Northwestern Wildcats News

Griffin Wilde - Leading receiver in defeat Wilde reeled in 5 of 7 targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 24-10 loss against Iowa.

Impact On a day in which backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol managed just 181 passing yards, Wilde tied for the team lead in both receptions and yards on the day. While five catches for 52 scoreless yards certainly aren't up to the standards of the 6-foot-2 senior, he was largely limited due to the overall offensive struggles in the absence of quarterback Aidan Chiles. He will hope for better days moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Ohio State on Saturday.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Held in check vs. Iowa Komolafe totaled seven carries for 25 yards and gathered in all four targets for seven yards during Saturday's 24-10 defeat versus Iowa.

Impact Komolafe was largely held in check on the day, totaling 32 yards on 11 touches against the Hawkeyes. The 5-foot-11 running back has been fairly effective for the Wildcats this season, running for 643 yards and five touchdowns on 5.8 YPC across nine contests while adding 19 receptions for 169 yards through the air as well. He will hope for better days to close out the season, starting with a road matchup against a reeling Ohio State team on Saturday.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Himon II - Receiving score in defeat Himon logged six carries for 27 yards and reeled in all three targets for 13 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 defeat to Iowa.

Impact Himon was mostly held in check on the day, totaling 27 yards on the ground to go along with three receptions for 13 yards through the air. The 5-foot-9 senior did manage to salvage his day with a two-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Nicco Marchiol in the final minutes of the contest. He will hope to get more involved with the Wildcats travel to face Ohio State on Saturday.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicco Marchiol - One score in defeat Marchiol was 24-for-32 passing for 181 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 defeat against Iowa. He also had 23 rushes for 52 yards.

Impact Marchiol stepped in for the injured Aidan Chiles and put together a decent showing, though the Wildcats were held to just 10 points in defeat. The 6-foot-2 quarterback connected with running back Joseph Himon on a two-yard touchdown toss in the final minutes of the game, bringin the Wildcats within two scores and giving them the final score of the day. It's thus far unclear whether Chiles will continue to miss time moving forward, but Marchiol would likely get the start against Ohio State on Saturday if that's the case.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ricky Ahumaraeze - Limited snaps in loss Ahumaraeze (undisclosed) played in just three snaps during Saturday's 24-10 loss to Iowa.

Impact Ahumaraeze was not included in Northwestern's injury report throughout, indicating he may have sustained an injury during the game or entered the weekend less than 100 percent. The wideout has established a consistent role within the passing attack for the Wildcats this season. His status is worth monitoring when the team issues its initial injury report ahead of its upcoming matchup against Ohio State.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Aidan Chiles - 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicco Marchiol - Set to start Saturday Marchiol will start Saturday's game against Iowa due to the absence of Aidan Chiles (lower body), Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Marchiol will step into the starting role after previously serving as a backup for Chiles. His prior starting experience at West Virginia gives Northwestern an experienced option under center, but it's hard to see him replicating the success of Chiles, who has 23 total TDs this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Aidan Chiles - 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.

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Griffin Wilde - Season-best performance Wilde reeled in 5 of 10 targets for 146 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-26 defeat against Oregon.

Impact Wilde had a big day against the Ducks, catching five passes for a season-high 146 yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles for a 64-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-0 lead at the time. Wilde has now seen nine or more targets in four consecutive games while accounting for 28 catches for 480 yards and three touchdowns in that time. He will hope to continue his positive momentum whent he Wildcats host Iowa on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Solid showing in loss Komolafe recorded 16 carries for 67 yards and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 34-26 loss against Oregon.

Impact Komolafe led the way for the Wildcats on the ground, totaling 67 yards on a respectable 4.2 YPC on the day. The 5-foot-11 back also tied a season-high with four receptions for 30 yards through the air as well. Though he was held out of the end zone for the first time since Week 3, he managed to put together a solid outing, providing him continued value moving forward. A home matchup against Iowa awaits on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles - 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Robby Preckel - DNP for Week 9 Preckel (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's game at Oregon.

Impact Northwestern's team was without some depth at running back and a short-yardage reception in an "upset" loss to unranked Oregon. The 2026 Wildcats will begin their November schedule next Saturday against Iowa.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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