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Oct 24, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA;  Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) runs with the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at New Ryan Field.  Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Northwestern Wildcats didn't have to break a sweat against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Quarterback Aidan Chiles led the Wildcats with five total touchdowns in a dominant 42-14 win on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Miguel Mike Medina
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Michigan State’s Michael Richard, left, closes in on Northwestern’s Caleb Komolafe during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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The Northwestern Wildcats have once again shown their willingness never to quit. Another Saturday for the Wildcats to bring a "W" to their record as they rallied to beat the Michigan State Spartans, 24-21.

Miguel Mike Medina
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Oct 10, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA;  Northwestern Wildcats running back Joseph Himon II (6) runs the ball against the Ball State Cardinals during the second half at New Ryan Field.  Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Northwestern doesn't get the same recognition or attention in the same breath as Ohio State, Michigan, or even Indiana, but there's a legitimate chance they can make it to the AP Top 25 Poll by the end of the month.

Miguel Mike Medina
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Oct 2, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA;  Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at New Ryan Field.  Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Northwestern Wildcats will take on Ball State on Saturday, October 10, at the new Ryan Field. The Wildcats are looking to improve to 4-1 this season. Offensively and especially defensively, they dominated Penn State.

Miguel Mike Medina
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Sep 5, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA;  Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) scrambles against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Northwestern Wildcats football team got off to a strong start under the Chip Kelly era. The defense was sensational. The offense was hungry. The Wildcats beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 34-18.

Miguel Mike Medina
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