AIDAN CHILES NEWS

Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles Could Be Breakout Candidate for 2025 Aidan Chiles' inaugural campaign with the Michigan State Spartans has not exactly been an easy one, as he has thrown 10 touchdowns and 11 in...

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Multiple scores in loss Chiles was 23-for-40 passing for 256 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-16 defeat versus Illinois. He also had 12 rushes for 40 yards.

Impact Chiles found the end zone on a pair of touchdown passes, connecting with receiver Aziah Johnson and running back Nathan Carter in the first and third quarters, respectively. The sophomore quarterback has now thrown for 2,106 yards and 10 touchdowns to 11 interceptions on the year, adding 210 yards and three scores on the ground as well. Despite the turnover issues that have plagued his debut season with the Spartans, Chiles has looked better in that regard as of late, throwing just three interceptions in the team's last five games after accounting for eight picks in the first five contests of the year. Chiles will hope to continue building positive momentum as the season draws to a close, starting with a home matchup against Purdue this coming Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially good to go Chiles (undisclosed) isn't listed on the availability report for Saturday's game, indicating he will be available.

Impact It was reported earlier in the week that Chiles practiced and was slated to play, and the Big Ten's availability report officially confirms that notion. Chiles is coming off a tough performance that saw him toss a pair of picks against Indiana, but he'll aim to bounce back against the Fighting Illini.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practices, slated to play Chiles (undisclosed) practiced for Michigan State on Sunday and is slated to play in the Spartans' game Saturday at Illinois, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Chiles practicing backs up his last update, which indicated that he is expected to be available for Michigan State's upcoming game. He will look to bounce back from a Week 10 performance that saw him log more interceptions (two) than two touchdowns with just under 200 passing yards against Indiana.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in Week 12 Chiles (undisclosed) is expected to be available following Michigan State's bye week, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Chiles, who was taken to the locker room during Saturday's loss to Indiana and ultimately didn't return, is expected to be back in action after MSU's bye week. The 6-foot-3 sophomore threw for 193 yards (16-of-24), one touchdown and two interceptions before leaving in what ended up a lopsided 47-10 win for the undefeated Hoosiers.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Taken to locker room Chiles (undisclosed) was taken to Michigan State's locker room during its game against Indiana, per Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Chiles had struggled to protect the football before being knocked out of the contest, throwing for 193 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He was replaced by Tomy Schuster.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Passing score in rivalry loss Chiles completed 17 of 23 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 defeat versus Michigan. He also had eight rushes for six yards.

Impact It was much of the same story for Chiles and the Michigan State offense as the sophomore quarterback led the Spartan offense down the field several times throughout the game while failing to finish, finding the end zone just twice on four red zone trips. Chiles connected with receiver Nick Marsh for his lone touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, bringing the Spartans to within a touchdown in the final seven minutes of the game. Chiles has had an up-and-down season in his first year as a starter, throwing for 1,657 yards and seven touchdowns to nine interceptions through eight games for the Spartans while adding 172 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as well. A home date against an undefeated Indiana team awaits this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in victory Chiles completed 22 of 30 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 32-20 victory over Iowa. He also had 11 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact Chiles connected with receiver Montorie Foster on an 18-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, giving the Spartans a 19-7 lead over the Hawkeyes. The sophomore quarterback has had his ups and downs this year, throwing for 1,468 yards and six touchdowns to nine interceptions while adding 166 yards and three touchdowns on the gorund as well. After throwing seven interceptions through the team's first four games this season, he has thrown just two in the last three games, indicating that the young signal-caller has been working to prioritize ball security as the year had progressed. A tough test against a stingy Michigan defense in a road rivalry matchup awaits this Saturday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: MSU QB Aidan Chiles Talks Bye Week, Looks Ahead to Iowa EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State was able to reflect on the first half of its season and also do some preparation for Iowa during the b...

OCTOBER 15 • SI.COM

Quiet day in blowout loss Chiles completed 10 of 17 passes for 154 yards during Friday's 31-10 loss against Oregon. He also had 12 rushes for 29 yards.

