The offense needed some energy after stalling for a few series. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees made a quarterback change, in came freshman Tyler Buchner to spell Jack Coan. Buckner’s running ability immediately paid off, ripping runs off of 26-yards and 12-yards.
Buchner then got the opportunity to put the ball in the air completing a pass to Braden Lenzy for 15-yards. That action made the defense spy Buchner as a threat to run, then boom, a handoff to to Kyren Williams and 43-yards later, the running back was in the endzone.
It was a much needed score, as Toledo had made two field goals to trip the lead to 7-6 before Williams long run. Take a look at the explosive jaunt by Williams to extend the Irish lead to 14-6 midway through the second quarter.
TO!
THE!
HOUSE!
Tyler Buchner hands it off to Kyren Williams who finds the end zone for the Irish score!
No. 8 @NDFootball 14 – Toledo 6
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SEE YA LATER!
43-yards to the house for @NDFootball.
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