Toledo Rockets News

Connor Walendzak - DNP for Week 10 Walendzak (undisclosed) did not play during Wednesday's game at Sacramento State.

Impact It is now back-to-back games in which Walendzak has missed action. The running back has been incredibly valuable to Toledo's offense, scoring at least one touchdown in each of his last seven games and averaging one TD per matchup. Up next for Toledo is another Wednesday night game, this time at home against Massachusetts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adjatay Dabbs - Blanked in win Dabbs had zero receptions (on five targets) for zero yards during Wednesday's 20-17 victory over Sacramento State.

Impact The Rockets' leading receiver managed zero catches despite being targeted five times in Wednesday's close win over the Hornets. This marks the first time Dabbs has been blanked this season and only the second time he has recorded two or fewer catches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ Miller - Leading rusher in win Miller logged 27 carries for 135 yards during Wednesday's 20-17 victory over Sacramento State.

Impact Miller recorded his third 100-plus rushing-yard game of the campaign in Wednesday's win over the Hornets. The running back averaged five yards per carry on 27 rushes, totaling 135 yards. This season, the Alabama native has 136 carries for 744 yards and eight total touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Autavius Ison - Scores in third consecutive game Ison tallied 15 carries for 101 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 20-17 win against Sacramento State.

Impact Ison recorded his second game with at least 100 rushing yards during Wednesday's win over the Hornets. The running back scored on a 19-yard run in the third quarter to take the lead, marking his third straight game with a score. The Georgia native has 82 carries for 424 yards and four touchdowns in nine games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Alan Richter - Quiet performance in win Richter completed 9 of 17 passes for 60 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Wednesday's 20-17 win versus Sacramento State.

Impact Richter and the passing game didn't feature much in Wednesday's win over the Hornets. The quarterback attempted just 17 passes, compared to 42 combined rushes by CJ Miller and Autavius Ison. Despite not having a big role, Richter did open the scoring with an 18-yard pass to Anthony Simpson in the first quarter. The Georgia native is now 182-for-276 passing with 2,304 passing yards, 19 total touchdowns and three interceptions this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

William Watson III breaks loose for a 13-yard touchdown run in overtime, giving Massachusetts a 31-30 victory over Ball State

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Miller, Ison lead ground game and Toledo slips past Sacramento State 20-17

CJ Miller ran for 135 yards, Autavius Ison had 101 yards and a touchdown, and Toledo defeated Sacramento State 20-17

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Corey Smith - Won't play in Week 10 Smith (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday's contest versus Sacramento State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Smith hasn't played since Week 2, and that won't change on the road at Sacramento State in Week 10.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lee - Will not play versus Sacramento State Lee won't play Wednesday's clash with Sacramento State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Lee will miss his first game of the season. The tight end has been productive this fall to the tune of 19 catches for 222 yards, and he has multiple receptions in five of the last six games. Jake Newell should see more action in his stead.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor Walendzak - Status up in air for Week 10 Walendzak (undisclosed) has been given a questionable status for Wednesday's clash with Sacramento State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Walendzak didn't play last week, and Toledo's pre-game injury report ahead of the matchup with Sacramento State doesn't clarify the tailback's status. If he can't go, expect more carries for Autavius Ison.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adjatay Dabbs - Season-high in receiving yards Dabbs recorded eight receptions (on 14 targets) for 124 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-38 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact After being targeted 14 times, Dabbs reeled in eight passes for a season-high 124 receiving yards and two scores during Saturday's win over the Broncos. The wide receiver caught a 17-yard pass from John Alan Richter in the second quarter, then crossed the goal line on a five-yard pass to extend the lead in the third quarter. The Tennessee native has 40 receptions for 592 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Daryl Barnett Jr. - Scores third TD of season Barnett reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-38 win versus Western Michigan.

Impact Barnett recorded his most receiving yards (41) since Sept. 19 during Saturday's win over the Broncos. The wide receiver hauled in a seven-yard touchdown pass from John Alan Richter to extend the lead in the second quarter. The Ohio native has 17 receptions for 240 yards and three touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Hammer - Records 107 receiving yards in win Hammer gathered in all seven targets for 107 yards during Saturday's 45-38 victory over Western Michigan.

