2024 Toledo Rockets football team

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2024 Toledo Rockets football
Toledo Rockets wordmark.svg
GameAbove Sports Bowl champion
GameAbove Sports Bowl, W 48–46 6OT vs. Pittsburgh
Conference Mid-American Conference
Record8–5 (4–4 MAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Mike Hallett (5th season)
Co-offensive coordinator Robert Weiner (5th season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Vince Kehres (5th season)
Co-defensive coordinatorRoss Watson (5th season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Glass Bowl
Seasons
←  2023
2025  →
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Miami (OH) y  7 –1   9 –5  
Ohio y$  7 –1   11 –3  
Buffalo  6 –2   9 –4  
Bowling Green  6 –2   7 –6  
Western Michigan  5 –3   6 –7  
Toledo  4 –4   8 –5  
Northern Illinois  4 –4   8 –5  
Akron  3 –5   4 –8  
Eastern Michigan  2 –6   5 –7  
Central Michigan  2 –6   4 –8  
Ball State  2 –6   3 –9  
Kent State  0 –8   0 –12  
Championship: Ohio 38, Miami (OH) 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant

The 2024 Toledo Rockets football team represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rockets were led by Jason Candle in his ninth year as the head coach. The Rockets played home games at the Glass Bowl, located in Toledo, Ohio. [1] In week 3, the Rockets pulled off a 41–17 upset victory over Mississippi State from the SEC with a payout of $1.2 million. [2]

Contents

Preseason

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 19 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Toledo was picked to finish second in the conference. They received two votes to win the MAC Championship. [3] [4]

MAC Coaches poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Miami119 (9)
2Toledo109 (3)
T3Bowling Green92
T3Northern Illinois92
5Ohio81
6Eastern Michigan64
7Western Michigan60
8Central Michigan59
9Ball State42
10Buffalo37
11Akron24
12Kent State13
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Predicted finishTeamVotes
1Miami10
2Toledo2

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:30 p.m. Duquesne *
 ESPN+ W 49–1023,515
September 73:30 p.m. UMass *
  • Glass Bowl
  • Toledo, OH
ESPN+W 38–2321,668
September 147:30 p.m.at Mississippi State *
 ESPNU W 41–1747,412
September 217:00 p.m.at Western Kentucky *
ESPN+L 21–2619,127
October 53:30 p.m. Miami (OH) Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Glass Bowl
  • Toledo, OH
ESPN+W 30–2025,027
October 1212:00 p.m.at Buffalo
ESPNUL 15–3013,996
October 193:30 p.m.at Northern Illinois
ESPN+W 13–618,350
October 263:30 p.m. Bowling Green
ESPN+L 26–4129,697
November 212:00 p.m.at Eastern Michigan
ESPNUW 29–2813,044
November 127:00 p.m. Central Michigan
  • Glass Bowl
  • Toledo, OH
ESPNUW 37–1014,661
November 207:00 p.m. Ohio
  • Glass Bowl
  • Toledo, OH
 ESPN2 L 7–2414,543
November 267:00 p.m.at Akron
ESPN2L 14–21 OT4,716
December 262:00 p.m.vs. Pittsburgh *
ESPNW 48–46 6OT26,219
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • All times are in Eastern time

[5]

Game summaries

vs. Duquesne

Duquesne Dukes (FCS) (0–0) at Toledo Rockets (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dukes (FCS)730010
Rockets21714749

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH

  • Date: August 29
  • Game time: 7:30 PM
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), Wind: 8 mph E, Sunny
  • Game attendance: 23,515
  • Referee: Aaron Adams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play), Marcus Ray (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:48) TOL TD: Junior Vandeross III 9-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:12
  • (04:31) TOL TD: Jacquez 8-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 14–0; 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:24
  • (01:20) DUQ TD: Noah Canty 4-yard pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz kick) TOL 14–7; 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:11
  • (01:02) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 54-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 21–7; 1 plays, 54 yards, 00:12
Second quarter
  • (08:51) DUQ FG: Brian Bruzdewicz 22-yard field goal TOL 21–10; 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:03
  • (01:59) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 14-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 28–10; 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:16
Third quarter
  • (11:49) TOL TD: Jacquez Stuart 1-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 35–10; 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:01
  • (00:14) TOL TD: Willie Shaw III 10-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 42–10; 2 plays, 21 yards, 00:35
Fourth quarter
  • (07:41) TOL TD: Zy'marion Lang 18-yard pass from John Alan Richter (Spencer Conrad kick) TOL 49–10; 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:03
StatisticsDUQTOL
First downs1527
Total yards284446
Rushing yards123166
Passing yards161280
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–29–121–30–0
Time of possession31:0428:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassingDarius Perrantes15/26, 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTaj Butts5 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingJohn Erby7 receptions, 69 yards
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 15/24, 202 yards, 3 TD
RushingWillie Shaw III7 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 5 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

vs. UMass

UMass Minutemen (0–1) at Toledo Rockets (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Minutemen0133723
Rockets71071438

