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Northern Illinois at Toledo

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Northern Illinois beat Toledo 35–⁠17. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Toledo led the series 26–⁠7.

AwayNorthern Illinois7–⁠5 in 2005
35
HomeToledo9–⁠3 in 2005
17

Final at Glass Bowl, ToledoTV: ESPN2Attendance 20,912

At kickoff
30°F, overcast, wind 11 mph from the west, gusts to 18 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lambertville (KDUH), 9 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Illinois70141435
Toledo1400317

Standouts

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Player stats

Northern Illinois

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dan Nicholson21/3017621
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Garrett Wolfe29177264
Britt Davis3706
Adrian Davis1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Garrett Wolfe343035
Sam Hurd641013
Shatone Powers538023
Jake Nordin330114
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Dustin Utschig2500
Alvah Hansbro100

Toledo

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bruce Gradkowski14/3416813
Bo Martin1/1-200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Trinity Dawson24104013
Bruce Gradkowski1045118
Quinton Broussard2403
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Trinity Dawson459138
Steve Odom448022
Chris Hopkins326015
David Washington123023
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kyronne Jackson1170

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Northern IllinoisToledo
338Total yards313
212Passing yards174
162Rushing yards147
5.9Yards per pass4.7
3.8Yards per rush4.0
18First downs18
7–⁠15Third downs5–⁠17
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠4
1Turnovers5
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
20:19Possession16:04

