CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Toledo football team has been picked to finish in second place in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference by the members of the league's media contingent. The annual preseason poll was released today at the conference's annual Football Media Day held at the House of Blues in Downtown Cleveland. Defending MAC champion Northern Illinois was picked to win the West Division. Miami was chosen as the East Division champion.

The Rockets received nine first-place votes and 120 total points in the poll, just two points behind NIU (122 points, 11 first-place votes). Toledo also received six votes to win the 2021 MAC Championship Game, second-most behind Northern Illinois' nine votes.

Toledo was 7-6 in 2021 and earned its fifth bowl berth under Head Coach Jason Candle. The Rockets return seven All-MAC players for 2022 in addition to starting sophomore quarterback Dequan Finn.

The Rockets' 2022 season kicks off with a home game vs. LIU on Thursday, Sept. 1. To purchase season tickets or single-game tickets, order online, stop by the UT Athletic Ticket Office, located in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena, or text/call 419-530-GOLD (4653).

East Division (first place votes)
1. Miami (20) – 139 Points
2. Kent State (3) – 116 Points
3. Buffalo – 78 Points
4. Ohio – 72 Points
5. Bowling Green (1) – 71 Points
6. Akron – 28 Points
 
West Division (first place votes)
1. Northern Illinois (11) – 122 Points
2. Toledo (9) – 120 Points
3. Central Michigan (4) – 112 Points
4. Western Michigan – 56 Points
5. Eastern Michigan – 52 Points
6. Ball State – 42 Points
 
MAC Football Champion Votes:
Northern Illinois (9), Toledo (6), Miami (5), Central Michigan (4)