Aidan Chiles named starting quarterback for Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Aidan Chiles has been officially named the starting quarterback for Northwestern. Chiles, who transferred from Michigan State, played two years for the Spartans, recording 3,808 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. He will make his debut against South Dakota State on September 5. Chiles previously joined Michigan State from Oregon State and will return to face the Spartans on October 17.
- •Aidan Chiles is the starting quarterback for Northwestern.
- •Chiles transferred from Michigan State after two seasons.
- •He recorded 3,808 passing yards and 23 touchdowns at MSU.
- •Chiles will face Michigan State on October 17.
- •Northwestern's first game with Chiles is September 5 against South Dakota State.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former Michigan State QB officially named starter at new school
"A former Michigan State QB was officially named the starter at his new school.
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