http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:01:06 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/09/college-football-playoff-doubles-up-expands-to-24-teams-beginning-next-season/stories/20261109077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/09/college-football-playoff-doubles-up-expands-to-24-teams-beginning-next-season/stories/20261109077#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:40:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/09/college-football-playoff-doubles-up-expands-to-24-teams-beginning-next-season/stories/20261109077 The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of the season. Fans storm the field after an NCAA college football game between Southern California and Ohio State, Oct. 31, in Los Angeles. Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Oct. 31, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava celebrates with fans on the field after the team's win against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Oct. 31, in Los Angeles. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/08/2026-week-10-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261107015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/08/2026-week-10-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261107015#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:21:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/08/2026-week-10-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-massachusetts/stories/20261107015 College football teams often develop their identity around an explosive offense, a physical defense, or a dominant running game.  For Toledo, however, the path to victory has looked different almost every week and Wednesday’s game at Sacramento State was much the same as the Rockets Massachusetts running back Curtis Kimmons IV, bottom, is tackled by Ball State linebacker Mikeah Webster, center, and linebacker Lucas Szymborski, top, during an NCAA football game in Amherst, Mass., on Nov. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092 NEW ORLEANS — Tyler Shough floated a 15-yard timing pass to Juwan Johnson toward the right corner of the end zone for a touchdown and the desperate New Orleans Saints stopped a do-or-die, 2-point conversion to outlast the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday. New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (9). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/high-school-boys-soccer-regionals-st-francis-heads-state-1st-time-23-years/stories/20261108096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/high-school-boys-soccer-regionals-st-francis-heads-state-1st-time-23-years/stories/20261108096#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:03:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/high-school-boys-soccer-regionals-st-francis-heads-state-1st-time-23-years/stories/20261108096 LIMA, Ohio — St. Francis de Sales soccer continued its magical season on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Kings Mills Kings in a Division II regional final to clinch its first trip to state since 2003 at Lima Shawnee High School. The St. Francis de Sales soccer team won a Division II regional championship 3-0 over Kings Mills Kings on Sunday at Lima Shawnee High School. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/shuri-sakuma-picks-up-first-lpga-tour-title-8-under-64/stories/20261108102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/shuri-sakuma-picks-up-first-lpga-tour-title-8-under-64/stories/20261108102#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:56:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/shuri-sakuma-picks-up-first-lpga-tour-title-8-under-64/stories/20261108102 OMITAMA, Japan — Shuri Sakuma won her first LPGA Tour title, taking the Toto Japan Classic on Sunday with a closing round of 8-under 64 for a four-stoke victory over fellow Japanese player Aki Iwai. Shuri Sakuma poses for a photo with her trophy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/teenager-blades-brown-wins-mexico-become-youngest-pga-tour-winner/stories/20261108101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/teenager-blades-brown-wins-mexico-become-youngest-pga-tour-winner/stories/20261108101#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:29:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/08/teenager-blades-brown-wins-mexico-become-youngest-pga-tour-winner/stories/20261108101 LOS CABOS, Mexico — Blades Brown is like several young players who can remember Tiger Woods making big putts and winning big tournaments and inspiring them to play. Only for Brown, it wasn't all that long ago. Blades Brown celebrates a birdie putt at the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/11/08/lakers-43-from-austin-reaves-beat-pistons-without-luka-doncic-121-116/stories/20261108099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/11/08/lakers-43-from-austin-reaves-beat-pistons-without-luka-doncic-121-116/stories/20261108099#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:16:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Pistons/2026/11/08/lakers-43-from-austin-reaves-beat-pistons-without-luka-doncic-121-116/stories/20261108099 DETROIT — Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena without Luka Doncic on Sunday. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/maumee-boys-soccer-falls-short-state-final-four-bid-falling-4-1/stories/20261108089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/maumee-boys-soccer-falls-short-state-final-four-bid-falling-4-1/stories/20261108089#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:02:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/08/maumee-boys-soccer-falls-short-state-final-four-bid-falling-4-1/stories/20261108089 CLYDE, Ohio — The determined Maumee boys soccer team made a spirited and somewhat surprising bid to make program history only to come up short in the regional finals on Sunday. Maumee´s Cooper Roberts scores a goal against Richfield Revere. Maumee goalie Connor Eitniear blocks a shot against Richfield Revere. Maumee´s Anthony Bellafronte takes a shot against Richfield Revere. Maumee´s Charlie Skeels moves ball against Richfield Revere. Maumee’s Cooper Roberts kicks the ball against Richfield Revere. Maumee’s Logan Staffan kicks the ball against Richfield Revere. Richfield Revere’s Gabe Drushell left, scores against Maumee goalie Connor Eitniear. Richfield Revere’s Max Horak, left, battles Maumee’s Charlie Skeels for the ball. Maumee’s Cooper Roberts kicks the ball past Richfield Revere’s Yaksh Kulkami. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/08/olson-scores-19-points-no-5-michigan-forces-28-turnovers-109-52-romp-over-wright/stories/20261108095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/08/olson-scores-19-points-no-5-michigan-forces-28-turnovers-109-52-romp-over-wright/stories/20261108095#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:30:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/08/olson-scores-19-points-no-5-michigan-forces-28-turnovers-109-52-romp-over-wright/stories/20261108095 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Olivia Olson had 19 points, a career-high tying seven assists and five steals as No. 5 Michigan followed up its historic opening-night victory with a 109-52 rout of Wright State on Sunday. Wright State guard Maja Dilen, front left, battles for the ball with Michigan guard Olivia Olson, front right. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/08/lemmila19-points-12-rebounds-4-blocks-help-lead-no-18-ohio-state-women/stories/20261108094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/08/lemmila19-points-12-rebounds-4-blocks-help-lead-no-18-ohio-state-women/stories/20261108094#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:25:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/08/lemmila19-points-12-rebounds-4-blocks-help-lead-no-18-ohio-state-women/stories/20261108094 COLUMBUS — Elsa Lemmila had 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks, Jaloni Cambridge added 17 points to go with seven assists and No. 18 Ohio State eased past Mercyhurst 91-57 on Sunday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/11/08/lions-grind-past-dolphins-19-9-jahmyr-gibbs-scores-jake-bates-makes-4-fg/stories/20261108093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/11/08/lions-grind-past-dolphins-19-9-jahmyr-gibbs-scores-jake-bates-makes-4-fg/stories/20261108093#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:12:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/11/08/lions-grind-past-dolphins-19-9-jahmyr-gibbs-scores-jake-bates-makes-4-fg/stories/20261108093 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Detroit Lions have repeated a mantra all week in the aftermath of a scary neck injury to All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown with Juice Scruggs (70) against the Miami Dolphins. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/08/no-4-notre-dame-winno-1-miami-solidifies-position-cfp/stories/20261108081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/08/no-4-notre-dame-winno-1-miami-solidifies-position-cfp/stories/20261108081#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:14:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/11/08/no-4-notre-dame-winno-1-miami-solidifies-position-cfp/stories/20261108081 No. 4 Notre Dame had Saturday night's game against No. 1 Miami circled on its calendar for a year, and it was well worth the wait. Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs with the ball against Miami during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) celebrates his 58-yard touchdown pass reception against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Nov. 7. Tennessee defensive lineman Mariyon Dye (9), defensive back Dejuan Lane (10), and defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam (2) celebrate a fumble recovery during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Nov. 7 in Knoxville, Tenn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/11/08/outdoors-young-angler-getting-big-fish-house/stories/20261108025 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/11/08/outdoors-young-angler-getting-big-fish-house/stories/20261108025#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/11/08/outdoors-young-angler-getting-big-fish-house/stories/20261108025 “They can’t put it in you and they can’t take it out,” is a famous quote by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, Sr., speaking of how a race car driver either has or doesn’t have the natural talent or fire in his belly to not only compete but to win on the circuit. Jacob Reiter, Jr., 9, a third grader at Saint Joseph Parish School in Sylvania, holds up the nice northern pike he caught from the Ottawa River by his house. Grandfather Bill estimated Jacob's northern pike was a couple feet long and weighed over three pounds. The Strike King crankbait was what Jacob's northern pike couldn't resist. Jacob Reiter Jr. is all smiles after landing a pretty nice carp out of the Ottawa River. