Aidan Chiles accounted for five touchdowns as No. 24 Northwestern secured a decisive 42-14 victory over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcats improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play, extending their winning streak to four games ahead of upcoming matchups against Oregon, Iowa, and Ohio State.

Chiles completed 19 of 25 passes for 219 yards while also rushing for 83 yards. He threw three touchdown passes, two of which came in the first quarter—a 13-yard completion to Griffin Wilde and a catch by Alex Honig—helping Northwestern build a commanding early lead. Chiles added a one-yard rushing touchdown in the opening quarter as well.

Wilde was a key offensive contributor, hauling in nine receptions for 133 yards, including his early touchdown catch. Rutgers managed to score twice, but Northwestern maintained control throughout the game.

In the fourth quarter, Chiles connected with Drew Wagner for a touchdown that extended the Wildcats’ lead to 35-14. Later, with 4:33 remaining, Chiles capped off his standout performance with a 37-yard touchdown run, sealing the final margin at 42-14.

The victory positions Northwestern favorably as they prepare for a challenging sequence of opponents in the coming weeks, testing their consistency amid a competitive schedule.