Akron Zips vs. Toledo Rockets - News - September 27, 2025 | FOX Sports

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Eric Holley III - Grabs touchdown in blowout Holley gathered in all two targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-3 victory against Akron.

Impact Holley hasn't done much so far this season, but he benefited when the game got out of hand against the Zips. The senior wide receiver grabbed his touchdown off a 36-yard pass in the second quarter. He likely won't be a huge impact player moving forward unless the Rockets go up big.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Vandeross III - Two touchdowns in blowout win Vandeross caught all nine targets for 122 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-3 win over Akron.

Impact After just three yards last week, the WR1 revitalized his connection with quarterback Tucker Gleason in the blowout win over the Zips. Vandeross logged his second game of the season with two end zone appearances, and he tied his season-high in receiving yards. The 5-foot-8 pass catcher has now amassed 31 catches for 380 yards and six touchdowns heading into the Rockets' bye week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chip Trayanum - Punches in touchdown in blowout Trayanum compiled 11 carries for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-3 win over Akron.

Impact Trayanum was solid once again versus a struggling Zips defense, totaling 75 yards and keeping his touchdown steak alive. The starting running back now has 435 rushing yards and six touchdowns in his past four games. He should be able to continue his tear at Bowling Green after Toledo's bye week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Gleason - Four total touchdowns in blowout Gleason completed 16 of 19 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-3 victory over Akron. He also had two rushes for 37 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Gleason extremely efficient off of just 16 completions in the blowout win, dishing out three touchdowns and 237 yards. The starting quarterback also showcased his rushing upside, converting two rushes into 37 yards and a touchdown. Gleason showed some struggles against tougher opponents earlier this season, but he will most definitely have chances to replicate this game against conference opponents in the upcoming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Roggow - Fills in during blowout Roggow was 7-for-12 passing for 51 yards during Saturday's 45-3 defeat versus Toledo.

Impact With QB1 Ben Finley (undisclosed) out of the game, Roggow eventually joined the blowout following a struggle from fill-in Michael Johnson. Roggow wasn't great off of his 12 attempts, but he did log the most passing yards in the game. It's unknown who the Zips will utilize as their starting quarterback if Finley remains out next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Roggow - Fills in during blowout Roggow was 7-for-12 passing for 51 yards during Saturday's 45-3 defeat versus Toledo.

Impact With QB1 Ben Finley (undisclosed) out of the game, Roggow eventually joined the blowout following a struggle from fill-in Michael Johnson. Roggow wasn't great off of his 12 attempts, but he did log the most passing yards in the game. It's unknown who the Zips will utilize as their starting quarterback if Finley remains out next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Johnson Jr. - Shut down in blowout loss Johnson was 7-for-13 passing for 28 yards during Saturday's 45-3 loss against Toledo. He also had 11 rushes for six yards.

Impact Johnson filled in as the starting quarterback for the Zips in their conference opener, but he was completely shut down. The 6-foot-3 redshirt senior totaled just 28 passing yards before getting pulled. He did log a high numbers of rushes, but he converted these for just six yards. It's unknown if Johnson will be the QB1 for Akron if starter Ben Finley (undisclosed) remains out.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

STANDINGS

MID-AMERICAN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	Western Michigan	10-4	7-1	W6
2	Ohio	9-4	6-2	W3
3	Toledo	8-5	6-2	L1
4	Miami (OH)	7-7	6-2	L2
5	Central Michigan	7-6	5-3	L2
6	Kent State	5-7	4-4	W1
7	Buffalo	5-7	4-4	L3
8	Akron	5-7	4-4	W1
9	Eastern Michigan	4-8	3-5	L1
10	Ball State	4-8	3-5	L3
11	Bowling Green	4-8	2-6	W1
12	Northern Illinois	3-9	2-6	L2
13	UMass	0-12	0-8	L12

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