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/07/ben-james-builds-4-shot-lead-closes-in-on-first-pga-tour-title/stories/20261107107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/07/ben-james-builds-4-shot-lead-closes-in-on-first-pga-tour-title/stories/20261107107#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:14:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/11/07/ben-james-builds-4-shot-lead-closes-in-on-first-pga-tour-title/stories/20261107107 LOS CABOS, Mexico  — Ben James made the most of another 36-hole lead with birdies on his opening three holes that propelled him to a 6-under 66 and a four-shot lead Saturday in the World Wide Technology Championship as he closes in on his first PGA Tour title. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/07/michigan-state-makes-5-field-goals-forces-4-turnovers-has-5-sacks-15-6-win/stories/20261107108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/07/michigan-state-makes-5-field-goals-forces-4-turnovers-has-5-sacks-15-6-win/stories/20261107108#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:07:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/michigan/2026/11/07/michigan-state-makes-5-field-goals-forces-4-turnovers-has-5-sacks-15-6-win/stories/20261107108 ANN ARBOR — Liam Boyd made five field goals on five attempts and Michigan State's defense forced four turnovers and had five sacks in a 15-6 win over Michigan on Saturday night. Michigan State defensive back Devin Vaught (2) celebrates after intercepting Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr, not pictured. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:19:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103 With cowbells clanging and fish flying onto the ice, the Toledo Walleye ensured the festivities for their long-waited home opener extended through the final horn at the Huntington Center on Saturday evening. Toledo’s Reilly Funk and Chris Terry celebrate a goal. Maddy Tomaszewski holds up a walleye after Toledo’s first goal. Toledo lines up after being introduced. Toledo fans yell at the referees. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe and Fort Wayne’s Oliver LeBlanc collide. Toledo’s Quinn Preston celebrates a goal. Toledo celebrates a goal. Toledo’s Kyle Gaffney moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Cody Morgan and Drake Rymsha. A Toledo fan jokingly offers referees money while reviewing a Toledo goal. Toledo’s Chris Terry scores a goal against Fort Wayne’s Evan Cormier. Toledo’s Chris Terry celebrates a goal. Toledo’s Sam Craggs reaches for the puck against Fort Wayne’s Noah Carroll. Toledo’s Chris Terry keeps the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Drake Rymsha. Toledo’s Sam Craggs collides with Fort Wayne’s Xavier Lapointe. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson and Fort Wayne’s Cole Hults chase after the puck. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson reaches for the puck around Fort Wayne’s Hunter Johannes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/07/morneaus-hat-trick-lifts-bg-hockey-past-bemidji-state/stories/20261107106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/07/morneaus-hat-trick-lifts-bg-hockey-past-bemidji-state/stories/20261107106#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:37:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/11/07/morneaus-hat-trick-lifts-bg-hockey-past-bemidji-state/stories/20261107106 BOWLING GREEN — Noah Morneau registered a hat trick in the Bowling Green hockey team’s 5-3 win over Bemidji State on Saturday. Bowling Green’s Noah Morneau, right, and Robert Morris’ Gabriel Lunn chase down the puck during a college hockey exhibition between Bowling Green State University and Robert Morris University at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Oct. 4, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/07/oregon-storms-back-2-touchdown-deficit-hammer-no-11-ohio-state-41-28/stories/20261107104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/07/oregon-storms-back-2-touchdown-deficit-hammer-no-11-ohio-state-41-28/stories/20261107104#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:13:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/11/07/oregon-storms-back-2-touchdown-deficit-hammer-no-11-ohio-state-41-28/stories/20261107104 COLUMBUS — Dierre Hill Jr. rushed for two touchdowns, Dylan Raiola passed for 257 yards and Oregon rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit to hammer No. 11 Ohio State 41-28 on Saturday. Oregon receiver Evan Stewart, left, tries to run past Ohio State linebacker Riley Pettijohn. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, center, signals a touchdown against Ohio State. Oregon running back Da'Jaun Riggs, center, breaks through the line of scrimmage between Ohio State defenders Jason Moore, center left, and Eddrick Houston (96). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/07/bowling-green-wins-program-1st-state-title-ohio-state-cross-country-meet/stories/20261107102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/07/bowling-green-wins-program-1st-state-title-ohio-state-cross-country-meet/stories/20261107102#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:12:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/11/07/bowling-green-wins-program-1st-state-title-ohio-state-cross-country-meet/stories/20261107102 OBETZ, Ohio — A trip to the OHSAA boys cross country championships provided a breakthrough moment for the Bowling Green program, which captured its first-ever state title on Saturday. The Bowling Green boys took the team Division II title at the 98th annual state championships at Fortress Obetz. Elmwood's Henry Good placed 23rd (15:58.5) and Bryan's Colton Sheline placed 22nd (15:57.9) in the Div. III race, at the 98th OHSAA annual cross country State Championships at Fortress Obetz. Bryan's John Deitemeyer placed 39th (16:20.2) in the Division III race at the 98th annual OHSAA cross country state championships at Fortress Obetz.