Efficiency

Northern IllinoisToledo
41%Success rate41%
0.08EPA per play−0.10
0.83Explosiveness0.67
−0.11Rushing EPA0.09
0.29Passing EPA−0.27
29%Passing-down success31%
−0.07First-down EPA0.08
0.06Second-down EPA−0.34
0.45Third-down EPA0.10
4%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Toledo 64% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Toledo end zoneNorthern Illinois end zoneQ1 ToledoTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 ToledoPunt, 3 playsQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ1 ToledoTouchdown pass, 1 playQ1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 9 playsQ2 ToledoPunt, 3 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 playsQ2 ToledoTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 ToledoPunt, 6 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ2 ToledoPunt, 3 playsQ2 Northern IllinoisInterception, 4 playsQ2 ToledoFumble, 1 playQ2 Northern IllinoisEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ3 ToledoInterception, 5 playsQ3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 ToledoField goal, 16 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ4 ToledoFumble, 1 playQ4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 ToledoInterception, 5 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 ToledoTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 playsQ4 ToledoInterception, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Toledo drives left to right, Northern Illinois right to left.
  1. Q1 ToledoTouchdown run, 10 plays, 57 yards
  2. Q1 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 76 yards
  3. Q1 ToledoPunt, 3 plays, 21 yards
  4. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  5. Q1 ToledoTouchdown pass, 1 play, 38 yards
  6. Q1 Northern IllinoisPunt, 9 plays, 25 yards
  7. Q2 ToledoPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  8. Q2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 4 plays, 2 yards
  9. Q2 ToledoTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 5 yards
  10. Q2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  11. Q2 ToledoPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  12. Q2 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  13. Q2 ToledoPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  14. Q2 Northern IllinoisInterception, 4 plays, 12 yards
  15. Q2 ToledoFumble, 1 play, 23 yards
  16. Q2 Northern IllinoisEnd of half, 2 plays, −2 yards
  17. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 61 yards
  18. Q3 ToledoInterception, 5 plays, 44 yards
  19. Q3 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 7 plays, 30 yards
  20. Q3 ToledoField goal, 16 plays, 53 yards
  21. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  22. Q4 ToledoFumble, 1 play, −6 yards
  23. Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 plays, 21 yards
  24. Q4 ToledoInterception, 5 plays, 36 yards
  25. Q4 Northern IllinoisTouchdown run, 6 plays, 80 yards
  26. Q4 ToledoTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 39 yards
  27. Q4 Northern IllinoisPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  28. Q4 ToledoInterception, 6 plays, 18 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Toledo 14, Northern Illinois 7
Toledo Touchdown run, 10 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 43Bruce Gradkowski rush for 3 yards to the Toled 46 out-of-bounds.
14:412nd & 7 at own 46Bruce Gradkowski rush for 8 yards to the NoIll 46 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
14:321st & 10 at opp 46Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Steve Odom for 23 yards to the NoIll 23 for a 1ST down.
13:541st & 10 at opp 23Trinity Dawson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 20.
13:402nd & 7 at opp 20Bruce Gradkowski rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 18.
13:013rd & 5 at opp 18Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Nick Moore.
12:554th & 5 at opp 18Northn Illinois penalty 14 yard pass interference on Adriel Hansbro accepted, no play.
12:441st & goal at opp 4Trinity Dawson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 1.
12:062nd & goal at opp 1Trinity Dawson rush for no gain to the NoIll 1.
11:273rd & goal at opp 1Trinity Dawson rush for no gain to the NoIll 1.
11:084th & 0 at opp 1Timeout TOLEDO, clock 11:08.
11:004th & goal at opp 1Bruce Gradkowski rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Toledo 6, Northern Illinois 0
11:00Jason Robbins extra point GOOD.Toledo 7, Northern Illinois 0
10:52Jason Robbins kickoff for 60 yards returned by Adriel Hansbro for 19 yards to the NoIll 24.
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 10 plays
10:431st & 10 at own 24Dan Nicholson pass complete to Shatone Powers for 23 yards to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down.
10:191st & 10 at own 47Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 8 yards to the Toled 45.
9:412nd & 2 at opp 45Dan Nicholson rush for 6 yards to the Toled 39 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at opp 39Dan Nicholson rush for 5 yards to the Toled 34.
7:552nd & 5 at opp 34Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards to the Toled 31.
7:433rd & 2 at opp 31Garrett Wolfe rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Toled 28, forced by Sean Williamson, recovered by Antowome Topps at the Toled 28 for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at opp 28Timeout NORTHN ILLINOIS, clock 07:36.
7:241st & 10 at opp 28Britt Davis rush for 1 yard to the Toled 27.
6:512nd & 9 at opp 27Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 9 yards to the Toled 18 for a 1ST down.
6:421st & 10 at opp 18Garrett Wolfe rush for 4 yards to the Toled 14.
