Junior Bryant Koback rushed for a season-high 149 yards and a touchdown to lead Toledo to a 45-28 victory over Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti Wednesday night.
Toledo (2-1, 2-1 MAC) was buoyed by a strong defense that held Eastern Michigan (0-3, 0-3 MAC) to 277 yards of total offense, including just 97 yards in the first half in which the Rockets led 24-7. Toledo led 38-7 late in the third quarter before yielding three late scores to the Eagles.
Senior quarterback Eli Peters had another fine outing, completing 11-of-15 passes for 190 yards and two TDs. However, he came out of the game in the second quarter with an apparent injury. Sophomore Carter Bradley stepped in for Peters, completing 5-of-8 passes for 108 yards and 2 TDs.
Senior Ronnie Blackman led the Rockets with a career-high five receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown, and was one of nine Rockets who caught a touchdown pass. Junior defensive end Jamal Hines was disruptive all night, tallying five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and scoring Toledo’s final touchdown on the night with a 20-yard pick six.
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