Post-Game Notes-NIU Game

University of Toledo Athletics

THE OFFICIAL SITE OF TOLEDO ATHLETICS

With the loss, Toledo (3-3 MAC) fell into a tie for fourth place with Northern Illinois in the MAC West Division. Western Michigan (5-2) leads the division, followed by Central Michigan (4-2) and Ball State (3-2). Toledo holds the tie-breaker over WMU and plays CMU in the season finale on Nov. 29.
Junior Eli Peters started his third game of the season, completing 26-of-38 passes for 300 yards and three TDs. The 26 pass completions marked a career high for Peters.
Junior Shakif Seymour started at running back, his first start of the season and ninth of his career. Seymour led the Rockets with 133 yards rushing, his second consecutive 100-yard game and fifth of his career.
Junior Bryce Mitchell caught two TD passes for the first time in his career. He also tallied a career-high 125 receiving yards, the second 100-yard receiving game of his career.
Redshirt freshman Devin Maddox caught his third touchdown pass of the season, a four-yard grab in the first quarter.
Sophomore defensive end Jamal Hines set a career high with eight tackles. He now has 47 tackles on the season, the most among Toledo down linemen.
Freshman cornerback Chris McDonald was credited with two pass breakups, giving him 10 for the season.