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Aidan Chiles throws for TD in debut as Northwestern pulls away from FCS team South Dakota State, 34-18

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Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a touchdown in his debut, and Northwestern pulled away late to top FCS opponent South Dakota State, 34-18, in the Wildcats' season opener Saturday night.

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  1. The Oregonian

    Northwestern football vs South Dakota State: Watch live today for free (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Northwestern Wildcats face a tough season opener when they take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits tonight.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Northwestern football: What we liked, didn't like from NU's win over South Dakota State (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Northwestern football had its hands full on Saturday night. Defending FCS champion South Dakota State came to Northwestern Medicine Field and wore down the Wildcats’ defense. The Jackrabbits kept it interesting, but there was no FCS-over-FBS upset in the Big Ten on Saturday night.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Aidan Chiles throws for TD in debut as Northwestern rallies past FCS South Dakota State 34-18 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    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

  4. Sun Times

    Northwestern's defense bends but doesnt break in season-opening win (opens Sun Times)

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    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 at Martin Stadium in Evanston. Chiles, who made 20 starts for Michigan State before joining the Wildcats during the offseason, made it a two…

  5. WGN Chicago

    Aidan Chiles throws for TD in debut as Northwestern pulls away from FCS team South Dakota State, 34-18 (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a touchdown in his debut, and Northwestern pulled away late to top FCS opponent South Dakota State, 34-18, in the Wildcats' season opener Saturday night.

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