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 7:30 PM
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), Wind: 10 mph NW, Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 21,668
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play), Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (03:19) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 40-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:38
Second quarter
  • (11:52) MAS FG: Jacob Lurie 23-yard field goal TOL 7–3; 10 plays, 86 yards, 6:22
  • (09:09) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 26-yard field goal TOL 10–3; 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:43
  • (02:32) MASS TD: Jakobie Keeney-James 14-yard pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie kick) Tied 10–10; 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:27
  • (02:32) TOL TD: Jacquez Stuart 98-yard kickoff return (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 17–10
  • (00:01) MAS FG: Jacob Lurie 42-yard field goal TOL 17–13; 10 plays, 41 yards, 2:32
Third quarter
  • (06:44) MAS FG: Jacob Lurie 30-yard field goal TOL 17–16; 17 plays, 59 yards, 7:17
  • (04:08) TOL TD: Junior Vandeross III 73-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 24–16; 1 plays, 73 yards, 00:11
Fourth quarter
  • (02:56) TOL TD: Willie Shaw III 4-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 31–16; 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:47
  • (02:56) MAS TD: Taisun Phommachanh 8-yard run (Jacob Lurie kick) TOL 31–23; 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:01
  • (02:26) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 7-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 38–23; 4 plays, 25 yards, 00:29
StatisticsMASSTOL
First downs2312
Total yards384258
Rushing yards12583
Passing yards259175
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–40–18–23–0
Time of possession44:2115:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UMassPassingTaisun Phommachanh26/40, 259 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTaisun Phommachanh22 carries, 44 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJakobie Keeney-James6 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 8/23, 175 yards, 3 TD
RushingTucker Gleason3 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III3 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD

at Mississippi State

Toledo Rockets (2–0) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rockets7217641
Bulldogs037717

at Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 7:00 PM
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), Wind: 3 mph NE, Sunny
  • Game attendance: 47,412
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (06:35) TOL TD: Junior Vandeross III 4-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 12 plays, 70 yards, 6:13
Second quarter
  • (13:26) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 6-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 14–0; 6 plays, 61 yards, 1:54
  • (09:35) MSST FG: Kyle Ferrie 23-yard field goal TOL 14–3; 12 plays, 64 yards, 3:43
  • (05:09) TOL TD: Connor Walendzak 1-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 21–3; 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:26
  • (01:09) TOL TD: Willie Shaw III 10-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 28–3; 9 plays, 78 yards, 2:22
Third quarter
  • (10:05) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 15-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 35–3; 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:56
  • (05:40) MSST TD: Mario Craver 9-yard pass from Blake Shapen (Kyle Ferrie kick) TOL 35–10; 13 plays, 72 yards, 4:18
Fourth quarter
  • (12:20) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 41-yard field goal TOL 38–10; 14 plays, 52 yards, 8:20
  • (06:11) MSST TD: Kevin Coleman Jr. 1-yard pass from Blake Shapen (Kyle Ferrie kick) TOL 38–17; 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:39
  • (01:11) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 23-yard field goal TOL 41–17; 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:58
StatisticsTOLMSST
First downs2621
Total yards454385
Rushing yards16966
Passing yards285319
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–28–028–39–1
Time of possession37:0422:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 23/28, 285 yards, 3 TD
RushingWillie Shaw III16 carries, 62 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III7 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Mississippi StatePassing Blake Shapen 28/39, 319 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingJohnnie Daniels10 carries, 59 yards
Receiving Kevin Coleman Jr. 7 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

at Western Kentucky

Toledo Rockets (3–0) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rockets0147021
Hilltoppers0751426

at Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 7:00 PM
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 19,127
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jeff Hem (play-by-play) and Terry Obee (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring
Second quarter
  • (13:18) TOL TD: Tucker Gleason 1-yd run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:33
  • (2:30) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 14-yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 14–0; 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:55
  • (1:53) WKU TD: Kisean Johnson 44-yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro kick) TOL 14–7; 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:29
Third quarter
  • (13:02) WKU FG: Lucas Carneiro 39-yd field goal TOL 14–10; 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:53
  • (8:13) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 7-yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 21–10; 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:42
  • (0:39) WKU SF: Devon Lynch safety TOL 21-12; 1 play, -2 yards, 0:14
Fourth quarter
  • (10:43) WKU TD: Caden Veltkamp 7-yd run (Lucas Carneiro kick) TOL 21–19; 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:47
  • (5:16) WKU TD: Caden Veltkamp 3-yd run (Lucas Carneiro kick) WKU 26–21; 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:25
StatisticsTOLWKU
First downs1716
Total yards325313
Rushing yards12571
Passing yards200242
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–33-220-30-2
Time of possession34:1925:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 19/33, 200 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingTucker Gleason12 carries, 46 yds, 1 TD
ReceivingJacquez Stuart3 receptions, 93 yards
Western KentuckyPassing Caden Veltkamp 20/30, 242 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingElijah Young9 carries, 36 yds
ReceivingKisean Johnson6 receptions, 73 yds, 1 TD

vs. Miami (OH)

Miami RedHawks (1–3) vs Toledo Rockets (3–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
RedHawks337720
Rockets1463730

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: SE at 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 25,027
  • Referee: David Siegle
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play), and Marcus Ray (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (07:50) TOL TD: Tucker Gleason 1-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 9 plays, 37 yards, 3:41
  • (05:56) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 6-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 14–0; 3 plays, 18 yards, 00:55
  • (1:00) MIA FG: Dom Dzioban 26-yard field goal TOL 14–3; 11 plays, 68 yards, 4:52
Second quarter
  • (05:52) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 21-yard field goal TOL 17–3; 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:48
  • (1:00) MIA FG: Dom Dzioban 35-yard field goal TOL 17–6; 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:10
  • (00:03) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 48-yard field goal TOL 20–6; 8 plays, 45 yards, 00:41
Third quarter
  • (11:20) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 47-yard field goal TOL 23–6; 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:40
  • (00:24) MIA TD: Kevin Davis 9-yard pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban kick) TOL 23–13; 3 plays, 18 yards, 00:55
Fourth quarter
  • (11:32) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 1-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 30–13; 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:52
  • (05:46) MIA TD: Javon Tracy 3-yard pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban kick) TOL 30–20; 15 plays, 75 yards, 5:46
StatisticsM-OHTOL
First downs1825
Total yards350396
Rushing yards5478
Passing yards296318
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–46–127–38–2
Time of possession30:1129:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami (OH)Passing Brett Gabbert 23/46, 296 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingKeyon Mozee11 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingJavon Tracy10 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 27/38, 318 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingConnor Walendzak12 carries, 54 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 8 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD

at Buffalo

Toledo Rockets (4–1) at Buffalo Bulls (3–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rockets007815
Bulls7014930

at UB Stadium, Amherst, New York

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C),Sunny
  • Game attendance: 13,996
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Rene Ingoglia (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (04:55) BUF TD: Victor Snow 2-yard run (Upton Bellenfant kick) BUF 3–0; 8 plays, 81 yards, 4:21
Second quarter
  • No scoring
Third quarter
  • (10:40) BUF TD: Jake Orlando 2-yard pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant kick) BUF 14–0; 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:15
  • (04:19) BUF TD: C.J. Ogbonna 2-yard run (Upton Bellenfant kick) BUF 21–0; 1 plays, 2 yards, 00:04
  • (02:29) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 26-yard pass from John Alan Richter (Dylan Cunanan kick) BUF 21–7; 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:15
Fourth quarter
  • (13:52) BUF TD: C.J. Ogbonna 1-yard run (Upton Bellenfant miss kick) BUF 27–7; 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:18
  • (09:13) BUF FG: Upton Bellenfant 23-yard field goal BUF 30–7; 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:05
  • (05:08) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 23-yard pass from John Alan Richter, two-point conversion pass Anthony Torres from John Alan Richter BUF 30–15; 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:05
StatisticsTOLUB
First downs2119
Plays–yards75–41872–357
Rushing yards46230
Passing yards372127
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30–49–011–20–0
Time of possession26:0833:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingJohn Richter16/23, 227 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Tucker Gleason 6 carries, 20 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 7 receptions, 159 yards, 2 TD
BuffaloPassingCJ Ogbonna11/20, 127 yards, 1 TD
RushingAl-Jay Henderson18 carries, 142 yards
ReceivingJJ Jenkins2 receptions, 43 yards

at Northern Illinois

Toledo Rockets (4–2) at Northern Illinois Huskies (4–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rockets073313
Huskies33006

at Huskie Stadium, DeKalb, Illinois

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: N 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 18,350
  • Referee: Rich Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Mike Couzens (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:43) NIU FG: Kanon Woodill 36-yard field goal NIU 3–0; 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:17
Second quarter
  • (08:08) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 52-yard pass from John Richter (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–3; 2 plays, 61 yards, 00:40
  • (00:00) NIU FG: Kanon Woodill 37-yard field goal TOL 7–6; 9 plays, 60 yards, 1:16
Third quarter
  • (02:22) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 22-yard field goal TOL 10–6; 12 plays, 88 yards, 4:39
Fourth quarter
  • (11:12) TOL FG: Dylan Cunanan 27-yard field goal TOL 13–6; 10 plays, 56 yards, 3:58
StatisticsTOLNIU
First downs1525
Plays–yards65–28592–391
Rushing yards133181
Passing yards152210
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–28–022–46–0
Time of possession23:2536:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingJohn Richter15/28, 152 yards, TD
RushingConnor Walendzak19 carries, 78 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 3 receptions, 64 yards, TD
Northern IllinoisPassingJosh Holst22/46, 210 yards
RushingGavin Williams16 carries, 78 yards
ReceivingCam Thompson5 receptions, 80 yards

vs. Bowling Green (rivalry)

Bowling Green Falcons (3–4) at Toledo Rockets (5–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons141431041
Rockets7136026

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Wind: NW at 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 29,697
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:06) BGSU – Terion Stewart 5-yard run, Zach Long kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:42;BGSU 7–0)
  • (6:57) TOL – Jerjuan Newton 4-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:11;Tied 7–7)
  • (2:40) BGSU – Harold Fannin Jr. 9-yard pass from Connor Bazelak, Zach Long kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:58;BGSU 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:06) TOL – Dylan Cunanan 54-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 3:34;BGSU 14–10)
  • (8:55) BGSU – Levi Gazarek 2-yard pass from Connor Bazelak, Zach Long kick (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:05;BGSU 21–10)
  • (2:58) TOL – Tucker Gleason 12-yard run (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:57;BGSU 21–17)
  • (1:02) BGSU – Jordan Oladokun 61-yard interception return, Zach Long kick (BGSU 28–17)
  • (0:00) TOL – Dylan Cunanan 27-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, :53;BGSU 28–20)
Third quarter
  • (8:42) TOL – Jerjuan Newton 64-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Two-point pass failed (Drive: 5 plays, 93 yards, 2:03;BGSU 28–26)
  • (5:33) BGSU – Zach Long 47-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:03;BGSU 31–26)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:58) BGSU – Zach Long 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 2:44;BGSU 34–26)
  • (5:11) BGSU – Rahkeem Smith 19-yard run, Zach Long kick (Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 3:23;BGSU 41–26)
StatisticsBGSUTOL
First downs2323
Plays–yards65–40273–422
Rushing yards37–21528–102
Passing yards187320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–28–030–45–2
Time of possession32:2927:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Connor Bazelak 17/27, 171 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Terion Stewart 21 carries, 99 yards, TD
Receiving Harold Fannin Jr. 6 receptions, 74 yards, TD
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason30/45, 320 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingConnor Walendzak15 carries, 58 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 9 receptions, 164 yards, 2 TD

at Eastern Michigan

Toledo Rockets (5–3) at Eastern Michigan Eagles (5–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rockets0702229
Eagles739928

