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Aidan Chiles Expected to Miss Iowa Game, ESPN Reports

Nicco Marchiol is set to make his first Northwestern start, according to ESPN’s report.

Aidan Chiles prepares to pass for Northwestern during the 2026 season.
Aidan Chiles with Northwestern during the 2026 season. File photo. · Credit: ESPN

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles is expected to miss Saturday’s game against No. 19 Iowa, ESPN reported Friday, citing sources.

Chiles has an upper-body injury and no clear return timeline, the report said. West Virginia transfer Nicco Marchiol is set to make his first start for Northwestern.

Chiles has passed for 1,898 yards and 13 touchdowns with one interception this season, adding 10 rushing touchdowns for the 6-2 Wildcats.

Marchiol went 6-2 as a starter at West Virginia and has appeared in 27 career games.