Toledo certainly has had a unique start to the season.
The Rockets initially looked like a Group of Five contender for a College Football Playoff spot after barely losing to Kentucky and then defeating Western Kentucky and Morgan State by a collective margin of 105-21.
But then Toledo lost some of that hype when they fell 14-13 at Western Michigan. They did bounce back, though, with a 45-3 win over Akron.
Will they keep one of the top spots in the MAC standings this week? Toledo, which is ranked No. 13 in this week’s HERO Sports G5 Top 25 poll, is taking on Bowling Green. The Falcons are 2-3 overall after a brutal start to the year that included matchups with two Power Four teams as well as Ohio, another one of the favorites in the MAC.
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Toledo vs. Bowling Green Spread & Betting Odds
Toledo is a -10.5 college football betting odds favorite against Bowling Green, with the Over/Under being 48.5 as of this writing.
The moneyline for Toledo is -375, while it’s +300 for Bowling Green.
Toledo vs. Bowling Green On TV
The matchup between Toledo and Bowling Green will be televised on ESPNU.
The game will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 11. The contest is taking place at Doyt L Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Toledo vs. Bowling Green Prediction
I predict Toledo will win and cover the 10.5-point spread. I also project the game will go Over 48.5 total points.
I think Toledo’s loss against Western Michigan will prove to be one of few bad moments for the Rockets rather than a sign of things to come. They have a wealth of talent on both sides of the ball, and I expect them to show it in this matchup.
Toledo is first in the MAC in scoring offense (35.8 points per game) and total offense (442.4 yards per game). The Rockets are also leading the league in scoring defense (35.8 PPG allowed) and total defense (223.8 YPG allowed).
While Bowling Green may end up being a decent team in Eddie George’s first year as head coach, I think the Rockets are in the top tier of programs when it comes to the MAC – and the Group of Five for that matter.
Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason has thrown for 925 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions on a 63% completion rate while rushing for two touchdowns. Chip Trayanum has rushed for 476 yards and six touchdowns. Junior Vandeross III leads Toledo with 380 yards and six touchdowns on 31 catches.
The Rockets have plenty of stars on offense, and I think they will shine in this game.
