa, Matthew Shelton of Rivals.com reports.

Kirtz (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Iowa.

Kirtz (undisclosed) wasn't spotted warming up, Inside NU reports.

Henning (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Iowa, Inside NU reports.

Komolafe (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Iowa.

Henning (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Kirtz (undisclosed) is questionable Saturday at Iowa.