at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, Michigan

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: SE 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 13,044
  • Referee: Andrew Spaciale
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (1:39) EMU – Markus Allen 6-yard pass from Cole Snyder, Jesus Gomez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 4:24; Eastern Michigan 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:30) TOL – Tucker Gleason 3-yard run, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:19; Tied 7–7)
  • (7:10) EMU – Jesus Gomez 45-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 4:20; Eastern Michigan 10–7)
Third quarter
  • (8:08) EMU – Jesus Gomez 32-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:47; Eastern Michigan 13–7)
  • (1:25) EMU – Joey Mattord 1-yard run (Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 4:27; Eastern Michigan 19–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:55) TOL – Anthony Torres 78-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:51; Eastern Michigan 19–14)
  • (9:51) TOL – Junior Vandeross III 25-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Jerjuan Newton pass (Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:44; Toledo 22–19)
  • (7:08) EMU – Jesus Gomez 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:38; Tied 22–22)
  • (1:56) TOL – Thomas Zsiros 25-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:48; Toledo 29–22)
  • (0:00) EMU – Terry Lockett 36-yard pass from Cole Snyder (Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 1:00; Toledo 29–28)
StatisticsTOLEMU
First downs1624
Plays–yards66–41888–433
Rushing yards167168
Passing yards251265
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–34–124–46–1
Time of possession24:3235:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason18/34, 251 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingSevaughn Clark10 carries, 78 yards
ReceivingAnthony Torres1 reception, 78 yards, TD
Eastern MichiganPassing Cole Snyder 24/45, 265 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingCole Snyder12 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingOran Singleton8 receptions, 103 yards

vs. Central Michigan

Central Michigan Chippewas (3–6) at Toledo Rockets (6–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chippewas300710
Rockets7207337

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 42 °F (6 °C) • Wind: W 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 14,661
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:29) CMU – Tristan Mattson 34-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 6:25; Central Michigan 3–0)
  • (4:26) TOL – Tucker Gleason 9-yard run, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:58; Toledo 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (12:42) TOL – Dylan Cunanan 30-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 4:27; Toledo 10–3)
  • (4:48) TOL – Tucker Gleason 30-yard run, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:20; Toledo 17–3)
  • (0:22) TOL – Nasir Bowers 45-yard interception, Dylan Cunanan kick (Toledo 24–3)
  • (0:00) TOL – Dylan Cunanan 32-yard field goal (Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:07; Toledo 27–3)
Third quarter
  • (7:17) TOL – Zy'marion Lang 27-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:38; Toledo 34–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:53) TOL – Dylan Cunanan 40-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -11 yards, 1:59; Toledo 37–3)
  • (1:28) CMU – Marion Lukes 2-yard run, Tristan Mattson kick (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:07; Toledo 37–10)
StatisticsCMUTOL
First downs1619
Plays–yards64–23661–299
Rushing yards86159
Passing yards150140
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–27–214–24–0
Time of possession32:4927:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central MichiganPassingJadyn Glasser16/27, 150 yards, 2 INT
RushingMarion Lukes19 carries, 80 yards, TD
ReceivingChris Parker5 receptions, 52 yards
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason13/23, 136 yards, TD
RushingTucker Gleason8 carries, 66 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 3 receptions, 40 yards

vs. Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (7–3) at Toledo Rockets (7–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats0071724
Rockets07007

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 42 °F (6 °C) • Wind: SW 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 14,543
  • Referee: Andrew Speciale (MAC)
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Steve Addazio (analyst) [6]
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays
Second quarter
  • (10:12) TOL – Anthony Torres 23-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:16; TOL 7–0
Third quarter
  • (06:20) OHIO – Parker Navarro 1-yard run (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:40; Tied 7–7
Fourth quarter
  • (14:19) OHIO – Parker Navarro 2-yard run (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 6:27; OHIO 14–7
  • (08:07) OHIO – Anthony Tyus III 1-yard run (Gianni Spetic kick), Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:46; OHIO 21–7
  • (03:31) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 24-yard field goal, Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:26; OHIO 24–7
StatisticsOHIOTOL
First downs179
Plays–yards73–36751–212
Rushing yards23839
Passing yards129173
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–19–114–26–0
Time of possession41:2418:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing Parker Navarro 11/19, 129 yards, INT
RushingAnthony Tyus III33 carries, 125 yards, TD
ReceivingCaleb Gossett6 receptions, 86 yards
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason9/17, 136 yards, TD
RushingWillie Shaw III6 carries, 30 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 4 receptions, 45 yards

at Akron

Toledo Rockets (7–4) at Akron Zips (3–8) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Rockets00014014
Zips7007721

at InfoCision Stadium, Akron, Ohio

  • Date: November 26
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,716
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:47) AKR – Ahmarian Granger 72-yard pass from Ben Finley, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:11; Akron 7–0)
Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • (13:57) AKR – Tahj Bullock 1-yard run, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:54; Akron 14–0)
  • (10:47) TOL – Anthony Torres 7-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:03; Akron 14–7)
  • (3:26) TOL – Jerjuan Newton 19-yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 2:41; Tied 14–14)
Overtime
  • (0:00) AKR – Charles Kellom 25-yard pass from Ben Finley, Garrison Smith kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:00; Akron 21–14)
StatisticsTOLAKR
First downs3018
Plays–yards86–46557–328
Rushing yards176107
Passing yards289221
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–44–012–23–0
Time of possession32:2427:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason31/44, 289 yards, 2 TD
RushingConnor Walendzak19 carries, 87 yards
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III11 receptions, 84 yards
AkronPassing Ben Finley 10/21, 194 yards, 2 TD
RushingCharles Kellom21 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingAhmarian Granger2 receptions, 106 yards, TD

vs. Pittsburgh (GameAbove Sports Bowl)