6:072nd & 6 at opp 14Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jake Nordin for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 7
6:06Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.
6:07Chris Nendick kickoff for 64 yards out-of-bounds.
Toledo Punt, 3 plays
6:011st & 10 at own 35Northn Illinois penalty 15 yard pass interference on Alvah Hansbro accepted, no play.
5:521st & 10 at the 50Trinity Dawson rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 44.
5:202nd & 4 at opp 44Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to John Allen.
5:153rd & 4 at opp 44Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Steve Odom.
5:004th & 4 at opp 44Brett Kern punt for 41 yards downed at the NoIll 3.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
4:311st & 10 at own 3Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jake Nordin for 6 yards to the NoIll 9.
4:102nd & 4 at own 9Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the NoIll 9.
3:133rd & 4 at own 9Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Shatone Powers.
2:304th & 4 at own 9Andy Dittbenner punt for 29 yards downed at the NoIll 38.
Toledo Touchdown pass, 1 play
2:201st & 10 at opp 38Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Trinity Dawson for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Toledo 13, Northern Illinois 7
3:13Jason Robbins extra point GOOD.Toledo 14, Northern Illinois 7
2:20Jason Robbins kickoff for 61 yards out-of-bounds.
Northern Illinois Punt, 9 plays
2:111st & 10 at own 35Dan Nicholson pass complete to Garrett Wolfe for 11 yards to the NoIll 46 for a 1ST down.
1:461st & 10 at own 46Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 6 yards to the Toled 48.
1:462nd & 4 at opp 48Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start on Antowome Topps accepted.
1:322nd & 9 at own 47Britt Davis rush for 5 yards to the Toled 48.
0:573rd & 4 at opp 48Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 7 yards to the Toled 41 for a 1ST down.
0:311st & 10 at opp 41Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Toled 41.
0:002nd & 10 at opp 41Dan Nicholson pass complete to Jake Nordin for 10 yards to the Toled 31 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:371st & 10 at opp 31Dan Nicholson sacked by Keon Jackson at the Toled 40 for a loss of 9 yards.
Q2 14:162nd & 19 at opp 40Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Sam Hurd.
Q2 14:093rd & 19 at opp 40Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Shatone Powers.
Q2 13:574th & 19 at opp 40Andy Dittbenner punt for 28 yards downed at the Toled 12.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Toledo 14, Northern Illinois 7
Toledo Punt, 3 plays
13:491st & 10 at own 12Trinity Dawson rush for 2 yards to the Toled 14.
12:392nd & 8 at own 14Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Chris Hopkins for 4 yards to the Toled 18.
12:283rd & 4 at own 18Bruce Gradkowski rush for 3 yards to the Toled 21.
11:494th & 1 at own 21Brett Kern punt for 59 yards, returned by Shatone Powers for 6 yards to the NoIll 26.
Northern Illinois Punt, 4 plays
11:421st & 10 at own 26Garrett Wolfe rush for 10 yards to the NoIll 36 for a 1ST down.
11:341st & 10 at own 36Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 38.
11:012nd & 8 at own 38Dan Nicholson pass incomplete.
10:333rd & 8 at own 38Dan Nicholson sacked by Matt Tramba and Mike Alston at the NoIll 28 for a loss of 10 yards.
10:124th & 18 at own 28Andy Dittbenner punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Steve Odom at the Toled 40.
Toledo Turnover on downs, 4 plays
10:041st & 10 at own 40Trinity Dawson rush for 7 yards to the Toled 47.
9:092nd & 3 at own 47Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Andrew Hawkins for no gain to the Toled 47.
8:563rd & 3 at own 47Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Andrew Hawkins.
8:514th & 3 at own 47Jeff Green rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Toled 45.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
8:451st & 10 at opp 45Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Jarret Carter.
8:352nd & 10 at opp 45Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 4 yards to the Toled 41.
8:053rd & 6 at opp 41Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Britt Davis.
7:584th & 6 at opp 41Andy Dittbenner punt for 24 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Toled 17.
Toledo Punt, 6 plays
7:411st & 10 at own 17Quinton Broussard rush for 1 yard to the Toled 18.
7:132nd & 9 at own 18Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Nick Moore.
7:063rd & 9 at own 18Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Nick Moore for 12 yards to the Toled 30 for a 1ST down.
6:341st & 10 at own 30Quinton Broussard rush for 3 yards to the Toled 33.
6:052nd & 7 at own 33Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Pete Lepley.
6:013rd & 7 at own 33Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Steve Odom.
5:554th & 7 at own 33Brett Kern punt for 38 yards, returned by Shatone Powers for 2 yards to the NoIll 31.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 31Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:431st & 15 at own 26Garrett Wolfe rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 27.
5:012nd & 14 at own 27Dan Nicholson pass complete to Garrett Wolfe for a loss of 3 yards to the NoIll 24.
4:243rd & 17 at own 24Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Britt Davis.
4:154th & 17 at own 24Andy Dittbenner punt for 29 yards, returned by Steve Odom for 5 yards to the NoIll 48.
Toledo Punt, 3 plays
4:021st & 10 at opp 48Bruce Gradkowski sacked by Ken West at the Toled 44 for a loss of 8 yards.
3:012nd & 18 at own 44Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Trinity Dawson for 3 yards to the Toled 47.