Impact It was the same old story for Chiles and the Michigan State offense, as they drvoe into Oregon territory a number of times before coughing it up and failing to score. One such example came on the Spartans' opening drive, in which the team drove down deep into Oregon territory before a costly fumble from Chiles near the goal line gave Oregon possession with an opportunity to create early separation. The young signal-caller has shown flashes of greatness amidst struggles throughout the first half of the season and will be hoping to use Saturday's much-needed bye to bounce back heading into the team's matchup against Iowa the following Saturday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Saban shares his thoughts on Aidan Chiles Nick Saban shared his thoughts on Aidan Chiles during college gameday this morning

OCTOBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Quiet day in loss Chiles was 13-for-19 passing for 167 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 38-7 loss versus Ohio State. He also had six rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Chiles and the Michigan State offense proved their ability to move the ball downfield early in the game, though redzone turnovers and other mistakes gave Ohio State the opportunity to run away with the game. The sophomore quarterback found the end zone on a 12-yard strike to receiver Jaron Glover in the second quarter to cut the Ohio State lead to three points before the Buckeyes created separation. Chiles has thrown for 1,058 yards, five touchdowns and eight interceptions through Michigan State's first five games this season, adding 95 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as well. Chiles will hope to turn things around in the second half of the season, though a trip to Eugene to play Oregon will pose another difficult task on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple turnovers in loss Chiles completed 17 of 35 passes for 241 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 23-19 loss against Boston College. He also had nine rushes for 57 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles had an up-and-down performance against the Eagles, recording several awe-inspiring escapes from pressure and productive plays with his legs and arm while also throwing three interceptions and missing several wide open targets. The first-year starter has been plagued with inconsistency to start his career in East Lansing, though growing pains were certainly expected heading into the first season of the Jonathon Smith era. Chiles will face a tough task as he looks to turn things around in a home game against Ohio State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone twice in blowout Chiles completed 12 of 19 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-0 win against Prairie View A&M. He also had three rushes for eight yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles did what he was asked against an FCS opponent, leading the offense on multiple scoring drives while recording his first game this season without a turnover. The talented sophomore ran for a 6-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the first quarter, following it up with a 17-yard strike to Aziah Johnson to give the Spartans a 14-0 first quarter lead. Chiles and the Spartans will be tested when they travel to face a resurgent Boston College program on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gunslinger performance in victory Chiles completed 24 of 39 passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions during Saturday's 27-24 victory versus Maryland. He also had eight rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Chiles let the ball fly all over the field on Saturday, accounting for several spectacular plays as well as some less-than spectacular ones. One noteworthy play came on a 77-yard touchdown strike to freshman receiver Nick Marsh in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 24 before Chiles led the team on a game-winning drive with under two minutes to play. The talented sophomore will likely continue to make big plays as well as mistakes in his inaugural season as the starter in East Lansing, with his next opportunity to shine coming in a tune-up game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Sports Radio host gives big shoutout to QB Aidan Chiles following win vs. Maryland Aidan Chiles’ strong performance vs. Maryland gained attention from those outside of Spartan Nation

SEPTEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Struggles in team debut Chiles completed 10 of 24 passes for 114 yards and two interceptions during Friday's 16-10 victory against Florida Atlantic. He also had six rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite the poor statline, Chiles showed flashes of the hype that followed the redshirt freshman from Corvallis to East Lansing, including an 11-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter that proved to be the game-winning score. Freshman mistakes and tendencies were present throughout the game as well, inclduing a pair of interceptions and an overall anemic offensive performance in the second half. The young quarterback will likely continue to go through ups and downs as he leads the Spartans in his first season at the helm of the offense, with his next opportunity to shine coming against Maryland on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in team debut Chiles completed 10 of 24 passes for 114 yards and two interceptions during Friday's 16-10 victory against Florida Atlantic. He also had six rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite the poor statline, Chiles showed flashes of the hype that followed the redshirt freshman from Corvallis to East Lansing, including an 11-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter that proved to be the game-winning score. Freshman mistakes and tendencies were present throughout the game as well, inclduing a pair of interceptions and an overall anemic offensive performance in the second half. The young quarterback will likely continue to go through ups and downs as he leads the Spartans in his first season at the helm of the offense, with his next opportunity to shine coming against Maryland on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State Football News: Aidan Chiles Reflects on Challenges in Spartans' debut Despite Win: 'It's on me' Despite a victory, Aidan Chiles holds himself accountable for MSU’s offensive shortcomings.

AUGUST 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM