Northern Illinois Huskies 33–35 Toledo Rockets: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Toledo Rockets defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 35–33 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 33, Toledo Rockets 35.

Game summary

Toledo Rockets edged Northern Illinois Huskies 35–33 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 279.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.86 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antario Brown — 152.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kacper Rutkiewicz — 5 rec, 45.0 yds.
EPA edge: Toledo (+0.373/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.124/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	3	15	33
Toledo Rockets	6	6	18	6	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 32

TOLToledo Rockets

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Toledo
Q1TD
JNJerjuan Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (42 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
RLRocky Lombardi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rocky Lombardi rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Toledo
Q2TD
DFDequan Finn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Dequan Finn rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Toledo
Q3TD
JSJacquez Stuart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jacquez Stuart rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 32 yards
Toledo
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Toledo
Q3TD
CWConnor Walendzak
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Connor Walendzak rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-30
Field goal good from 49 yards
Toledo
Q4TD
JVJunior Vandeross III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Dequan Finn pass to Junior Vandeross III for a touchdown (68 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
JJJalen Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Rocky Lombardi pass to Jalen Johnson for a touchdown (24 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
CCChristion Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Rocky Lombardi pass to Christion Carter for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 279.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.86 EPA/play +16.42 EPA
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 249.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.72 EPA

Rushing

Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 152.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Peny Boone (Toledo) — 108.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Jacquez Stuart (Toledo) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

Kacper Rutkiewicz (Northern Illinois) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Junior Vandeross III (Toledo) — 3 rec · 147.0 yds +2.83 EPA
Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dequan Finn	Toledo	19	73.7%	279	2	+0.86	+16.42
Rocky Lombardi	Northern Illinois	33	63.6%	249	2	+0.20	+6.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Toledo
Plays	63	60
EPA / play	+0.124	+0.373
Total EPA	+7.80	+22.39
Success rate	54.0%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.204	+0.864
Rush EPA / play	+0.036	+0.146
Yards	441	516

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Illinois	8	34	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Toledo	7	67	-0.49	Ended
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	-6	-3.91	Punt
Q1	Toledo	3	68	+5.22	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	85	+7.18	Rush TD
Q1	Toledo	7	78	+6.73	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q2	Toledo	7	64	+1.30	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	63	-1.42	Fumble
Q2	Toledo	5	21	+0.17	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	7	-0.61	Ended
Q3	Toledo	8	66	+4.93	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	55	+1.27	Field goal
Q3	Toledo	2	15	+1.12	Touchdown
Q3	Toledo	11	58	+5.13	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Illinois	9	38	-0.64	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.29 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes for 80 yards (1st & 10) (+5.88 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-5.13 EPA)
Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass to Junior Vandeross III for a touchdown (68 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble (+4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Peny Boone rushes for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.83 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi pass to Christion Carter for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.36 EPA)
Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (42 yards) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Toledo Rockets controlled the final (35–33) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 279.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Toledo at 0.373 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets?

Northern Illinois Huskies 33, Toledo Rockets 35 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets?

Toledo Rockets won with a final score of 33–35.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532411.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets in passing?

Dequan Finn (Toledo) led passers with 279.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Illinois Huskies at Toledo Rockets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.