EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern football senior RB Cam Porter and senior DL Carmine Bastone will both return to Northwestern for the 2025 season. Both are returning captains from last season, with Porter being a two-time captain in 2023 and 2024.
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Porter has totaled 2,173 yards from scrimmage in his career and 18 touchdowns, with a career-high six rushing scores last season. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native recorded five rushing touchdowns over a four-game stretch last season, which included two scores and a season-high 94 rushing yards against Duke. Porter was elected by his teammates to wear the No. 1 jersey this past season. Considered the highest honor in the program, the No. 1 jersey recognizes the student-athlete who best embodies the values and character of the Northwestern football family.
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Over the last two seasons Bastone combined for 6.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles playing in the interior of Northwestern's defensive line. The former walk-on from St. Charles, Ill., had a career-year in 2023 with 26 tackles, which included three stops and a sack in the Las Vegas Bowl win against Utah.
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The Wildcats open the 2025 season on the road at Tulane on Saturday, Aug. 30, with the home opener set for Saturday, Sept. 6 against Western Illinois.
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Porter has totaled 2,173 yards from scrimmage in his career and 18 touchdowns, with a career-high six rushing scores last season. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native recorded five rushing touchdowns over a four-game stretch last season, which included two scores and a season-high 94 rushing yards against Duke. Porter was elected by his teammates to wear the No. 1 jersey this past season. Considered the highest honor in the program, the No. 1 jersey recognizes the student-athlete who best embodies the values and character of the Northwestern football family.
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Over the last two seasons Bastone combined for 6.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles playing in the interior of Northwestern's defensive line. The former walk-on from St. Charles, Ill., had a career-year in 2023 with 26 tackles, which included three stops and a sack in the Las Vegas Bowl win against Utah.
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The Wildcats open the 2025 season on the road at Tulane on Saturday, Aug. 30, with the home opener set for Saturday, Sept. 6 against Western Illinois.