2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl
Pittsburgh Panthers (7–5) vs Toledo Rockets (7–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234OT2OT3OT4OT5OT6OTTotal
Panthers21011773222046
Rockets61401073222248

at Ford Field • Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Indoor
  • Game attendance: 26,219
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst), and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:42) UT – Anthony Torres 2 yard pass from Tucker Gleason, PAT kick blocked (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:18; Toledo 6–0)
  • (11:42) PITT – Kyle Lewis defensive PAT conversion (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:18; Toledo 6–2)
Second Quarter
  • (14:56) PITT – Desmond Reid 3 yard run, Ben Sauls kick (Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 4:35; Pittsburgh 9–6)
  • (11:12) PITT – Ben Sauls 57 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 2:51; Pittsburgh 12–6)
  • (7:38) UT – Junior Vandeross III 67 yard pass from Tucker Gleason, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 4 plays, 93 yards, 1:06; Toledo 13–12)
  • (7:24) UT – Braden Awls 42 yard interception return, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:14; Toledo 20-12)
Third Quarter
  • (6:55) PITT – Jake Overman 11 yard pass from Julian Dugger, David Lynch pass to Gavin Bartholomew for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:47; Tie 20–20)
  • (3:23) PITT – Ben Sauls 37 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:18; Pittsburgh 23–20)
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:11) PITT – Raphael Williams Jr. 16 yard pass from Julian Dugger, Ben Sauls kick (Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 3:04; Pittsburgh 30–20)
  • (7:49) UT – Darius Alexander 58 yard interception return, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 3:33; Pittsburgh 30–27)
  • (1:45) UT – Dylan Cunanan 51 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 2:54; Tie 30–30)
Overtime
  • PITT – Julian Dugger 2 yard run, Ben Sauls kick (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards; Pittsburgh 37–30)
  • UT – Tucker Gleason 1 yard run, Dylan Cunanan kick (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards; Tie 37–37)
Second Overtime
  • UT – Dylan Cunanan 33 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 10 yards; Toledo 40–37)
  • PITT – Ben Sauls 19 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards; Tie 40-40)
Third Overtime
  • PITT – Julian Dugger pass to Kenny Johnson for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Pittsburgh 42–40)
  • UT – Tucker Gleason Pass to Terrell Crosby Jr. for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Tie 42–42)
Fourth Overtime
  • UT – Tucker Gleason Pass to Anthony Torres for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Toledo 44–42)
  • PITT – Julian Dugger run for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Tie 44–44)
Fifth Overtime
  • PITT – Julian Dugger pass to Gavin Bartholomew for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Pittsburgh 46–44)
  • UT – Tucker Gleason Pass to Jerjuan Newton for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Tie 46–46)
Sixth Overtime
  • UT – Tucker Gleason Pass to Junior Vandeross III for 2-Point Conversion (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards; Toledo 48–46)
StatisticsPITTTOL
First downs2918
Total yards438416
Rushing yards30180
Passing yards137336
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–32–326–50–1
Time of possession36:1223:48
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PittsburghPassingJulian Dugger7/13, 72 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Desmond Reid 33 carries, 169 yards, TD
ReceivingRaphael Williams Jr.3 receptions, 36 yards, TD
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason26/50, 336 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJacquez Stuart7 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III12 receptions, 194 yards, TD

References

  1. ↑ "2024 Football Coaching Staff". University of Toledo Athletics. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ Sklar, Sam (September 15, 2024). "Mississippi State football: Unpacking biggest concerns from Toledo loss". Clarion-Ledger . Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Miami Selected as Favorites in Head Coaches Preseason Football Poll". getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "MAC football preseason poll: Toledo picked 2nd, BGSU 3rd". wtol.com. WTOL 11. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Toledo Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ "College Football TV Schedule: Week 13, 2024". 506sports.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
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