“There Goes Our Season”: Fans React as Northwestern Suffers Major QB Blow Ahead of Ohio State Clash
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Northwestern faces a tough challenge against perennial powerhouse Ohio State this Saturday, and it will do so without a key piece.
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On Wednesday, reports said quarterback Aidan Chiles was ruled out with a lingering upper-body injury.
And fans expressed dismay at the development:
With Chiles out, backup Nicco Marchiol is in line to start yet again. He completed 75% of his 32 attempts for 181 yards and a touchdown to Joseph Himon II in a 10-24 loss to Iowa last Saturday.
Northwestern HC David Braun unfazed by Wildcats’ streak of futility in Columbus ahead of Ohio State clash
What makes Northwestern’s task even more daunting, besides the loss of Aidan Chiles, is that the Wildcats haven’t won at Ohio Stadium since 1971. However, head coach David Braun sees it as motivation.
During his presser on Monday, he said:
“Don’t fall into the trap of looking at Ohio State’s record and thinking that some would view it as a so-called upset. Like, objectively, the way that (Buckeyes HC Ryan) Day runs that program, the way they coach those guys, the talent that they have… there’s this acknowledgment of who they are.
But then it’s being objective on what this needs to look like in our preparation and our plan to go into Columbus and expect to bring a win back.”
Kickoff for the Northwestern-Ohio State game is at 11 a.m. CT.
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