The Toledo Rockets opponent this week will certainly be well-rested, but will they be rusty?
It’s Week Four of the college football season, but the #14 Miami Hurricanes have just one game in the books. Miami’s own nickname – Hurricanes – tells the story.
Powerful Hurricane Irma, which . . .
It’s Week Four of the college football season, but the #14 Miami Hurricanes have just one game in the books. Miami’s own nickname – Hurricanes – tells the story.
Powerful Hurricane Irma, which . . .
. . . hit Florida hard, forced the cancellation of a game with Arkansas State. Another game, this one against in-state rival (#13) Florida State was rescheduled for Oct. 7.
When Toledo and Miami meet Saturday, it will be UM’s first game in 20 days. The Rockets, meanwhile, have been both busy and successful. They remain unbeaten thanks to a last second field goal that lifted them to a 54-51 home win over Tulsa last week.
Jameson Vest, who kicked the 33-yard winner, was the hero of the moment at game’s end, but it wouldn’t have been possible without a titanic performance by quarterback Logan Woodside.
Jameson Vest, who kicked the 33-yard winner, was the hero of the moment at game’s end, but it wouldn’t have been possible without a titanic performance by quarterback Logan Woodside.
TOLEDO ROCKETS AT MIAMI HURRICANES
Saturday, Sept. 23 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL
CC Regional Sports Network/ESPN
Saturday, Sept. 23 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL
CC Regional Sports Network/ESPN
TOLEDO ROCKETS (1-2)
● Woodside completed 22 of 33 passes for 458 yards and six touchdowns, with one interception against Tulsa.
● The 21-point comeback was the third largest comeback in the 100-year history of Toledo football.
● Senior Cody Thompson set career-highs in both receptions (9) and receiving yards (178). On the season, he owns 22 receptions for 391 yards with four TDs.
● Running back Terry provided 129 yards and one score. The senior tops UT rushing with 57 carries for 276 yards and five touchdowns on the campaign. Art Thompkins and Shakif Seymour are averaging 6.1 ypc and 6.0 ypc, respectively.
● Jordan Williams is the top Rocket tackle (21 hits). Olasunkan Adeniyi leads in tfl (3.5)
#14 MIAMI HURRICANES (1-0)
● This year is the first time since 2010 that Miami entered the season ranked by both the Associated Press (#18) and Amway Coaches Poll (#18). Despite not playing for two weeks. The Hurricanes have moved up to #14 in both polls.
● UM was picked to win the ACC’s Coastal Division in a conference preseason media poll.
● Saturday’s match-up at Hard Rock Stadium is just the second meeting between the two programs. Miami won the first encounter 24-14 at the Orange Bowl on Nov. 21, 1987. The Hurricanes finished that season 12-0, winning their second of five national championships.
● Miami will be on the visiting end in 2018 when the two teams meet at the Glass Bowl in Toledo.
● UM registered a 41-13 victory over Bethune-Cookman in Week One. Junior running back Mark Walton produced 148 rushing yards, while redshirt junior quarterback Malik Roster completed 17 of 28 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns in his first-ever home start.
● Ahmmon Richards registered 934 receiving yards last year, leading all freshmen nationally.
● Known for tight ends over its history, Miami has a target in Christopher Herndon IV. He grabbed 28 receptions for 334 yards and two touchdowns as a junior last year.
● The “U” has been turning up the “D” under defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Miami ranked top 25 natonally in four different defensive categories.
● Kicker Michael Badgley is a perfect 21 for 21 in career field goal attempts between 40 and 49 yards while at Miami.
● Woodside completed 22 of 33 passes for 458 yards and six touchdowns, with one interception against Tulsa.
● The 21-point comeback was the third largest comeback in the 100-year history of Toledo football.
● Senior Cody Thompson set career-highs in both receptions (9) and receiving yards (178). On the season, he owns 22 receptions for 391 yards with four TDs.
● Running back Terry provided 129 yards and one score. The senior tops UT rushing with 57 carries for 276 yards and five touchdowns on the campaign. Art Thompkins and Shakif Seymour are averaging 6.1 ypc and 6.0 ypc, respectively.
● Jordan Williams is the top Rocket tackle (21 hits). Olasunkan Adeniyi leads in tfl (3.5)
#14 MIAMI HURRICANES (1-0)
● This year is the first time since 2010 that Miami entered the season ranked by both the Associated Press (#18) and Amway Coaches Poll (#18). Despite not playing for two weeks. The Hurricanes have moved up to #14 in both polls.
● UM was picked to win the ACC’s Coastal Division in a conference preseason media poll.
● Saturday’s match-up at Hard Rock Stadium is just the second meeting between the two programs. Miami won the first encounter 24-14 at the Orange Bowl on Nov. 21, 1987. The Hurricanes finished that season 12-0, winning their second of five national championships.
● Miami will be on the visiting end in 2018 when the two teams meet at the Glass Bowl in Toledo.
● UM registered a 41-13 victory over Bethune-Cookman in Week One. Junior running back Mark Walton produced 148 rushing yards, while redshirt junior quarterback Malik Roster completed 17 of 28 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns in his first-ever home start.
● Ahmmon Richards registered 934 receiving yards last year, leading all freshmen nationally.
● Known for tight ends over its history, Miami has a target in Christopher Herndon IV. He grabbed 28 receptions for 334 yards and two touchdowns as a junior last year.
● The “U” has been turning up the “D” under defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Miami ranked top 25 natonally in four different defensive categories.
● Kicker Michael Badgley is a perfect 21 for 21 in career field goal attempts between 40 and 49 yards while at Miami.
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