Mitchell picks 4, takes 2 to house, Toldedo wins 52-32
— Quinyon Mitchell intercepted four passes, returning a pair for touchdowns, and Toledo blasted Northern Illinois 52-32 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Toledo Rockets
52
Northern Illinois Huskies
32
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOL | 21 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 52 |
| NIU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 32 |
Huskie Stadium · 12,682 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | W 45-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 34-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Buffalo Bulls | L 8-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Ball State Cardinals | W 39-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:48 52-32
Drew Cassens 4 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Harrison Waylee Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:02 52-24
Lenny Kuhl 8 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Touchdown 6:20 45-24
Messiah Travis 3 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 10:03 45-18
John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:56 45-15
Antario Brown 5 Yd Run (Liam Soraghan Pass to Ethan Hampton for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:45 45-7
Jamal Turner 15 Yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Field Goal 7:03 38-7
Thomas Cluckey 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:27 35-7
Quinyon Mitchell 20 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Touchdown 13:57 28-7
Jacquez Stuart 1 Yd Run (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Touchdown 3:46 21-7
Jerjuan Newton 11 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Touchdown 4:57 14-7
Justin Lynch 15 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 14-0
Quinyon Mitchell 25 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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Touchdown 11:56 7-0
Jerjuan Newton 4 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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TOL
1 play, -3 yards, 0:45 · End of 4th Quarter
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NIU 0:48
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 52-32
Drew Cassens 4 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Harrison Waylee Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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TOL 4:02
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:02 52-24
Lenny Kuhl 8 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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NIU 6:20
10 plays, 52 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 45-24
Messiah Travis 3 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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NIU 10:03
9 plays, 22 yards, 4:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:03 45-18
John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 14:56
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 45-15
Antario Brown 5 Yd Run (Liam Soraghan Pass to Ethan Hampton for Two-Point Conversion)
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TOL 3:45
6 plays, 60 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:45 45-7
Jamal Turner 15 Yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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NIU 5:26
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TOL 7:03
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:03 38-7
Thomas Cluckey 33 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 10:40
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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TOL 12:45
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NIU 14:14
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:46 · Interception
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TOL
1 play, -3 yards, 0:16 · End of Half
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NIU 0:16
15 plays, 74 yards, 3:05 · Interception
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NIU 3:27
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:32 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:27 35-7
Quinyon Mitchell 20 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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TOL 3:59
11 plays, 31 yards, 4:43 · Punt
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NIU 8:42
8 plays, 22 yards, 5:10 · Punt
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TOL 13:57
9 plays, 70 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:57 28-7
Jacquez Stuart 1 Yd Run (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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NIU 1:42
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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TOL 3:46
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:46 21-7
Jerjuan Newton 11 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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NIU 4:57
10 plays, 69 yards, 6:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 14-7
Justin Lynch 15 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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NIU 11:22
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:34 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 14-0
Quinyon Mitchell 25 Yd Interception Return (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
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TOL 11:56
8 plays, 69 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 7-0
Jerjuan Newton 4 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Thomas Cluckey Kick)
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
TOL
NIU
22
1st Downs
29
3-9
3rd down efficiency
8-17
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
349
Total Yards
424
190
Passing
284
15/21
Comp/Att
30/49
9.0
Yards per pass
5.8
159
Rushing
140
36
Rushing Attempts
41
4.4
Yards per rush
3.4
5-25
Penalties
5-61
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
4
21:52
Possession
38:08
Highlights
00:27
Lenny Kuhl scores 8-yard touchdown vs. Northern Illinois
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00:26
Jerjuan Newton makes the grab for 4-yard TD
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00:34
Quinyon Mitchell with a Spectacular Defensive Touchdown Northern Illinois Huskies
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00:20
Justin Lynch rushes in for 15-yard TD
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