# Northwestern Wins 45-14 Against Ball State

> Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles throws for 272 yards and three touchdowns in 45-14 win over Ball State.
- Title: Northwestern Wins 45-14 Against Ball State · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles throws for 272 yards and three touchdowns in 45-14 win over Ball State. Northwestern improved to 4-1 with a 45-14 victory over…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/10/10/northwestern-improves-to-4-1-after-routing-ball-state
- Published: 2026-10-10T20:46:29.787+00:00
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## Northwestern Wins 45-14
Northwestern improved to 4-1 after routing Ball State 45-14 in a non-conference game.
## Chiles Throws 272 Yards
QB Aidan Chiles passed for 272 yards and three touchdowns in Northwestern's second game at Ryan Field.
## Chiles Scores Three TDs
Chiles ran in a touchdown and threw for three touchdowns, upping his season totals to nine passing TDs and six on the ground.
## Wilde and Wagner Score
Griffin Wilde caught a touchdown pass for his third score, and Drew Wagner caught a touchdown pass for his second.
## Komolafe and Fitzgerald Score
Caleb Komolafe rushed for a touchdown, and Robert Fitzgerald returned an interception for a 15-yard score.
## Northwestern Leads 31-14
Northwestern raced ahead early, stumbled briefly in the second quarter, then took charge in the second half to build a 31-14 lead at halftime.
## Chiles Throws 12-Yard TD
Chiles tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Drew Wagner, extending Northwestern's lead to 38-14 with 10 minutes left in the third quarter.
## Final Score 45-14
Northwestern finished with a 45-14 victory over Ball State after Chiles engineered a 10-play, 99-yard drive for the winning touchdown.
## Key takeaway

Northwestern improved to 4-1 with a 45-14 victory over Ball State after QB Aidan Chiles threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns.