http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:14:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/briggs-basketball-recruiting-rockets/stories/20260729107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/briggs-basketball-recruiting-rockets/stories/20260729107#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:13:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/briggs-basketball-recruiting-rockets/stories/20260729107 Not long ago, Tony Cornett and Bryce Curry would have been the kind of blue-chip recruits a basketball program in the Mid-American Conference admired from a distance. Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk gestures to a player during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Michigan in 2024 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/former-toledo-soccer-standout-isa-echeverri-s-full-circle-return-to-world-cup-1/stories/20260728096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/former-toledo-soccer-standout-isa-echeverri-s-full-circle-return-to-world-cup-1/stories/20260728096#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:48:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/29/former-toledo-soccer-standout-isa-echeverri-s-full-circle-return-to-world-cup-1/stories/20260728096 There are moments that stay with athletes long after their careers, and for Isa Echeverri, one of them is hearing Colombia’s national anthem played at the World Cup. Former University of Toledo soccer player Isa Echeverri worked as a soccer analyst for Telemundo Deportes covering her home country of Colombia at this year's World Cup. University of Toledo product Isa Echeverri, left, played for Colombia in the 2016 Olympics, going up against Crystal Dunn, right, and the United States in pool play,. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/new-looks-same-rivalry-feelings-bgsu-ut-football-after-offseason-overhauls/stories/20260725069 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/new-looks-same-rivalry-feelings-bgsu-ut-football-after-offseason-overhauls/stories/20260725069#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/new-looks-same-rivalry-feelings-bgsu-ut-football-after-offseason-overhauls/stories/20260725069 Heading into the upcoming 2026-27 college football season, it’s a new era for the University of Toledo, a fresh start for Bowling Green State University after a down year, and the potential for another intriguing chapter in the Battle of I-75 rivalry. Bowling Green’s Eddie George clap after their 28-23 win during the Battle of I-75 MAC football game at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, on October 11, 2025. Bowling Green defeated UT, 28-23. Mike Jacobs, University of Toledo head football coach speaks, during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit. Bowling Green's Eriq George prepares for the snap as the Falcons host the Rockets at Doyt-Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Oct. 11, 2025. Defensive end Andrew Zock works in drills during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/toledo-football-players-rally-behind-lift-for-life-in-support-of-rare-disease-re/stories/20260725029 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/toledo-football-players-rally-behind-lift-for-life-in-support-of-rare-disease-re/stories/20260725029#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/25/toledo-football-players-rally-behind-lift-for-life-in-support-of-rare-disease-re/stories/20260725029 Most college football transfers spend their first few weeks learning a playbook. But for University of Toledo cornerback Cam Jones, rallying his teammates around a cause bigger than the game was his priority.  The senior, who arrived from Holy Cross in January, organized UT’s first Players cheer as Cam Jones squats during Toledo football's Lift for Life at the University of Toledo’s Larimer Athletic Complex in Toledo on July 24. Teammates cheer on Cooper Rusk during Toledo football's Lift for Life at the University of Toledo’s Larimer Athletic Complex in Toledo on July 24. Daryl Barnett Jr., winces as he squats during Toledo football's Lift for Life at the University of Toledo’s Larimer Athletic Complex in Toledo on July 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/briggs-football-group-six-teams/stories/20260722119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/briggs-football-group-six-teams/stories/20260722119#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:30:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/briggs-football-group-six-teams/stories/20260722119 DETROIT —  Some teams come to Mid-American Conference media day with expectations. Mike Jacobs, University of Toledo head football coach, gives an interview during MAC Media Day July 22 at Ford Field in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/quarterback-john-alan-richter-starting-role-injury-scare/stories/20260722103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/quarterback-john-alan-richter-starting-role-injury-scare/stories/20260722103#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:32:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/22/quarterback-john-alan-richter-starting-role-injury-scare/stories/20260722103 DETROIT — Sept. 27, 2025. That’s the day Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter’s football career went from being defined by patience to perseverance. “Football is a tough sport and it was just a hit, which just happens sometimes,” Richter said Wednesday at Mid- John Alan Richter, quaterback for University of Toledo football, laughs with teammate Andrew Zock during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit. Toledo players and staff crowd around the ambulance before it took away backup quarterback John Alan Richter during a Mid-American Conference football game between the University of Toledo and University of Akron at UT’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 27, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:40:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/20/toledo-football-3-storylines-2026-season-ahead-mac-media-day/stories/20260720070 In 46 days, first-year head coach Mike Jacobs will lead the University of Toledo football team for the first time in East Lansing, Mich. The challenge for him isn't simply replacing a successful predecessor — it's preparing an almost entirely new team to compete in week one and reshaping a First-season coach Mike Jacobs instructs his players during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/18/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-quarterbacks/stories/20260718015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/18/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-quarterbacks/stories/20260718015#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:36:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/18/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-quarterbacks/stories/20260718015 This is the final story of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. John Alan Richter is one of the best stories in college football. The junior waited three years sitting behind quarterbacks Dequan Finn and Quarterback John Alan Richter takes reps during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/15/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-backs/stories/20260715027 This is the sixth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. The Rockets had three future NFL players patrolling their secondary last season, continuing a standard that has seen six defensive backs get selected Junior cornerback Cam Jones transferred to the University of Toledo after spending the past two years at Holy Cross where he earned first team All-Patriot League in 2025. Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (4) is tripped up by Mercer defensive back Kaleb Hutchinson (17) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:10:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123 A pair of local college baseball players heard their names called in the 2026 MLB draft on Sunday. Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin swings during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/07/briggs-prayers-being-answered-former-ut-star-ingersoll-making-progress/stories/20260707097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/07/briggs-prayers-being-answered-former-ut-star-ingersoll-making-progress/stories/20260707097#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:40:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/07/briggs-prayers-being-answered-former-ut-star-ingersoll-making-progress/stories/20260707097 Some stories — and some people — just don’t let go of a community. Former Toledo women's basketball standout Courtney Ingersoll runs in a marathon last year. Former Toledo women's basketball standout Courtney Ingersoll. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:29:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/2026-state-of-position-toledo-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260703010 This is the fifth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Toledo has had a wide receiver reach the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past two seasons, and its 2026 group is once again loaded with talent. The Receiver Rico Bond works on blocking drills during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17. University of Toledo tight end Jacob Newell makes a catch during spring practice March 31 at the Glass Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:21:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/03/toledo-hosting-louisiana-tech-women-s-basketball-highlights-local-mac-sbc-challe/stories/20260703097 The teams of the Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference now know their opening-round opponents for the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge, including the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.  The Rockets will host visiting SBC foe Louisiana Tech University's three-time Toledo’s Faith Fedd-Robinson, right, and teammate Evalyse Cole celebrate during a women’s college basketball game between the University of Toledo and the University of Southern Mississippi at UT’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Feb. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/30/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-line/stories/20260630017 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/30/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-line/stories/20260630017#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:21:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/30/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-defensive-line/stories/20260630017 This is the fourth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Like multiple positions on Toledo’s 2026 roster, the Rockets’ defensive line experienced a complete overhaul compared to the unit that Defensive end Andrew Zock works in drills during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:17:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114 Since its return from an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports’ College Football became the best-selling sports video game in U.S. history, according to Sports Business Journal.  The game’s third iteration will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC users July 9, and with Bowling Green's Myles Bradley runs around Buffalo's Trevor Brock as the Falcons host the Bulls at Doyt Perry Stadium on Nov. 1, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:15:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-toledo-offensive-line/stories/20260628051 This is the third of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Offensive lineman Stephen Gales (65) works with his teammates during a University of Toledo Rockets Spring football practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on April 7 in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-toledo-linebackers/stories/20260625096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-toledo-linebackers/stories/20260625096#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:04:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-toledo-linebackers/stories/20260625096 This is the second of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Linebacker Julian Fox one-hands a catch during the University of Toledo football team's first official spring practice at the Fetterman Athletic Complex on March 17 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/toledo-athletic-director-announces-town-hall-meetings-for-community-members/stories/20260623110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/toledo-athletic-director-announces-town-hall-meetings-for-community-members/stories/20260623110#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:11:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/toledo-athletic-director-announces-town-hall-meetings-for-community-members/stories/20260623110 University of Toledo Athletic Director Tom Moreland announced two town hall meetings Tuesday, allowing fans and alumni to get an inside look at the current state of Toledo athletics and the vision for the future. Tom Moreland, left, is introduced as the new University of Toledo Athletic Director by president James Holloway during a news conference at Savage Arena on April 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-running-backs/stories/20260623066 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-running-backs/stories/20260623066#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:17:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/23/2026-state-of-the-position-toledo-running-backs/stories/20260623066 This is the first in a multi-part series breaking down position groups on the University of Toledo’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Running back CJ Miller transferred to the University of Toledo after rushing for 957 yards and 14 touchdowns at Mercer in 2025. He was named preseason fourth team All-Mid-American Conference by Phil Steele on June 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/20/brandon-pritzl-named-toledo-mens-basketballs-first-general-manager/stories/20260620028 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/20/brandon-pritzl-named-toledo-mens-basketballs-first-general-manager/stories/20260620028#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:47:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/20/brandon-pritzl-named-toledo-mens-basketballs-first-general-manager/stories/20260620028 College basketball programs are searching for an edge in the name, image, and likeness era, and the University of Toledo’s new general manager is looking beyond campus walls. The University of Toledo men's basketball program promoted assistant coach Brandon Pritzl to become its first general manager June 9.