TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo football team will play two future games vs. Syracuse, Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair announced today.
 
The Rockets will travel to Syracuse on Sept. 19, 2026 and host the Orange in the Glass Bowl on Sept. 22, 2029.
 
Toledo and Syracuse have played three times, most recently in a 33-30 Syracuse victory at the Carrier Dome (now JMA Wireless Dome) in 2011. The Rockets last hosted Syracuse at the Glass Bowl in 1999.
 
Syracuse plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Orange had a 10-3 record in 2024 and finished the season ranked No. 21 in the CFP Top 25.
 
Toledo opens the 2025 season at SEC foe Kentucky on Aug. 30 before returning to the Glass City for its home opener, "The Biggest Party in Toledo," vs. Western Kentucky on Sept. 6. Contests vs. Morgan State (Sept. 13) and the Homecoming game vs. Akron (Sept. 27) round out action in the Glass Bowl in September. Toledo's remaining three home games are vs. Kent State (Oct. 18), a mid-week game vs. Northern Illinois (Wednesday, Nov. 5) and a clash with Ball State the Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 22).
 
Fans interested in purchasing or renewing 2025 Toledo Football season tickets may call or text 419.530.GOLD (4653) or visit the Rocket Ticket Office in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena during office hours. Click HERE for more information.
 
FUTURE TOLEDO NON-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
 
2026
Sept. 5 – at Michigan State
Sept. 19 – at Syracuse
Sept. 26 – SAN DIEGO STATE
 
2027
Sept. 4 – at Kentucky
 
2028
Sept. 2 – KENTUCKY
Sept. 9 – at San Jose State
Sept. 23 – APP STATE
 
2029
Sept. 1 – at Maryland
Sept. 8 – RICE
Sept. 15 – at Tulsa
Sept. 22 – SYRACUSE
 
2030
Sept. 14 – at Pittsburgh
 
2031
Sept. 13 – at Rice
Sept. 20 – WASHINGTON STATE
 
2032
TBA – at App State
 
Schedules as of March 31, 2025