Rockets Head to Northern Illinois Looking for Second MAC Victory

Jerjuan Newton celebrates one of his two touchdowns at Buffalo last week. Newton needs three more TD receptions to become Toledo's all-time leader. TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Rockets will look to get back on the winning track when they travel to Northern Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 19 (3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 CT/ESPN+).

While it is very early in the conference season, a victory is vital for the Rockets if they hope to return to Detroit in December for a third straight trip to the MAC Championship. The top two teams in the 12-team Mid-American Conference earn rights to play for the league title. Tie-breakers could very well determine participants in the game so wins against teams at the top of the…