Toledo Post-Game Quotes
Toledo vs. Central Michigan
Nov. 12, 2024
Post-Game Quotes
Head Coach Jason Candle
“I’m proud of our football team for getting the win tonight. Really good job by our defense creating turnovers. I thought the tale of the game was getting turnovers and capitalizing for points. We did a good job capitalizing on our red zone opportunities as well. We also ran the ball well, especially in the first half, and have found some good balance there the last couple of weeks, supplemented by Tucker Gleason.”
“The four-minute stretch at the end of the second quarter was huge. With Nasir Bowers’ pick-six followed by our fumble recovery that turned into a field goal, that was a huge momentum boost, especially with getting the ball coming out for the second half. We talk about points off turnovers often as a team, and taking advantage of those opportunities are big.”
“We’ve only had 10 games with our offensive line together, and that unit had no starts coming into this season. The longer they play, the more they play together, the better they should look. Tucker’s play tonight was huge because it kept the defense honest and made one extra defender respect the run. When he has to be accounted for, there are opportunities with 1-on-1 blocks and run seams and we took advantage tonight.”
Junior Quarterback Tucker Gleason (on the play of the offensive line)
“I thought we did a really good job in the run game. I thought all five guys up front fought hard. Everybody who has played on the offensive line this season has fought hard. I’m just very appreciative of those guys up front.”
Junior Cornerback Nasir Bowers (on his pick six)
“On the first play they ran the ball so I was thinking, the ball’s coming my way, they’re not going deep. He tempoed me a little bit so as soon as he broke down I just broke on the ball and he threw it straight to me. I scored and all my teammates showed me love. It felt great."
