TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo returns home to face the Akron Zips in the 95th annual Homecoming Game at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 27 (3:30 p.m./ESPN+).

The Rockets (2-2, 0-1 MAC) are coming off a 14-13 loss at Western Michigan on Saturday. Toledo put on a dominating display of defense for much of the game, but a late touchdown and two-point conversion sent the Rockets to defeat in the MAC opener for both teams.

Toledo built up a 13-0 lead midway through the third quarter, including senior Chip Trayanum's 63-yard touchdown run, but the Broncos came back on touchdown drives late in the third and fourth quarters to come out on top.

Toledo's defense held the Broncos to 291 yards and secured three takeaways and four sacks. Sophomore Chris D'Appolonia tied for the team lead with eight tackles, including seven solo stops. Senior Emmanuel McNeil-Warren also had eight tackles and added a forced fumble. Senior Andre Fuller had an interception and a fumble recovery to go with six tackles.

Trayanum led the offense with 153 yards on 26 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per rush. 

Akron (1-3, 0-0 MAC) won its first game of the season last week, 51-7 over Duquesne. The Zips began the season with losses to Wyoming (10-0), Nebraska (68-0) and UAB (31-28).

Toledo vs. Akron
The Glass Bowl • Toledo, Ohio
Saturday, Sept. 27 - 3:30 p.m.
HOMECOMING

• 2025 TEAM RECORDS: 
    Toledo (2-2, 0-1 MAC)
    Akron (1-3, 0-0 MAC)

• SERIES RECORD: Toledo leads, 13-10. The Zips won the last meeting, a 21-14 overtime victory at home in 2024.

• THE COACHES: 
    Jason Candle, 75-42 (10th year) at Toledo, same overall. 4-1 vs. Akron.
    Joe Moorhead, 9-31 (4th year) at Akron, 60-56 9th year) overall. 1-0 vs. Toledo.

• TV/STREAMING: ESPN+
Play by Play: Michael Reghi
Analyst: Ryan Cavanaugh

• ROCKET RADIO NETWORK: Pregame begins at 2:30 p.m.
Play by Play: Mark Beier
Analyst: Jack Mewhort
Sidelines: Pete Seymour

• WEB-AUDIO: Free live audio streaming of the UT Rocket Radio Network broadcast on the Varsity Network App or UTRockets.com. 

• X/TWITTER: 
@ToledoFB: Regular updates on UT Football, live updates on Game Day.

• TICKETS: 
Online at UTRockets.com/FBtix, by phone at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or at the Rocket Ticket Office in Savage Arena.

The Launch Pad
• The Akron game is Homecoming for Toledo and marks the 95th Homecoming game in Toledo history The Rockets are 66-28 in Homecoming games, including a 1-0 mark vs. Akron.
• Toledo leads the MAC in scoring offense (33.5), total offense (418.5), scoring defense (14.8), rushing defense (101.3), passing defense (145.0) and total defense (246.3). Toledo also ranks No. 17 in the FBS in total defense. 
• Toledo's defense has allowed an average of 11.7 points in its last three games. WMU's TD in the third quarter snapped a streak of six scoreless quarters for the Rocket D.
• Senior running back Chip Trayanum leads the MAC and is 10th in the FBS with 401 rushing yards.
• Senior safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren leads the nation with three forced fumbles. He had two forced two fumbles vs. WMU, giving him nine for his career.

Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. and runs from Bancroft Street through the neighborhood of Old Orchard.
Parade information and route