2:373rd & 15 at own 47Bruce Gradkowski rush for 9 yards to the NoIll 44.
2:144th & 6 at opp 44Brett Kern punt for 23 yards punt out-of-bounds at the NoIll 21.
Northern Illinois Interception, 4 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 21Dan Nicholson sacked by Michael Chamberlain at the NoIll 12 for a loss of 9 yards.
1:392nd & 19 at own 12Timeout TOLEDO, clock 01:39.
1:312nd & 19 at own 12Garrett Wolfe rush for 17 yards to the NoIll 29.
1:273rd & 2 at own 29Dan Nicholson pass complete to Britt Davis for 4 yards to the NoIll 33 for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at own 33Dan Nicholson pass intercepted by Keon Jackson at the 50 yard line, returned for 22 yards to the Toled 28, Toledo penalty 15 yard holding accepted.
Toledo Fumble, 1 play
1:021st & 10 at opp 43Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to David Washington for 12 yards, fumbled at the NoIll 20, forced by Tywon Green, recovered by Ray Smith at the NoIll 20, tackled by Tywon Green.
Northern Illinois End of half, 2 plays
0:491st & 10 at own 20Dan Nicholson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 19.
0:142nd & 11 at own 19Dan Nicholson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 18.
Q3 14:50Jason Robbins kickoff for 61 yards returned by Shatone Powers for 35 yards to the NoIll 39.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Northern Illinois 21, Toledo 14
Northern Illinois Touchdown pass, 10 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 39Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:191st & 15 at own 34Dan Nicholson sacked by Anthony Jordan at the NoIll 25 for a loss of 9 yards.
14:012nd & 24 at own 25Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 5 yards to the NoIll 30.
13:203rd & 19 at own 30Dan Nicholson pass complete to Garrett Wolfe for 35 yards to the Toled 35 for a 1ST down.
13:111st & 10 at opp 35Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards to the Toled 32.
12:332nd & 7 at opp 32Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 13 yards to the Toled 19 for a 1ST down.
12:111st & 10 at opp 19Garrett Wolfe rush for 7 yards to the Toled 12.
11:332nd & 3 at opp 12Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Toled 12.
11:003rd & 3 at opp 12Garrett Wolfe rush for 8 yards to the Toled 4 for a 1ST down.
10:271st & goal at opp 4Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the Toled 2.
9:552nd & goal at opp 2Dan Nicholson pass complete to Pat Raleigh for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
9:56Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.
9:48Chris Nendick kickoff for 39 yards returned by Steve Odom for 14 yards to the Toled 40.
Toledo Interception, 5 plays
9:421st & 10 at own 40Trinity Dawson rush for 13 yards to the NoIll 47 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 47Trinity Dawson rush for 10 yards to the NoIll 37 for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 37Northn Illinois penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted, no play.
8:341st & 10 at opp 22Trinity Dawson rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 16.
7:332nd & 4 at opp 16Trinity Dawson rush for no gain to the NoIll 16.
7:213rd & 4 at opp 16Bruce Gradkowski pass intercepted by Dustin Utschig at the NoIll 20, returned for 50 yards to the Toled 30.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 7 plays
7:161st & 10 at opp 30Dan Nicholson pass complete to Sam Hurd for 5 yards to the Toled 25.
7:062nd & 5 at opp 25Garrett Wolfe rush for no gain to the Toled 25.
6:393rd & 5 at opp 25Dan Nicholson pass complete to Shatone Powers for 5 yards to the Toled 20 for a 1ST down.
6:071st & 10 at opp 20Garrett Wolfe rush for 7 yards to the Toled 13.
5:352nd & 3 at opp 13Garrett Wolfe rush for 7 yards to the Toled 6 for a 1ST down.
5:071st & goal at opp 6Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Britt Davis.
5:072nd & 0 at opp 6Toledo penalty 3 yard offside defense on Andre Bouldin accepted.
4:552nd & goal at opp 3Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 20, Toledo 14
4:55Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 21, Toledo 14
4:46Chris Nendick kickoff for 52 yards returned by Steve Odom for 29 yards to the Toled 42.
Toledo Field goal, 16 plays
4:381st & 10 at own 42Bruce Gradkowski rush for 9 yards to the NoIll 49.
4:342nd & 1 at opp 49Trinity Dawson rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 45 for a 1ST down.
4:111st & 10 at opp 45Trinity Dawson rush for 7 yards to the NoIll 38.
3:182nd & 3 at opp 38Trinity Dawson rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 36.
3:003rd & 1 at opp 36Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to John Allen.
2:574th & 1 at opp 36Trinity Dawson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 33 for a 1ST down.
2:331st & 10 at opp 33Trinity Dawson rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 31.
1:562nd & 8 at opp 31Trinity Dawson rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 28.
1:193rd & 4 at opp 27Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Steve Odom for 8 yards to the NoIll 19 for a 1ST down.
0:521st & 10 at opp 19Trinity Dawson rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 13.
0:092nd & 5 at opp 14Trinity Dawson rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 10.
Q4 14:553rd & 1 at opp 10Trinity Dawson rush for 1 yard to the NoIll 9 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:341st & 0 at opp 9Timeout TOLEDO, clock 14:34.
Q4 14:271st & goal at opp 9Bruce Gradkowski rush for no gain to the NoIll 9.
Q4 14:182nd & goal at opp 9Trinity Dawson rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 5.
Q4 13:373rd & goal at opp 5Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to David Washington.
