http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:01:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-womens-rally-falls-short-against-michigan-state-before-big-crowd/stories/20261107101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-womens-rally-falls-short-against-michigan-state-before-big-crowd/stories/20261107101#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:46:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-womens-rally-falls-short-against-michigan-state-before-big-crowd/stories/20261107101 With a Big Ten opponent and a big crowd, the stage was set for a big afternoon Saturday at Savage Arena.  Michigan State had other ideas.  A fast Toledo start and a spirited late rally weren't quite enough as the Rockets came up short, 72-64, before a crowd of 4,543.  UT (0-2) Toledo’s Jyah LoVett looks to pass the ball as Michigan State’s Emma Broliron guards her during a women’s college basketball game at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Nov. 7. Toledo’s Kiera Edmonds shoots the ball as Michigan State’s Monique Bobongie and Tabitha Betson guard her during a women’s college basketball game at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Nov. 7. Toledo’s Ella Weaver drives the ball past Michigan State’s Kennedy Blair and Tabitha Betson during a women’s college basketball game at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Nov. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-mens-basketball-tops-marshall-1st-win-season/stories/20261107100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-mens-basketball-tops-marshall-1st-win-season/stories/20261107100#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:22:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/07/toledo-mens-basketball-tops-marshall-1st-win-season/stories/20261107100 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The University of Toledo men’s basketball team recovered from an 11-point deficit early in the second half to defeat Marshall 81-76 on Saturday for the Rockets’ first victory of the season. Toledo guard Angel Montas, Jr., center left, and Michigan State forward Jordan Scott reach for a rebound during the second half Nov. 5 in East Lansing, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/06/briggs-maction-sunny-wednesday-afternoon-join-me-california-odyssey/stories/20261105112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/06/briggs-maction-sunny-wednesday-afternoon-join-me-california-odyssey/stories/20261105112#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:21:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/06/briggs-maction-sunny-wednesday-afternoon-join-me-california-odyssey/stories/20261105112 SACRAMENTO — Sunlight. Camera. MACtion. Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, Calif., as the sun begins to set on the first weeknight MACtion game to kick off in the daylight. Toledo beat Sacramento State, 20-17, on Wednesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/no-6-michigan-state-rolls-past-toledo-men-s-basketball/stories/20261105119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/no-6-michigan-state-rolls-past-toledo-men-s-basketball/stories/20261105119#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:09:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/no-6-michigan-state-rolls-past-toledo-men-s-basketball/stories/20261105119 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Down 15 at the first media timeout, Toledo men’s basketball couldn’t recover from its slow start against No. 6 Michigan State on the road, falling 91-61 Thursday. Toledo forward Rashaun Porter, center left, and Michigan State center Ethan Taylor reach for the ball during the second half Nov. 5 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears, Jr., left, looks to pass the ball against Toledo guard Mynor Strong during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Nov. 5 in East Lansing, Mich. Toledo forward Chris Riddle, right, drives against Michigan State forward Jordan Scott during the first half Nov. 5 in East Lansing, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/takeaways-football-road-win-sacramento-state/stories/20261105106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/takeaways-football-road-win-sacramento-state/stories/20261105106#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:41:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/05/takeaways-football-road-win-sacramento-state/stories/20261105106 In a game where on paper Toledo football was supposed to sprint past Sacramento State, it instead stumbled to the finish line to win 20-17 Wednesday. The Rockets found themselves down by three points at halftime and recorded 60 total passing yards in the contest. Toledo’s dominant defense Toledo’s CJ Miller runs with the ball as Western Michigan’s Jarvarius Sims attempts to tackle him during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/toledo-football-rallies-for-maction-win-in-sacramento/stories/20261104131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/toledo-football-rallies-for-maction-win-in-sacramento/stories/20261104131#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:23:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/toledo-football-rallies-for-maction-win-in-sacramento/stories/20261104131 SACRAMENTO — Toledo came west for something of a midnight blue and gold rush. Toledo’s Zach Johnson takes on a block from Sacramento State’s Shontrail Key during Wednesday’s game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/week-9-game-day-preview-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261103015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/week-9-game-day-preview-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261103015#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/04/week-9-game-day-preview-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261103015 Whether it be as a player or a coach, Toledo football head coach Mike Jacobs is no stranger to the west coast. Toledo’s Sam Lee, with the ball, jumps over Western Michigan’s Cam'ron Barber during their Oct. 24 game at the Glass Bowl. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-rally-falls-short-as-toledo-men-drop-opener-arkansas-state/stories/20261102096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-rally-falls-short-as-toledo-men-drop-opener-arkansas-state/stories/20261102096#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:48:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-rally-falls-short-as-toledo-men-drop-opener-arkansas-state/stories/20261102096 JONESBORO, Ark. — The Toledo men’s basketball team came up one point short in its season opener on Monday, falling to Arkansas State 71-70 in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Challenge. Ball State’s Davion Hill knocks the ball out of Toledo’s Mynor Strong’s hands during a men’s MAC basketball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Jan. 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-scoring-run-drops-toledo-womens-basketball-season-opener/stories/20261102088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-scoring-run-drops-toledo-womens-basketball-season-opener/stories/20261102088#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:11:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/02/late-scoring-run-drops-toledo-womens-basketball-season-opener/stories/20261102088 A season opening contest appeared within reach, but slipped away in the closing minutes as Toledo women’s basketball fell 61-57 to Louisiana Tech on Monday. The final 2:28 proved to be the difference. Outside of a made 3-point shot by senior guard Ella Weaver, the Rockets couldn’t Toledo senior guard Kendall Carruthers looks for an open player in the Rockets' x-x season opening win/loss to Louisiana Tech at Savage Arena on Monday. Toledo senior guard Jyah LoVett dribbles the ball past Louisiana Tech's Britani Wells in the Rockets' x-x season opening win/loss at Savage Arena on Monday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/01/2026-week-9-scouting-report-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261031006 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/01/2026-week-9-scouting-report-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261031006#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/11/01/2026-week-9-scouting-report-toledo-football-sacramento-state/stories/20261031006 Coming off of back-to-back Mid-American Conference victories, Toledo football has found its rhythm at a critical point in the season.  Now on a bye week, however, the challenge becomes figuring out how to maintain that momentum without sacrificing the rest needed to help prepare the Rockets Sacramento State junior wide receiver Onterrio Smith Jr. caught three passes for 36 yards in the Hornets' 34-17 loss to Ball State on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/31/toledo-women-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets/stories/20261031009 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/31/toledo-women-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets/stories/20261031009#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/31/toledo-women-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets/stories/20261031009 Unlike most women’s college basketball teams, Toledo brought back almost its entire 2025 core. That returning production, led by preseason second team All-Mid-American Conference guard Kendall Carruthers, now comes with increased expectations as the Rockets were picked to finish fourth in Toledo’s Reagan Wilson and Judit Oliva celebrate after a drill during a University of Toledo women’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Sept. 21. Ginny Boggess, Toledo’s head coach, intructs her players during a University of Toledo women’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo Sept. 21. Toledo’s Kendall Carruthers holds a ball during a University of Toledo women’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo Sept. 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/30/toledo-cross-country-sweeps-mac-championships/stories/20261030134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/30/toledo-cross-country-sweeps-mac-championships/stories/20261030134#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:25:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/30/toledo-cross-country-sweeps-mac-championships/stories/20261030134 KALAMAZOO — The University of Toledo continued its dominance at the Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday, with the women claiming a sixth straight conference title and the men winning their third straight. The University of Toledo women's cross country team won their sixth straight MAC championship on Friday in Kalamazoo. The University of Toledo men's cross country team claimed a third straight MAC championship on Friday in Kalamazoo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/28/toledo-men-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets-not-shying-away-from-high-expecta/stories/20261028009 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/28/toledo-men-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets-not-shying-away-from-high-expecta/stories/20261028009#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:54:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/28/toledo-men-s-basketball-season-preview-rockets-not-shying-away-from-high-expecta/stories/20261028009 Although it was 225 days ago, Toledo men’s basketball’s heartbreaking loss to Akron in the Mid-American Conference title game still stings. The Rockets had their first NCAA Tournament berth in nearly 50 years in their hands until Zips guard Shammah Scott made the game-winning 3-point Toledo’s Sean Jones drives the ball down the court during a University of Toledo men’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo on Sept. 21. Tod Kowalczyk, Toledo’s head coach, gives feedback to his team during drills during a University of Toledo men’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo on Sept. 21. Toledo’s Austin Parks, right, attempts to rebound the ball during a University of Toledo men’s basketball team practice at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo on Sept. 21. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:28:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/briggsfootball-shows-made-right-stuff-thrilling-win-western-michigan/stories/20261024082 Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs has won a lot of football games. Toledo’s Adjatay Dabbs dabs while celebrating his touchdown during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:25:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/football-holds-off-western-michigan-rally-preserves-bowl-eligibility/stories/20261024078 Toledo football’s Mid-American Conference championship game hopes were saved by the hands of cornerback Israel Petite. After watching its 17-point lead evaporate into a tie late in the fourth quarter against Western Michigan, the sophomore picked off Broncos quarterback Broc Lowry with 1:36 Toledo’s Armorion Smith embraces Israel Petite his interception from Western Michigan’s offense during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Nicholas Thompson runs the ball against Western Michigan during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller takes down Western Michigan’s Lolo Mataele during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Western’s Micah Davis attempts to take down Toledo’s Bryson Hammer runs with the ball during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Bryson Hammer celebrates after intercepting the ball during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Western’s Micah Davis attempts to take down Toledo’s Bryson Hammer runs with the ball during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Bryson Hammer runs the ball against Western’s defense during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Western’s Micah Davis tackles Toledo’s CJ Miller with the ball during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Israel Petite runs with the ball after intercepting it from Western Michigan’s offense during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller flips over with the ball after being tackled by Western’s Micah Davis during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Armorion Smith embraces Israel Petite his interception from Western Michigan’s offense during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Mike Jacobs, Toledo’s head coach, talks to a referee during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. A host of Toledo players take down Western Michigan’s Jalen Buckley during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Sharard Vaughn III celebrates after an interception during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller takes down Western Michigan’s Lolo Mataele during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball against Western Michigan during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller is taken down by Western Michigan’s Brenden Anes during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs with the ball as Western Michigan’s Jarvarius Sims attempts to tackle him during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Daryl Barnett Jr. scores a touchdown as a Western Michigan player attempts to take him down during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Sam Lee runs with the ball as Western Michigan’s Dillon Moore attempts to take him down during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Sam Lee with the ball jumps over Western Michigan’s Cam'ron Barber during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. Toledo’s Adjatay Dabbs dabs while celebrating his touchdown during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. A young Toledo fan watches during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:55:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/game-updates-and-analysis-toledo-western-michigan/stories/20261024074 University of Toledo football hosts Western Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 8 contest at the Glass Bowl. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game. Toledo’s CJ Miller runs the ball against Western Michigan during a college football game between Toledo and Western Michigan at the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:29:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-football-vs-western-michigan/stories/20261023059 After Toledo suffered a disappointing 14-13 loss in Kalamazoo last season, its rematch against Western Michigan on Saturday has a lot at stake. University of Toledo running back Autavius Ison scores against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 17 at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:42:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/22/defensive-linemen-taking-advantage-1-on-1-opportunities/stories/20261022059 From the moment he stepped on campus, junior defensive end Andrew Zock has been the focal point of Toledo’s defense. Toledo’s Lucas Lambert-Pipkin celebrates a sack during a college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Sept. 4. Michigan State’s Cam Edwards is brought down by Toledo’s Isaac Say and Ezra Odinjor during a college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Sept. 4. Michigan State defeated Toledo, 30-20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:10:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/10/21/briggs-world-class-runner-chose-toledo-over-oregon-could-national-champ-next/stories/20261021120 Here’s a fun one: What does every women’s cross country team in the Big Ten and traditional running powers like Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas have in common? Purity Chepkirui, front left, in a race this season for the Toledo women's cross country team. Purity Chepkirui, a star first-year runner for the Toledo women's cross country team.