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Northwestern Wildcats name starting qurterback for 2026

The Northwestern Wildcats have named their starting quarterback for the 2026-27 season. They ve named Michigan State transfer Aidan Chiles as their starter, according to Pete Thamel ..

Northwestern Wildcats name starting qurterback for 2026

The in 2024 and for eight games in 2025. There was , as the 2023 four-star recruit transferred from Oregon State to Michigan State along with head coach Jonathan Smith.

However, Chiles hasn't been able to get past being a decent starter so far. In his sophomore season with the Spartans, he threw for 2,415 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 323 attempts. His junior season was a step back, as he threw for just 1,392 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions in 203 dropbacks before getting benched. Michigan State went 8-12 in Chiles' tenure, and with the Spartans firing Smith at the end of the season, Chiles entered the transfer portal.

Chiles transferred to Northwestern on Jan. 6, 2026, and he'll make his debut in the purple and silver on Sep. 5. He will be a centerpiece of the new-look offense with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterbacks coach Jerry Neuheisel.

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