Football Recap: Normal University Pioneers vs. Glenwood Titans
Normal University hadn't done well against Glenwood recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Normal University Pioneers blew past the Glenwood Titans 33-13. Considering the Pioneers have won four contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Alek Weiland, who threw for 375 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 39 yards. He is becoming a predictor of Normal University's success: when he posts at least 300 passing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Cade Cunningham was Weiland's top target, picking up 179 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Normal University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Austin Kruger and AJ Holden. Kruger also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six. Drew Rader was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Normal University pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Glenwood, the defeat snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Normal University will take on Decatur Eisenhower at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Normal University is facing Decatur Eisenhower at the right time seeing as Decatur Eisenhower is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Glenwood, they will face off against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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