The Rockets' defense held on the final play to lock up bowl eligibility
After losing their previous two matchups to the Toledo Rockets, it looked like Eastern Michigan would be en route to winning their first game against their conference opponent since 2021. However, led by quarterback Tucker Gleason and the Rockets defense, Toledo won by a final score of 29-28 in an incredible finish.It's impossible not to start with how this game ended.
At the end of the first half, the Toledo Rockets trailed 19-7 going into the fourth quarter. For the Rockets, they would have 174 total yards of offense and put up 22 points against Eastern Michigan's nine points. Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason, who struggled in the first half, threw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He ended the day with 18 completions for 251 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
For Gleason, it would be his fourth three touchdown game of his career. He now leads the MAC with 18 passing touchdowns on the season.After a tough first half, the Rockets' defense limited Eastern Michigan when they needed to, only surrendering nine points in the fourth quarter. Leading the way was linebacker Daniel Bolden with 12 total tackles and then both Maxen Hook and Braden Awls had ten total tackles. Nassir Bowers also came up with a critical interception early in the fourth quarter.
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