NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14 behind Aidan Chiles' five touchdowns
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No. 24 Northwestern defeated Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday for its fourth consecutive victory, led by quarterback Aidan Chiles who accounted for five touchdowns. Chiles threw for three scores and rushed for two others, while Caleb Komolafe added 150 rushing yards and a touchdown. Rutgers played much of the game without starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who exited in the first quarter due to a head injury.
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Northwestern improved its record to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, reaching bowl eligibility for the season.
Key Facts
- Northwestern defeated Rutgers 42-14 to secure their fourth straight victory.
- Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two others.
- Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard run.
- Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan exited the game in the first quarter due to a head injury and did not return.
- Antwan Raymond scored Rutgers' lone touchdown on a 46-yard run in the third quarter.
- Northwestern improved its record to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten conference.
- Rutgers fell to a 2-5 overall record and a 1-3 conference record.
Who's Mentioned
PersonAlex Honig“Northwestern receiver who caught a TD pass.”OrganizationMichigan State“Previous school of Aidan Chiles.”PersonDrew Wagner“Northwestern receiver who caught a TD pass.”PersonAJ Surace“Rutgers replacement quarterback.”PersonJamaal Johnson“Northwestern player who recovered a fumble.”OrganizationNorthwestern“No. 24 college football team.”PersonDane Pizzaro“Rutgers kicker who made field goals.”OrganizationMichigan“Upcoming opponent for Rutgers.”PersonGriffin Wilde“Northwestern receiver who caught a TD pass.”PersonSean Ashenfelder“Rutgers third-string quarterback.”PersonKJ Duff“Rutgers wide receiver.”PersonCaleb Komolafe“Northwestern running back who rushed for 150 yards.”OrganizationOregon“Upcoming opponent for Northwestern.”OrganizationRutgers“College football team.”PersonClay Thevenin“Rutgers player who had a 43-yard run.”PersonDavid Braun“Northwestern coach.”PersonAidan Chiles“Northwestern quarterback who threw for 3 TDs and rushed for 2.”OrganizationColorado“Opponent in an earlier game.”PersonKobie McKinzie“Northwestern defender involved in the hit on Lonergan and subsequent sacks.”PersonAntwan Raymond“Rutgers running back who scored a touchdown.”PersonDylan Lonergan“Rutgers starting quarterback who left with an injury.”