CLEVELAND, Ohio – Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason was named the Mid-American Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Friday.
 
Gleason took the award after throwing for three fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead Toledo back from a 19-7 deficit for a 29-28 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Gleason's touchdown tosses were 78, 25 and 25 yards, and the two 25-yarders each represented go-ahead scores. He finished the game competing 18-of-34 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 12 yards and a score on the rushing attack.
 
Gleason's first touchdown pass, a 78-yard strike to Anthony Torres, was the longest pass of his career as well as Torres' longest catch.
 
Gleason leads the league in passing offense (237.0) and touchdowns passes (18). He is tied for 18th in the FBS in passing TDs and is 40th in passing yards.
 
The junior has taken the league's offensive honor for the second time this year, after also doing so for his performance at Mississippi State on Sept. 14.
 
Toledo (6-3, 3-2 MAC) takes on Central Michigan (3-6, 1-4 MAC) at the Glass Bowl on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday's midweek MACtion will air on ESPNU.  Tickets are available online at UTRockets.com/tix, by phone at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or at the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena.