Northwestern defeats Rutgers 42-14 in Big Ten clash
Northwestern extended its winning streak to four games with a 42-14 victory over Rutgers, improving to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten.
Key points
- Aidan Chiles threw three touchdowns and ran for two more, totaling 219 passing yards and 83 rushing yards.
- Caleb Komolafe rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown, including a 56‑yard run.
- Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan left early after a head blow; AJ Surace and Sean Ashenfelder finished the game.
- Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond rushed for 150 yards on 18 carries and scored a 46‑yard run.
- Northwestern’s win moved it to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play while Rutgers fell to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten.
EVANSTON, Ill. — No. 24 Northwestern beat Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday, extending its winning streak to four games.
Northwestern improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, while Rutgers fell to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, finishing with 219 passing yards and 83 rushing yards.
Caleb Komolafe contributed 150 rushing yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard run, and Griffin Wilde recorded 133 receiving yards.
Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan left the game 6 minutes, 25 seconds into the first quarter after a head blow and did not return. He was succeeded by AJ Surace, who threw for 64 yards and was sacked three times, and later by third‑string Sean Ashenfelder.
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond rushed for 150 yards on 18 carries and scored on a 46‑yard run late in the third quarter.
Your questions, answered
How many points did Northwestern score against Rutgers?
Northwestern scored 42 points in the game.
Who was the leading rusher for Rutgers?
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond rushed for 150 yards.
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