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Won't play in Week 11 Chiles (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Chiles will miss a second straight contest due to an undisclosed injury. His absence will pave the way for Nicco Marchiol to garner another start under center in a tough road test against the Buckeyes.

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Deemed unavailable for Week 10 Chiles (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact It was already determined that Chiles wasn't starting Saturday's contest, but he can now officially be taken off the board as an option. Nicco Marchiol will start in his place, while Chiles will turn his sights toward a tough matchup in Columbus next week versus Ohio State.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Chiles is not expected to start Saturday against Iowa due to an upper-body injury, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chiles has been one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten this season, so this absence is a huge loss for Northwestern. Chiles has accounted for 23 total TDs (13 passing, 10 rushing) while leading the Wildcats to a 6-2 start. This means Nicco Marchiol is in line to start under center in Week 10.

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Status questionable for Saturday Chiles is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Chiles completed 22 of 38 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-26 loss versus Oregon. The questionable tag means his availability for this Week 10 might be in jeopardy. If he's unable to suit up, Nicco Marchiol would get the nod under center.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two total touchdowns in loss Chiles completed 22 of 38 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-26 loss versus Oregon. He also had 14 rushes for 93 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite the loss, Chiles had a productive outing against the Ducks, accounting for 281 yards and a touchdown through the air while logging a season-high 93 yards and a score on the gorund as well. The 6-foot-3 senior connected with receiver Griffin Wilde for a 64-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-0 lead at the time, before crossing the goal line on a five-yard scamper in the second frame to extend the Northwestern lead at the time. Chiles will get his next opportunity when the Wildcats host Iowa on Saturday.

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Five total scores in blowout Chiles completed 19 of 25 passes for 219 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 42-14 victory against Rutgers. He also had 12 rushes for 83 yards with two t...

Impact Chiles had another huge performance against the Scarlet Knights, accounting for over 300 total yards and five scores. The 6-foot-4 senior connected with receivers Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner along with tight end Alex Honig for touchdown passes on the day while accounting for a season-high 83 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. A road matchup against Oregon awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Rushing score in victory Chiles was 18-for-27 passing for 226 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory versus Michigan State. He also had 16 rushes for 25 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles had a solid day against his former team, completing 67 percent of his passes while throwing for 226 yards. Though he was held out of the end zone through the air, the 6-foot-4 senior did manage to continue his scoring streak on the ground, converting a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 21 at the time. Chiles has now accounted for 16 total touchdowns through six games without a turnover on the season and will hope to continue building positive momentum when the Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Four total scores in blowout win Chiles was 17-for-23 passing for 272 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-14 win versus Ball State. He also had eight rushes for 32 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles put together another top-tier performance on Saturday, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns while accounting for another score on the ground. The 6-foot-4 senior crossed the goal line on a one-yard plunge in the opening frame to get things going on the day before connecting with receivers Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner and tight end Alex Honig through the air to build the insurmountable lead over Ball State. Chiles has yet to turn the ball over this season while accounting for 15 total touchdowns through five games and will get his opportunity for a revenge game against his former school in East Lansing on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Aidan Chiles connects with Griffin Wilde for 19-yard TD, extending Northwestern’s lead over Ball State

Aidan Chiles connects with Griffin Wilde for 19-yard TD, extending Northwestern’s lead over Ball State

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Aidan Chiles rushes up middle for 1-yard TD, giving Northwestern early lead vs Ball State

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OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Low passing volume in victory Chiles completed 10 of 14 passes for 93 yards during Friday's 34-13 win over Penn State. He also had six rushes for 21 yards with one touchdown.

Impact On a day in which the Wildcats ran for over 400 yards against Penn State, Chiles wasn't asked to do much through the air. The 6-foot-4 senior completed 10 of his 14 pass attempts on the day for a season-low 93 yards, but he did manage to contribute a two-yard rushing score in the first quarter, his fifth in four games. A home matchup against Ball State awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

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