Toledo, Fresno State wrap up football deal

1/27/2005
FROM BLADE STAFF

Toledo and Fresno State have finalized details on their home-and-home football series.

This year's matchup is scheduled for Sept. 27 at Fresno. The game is expected to be carried on ESPN2. The Bulldogs will play at Toledo in 2008.

UT athletic director Mike O'Brien also announced that the Rockets will open their home season in 2005 against Western Illinois on Sept. 1. Toledo's other non-conference opponent is Temple, a game that will be played in Philadelphia on Sept. 17.