Johnson leads Northwestern to first win, 30-14 over UNLV

Northwestern running back Drake Anderson, left, celebrates with Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) after Anderson scored a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center left, and UNLV head coach Troy Sanchez shake hands after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern won 30-14. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern players celebrate after an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern won 30-14. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern running back Drake Anderson, right, celebrates with Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) after Anderson scored a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV place kicker Daniel Gutierrez, center, reacts after missing a field goal against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) is defended by Northwestern defensive lineman Samdup Miller, left, linebacker Paddy Fisher (42), defensive lineman Joe Gaziano (97) and defensive end Trevor Kent (96) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Spivak, left, sacks UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers, on ground, as defensive back Travis Whillock (7) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) looks pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV tight end Noah Bean (11) and running back Charles Williams (8) celebrate after Williams ran for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern running back Drake Anderson, center, celebrates with Northwestern offensive lineman Gunnar Vogel (73) and wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) after Anderson scored a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV wide receiver Tyleek Collins (9) runs against Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher (42), linebacker Blake Gallagher (51) and defensive back JR Pace, front, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV running back Charles Williams (8) runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern running back Drake Anderson (6) scores a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Spivak (93) reacts with linebacker Blake Gallagher (51), defensive tackle Jake Saunders (90) and defensive back Travis Whillock (7) after he sacks UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) passes away from UNLV defensive lineman Nate Neal (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern running back Jesse Brown (36) is chased by UNLV defensive back Tykenzie Daniels (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV running back Charles Williams (8) runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) passes against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV linebacker Javin White, center, celebrates with defensive back Myles Plummer (14) and linebacker Vic Viramontes (10) after he intercepted a pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV linebacker Javin White, right, intercepts a pass meant for Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV linebacker Javin White, right, intercepts a pass meant for Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

UNLV head coach Troy Sanchez works from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) scores a touchdown against UNLV defensive back Evan Austrie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) looks to pass against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)