Aidan Chiles leads Northwestern into showdown against Michigan State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Northwestern faces Michigan State after a strong start to the season. The Wildcats hold a 4-1 record and are fresh off a decisive 45-14 victory over Ball State. Aidan Chiles, once Michigan State’s starting quarterback, has been pivotal in Northwestern's success this season. Michigan State is looking to bounce back after an overtime loss to Illinois. The matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since 2021.
- •Northwestern is 4-1, 1-1 in the Big Ten this season.
- •Chiles returns to Spartan Stadium after stints at MSU.
- •Wildcats defeated Ball State 45-14, showing offensive strength.
- •Michigan State lost recently to Illinois in overtime.
- •Teams have not met since MSU's 38-21 win in 2021.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scouting Northwestern: Personnel, Scheme, and Aidan Chiles’ Resurgence under Chip Kelly
"Another former MSU QB returns to Spartan Stadium
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