AIDAN CHILES NEWS

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

Fans Roast Aidan Chiles For Viral Comment After Terrible Week 1 Performance On Friday, Oregon State quarterback transfer Aidan Chiles made his Michigan State debut against Florida Atlantic.

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Michigan State Football News: Aidan Chiles Falters, Spartans' Defense Prevails in Tight Season Opener In a shaky debut, Aidan Chiles struggled, but Michigan State’s defense rose up to secure a 16-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the opener.

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Michigan State Football News: Aidan Chiles Set for his Debut as Michigan State's QB, Jonathan Smith Confident in Readiness Aidan Chiles will take the starting QB role for Michigan State, and Coach Smith believes he’s ready despite expected nerves.

AUGUST 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2024 Michigan State football predictions: Ranked No. 82 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the Michigan State Spartans in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11

Jonathan Smith goes on The Jim Rome Show to talk about Michigan State football QB Aidan Chiles Jonathan Smith went on The Jim Rome Show to talk about his young quarterback

AUGUST 6 • USATODAY.COM

Top newcomers for each Big Ten college football program heading into 2024 season

The player acquisition phase in college football is nearly complete as 2024 recruits are signed and the transfer portal winds down. Fox Spor...

MAY 30

Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that will ramp up this fall

QB discussions are dominating in the Big Ten with transfers coming and going out, plus only a handful of starters returning.

APRIL 25

Heavy favorite for starting job Head coach Jonathan Smith indicated Monday that it would be an "upset" if Chiles isn't starting under center for the Spartans in 2024, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

Impact This news isn't particularly surprising, given that Chiles was a highly-touted prospect out of high school, and he followed Smith from Oregon State to East Lansing. Chiles saw occasional action under center as a freshman last season in Corvallis and appeared up to the task, completing 24 of his 35 pass attempts for 309 yards and four touchdowns. He'll aim to add to his resume as the starting signal-caller for the Spartans in 2024, barring an unexpected turn of events during spring and fall practice.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oregon State quarterback Aidan Chiles following coach Jonathan Smith to Michigan State

Former Oregon State quarterback Aidan Chiles has announced he is following coach Jonathan Smith to Michigan State as a transfer

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buckeyes' McCord, OU's Gabriel, Oregon State's Chiles top names in portal as 30-day window opens

Ohio State’s Kyle McCord, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Oregon State's Aidan Chiles led a parade of quarterbacks into the transfer portal on the first day of a 30-day window footba...

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon State's bowl game won't include DJ Uiagalelei, Taliese Fuaga or Anthony Gould; Aidan Chiles practices Thursday Uiagalelei, Fuaga and Gould were major parts of the Oregon State offense this season

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Etners game in blowour Chiles was 5-for-8 passing for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 62-17 victory against Stanford. He also had four rushes for 14 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles closed out the game after it was out of hand. Many view Chiles as the quarterback of the future for Oregon State, but his short-term potential is in question with DJ Uiagalelei eligible for another season in the college ranks.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State mailbag: Time for Aidan Chiles, fourth down backfires, Beavers and Big 12? Readers ask questions about Oregon State athletics, and The Oregonian/OregonLive's Nick Daschel provides an answer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Will Oregon State freshman QB Aidan Chiles redshirt, or play beyond four games this season? The 4-star freshman quarterback played in the Beavers' first two games, and could participate in two more games and still make 2023 a redshi...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM