Richter-to-Newton connection sparks Toledo in low-scoring win over Northern Illinois
— Alan Richter and Jerjuan Newton connected on a 52-yard pass for the game's only touchdown and Toledo defeated Northern Illinois 13-6 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Toledo Rockets
13
Northern Illinois Huskies
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOL | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| NIU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Huskie Stadium · 18,350 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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Field Goal 11:12 13-6
Dylan Cunanan 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 10-6
Dylan Cunanan 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-6
Kanon Woodill 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 7-3
Jerjuan Newton 52 Yd pass from John Alan Richter (Dylan Cunanan Kick)
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Field Goal 11:43 0-3
Kanon Woodill 36 Yd Field Goal
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TOL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:17 · End of Game
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NIU 0:17
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Downs
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TOL 0:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:20 · Punt
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NIU 1:01
8 plays, 13 yards, 0:49 · Downs
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TOL 1:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NIU 2:54
10 plays, 39 yards, 3:35 · Downs
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TOL 6:29
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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NIU 8:34
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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TOL 11:12
10 plays, 56 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:12 13-6
Dylan Cunanan 27 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 0:10
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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TOL 2:22
12 plays, 88 yards, 4:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 10-6
Dylan Cunanan 22 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 7:01
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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TOL 10:54
4 plays, 25 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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NIU 11:53
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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TOL 13:50
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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NIU
9 plays, 60 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal
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TOL 1:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:20 · Punt
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NIU 1:36
8 plays, 42 yards, 2:15 · Missed FG
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TOL 3:51
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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NIU 4:55
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:06 · Downs
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TOL 8:08
2 plays, 61 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-6
Kanon Woodill 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 7-3
Jerjuan Newton 52 Yd pass from John Alan Richter (Dylan Cunanan Kick)
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NIU 8:48
11 plays, 38 yards, 6:05 · Downs
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TOL 14:53
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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NIU 2:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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TOL 4:27
9 plays, 48 yards, 3:17 · Downs
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NIU 7:44
5 plays, 36 yards, 2:29 · Downs
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TOL 10:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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NIU 11:43
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:43 0-3
Kanon Woodill 36 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
TOL
NIU
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
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