Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TDs as Northwestern tops Rutgers 42-14

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Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TDs as Northwestern tops Rutgers 42-14
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Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 24 Northwestern defeated Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcats jumped to a commanding 28-3 lead by halftime, aided by a strong rushing performance from Caleb Komolafe, who gained 150 yards. Rutgers struggled after starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan left with an injury early in the game. The Scarlet Knights managed only one touchdown, a 46-yard run by Antwan Raymond in the third quarter. Northwestern's defense applied significant pressure, leading to three sacks and forcing two turnovers. Northwestern improves to 6-1 and is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2020, as they prepare to face Oregon on October 31.

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  • •Chiles recorded 219 passing yards and 83 rushing yards.
  • •Rutgers QB Lonergan exited early due to an injury.
  • •Northwestern scored 28 points in the first half.
  • •Next, Rutgers hosts Michigan on October 31.
  • •Northwestern's defense recorded four sacks.
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Northwestern's rout of Rutgers marked its fourth straight win.

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