Northwestern may have found the quarterback of its future on Saturday night in Jack Lausch, who had an impressive first start in the Wildcats' 31-7 win over Eastern Illinois.

Watching from the stands at Martin Stadium was a potential quarterback for even further in the future: 2027 prospect Joel Perez.

The Kenosha, Wis., native was impressed by both Lausch's play and the atmosphere at Martin Stadium in the first game-day visit of his recruitment.

"It was amazing!" said Perez via text message. "The coaches were great, and the environment was amazing!"

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