JUNIOR VANDEROSS III #2 - WIDE RECEIVER - TOLEDO ROCKETS
1008  YDS  •
82  REC  •
11  TD 
#2 - WIDE RECEIVER - TOLEDO ROCKETS
1008 YDS
82 REC
11 TD
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Seven receptions for 61 yards Vandeross gathered in 7 of 12 targets for 61 yards during Tuesday's 27-22 loss to Louisville.
Impact Vandeross' latest log was relatively pedestrian compared to that of his other games in 2025. But with his 61 receiving yards against Louisville, he finishes with four digits in the category this year. Vandeross logged 82 receptions for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns.
DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 71 yards in season finale Vandeross accrued four receptions (on eight targets) for 71 yards during Saturday's 21-3 win against Central Michigan.
Impact Vandeross finished out his senior regular season strong, surpassing 70 yards for the eighth time this season and leading his squad in receiving yards. The returning WR1 didn't quite beat his 2024 numbers in catches and receiving yards with 75 grabs for 947 yards this season, but he did record a career-high 11 touchdowns in the 2025 campaign. He'll now focus on Toledo's upcoming bowl game, and after that, he should have an opportunity to play football post-college at some level of pro.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Records best game of season in win Vandeross hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 127 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-9 victory versus Ball State.
Impact Vandeross tore up the Cardinals' defense in the win over the Cardinals. The senior pass catcher surpassed 100 yards for the fourth time this season, and he also recorded two scores during the second half. He's now brought in 71 receptions for 876 yards and 11 touchdowns across 11 games this season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toledo beats Ball State 38-9 in a MAC finale

Toledo has secured a 38-9 victory over Ball State in their Mid-American Conference regular-season finale
NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Logs six-game low in yardage Vandeross gathered in 6 of 10 targets for 44 yards during Wednesday's 24-3 win against Miami (OH).
Impact Vandeross recorded his fourth straight game with double-digit carries, but he caught just four of them and totaled 44 yards. The senior pass catcher's low output was consistent with struggles from starting quarterback Tucker Gleason, so the pair will hopefully get things back on track next Saturday. Vandeross has now posted a 64-749-9 receiving line so far this campaign.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Third straight TD in blowout win Vandeross posted six receptions (on 10 targets) for 97 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 42-3 victory versus Northern Illinois.
Impact Vandeross logged nearly 100 yards in the blowout win over the Huskies, and he punched in his third straight touchdown in the showing. The starting wide receiver has now brought in 58 catches for 705 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He's on pace to surpass his junior year numbers by a lot already, which is promising. He'll have three more games to do so.
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Logs lone touchdown in loss Vandeross hauled in 7 of 14 targets for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-7 defeat against Washington State.
Impact Vandeross logged Toledo's only touchdown in the eventual loss, snagging a 24-yard score in the second quarter. The starting receiver has now compiled 30 grabs for 350 yards and four touchdowns in his last four games. He'll take on Northern Illinois next Wednesday.
OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs touchdown in blowout Vandeross gathered in 8 of 10 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-10 victory against Kent State.
Impact Vandeross found plenty of holes in the Golden Flashes' defense, logging his second-highest catch total and seventh touchdown of the season. The starting wideout has now brought in 45 grabs for 556 yards and seven end-zone appearances this campaign. He remains the top option for quarterback Tucker Gleason moving forward.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 100 yards in loss Vandeross gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 100 yards during Saturday's 28-23 defeat against Bowling Green.
Impact Vandeross remained a force for the Rockets in the loss to the Falcons, reaching 100 yards for his third time this season. The senior wide receiver's preseason hype was definitely warranted, as he's logged 37 catches for 480 yards and six touchdowns so far this campaign. He will continue to garner plenty of targets against Kent State next Saturday.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 100 yards in loss Vandeross gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 100 yards during Saturday's 28-23 defeat against Bowling Green.
Impact Vandeross remained a force for the Rockets in the loss to the Falcons, reaching 100 yards for his third time this season. The senior wide receiver's preseason hype was definitely warranted, as he's logged 37 catches for 480 yards and six touchdowns so far this campaign. He will continue to garner plenty of targets against Kent State next Saturday.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson, Pettaway help lead Bowling Green comeback in 28-23 win over Toledo

