Aidan Chiles Throws for 3 TD, Runs in 2 More, and No. 24 Northwestern Beats Rutgers 42-14
Aidan Chiles accounted for five touchdowns as the Wildcats built a 28-3 halftime lead and secured a second straight bowl berth.
- Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan left Saturday's game at Northwestern after sustaining a head injury 6 minutes into the first quarter and did not return, replaced by AJ Surace as the Scarlet Knights struggled offensively.
- Northwestern delivered a dominant 42-14 victory, clinching bowl eligibility for the second year in a row under coach David Braun and earning their fourth straight win in the Big Ten.
- Running back Caleb Komolafe led the Wildcats with 150 yards on 13 carries, while senior quarterback Aidan Chiles threw a 13-yard touchdown to senior wide receiver Griffin Wilde and added a 37-yard rushing touchdown, contributing to Northwestern's 283-yard rushing day.
- Surace replaced Lonergan and led a drive for a 43-yard field goal by Dane Pizzaro, while running back Antwan Raymond scored on a 46-yard rushing touchdown, though the Scarlet Knights could not overcome the early deficit.
- Northwestern will travel to face Oregon on October 31 to start a three-game stretch against ranked opponents, looking to maintain momentum after clinching their sixth win of the season.
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No. 24 Northwestern routs Rutgers 42-14 behind Aidan Chiles’ 3 touchdown passes and 2 scoring runs
Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns for the third time this season and rushed for two more to lead No. 24 Northwestern past Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday for a fourth straight victory.
Offense puts on a show for No. 24 Wildcats vs. Rutgers
Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns for the third time this season and rushed for two others to lead No. 24 Northwestern past Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston for a fourth straight victory.Caleb Komolafe rushed for 150 yards and a TD, including a 56-yard dash. Griffin Wilde, who finished with 133 receiving yards, Alex Honig and Drew Wagner caught passes for scores as Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) raced to a 28-3 lead lat…
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No. 24 Northwestern rushes past Rutgers
Aidan Chiles threw three touchdowns and ran for two scores as No. 24 Northwestern raced out to a big lead in the first half and rolled to a 42-14 victory over Rutgers Saturday afternoon in Evanston, Ill.Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) earned its fourth...
Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14
Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns for the third time this season and rushed for two others to lead No. 24 Northwestern past Rutgers 42-14 for a fourth straight victory
Rapid Recap: No. 24 Northwestern 42, Rutgers 14
No. 24 Northwestern entered Saturday’s matchup against Rutgers looking for a fast start, and delivered with a 28-point first-half jolt in a 42-14 victory. With the win, Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) clinched bowl eligibility for the second year in a row and the third time in coach David Braun’s tenure. The Scarlet Knights (2-5,...
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