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Northwestern Wildcats defeat Ball State Cardinals 45-14 in a dominant Week 6 performance. Aidan Chiles threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Griffin Wilde led all receivers with 144 yards and one touchdown. The Wildcats improve to 4-1 overall and 10th in the Big Ten standings.

Key performers included Aidan Chiles, Griffin Wilde, Caleb Komolafe, Jack Trautmann, Braydon Brus, and Robert Fitzgerald. The defense held Ball State to just 15 rushing yards from Johnny Thompson Jr. Special teams contributed with a 52-yard field goal by Jackson Kleather. This reaction covers the box score, player stats, and tactical analysis of the win.

Upcoming matchups include a road game against Michigan State Spartans. Analysis focuses on offensive line protection against Tony Rojas and potential adjustments for Caleb Komolafe's rushing attack against tougher defenses.

In this episode: Offensive Explosion: Chiles and Wilde Lead the Way · Defensive Stand: Brus, Trautmann, and Fitzgerald Shine · Road Ahead: Preparing for Michigan State.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/nu/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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