Toledo Football to Host Temple in 2026

TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo football team will play a two-game series vs. Temple, Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair announced today. The Rockets will host Temple on Sept. 19, 2026 and travel to Philadelphia for the return contest on Sept. 18, 2032.

Toledo leads the all-time series vs. the Owls, 8-3. The two schools last met in the 2015 Marmot Boca Raton Bowl, with Toledo coming away with a 32-17 victory.

Temple is a member of The American Conference. The Owls played in the Mid-American Conference as a football only member from 2007-11. Toledo and Temple split two games during that period.

Toledo opens the 2026 season at Michigan State on Sept. 5 and then plays three consecutive home games, beginning with Central Connecticut State on Sept. 12, followed by contests vs. Temple on Sept. 19 and San Diego State on Sept. 26. This will be the first time the Rockets have had seven home contests on their schedule since 2018 and just the third time overall.

Toledo's 2026 Mid-American Conference games will be announced at a later date.

Season ticket deposits for the 2026 season are available now. Secure your spot for the Mike Jacobs Era at Toledo by visiting utrockets.com/fbdeposit or calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD.

TOLEDO'S 2026 NON-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sept. 5 – at Michigan State
Sept. 12 – CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
Sept. 19 – TEMPLE
Sept. 26 – SAN DIEGO STATE

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