Q4 13:344th & goal at opp 5Jason Robbins 22 yard field goal GOOD.Northern Illinois 21, Toledo 17
Q4 13:261st & 0 at own 35Toledo penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
Q4 13:24Jason Robbins kickoff for 40 yards fair catch by Alvah Hansbro at the NoIll 30.
4th quarter8 drives, then Northern Illinois 35, Toledo 17
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
13:191st & 10 at own 30Dan Nicholson pass incomplete to Sam Hurd.
13:102nd & 10 at own 30Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 35.
12:133rd & 5 at own 35Dan Nicholson pass complete to Shatone Powers for 2 yards to the NoIll 37.
11:424th & 3 at own 37Andy Dittbenner punt for 35 yards, returned by Steve Odom for a loss of 1 yard to the Toled 27.
Toledo Fumble, 1 play
11:321st & 10 at own 27Andrew Hawkins rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the Toled 21, recovered by Ray Smith at the Toled 21.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 6 plays
10:561st & 10 at opp 21Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the Toled 16.
10:452nd & 5 at opp 16Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the Toled 11 for a 1ST down.
10:281st & 10 at opp 11Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the Toled 9.
9:522nd & 8 at opp 9Dan Nicholson pass complete to Shatone Powers for 8 yards to the Toled 1 for a 1ST down.
9:391st & goal at opp 1Dan Nicholson rush for no gain to the Toled 1.
9:172nd & goal at opp 1Dan Nicholson rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 27, Toledo 17
9:17Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 28, Toledo 17
9:171st & 0 at own 35Northn Illinois penalty 15 yard personal foul on Joel Howells accepted.
9:06Chris Nendick kickoff for 64 yards returned by Quinton Broussard for 34 yards to the 50 yard line, Toledo penalty illegal block on John Greco declined, Toledo penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Toledo Interception, 5 plays
8:521st & 10 at own 40Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Steve Odom for 10 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
8:291st & 10 at the 50Trinity Dawson rush for 13 yards to the NoIll 37 for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at opp 37Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Steve Odom for 9 yards to the NoIll 28.
7:482nd & 1 at opp 28Trinity Dawson rush for 4 yards to the NoIll 24 for a 1ST down.
7:241st & 10 at opp 24Bruce Gradkowski pass intercepted by Dustin Utschig at the NoIll 0, returned for no gain to the NoIll 20.
Northern Illinois Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 20Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 23.
6:322nd & 7 at own 23Garrett Wolfe rush for 6 yards to the NoIll 29.
5:523rd & 1 at own 29Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down.
5:211st & 10 at own 32Garrett Wolfe rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NoIll 31.
4:352nd & 11 at own 31Garrett Wolfe rush for 5 yards to the NoIll 36.
4:323rd & 6 at own 36Timeout TOLEDO, clock 04:32.
4:203rd & 6 at own 36Garrett Wolfe rush for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northern Illinois 34, Toledo 17
4:20Chris Nendick extra point GOOD.Northern Illinois 35, Toledo 17
4:15Chris Nendick kickoff for 32 yards returned by Antonio Malone for 17 yards to the 50 yard line.
Toledo Turnover on downs, 8 plays
4:071st & 10 at the 50Bruce Gradkowski rush for 18 yards to the NoIll 32 for a 1ST down.
3:531st & 10 at opp 32Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Chris Hopkins.
3:482nd & 10 at opp 32Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Nick Moore.
3:413rd & 10 at opp 32Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Chris Hopkins for 15 yards to the NoIll 17 for a 1ST down.
3:251st & 10 at opp 17Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Chris Hopkins for 6 yards to the NoIll 11.
3:042nd & 4 at opp 11Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Nick Moore.
3:003rd & 4 at opp 11Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Steve Odom.
2:574th & 4 at opp 11Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to David Washington.
Northern Illinois Punt, 3 plays
2:441st & 10 at own 11Garrett Wolfe rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 14.
2:072nd & 7 at own 14Garrett Wolfe rush for 2 yards to the NoIll 16.
2:073rd & 5 at own 16Timeout TOLEDO, clock 02:07.
1:303rd & 5 at own 16Adrian Davis rush for 3 yards to the NoIll 19.
1:304th & 2 at own 19Northn Illinois penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:114th & 7 at own 14Andy Dittbenner punt for 36 yards, returned by Steve Odom for a loss of 1 yard to the Toled 49.
Toledo Interception, 6 plays
1:071st & 10 at own 49Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Pete Lepley.
1:012nd & 10 at own 49Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Trinity Dawson.
0:533rd & 10 at own 49Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Trinity Dawson for 12 yards to the NoIll 39 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at opp 40Bruce Gradkowski pass incomplete to Trinity Dawson.
0:252nd & 10 at opp 40Bruce Gradkowski pass complete to Trinity Dawson for 7 yards to the NoIll 33.
0:003rd & 3 at opp 33Bruce Gradkowski pass intercepted by Alvah Hansbro at the NoIll 11, returned for no gain to the NoIll 11.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

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Toledo leads 36–⁠17 in 53 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Toledo 42, Northern Illinois 3
2024Toledo 13, Northern Illinois 6
2023Toledo 35, Northern Illinois 33
2022Toledo 52, Northern Illinois 32
2021Northern Illinois 22, Toledo 20
2020Toledo 41, Northern Illinois 24

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