Northwestern Takes Down Ball State 45-14 for Homecoming Win

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern closed its 2026 non-conference slate with a 45-14 Homecoming win over Ball State on Saturday in Ryan Field. The Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) scored on five of their first six drives to accelerate beyond the Cardinals (1-5). With the win, Northwestern went undefeated in non-conference play for the first time since the 2015 season. Aidan Chiles continued the flying start to his Wildcat career, completing 17-of-23 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns. He added 32 rushing yards and a rushing score. Chiles is the first NU quarterback to tally 15 total touchdowns before throwing…