Preston Stone Transfers to Northwestern Wildcats

Preston Stone, the former starting quarterback for SMU, has committed to transfer to Northwestern following the Mustangs' loss to Penn State in the College Football Playoff. After starting the season as SMU's quarterback, Stone lost his position to Kevin Jennings and did not play in the playoff game despite Jennings' struggles. Stone has a notable career record, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns, and is expected to significantly enhance Northwestern's passing offense, which ranked poorly last season. He will have one year of eligibility remaining and is looking to provide leadership and stability to the Wildcats' quarterback position. Stone's decision to transfer comes after he remained with the Mustangs during their playoff run, signaling a commitment to the team despite his upcoming move. His experience and past performance suggest he will be a strong addition to Northwestern's roster as they seek improvement in the coming season.