Impact Hammer posted his second game with at least 100 receiving yards this season during Saturday's win over the Broncos. The wide receiver has 28 receptions for 474 yards and two touchdowns this campaign.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Miller - Heavily featured in win Miller had 33 rushes for 183 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 45-38 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Miller attempted a season-high 33 rushes for 183 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's win over the Broncos. This marks the second game this season in which the Alabama native compiled at least 180 rushing yards. The running back scored the eventual game-winning touchdown on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter. The junior running back has 109 carries for 609 yards and eight total touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

John Alan Richter - Accounts for four TDs in win Richter completed 29 of 41 passes for 391 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-38 victory against Western Michigan. He also had six rushes for negative...

Impact Richter completed 70.7 percent of his 41 passes for 391 yards and four total touchdowns, leading his team to a win over the Broncos on Saturday. The quarterback registered his first rushing score of the season on a four-yard run to open the scoring in the first quarter. This marks the fourth game this year in which the Georgia native threw at least three passing touchdowns. The junior quarterback has 2,244 passing yards, 18 total touchdowns and two interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Richter, Miller lead Toledo's offensive show in 45-38 win over Western Michigan

John Alan Richter threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Toledo pulled out a 45-38 win over Western Michigan on Saturday for the Rockets’ fourth straight victory

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Connor Walendzak - Not playing Saturday Walendzak (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Western Michigan, Logan McCrory of BAS Broadcasting reports.

Impact Walendzak was questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an undisclosed injury and will now be forced to sit out on this contest. The senior running back will aim to be back for the team's next contest against Sacramento State on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Bond - Available for Week 8 Bond (undisclosed) is ready to roll for Saturday's contest versus Western Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Bond was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go. The sophomore wide receiver has reeled in 12 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown across five games.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Smith - Unavailable Week 8 Smith (undisclosed) won't suit up for Saturday's contest versus Western Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Smith will remain sidelined as the Rockets face off against the Broncos which marks his seventh absence this fall. The 5-foot-10 sophomore's lone appearance came in Week 2, when he logged seven carries for 30 yards.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Walendzak - Questionable vs. Western Michigan Walendzak carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's clash with Western Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Walendzak is in danger of missing his first matchup of the season with an undisclosed injury. More news regarding his status should surface closer to kickoff.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adjatay Dabbs - Scores first TD since September Dabbs gathered in all five targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-14 victory versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Dabbs crossed the goal line for the first time since Sept. 26 on Saturday against the Eagles. The wide receiver opened the scoring, catching a 28-yard pass from John Alan Richter in the first quarter. The Tennessee native has 32 catches for 468 yards and five touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Miller - Scores pair of TDs in win Miller compiled 13 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-14 victory versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Despite averaging just 3.7 yards per carry on 13 attempts, Miller crossed the goal line twice during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The running back scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter and later in the quarter followed it up with a three-yard touchdown run to cement the lead. The Alabama native has 76 carries for 426 yards and seven total touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Autavius Ison - Leading rusher in win Ison accrued 18 carries for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-14 victory over Eastern Michigan.

Impact Ison rushed for a season-high 104 yards during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The running back scored his first touchdown since Sept. 12, extending the second-quarter lead on a 13-yard run. The Georgia native has 60 carries for 296 yards and two touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Walendzak - Barely featured in win Walendzak notched six rushes for 38 yards during Saturday's 34-14 victory versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Walendzak tied his season-low in carries (six) during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The running back had previously scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six games. The Ohio native has 73 carries for 424 yards and nine total touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

John Alan Richter - Efficient passing in win Richter was 24-for-30 passing for 288 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-14 win against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Richter completed 80 percent of his 30 passes, averaging 9.6 yards per completion during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The quarterback opened the scoring with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Adjatay Dabbs in the first quarter. The Georgia native has 1,853 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and one interception this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

Miller, Ison lead ground game and Toledo slips past Sacramento State 20-17

Richter, Miller lead Toledo's offensive show in 45-38 win over Western Michigan