The Toledo Rockets were greeted with temperatures in the mid-80's when they landed in Florida on Friday, day one of their trip to the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans.
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Rockets Land in Boca Raton!
12/19/2025 5:29:00 PM | Football
Toledo arrives in Florida in preparation of battle vs. Louisville in Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans
BOCA RATON, Fla. - After departing from Toledo Express Airport with wind chills in the single digits, the Toledo Rockets were greeted with temperatures in the mid-80's when they landed in Florida on Friday, day one of their trip to the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans.
Toledo (8-4, 6-2 MAC) will face Louisville (8-4, 4-4 ACC) in the 2025 Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans at FAU's Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN.
After a long day of travel, the Rockets spent time at their hotel relaxing and enjoying a team welcome party. Other activities during their stay includes a team beach party and a visit to Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Toledo will practice on Saturday, Sunday and Monday leading up to Tuesday's contest vs. the Cardinals.
"We are so excited to be here," said Interim Head Coach Robert Weiner at the introductory bowl press conference. "Our players have had a couple of great weeks of preparation leading up to this. They're certainly happy to be down here for the weather in the Sunshine State. We are excited to be back in Boca Raton (Toledo played in the bowl in 2015 and 2022). For those of us who have been in the program for a few years, we know that no one does it better than they do it right here in Boca Raton, Florida. I'm excited for our players and for our coaches."
Toledo, which is playing in a bowl game for the fifth consecutive season, faces a stiff challenge in southeast Florida. Among Louisville's eight victories were triumphs over two teams in the College Football Playoff – Miami (Fla.) and James Madison. The Cardinals also defeated Kentucky and Bowling Green, two teams that bested the Rockets in 2025.
Despite losing out on a chance to play in the MAC Championship Game (Toledo tied for second place and lost out on a tie-breaker) the Rockets closed out the 2025 regular season in dominant fashion, winning their final four games and holding opponents to single digits in each contest—a testament to one of the nation's most elite defenses. The Rockets have the nation's No. 3 ranked defense (247.8 yards per game) and held opponents to 14 points or fewer seven times. Toledo also led the Mid-American Conference in virtually every significant team stat on both sides of the ball, including scoring offense (31.6) and total offense (421.8).
That dominance helped Toledo extend two remarkable streaks: 16 straight seasons of bowl eligibility, the sixth-longest active run in the FBS, and 16 consecutive seasons without a losing record, ranking third nationally.
Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans. Tickets can be purchased through the bowl website at Bocaratonbowl.com/tickets. Tickets will be delivered via Ticketmaster, with full instructions sent by email when delivered.
Alumni Pre-Game Party
The UToledo Alumni Association is hosting a pregame party at the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans. The party will take place at Flagler Credit Union Stadium from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets for the party are $35 and do not include a game ticket.
Fans can also take part in the Kickoff Luncheon and the Joint Pep Rally at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Dec. 22, and Fan Fest and Family Midway on game day.
For more information, go to UToledo Alumni Pregame Party or call 419-530-2586.
Toledo (8-4, 6-2 MAC) will face Louisville (8-4, 4-4 ACC) in the 2025 Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans at FAU's Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN.
After a long day of travel, the Rockets spent time at their hotel relaxing and enjoying a team welcome party. Other activities during their stay includes a team beach party and a visit to Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Toledo will practice on Saturday, Sunday and Monday leading up to Tuesday's contest vs. the Cardinals.
"We are so excited to be here," said Interim Head Coach Robert Weiner at the introductory bowl press conference. "Our players have had a couple of great weeks of preparation leading up to this. They're certainly happy to be down here for the weather in the Sunshine State. We are excited to be back in Boca Raton (Toledo played in the bowl in 2015 and 2022). For those of us who have been in the program for a few years, we know that no one does it better than they do it right here in Boca Raton, Florida. I'm excited for our players and for our coaches."
Toledo, which is playing in a bowl game for the fifth consecutive season, faces a stiff challenge in southeast Florida. Among Louisville's eight victories were triumphs over two teams in the College Football Playoff – Miami (Fla.) and James Madison. The Cardinals also defeated Kentucky and Bowling Green, two teams that bested the Rockets in 2025.
Despite losing out on a chance to play in the MAC Championship Game (Toledo tied for second place and lost out on a tie-breaker) the Rockets closed out the 2025 regular season in dominant fashion, winning their final four games and holding opponents to single digits in each contest—a testament to one of the nation's most elite defenses. The Rockets have the nation's No. 3 ranked defense (247.8 yards per game) and held opponents to 14 points or fewer seven times. Toledo also led the Mid-American Conference in virtually every significant team stat on both sides of the ball, including scoring offense (31.6) and total offense (421.8).
That dominance helped Toledo extend two remarkable streaks: 16 straight seasons of bowl eligibility, the sixth-longest active run in the FBS, and 16 consecutive seasons without a losing record, ranking third nationally.
Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans. Tickets can be purchased through the bowl website at Bocaratonbowl.com/tickets. Tickets will be delivered via Ticketmaster, with full instructions sent by email when delivered.
Alumni Pre-Game Party
The UToledo Alumni Association is hosting a pregame party at the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans. The party will take place at Flagler Credit Union Stadium from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets for the party are $35 and do not include a game ticket.
Fans can also take part in the Kickoff Luncheon and the Joint Pep Rally at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Dec. 22, and Fan Fest and Family Midway on game day.
For more information, go to UToledo Alumni Pregame Party or call 419-530-2586.
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