Rochester is 6-0 against Normal University since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Rochester Rockets will host the Normal University Pioneers at 7:00 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 45-17, which was the final score in Rochester's tilt against Glenwood on Friday.
Although Rochester took the loss, they still got scores from Khorbin Gregory and Tanner Beal.
Meanwhile, Normal University got themselves on the board against Lincoln on Friday, but Lincoln never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over the Railsplitters at home. That looming 52-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pioneers yet this season.
Alek Weiland was his usual excellent self, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 31 yards and two touchdowns.
Rochester's loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Normal University, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Rochester against Normal University in their previous matchup back in October of 2022, as the squad secured a 56-14 victory. In that match, Rochester amassed a halftime lead of 42-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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