http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:18:35 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:24:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-x-eastern-michigan-x-2nd-quarter/stories/20261017111 YPSILANTI, Mich. — Toledo football travels to Rynearson Stadium to take on Eastern Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 7 contest. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan University at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:47:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/how-toledo-s-glass-city-edition-came-to-life/stories/20261017030 Throughout the 2026 fall sports season, University of Toledo fans have seen plenty of midnight blue and gold all over campus — and maybe a splash of light blue. What the University calls ‘Glass City Blue’ made its debut in warmups at the Rockets’ volleyball match against Toledo volleyball players Lilly Merk and Caylee Sharkey pose in their Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29. Toledo volleyball's Maddy Bach sets a ball wearing Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29. Toledo volleyball's Sierra Pertzborn hits a ball wearing Glass City edition warm ups before a match at Savage Arena against Oakland on Aug. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/photo-gallery-rockets-visit-emu-mac-football/stories/20261017116 YPSILANTI — The University of Toledo Rockets played the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Saturday at Ryearson Field. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo RB Autavius Ison scores against Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs hauls in a touchdown catch against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo RB Connor Walendzak runs through Eastern Michigan tacklers. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs looks for openings against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. University of Toledo TE Sam Lee tries to run through the Eastern Michigan defense near the goal line. University of Toledo WR Terrell Crosby, Jr., keeps his feet against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo RB C.J. Miller scores against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo LB Isaac Zay celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo coach Mike Jacobs encourages his team, and teh refs, against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer is upended by the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer keeps his feet along the sideline against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo defender Armorion Smith helps take down the Eastern Michigan ball carrier. University of Toledo WR Adjatay Dabbs celebrates scoring against Eastern Michigan. University of Toledo QB John Alan Richter throws against Eastern Michigan. High school bands wait to take the field at halftime as the University of Toledo visits Eastern Michigan in a MAC college football game at Rynearson Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/toledo-football-gets-bounce-back-road-win-over-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017119 YPSILANTI, Mich. — In its last four games, Toledo football scored an average 11.5 points in first halves. Against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, the Rockets had 31, scoring on their first five possessions of the game to win 34-14 and hand the Eagles their first Mid-American Conference loss. University of Toledo DE Andrew Zock celebrates a big stop. University of Toledo WR Bryson Hammer finds a crease in the Eastern Michigan defense. University of Toledo CB Tyrell Russell defends against Eastern Michigan WR Antonio Floyd. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-toledo-football-at-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-toledo-football-at-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017011#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-toledo-football-at-eastern-michigan/stories/20261017011 In two seasons at Mercer, Mike Jacobs was 3-1 after losses, outscoring opponents 115-78 as head coach in those games. Now, with the University of Toledo, he’ll need to use whatever formula that’s worked for those teams this week after the Rockets lost 23-8 to Buffalo. Which, according University of Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter throws against Buffalo during an NCAA football game on Oct. 10 at Glass Bowl Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/briggs-fans-wanted-run-ad-gave-nick-saban-big-break-out-town-bohl/stories/20261014108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/briggs-fans-wanted-run-ad-gave-nick-saban-big-break-out-town-bohl/stories/20261014108#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:23:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/briggs-fans-wanted-run-ad-gave-nick-saban-big-break-out-town-bohl/stories/20261014108 If you haven’t caught ESPN’s new Nick Saban documentary, I highly recommend it. Nick Saban was the head coach at the Unviersity of Toledo for one season before going to the NFL. Former Toledo athletic director Al Bohl https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-toledo-football-eastern-michigan/stories/20261014015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-toledo-football-eastern-michigan/stories/20261014015#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-toledo-football-eastern-michigan/stories/20261014015 Whether it be 15 penalties for 137 yards or three turnovers, everything that could go wrong went wrong for Toledo football in its 23-8 loss to Buffalo last week. The Rockets (4-2, 1-1 Mid-American Conference), however, will need to have a short memory as they hit the road to take on an Eastern Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim looks to throw the ball during a college football game against Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass., Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/11/briggs-from-a-to-f-sorry-michigan-our-midterm-grades-toledo-area-college-teams/stories/20261011103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/11/briggs-from-a-to-f-sorry-michigan-our-midterm-grades-toledo-area-college-teams/stories/20261011103#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:09:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/11/briggs-from-a-to-f-sorry-michigan-our-midterm-grades-toledo-area-college-teams/stories/20261011103 All right, we’re halfway home, time for our midterm college football grades ...  Toledo (4-2, 1-1): Just as you shouldn’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, it’s probably best not to post on social media about your college football team with a full tank of aggravation. Buffalo wide receiver Dwayne Early makes a catch against the University of Toledo defense during an NCAA football game on Oct. 10 at Glass Bowl Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/game-updates-analysis-toledo-buffalo/stories/20261010070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/game-updates-analysis-toledo-buffalo/stories/20261010070#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:24:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/game-updates-analysis-toledo-buffalo/stories/20261010070 Toledo football faces Buffalo at the Glass Bowl for a Week 5 homecoming contest. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. University of Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter throws against Buffalo during an NCAA football game Oct. 10 at Glass Bowl Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/penalties-offensive-struggles-doom-toledo-football-23-8-loss-buffalo/stories/20261010073 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/penalties-offensive-struggles-doom-toledo-football-23-8-loss-buffalo/stories/20261010073#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:29:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/penalties-offensive-struggles-doom-toledo-football-23-8-loss-buffalo/stories/20261010073 Toledo football had momentum for 15 seconds of Saturday’s contest against Buffalo. Despite committing 15 penalties for 137 yards, going three for 14 on third down conversions, and having three turnovers, the Rockets had an opportunity to put all of their mistakes to bed only down by a score University of Toledo wide receiver Terrell Crosby runs the ball. University of Toledo wide receiver Bryson Hammer dives for extra yardage. University of Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter throws. University of Toledo running back CJ Miller runs the ball. University of Toledo defensive tackle Lucas Lambert-Pipkin hurries Buffalo quarterback Jason Wright. University of Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs watches. Buffalo wide receiver Dwayne Early makes a catch. University of Toledo wide receiver Daryl Barnett, Jr., left, collides with Buffalo cornerback Oliver Bridges while trying to make a catch. University of Toledo runningback Connor Walendzak runs the ball. University of Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs talks to an official. University of Toledo wide receiver Terrell Crosby runs the ball. University of Toledo tight end Sam Lee runs the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/briggs-toledo-football-shows-remains-work-progress-after-surprising-clunker/stories/20261010078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/briggs-toledo-football-shows-remains-work-progress-after-surprising-clunker/stories/20261010078#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:08:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/briggs-toledo-football-shows-remains-work-progress-after-surprising-clunker/stories/20261010078 There is flat. University of Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter throws against Buffalo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/cj-miller-and-connor-walendzak-emerging-as-mac-s-top-running-back-duo/stories/20261010030 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/cj-miller-and-connor-walendzak-emerging-as-mac-s-top-running-back-duo/stories/20261010030#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:15:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/cj-miller-and-connor-walendzak-emerging-as-mac-s-top-running-back-duo/stories/20261010030 Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas redefined the college backfield tandem in 1987, and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price became a close parallel in the modern era. While Toledo running backs CJ Miller and Connor Walendzak aren’t exact copies of those legends, their Toledo’s Connor Walendzak runs the ball into the end zone scoring a touchdown during a college football game against Ball State at Scheumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., Oct. 3. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball against Ball State during a college football game at Scheumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261009004 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261009004#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261009004 While Buffalo has yet to defeat an FBS opponent this season, Toledo isn’t treating Saturday’s Mid-American Conference home opener lightly. Rockets head coach Mike Jacobs instead said he spent the week emphasizing the same message to the team — respect the opponent, execute the Ball State’s Gavin Forsha attempts to take down Toledo’s CJ Miller on Oct. 3 at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/briggs-reports-whispers-miami-what-mac-realignment/stories/20261007097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/briggs-reports-whispers-miami-what-mac-realignment/stories/20261007097#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:14:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/briggs-reports-whispers-miami-what-mac-realignment/stories/20261007097 For much of the past generation, the Mid-American Conference was the last outpost of stability in college football, known for its tidy Midwestern footprint, familiar rivalries, and frosted weeknight games. Miami’s Javon Tracy is brought down by Toledo’s Braden Awls and Maxen Hook during a MAC football game at the Glass Bowl in Toledo in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261007023 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261007023#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:10:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-toledo-football-vs-buffalo/stories/20261007023 Toledo football has experienced a lot of highs this season. Buffalo's Messiah Burch runs following a catch against Penn State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Sept. 19 in State College, Pa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/cj-miller-breakout-performance-pushes-toledo-football-past-ball-state/stories/20261003090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/cj-miller-breakout-performance-pushes-toledo-football-past-ball-state/stories/20261003090#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:54:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/cj-miller-breakout-performance-pushes-toledo-football-past-ball-state/stories/20261003090 MUNCIE, Ind. — CJ Miller came to Toledo and set a standard for himself to become one of the best running backs at the FBS level. In his own words, Miller hasn’t yet met that standard, having only rushed for 150 yards this season. But he silenced all of the critics, including Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball into the end zone scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Ball State’s TJ Horton is taken down by Toledo’s Armorion Smith during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Ball State’s Lucas Szymborski takes down Toledo’s Sam Lee with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Jacob Newell attempts to catch a pass as Ball State’s Anthony Pinnace tackles him during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Jacob Newell flips over Ball State’s Anthony Pinnace as he attempts to catch a pass during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State Universityin Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Mike Jacobs, Toledo’s head coach, walks out onto the field after a player injury during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball against Ball State during an NCAA college football game at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Tanner Rubinstein runs with the ball as Ball State’s Lucas Szymborski attempts to take him down during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Ball State’s Gavin Forsha attempts to take down Toledo’s CJ Miller with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Ball State’s TJ Horton runs with the ball as Toledo’s Zach Johnson attempts to take him down during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Toledo’s Connor Walendzak with the ball is taken down by Ball State’s Mikeah Webster during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Toledo’s Zach Johnson and Isaac Zay attempts to intercept Ball State’s Cincear Lewis during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Julian Fox intercepts a pass to Ball State’s Alex Scherle during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Connor Walendzak runs the ball into the end zone scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Connor Walendzak celebrates his touchdown with Grant Zimmerly during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Nicholas Thompson attempts to intercept a pass to Ball State’s Alex Scherle during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. Toledo’s Julian Fox, middle, celebrates after intercepting a pass to Ball State’s Alex Scherle during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/post-game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-ball-state/stories/20261003077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/post-game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-ball-state/stories/20261003077#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:49:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/post-game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-ball-state/stories/20261003077 MUNCIE, Ind. — Toledo football faces Ball State on the road for a Week 5 contest at Scheumann Stadium. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. Ball State’s TJ Horton runs with the ball as Toledo’s Zach Johnson attempts to take him down during an NCAA college football game against Ball State at Schumann Stadium at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. on Oct. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/from-potential-liability-biggest-strength-toledos-offensive-line-powering/stories/20261003009 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/from-potential-liability-biggest-strength-toledos-offensive-line-powering/stories/20261003009#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:11:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/from-potential-liability-biggest-strength-toledos-offensive-line-powering/stories/20261003009 Touchdowns get the attention, quarterbacks and wide receivers get the headlines, and running backs get the highlight reels. But behind Toledo’s scoring offense, which ranks 12th in college football (43.2 points per game), is the group that rarely gets the spotlight — a rebuilt University of Toledo running back Connor Walendzak celebrates scoring a touchdown against San Diego State with teammate Matt Hofer during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Sept. 26 at the Glass Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/week-5-game-day-preview-football-vs-ball-state/stories/20261002004 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/week-5-game-day-preview-football-vs-ball-state/stories/20261002004#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/03/week-5-game-day-preview-football-vs-ball-state/stories/20261002004 Muncie, Ind., has not always been a kind place for Toledo football. While the Rockets won in their last two trips to the Hoosier State, in 1997, Ball State blew out then No. 18 Toledo and as recently as 2019, the Cardinals beat a then 4-2 Rockets team, 52-14. “It’ll be a great University of Toledo running back Autavius Ison runs the ball against San Diego State on Sept. 26 at Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/02/toledo-volleyball-earns-1st-home-win-over-ball-state-since-2020/stories/20261002147 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/02/toledo-volleyball-earns-1st-home-win-over-ball-state-since-2020/stories/20261002147#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:50:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/02/toledo-volleyball-earns-1st-home-win-over-ball-state-since-2020/stories/20261002147 Toledo volleyball has already defeated two power conference teams this season, but its 3-1 win over Ball State on Friday was an ultimate statement. Toledo’s Kayla Ozanich celebrates with her teammates. Toledo’s Janelle Green serves the ball. Toledo team members celebrate after winning. Toledo’s Grace Freiberger hits the ball. Toledo’s Lilly Merk spikes the ball. Toledo and Ball State team members huddle after a play. Attendees and officials watch as Toledo’s Sophie Catalano attempts to hit the ball. Toledo’s Grace Freiberger sets the ball. Toledo’s Ava Siefke spikes the ball. Taylor Alt #17, far right, former University of Toledo volleyball player, stands with family and supporters while being recognized and having her jersey retired. Taylor Alt #17, former University of Toledo volleyball player, has her jersey retired before the match. Taylor Alt #17, former University of Toledo volleyball player, stands with family and supporters while being recognized and having her jersey retired. A banner is hung for former University of Toledo volleyball player, Taylor Alt #17, as her jersey is retired. Toledo’s Jessica Costlow eyes the ball before hitting it. Toledo’s Jessica Costlow, Olivia Heitkamp, and Maddy Bach dive for the ball as Kayla Ozanich hits the ball.