Northwestern tops Colorado 41-7 in final lakefill game
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Northwestern secured a 41-7 victory over Colorado on September 19, 2026, marking the last game played on the lakefill. Aidan Chiles contributed significantly, completing 17 of 22 passes for 241 yards, with three touchdown passes, all to Joseph Himon II. Colorado struggled with turnovers, giving up four in total, which Northwestern capitalized on to build an early lead. Despite a strong rushing effort from Colorado, gaining 180 yards, it was insufficient to overcome Northwestern's dominant performance. The Wildcats improved to 2-0 with this win.
- •Northwestern improves to 2-0 this season.
- •Aidan Chiles accounts for five touchdowns, with three passing and two rushing.
- •Colorado struggles with four turnovers in the game.
- •Joseph Himon II scores all three of his touchdowns on passes from Chiles.
- •The game marked the final contest on the lakefill.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Aidan Chiles throws to Joseph Himon II for 3 TDs, runs in 2, Northwestern routs Colorado 41-7
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Rapid Reaction: Northwestern dominates Colorado 41-7 in the last game on the lakefill
"Aidan Chiles passed to Joseph Himon II for three touchdowns and ran in two himself to lead Northwestern to a 41-7 rout of Colorado on Saturday night. Chiles finished with 241 yards on 17-for-22 passing and upped his season total to seven TDs – four passing and three rushing — in his first two games with the Wildcats (2-0). Chiles, a senior, made 20 starts for Michigan State before joining Northwestern during the offseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:10 AMAidan Chiles throws to Joseph Himon II for 3 TDs, runs in 2, Northwestern routs Colorado 41-7
Aidan Chiles passed to Joseph Himon II for three touchdowns and ran in two himself to lead Northwestern to a 41-7 rout of Colorado on Saturday night. Chiles finished with 241 yards on 17-for-22 passing and upped his season total to seven TDs – four passing and three rushing — in his first two games with the Wildcats (2-0). Chiles, a senior, made 20 starts for Michigan State before joining Northwestern during the offseason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:46 AMRapid Reaction: Northwestern dominates Colorado 41-7 in the last game on the lakefill
Aidan Chiles is him.
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