Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson returning for senior season

By AP
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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson plans to return for his senior season.

Thorson announced Tuesday he will be back next year and hopes to win a Big Ten championship.

Thorson is Northwestern's career leader with 26 victories as a starter and ranks second in yards passing, completions and total offense.

The Wildcats will play Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 29.

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