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Wildcats Tumble at New Ryan Field
9 Nov
Summary
- Northwestern lost to No. 21 Iowa 24-10.
- Star QB Aidan Chiles was absent due to injury.
- The team's five-game home win streak ended.
Northwestern football experienced a 24-10 loss to No. 21 Iowa on Saturday night, marking their first defeat at the new Ryan Field and ending a five-game home winning streak. The Wildcats played without their star quarterback, Aidan Chiles, who has been instrumental to their offense this season.
Despite averaging 31 points per game under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, the Wildcats' offense was held scoreless in the first half and managed only 10 points. Transfer quarterback Nicco Marchiol completed 24 of 32 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown in Chiles' place.
The Northwestern defense saw the return of safety Robert Fitzgerald, who recorded seven tackles and an interception. However, Iowa's defense, ranked second in the conference, stifled Northwestern's typically strong rushing attack, holding them to 105 yards on 37 carries.
The loss brings Northwestern's overall record to 6-3. The team will look to rebound on the road against Ohio State next Saturday.
