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09/26/25 - Away | 56-7 W |
09/27/24 - Home | 38-30 W |
10/07/22 - Home | 56-14 W |
10/22/21 - Away | 47-0 W |
04/02/21 - Home | 49-7 W |
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Rochester won the last time they faced Normal University and things went their way on Friday too. The Rockets simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Pioneers 56-7. Considering the Rockets have won three matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tanner Beal had a dynamite game, throwing for 154 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also punching in one score on the ground. What's more, he posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. David Kates was another key player, gaining 80 total yards and two touchdowns.
Rochester's run defense was locked in: Normal University could only muster 1.1 yards per carry. While seven picked up at least three total tackles, Beal stood above the rest. He threw for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Rochester's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.2.
Rochester's record is now 4-1. As for Normal University, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Rochester didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 63-24 victory against Decatur Eisenhower on the 3rd. As for Normal University, they have also already played their next contest, a 42-0 defeat against Glenwood on the 3rd.
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