Wednesday, November 4
Sacramento, Calif.
7:00 p.m.
University of Toledo
at
Sacramento State
Defensive end Andrew Zock put up a career month of October, totaling 8.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 13 QB hurries and 26 total tackles.
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11/2/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
Rockets and Hornets will meet for first-ever matchup
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo football team begins the month of November against Sacramento State, kicking off midweek MACtion against the Hornets on Wednesday. Kickoff
from Hornet Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network.
With four games to go, the Rockets (6-2, 3-1 MAC) are in the mix to reach the MAC Championship Game, tied with Buffalo, Miami and Western Michigan for second place
in the standings. Toledo defeated Western Michigan on Oct. 24, 45-38, taking a 31-14 lead at halftime and withstanding a second-half comeback bid from the Broncos. CJ Miller rushed for 183 yards on 33 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown with 4:43 left.
The Rockets look to improve to a 3-1 road record this season, having won four consecutive MAC road contests entering Wednesday's game. The Hornets (2-7, 1-5 MAC) are coming off their first MAC win, defeating Kent State, 31-10, on Friday.
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Toledo at Sacramento State
• 2026 TEAM RECORDS:
Toledo (6-2, 3-1 MAC)
Sacramento State (2-7, 1-5 MAC)
• SERIES RECORD: First Meeting.
• THE COACHES:
Mike Jacobs, 6-2 (1st year) at Toledo, 100-25 overall (11th year)
Alonzo Carter, 2-7 (1st year) at Sacramento State, 2-7 (1st year) overall
• TV/STREAMING: CBS Sports Network
Play by Play: Justin Kutcher
Analyst: Ben DiNucci
• ROCKET RADIO NETWORK: Pregame begins at 6:00 p.m. ET
Play by Play: Mark Beier
Sidelines: Pete Seymour
• WEB-AUDIO: Free live audio streaming of the UT Rocket Radio Network broadcast on the Varsity Network App or UTRockets.com.
• X/TWITTER: @ToledoFB: Regular updates on UT Football, live updates on Game Day.
• TICKETS: Online at UTRockets.com/FBtix, by phone at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or at the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena.
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The Launch Pad
• Toledo is tied for second place in the MAC with four games to go. The 3-1 Rockets are tied with Buffalo, Miami and Western Michigan. UT plays current first-place squad Ohio the last week of the season.
• Toledo has scored at least 34 points in every game it has won. The Rockets have scored at least 30 points in six of its first eight games for the first time since the 2017 MAC championship season.
• The Rockets lead the league in six statistical categories - scoring offense (37.4), total offense (476.0), passing offense (288.1), fewest sacks allowed (6), total sacks (23) and first downs per game (22.5).
• Despite several injuries throughout the year, Toledo has established itself as one of the top offensive lines in the country, allowing just six sacks all season.
• Andrew Zock put up a career month of October - totaling 8.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 13 QB hurries and 26 total tackles.
• The Rockets are aiming for their fifth consecutive MAC road win.
• Mike Jacobs is now part of the 100-win club, reaching the milestone in just his 11th season and 125 games coaches. Jacobs is the 17th-fastest head coach to reach 100 career wins.
• Toledo delivered a win over Western Michigan behind the rushing attack of CJ Miller, who had 183 yards and the game-winning TD. Miller has rushed for 180 yards or more twice in MAC play.
• John Alan Richter earned national QB honors for the second time this season for his performance against Western Michigan, after being named to the Davey O'Brien "Great 8."
• Toledo will play its first game in California since 2022 when the Rockets took on San Diego State.
from Hornet Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network.
With four games to go, the Rockets (6-2, 3-1 MAC) are in the mix to reach the MAC Championship Game, tied with Buffalo, Miami and Western Michigan for second place
in the standings. Toledo defeated Western Michigan on Oct. 24, 45-38, taking a 31-14 lead at halftime and withstanding a second-half comeback bid from the Broncos. CJ Miller rushed for 183 yards on 33 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown with 4:43 left.
The Rockets look to improve to a 3-1 road record this season, having won four consecutive MAC road contests entering Wednesday's game. The Hornets (2-7, 1-5 MAC) are coming off their first MAC win, defeating Kent State, 31-10, on Friday.
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Toledo at Sacramento State
• 2026 TEAM RECORDS:
Toledo (6-2, 3-1 MAC)
Sacramento State (2-7, 1-5 MAC)
• SERIES RECORD: First Meeting.
• THE COACHES:
Mike Jacobs, 6-2 (1st year) at Toledo, 100-25 overall (11th year)
Alonzo Carter, 2-7 (1st year) at Sacramento State, 2-7 (1st year) overall
• TV/STREAMING: CBS Sports Network
Play by Play: Justin Kutcher
Analyst: Ben DiNucci
• ROCKET RADIO NETWORK: Pregame begins at 6:00 p.m. ET
Play by Play: Mark Beier
Sidelines: Pete Seymour
• WEB-AUDIO: Free live audio streaming of the UT Rocket Radio Network broadcast on the Varsity Network App or UTRockets.com.
• X/TWITTER: @ToledoFB: Regular updates on UT Football, live updates on Game Day.
• TICKETS: Online at UTRockets.com/FBtix, by phone at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or at the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena.
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The Launch Pad
• Toledo is tied for second place in the MAC with four games to go. The 3-1 Rockets are tied with Buffalo, Miami and Western Michigan. UT plays current first-place squad Ohio the last week of the season.
• Toledo has scored at least 34 points in every game it has won. The Rockets have scored at least 30 points in six of its first eight games for the first time since the 2017 MAC championship season.
• The Rockets lead the league in six statistical categories - scoring offense (37.4), total offense (476.0), passing offense (288.1), fewest sacks allowed (6), total sacks (23) and first downs per game (22.5).
• Despite several injuries throughout the year, Toledo has established itself as one of the top offensive lines in the country, allowing just six sacks all season.
• Andrew Zock put up a career month of October - totaling 8.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 13 QB hurries and 26 total tackles.
• The Rockets are aiming for their fifth consecutive MAC road win.
• Mike Jacobs is now part of the 100-win club, reaching the milestone in just his 11th season and 125 games coaches. Jacobs is the 17th-fastest head coach to reach 100 career wins.
• Toledo delivered a win over Western Michigan behind the rushing attack of CJ Miller, who had 183 yards and the game-winning TD. Miller has rushed for 180 yards or more twice in MAC play.
• John Alan Richter earned national QB honors for the second time this season for his performance against Western Michigan, after being named to the Davey O'Brien "Great 8."
• Toledo will play its first game in California since 2022 when the Rockets took on San Diego State.
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