NCAAF

Toledo Rockets at Northern Illinois Huskies

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5-2, 2-2 Away
Final
13 - 6

Richter-to-Newton connection sparks Toledo in low-scoring win over Northern Illinois

Toledo Rockets vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Full Highlights

Richter's pass to Newton gave the Rockets (5-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) a 7-3 lead midway through the second quarter and after the Huskies followed with a field goal the Rockets led 7-6 at halftime.

Toledo's Dylan Cunanan kicked two field goals of less than 30 yards for the only scoring of the second half.

Northern Illinois (4-3, 1-2) had a 391-285 advantage in total yards but was 4 for 19 on third down and 2 of 8 on fourth. Toledo was 2 of 15 on third and 0 for 2 on fourth.

Richter completed 15 of 28 passes for 152 yards for the Rockets and Josh Holst was 22 of 46 for 210 yards for the Huskies.

No player for either team had more than 80 yards rushing or receiving.

How To Watch

How can I watch Toledo Rockets vs. Northern Illinois Huskies?
  • TV Channel: Rockets at Huskies 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction

Huskies: 54.7%
Rockets: 45.3%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Scoring Summary

NIU FG 1st Period 11:43 Kanon Woodill 36 Yd Field Goal
TOL TD 2nd Period 8:08 Jerjuan Newton 52 Yd pass from John Alan Richter (Dylan Cunanan Kick)
NIU FG 2nd Period 0:00 Kanon Woodill 37 Yd Field Goal
TOL FG 3rd Period 2:22 Dylan Cunanan 22 Yd Field Goal
TOL FG 4th Period 11:12 Dylan Cunanan 27 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

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15 1st Downs 25
2-15 3rd down efficiency 4-19
0-2 4th down efficiency 2-8
285 Total Yards 391
152 Passing 210
15/28 Comp/Att 22/46
5.4 Yards per pass 4.6
133 Rushing 181
37 Rushing Attempts 46
3.6 Yards per rush 3.9
5-58 Penalties 7-75
0 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles lost 0
0 Interceptions thrown 0
23:46 Possession 36:14

Game Information

Huskie Stadium

Location: Dekalb, IL
Attendance: 18,350 · Capacity:
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