Toledo defeated Northern Illinois 42-3, with Tucker Gleason passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns, while Trayvon Rudolph initiated the game with a 96-yard kickoff return. After NIU closed the gap with a 50-yard field goal, Toledo dominated the second quarter, scoring 21 points. Kenji Christian added two touchdowns, and Gleason completed 25 of 31 passes, primarily targeting Junior Vandeross III. NIU struggled offensively, rushing for only 62 yards and completing 11 of 29 passes.
