Aidan Chiles throws for TD in debut as Northwestern rallies past FCS South Dakota State 34-18

— Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a touchdown in his debut, and Northwestern pulled away late to top FCS South Dakota State 34-18 on Saturday night.
Sep 6, 2026, 05:48 am - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Northwestern Wildcats
Touchdown
11:42 - 1st
0
SDST
7
NU
Alex Honig 11 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)
2 plays, 82 yards, 0:44
2nd Quarter
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Field Goal
10:50 - 2nd
3
SDST
7
NU
Tristan Alvano 21 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 77 yards, 6:12
Northwestern Wildcats
Field Goal
6:32 - 2nd
3
SDST
10
NU
Jackson Kleather 36 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 56 yards, 4:18
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Field Goal
1:16 - 2nd
6
SDST
10
NU
Tristan Alvano 33 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:32
3rd Quarter
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Field Goal
9:56 - 3rd
9
SDST
10
NU
Tristan Alvano 27 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:23
Northwestern Wildcats
Touchdown
7:13 - 3rd
9
SDST
17
NU
Caleb Komolafe 7 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:43
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Field Goal
2:16 - 3rd
12
SDST
17
NU
Tristan Alvano 26 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 69 yards, 4:51
4th Quarter
Northwestern Wildcats
Field Goal
13:32 - 4th
12
SDST
20
NU
Jackson Kleather 38 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:44
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Touchdown
8:16 - 4th
18
SDST
20
NU
Josiah Johnson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:16
Northwestern Wildcats
Touchdown
4:34 - 4th
18
SDST
27
NU
Aidan Chiles 14 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
9 plays, 71 yards, 3:37
Northwestern Wildcats
Touchdown
1:15 - 4th
18
SDST
34
NU
Joseph Himon II 80 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
1 play, 80 yards, 0:12
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