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Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Expected to Miss Iowa Game Due to Upper‑Body Injury

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Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Expected to Miss Iowa Game Due to Upper‑Body Injury
Photo: EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 24: Aidan Chiles #0 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ryan Field on October 24, 2026 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images) Ge

Aidan Chiles, Northwestern’s starting quarterback, will miss the upcoming game against Iowa because of an upper‑body injury, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The Wildcats, who are 6‑2, have relied on Chiles’ performance, which includes 1,898 passing yards, 23 total touchdowns (13 passing, 10 rushing) and only one interception. Chiles has not missed a game this season, but the injury will keep him out on Saturday. Northwestern’s backup quarterback is Nicco Marchiol, a left‑handed transfer from West Virginia who will start his first game for the Wildcats. Marchiol has a 6‑2 record as a starter at West Virginia and has appeared in 27 college games. Coach Chip Kelly is expected to adjust the offense to accommodate Marchiol in Chiles’ absence. The injury timeline for Chiles remains uncertain. The article originally appeared on HEAVY.

Frequently asked questions

Why will Aidan Chiles miss the Iowa game?

He has an upper‑body injury.

Who will start at quarterback for Northwestern in Chiles' absence?

Nicco Marchiol, a left‑handed transfer from West Virginia.

What is Nicco Marchiol's experience?

He has a 6‑2 record as a starter at West Virginia and has appeared in 27 college games.

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