Lucian Anderson III threw two touchdowns and Cameron Pettaway caught two scores and Bowling Green rallied from a three touchdown deficit to beat Toledo 28-23
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press
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
Just three yards in loss Vandeross notched four receptions (on five targets) for three yards during Saturday's 14-13 loss to Western Michigan.
Impact Vandeross was almost nonexistent in the loss to the Broncos, which was definitely partially due to quarterback Tucker Gleason's inability to get the passing game going. The starting wide receiver's performance was his worst in the past two seasons. He'll hopefully turn it around against Akron this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Just three yards in loss Vandeross notched four receptions (on five targets) for three yards during Saturday's 14-13 loss to Western Michigan.
Impact Vandeross was almost nonexistent in the loss to the Broncos, which was definitely partially due to quarterback Tucker Gleason's inability to get the passing game going. The starting wide receiver's performance was his worst in the past two seasons. He'll hopefully turn it around against Akron this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs two touchdown in blowout Vandeross hauled in all six targets for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 60-0 victory over Morgan State.
Impact Vandeross snagged two touchdowns in the second quarter for the Rockets, and it could've been more if he wasn't benched after the game got out of hand. The senior wide receiver has a solid connection with quarterback Tucker Gleason at this point of the season, and it should continue at Western Michigan next week. Vandeross now has amassed 18 catches for 255 yards and four touchdowns so far this season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs two touchdown in blowout Vandeross hauled in all six targets for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 60-0 victory over Morgan State.
Impact Vandeross snagged two touchdowns in the second quarter for the Rockets, and it could've been more if he wasn't benched after the game got out of hand. The senior wide receiver has a solid connection with quarterback Tucker Gleason at this point of the season, and it should continue at Western Michigan next week. Vandeross now has amassed 18 catches for 255 yards and four touchdowns so far this season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 122 yards in blowout win Vandeross had five catches for 122 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 45-21 victory versus Western Kentucky.
Impact Vandeross tore up the Hilltoppers' secondary in the eventual blowout win for the Rockets, finishing with 122 yards and snagging a 71-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. The senior wide receiver has been a force in his first two games of the season, and he currently has the third-most receiving yards (210) in the MAC conference.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 122 yards in blowout win Vandeross had five catches for 122 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 45-21 victory versus Western Kentucky.
Impact Vandeross tore up the Hilltoppers' secondary in the eventual blowout win for the Rockets, finishing with 122 yards and snagging a 71-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. The senior wide receiver has been a force in his first two games of the season, and he currently has the third-most receiving yards (210) in the MAC conference.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trayanum's career day gives Toledo 45-21 win over Western Kentucky

Chip Trayanum rushed for a career-high 163 yards and two touchdowns, Junior Vandeross III caught five passes for 122 yards and a score, and Toledo took down Western Kentucky 45-21...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
88 yards in loss to Wildcats Vandeross reeled in 7 of 11 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-16 loss versus Kentucky.
Impact Vandeross came into this season aiming to be a top pass catcher for the Rockets once again, and he didn't disappoint in the season opener. The senior wide receiver logged team-high totals for all receiving categories, showing that he's quarterback Tucker Gleason's guy once again. He'll aim to stay hot in Toledo's passing game against Western Kentucky next week.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
88 yards in loss to Wildcats Vandeross reeled in 7 of 11 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-16 loss versus Kentucky.
Impact Vandeross came into this season aiming to be a top pass catcher for the Rockets once again, and he didn't disappoint in the season opener. The senior wide receiver logged team-high totals for all receiving categories, showing that he's quarterback Tucker Gleason's guy once again. He'll aim to stay hot in Toledo's passing game against Western Kentucky next week.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Massive day in bowl win Vandeross hauled in 12 of 17 targets for 194 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 48-46 overtime victory over Pittsburgh.
Impact Vandeross put an exclamation point on a strong season in the Rockets' bowl victory, setting new personal highs in receptions and receiving yards. The 5-foot-8 Vandeross concludes his junior campaign with 85 receptions for 957 yards and five touchdowns.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
84 yards against Zips Vandeross compiled 11 receptions (on 12 targets) for 84 yards during Tuesday's 21-14 overtime loss against Akron.
Impact Vandeross led the Rockets in catches, targets and yards against the Zips, tying his season-high 11 catches. The junior wide receiver finished out the season as the WR2, with 73 receptions for 763 yards and four touchdowns.
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
26 yards in loss Vandeross notched four receptions (on six targets) for 26 yards during Wednesday's 24-7 loss against Ohio.
Impact Vandeross sturggled alongside the Rockets' offense, bringing in just four catches and a near season-low 26 yards. He now has 26 yards or less in the last two weeks, and four catches or less in the last three weeks.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Just 25 yards vs. CMU Vandeross gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 25 yards during Tuesday's 37-10 win versus Central Michigan.
Impact In a blowout that was aided by the rush game and defense, the receiving corps for Toledo wasn't utilized much and Vandeross suffered due to this. The junior wide receiver will look to bounce-back output-wise as the Rockets take on a hopefully more evenly-matched Ohio squad next week.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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