Toledo-Ball State Kickoff Set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 3

Rico Bond against Central Connecticut State on Sept. 12, 2026

The Toledo-Ball State game will kick off at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3.

Photo by: Daniel Miller/University of Toledo

9/21/2026 2:03:00 PM | Football

Game will be streamed on ESPN Plus

TOLEDO, Ohio – Kickoff for Toledo's football game at Ball State on Saturday, Oct. 3 has been set for 2 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN Plus.

Toledo leads the all-time series against Ball State 28-21-1. The Rockets have won the last two meetings in Muncie and four of the last five.

Toledo (2-1) is coming off a dramatic 49-48 overtime victory over Temple in which the Rockets came back from 14 points down in the final minutes of regulation. They host San Diego State on Saturday at noon in the Glass Bowl. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

Tickets for the 2026 season are available online, by calling or texting 419-530-GOLD (4653), or by visiting the Rocket Ticket Office at the Sullivan Athletic Complex.