Oct. 12, 2002
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* Toledo tied a school record with its 17th consecutive home victory. Toledo also won 17 in a row from 1969-72. Toledo's last home loss came on Oct. 30, 1999, a 34-17 loss to Louisiana Tech.
* Toledo's home victory streak ranks third in the nation behind Nebraska (26) and Miami-Florida (20).
* Toledo is now 51-22 in Homecoming games.
* Toledo is now 27-5 in its last 32 games.
* Quarterback Brian Jones completed his first 15 passes and was 17-20 in the first half. His first incomplete pass came with just under two minutes to play in the first half.
* Jones finished 21-26 (80.8%) for 258 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions. His completion percentage is tied for fifth in school history. Ryan Huzjak (1994) and Gene Swick (1974) both held the previous mark of 86.7% (13-15).
* Jones is now 106-149 (71.1%) on the season in passing. The MAC record for a season is 68.7%, set by Toledo's Tavares Bolden last year.
* Tight end Andrew Clarke caught a career-high six passes for 59 yards and 1 TD. Clarke's previous best was four catches vs. Minnesota on Sept. 14, 2002.
* Toledo scored on its opening drive for the fifth time in six games this season. Only Pittsburgh stopped the Rockets on their opening drive.
* Tailback William Bratton failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season. He had nine rushing TDs in his first five games.
* Wide receiver Donta` Greene extended his consecutive reception streak to 25 games.