{
  "id": 15302221,
  "title": "Tyler Hughes totals 379 yards on offense and Wyoming dumps Northern Illinois 41-23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tyler-hughes-totals-379-yards-on-offense-and-wyoming-dumps-northern",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T23:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/tyler-hughes-totals-379-yards-on-offense-and-wyoming-dumps-northern-illinois-41-23"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling 41-23 victory over Northern Illinois, Wyoming's Tyler Hughes showcased an exceptional performance with a total of 379 yards of offense. Hughes contributed significantly to the win, scoring four rushing touchdowns and completing 16 of 19 passes for 196 yards. He also added 183 yards on the ground during the game, reaching a career-high in rushing yards. Hughes' standout runs included a 53-yard touchdown in the first quarter and 24 yards for a second-quarter score. The Wyoming Cowboys (4-3, 3-1 Mountain West Conference) built a 20-6 halftime lead, further solidifying their dominance. Northern Illinois quarterback Taron Dickens connected with La’Don Bryant for a 34-yard touchdown pass, while Telly Johnson Jr. added 139 rushing yards and a touchdown. Landon Sims contributed 11 yards on a crucial 53rd touchdown run. Wyoming's strong ground game, amassing 314 rushing yards, outpaced the Huskies 510-392 in total yards. The first two matchups against Northern Illinois ended with combined totals of 74 and 93 points, respectively. Northern Illinois' next scheduled game is against Hawaii next Saturday.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}