Tucker Gleason: Toledo at Mississippi State (Image Source: IMAGN)
The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6, 10th MIDAM) were on the road to face the defending MAC Champion Toledo Rockets (6-3, 5th MIDAM) at Glass Bowl on Tuesday. While the Rockets were trying to get back to the championship game, the Chippewas needed to win the remaining three games of the season to become bowl-eligible.
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The Rockets got off to a good start, scoring 27 points in the first half while only conceding a field goal. The Rockets' strong defense continued in the second half as they crushed Central Michigan's bowl eligibility hopes with a 37-10 win.
Toledo defeated Central Michigan 37-10, controlling the game with a balanced offense and strong defense.
1st Quarter:
Central Michigan opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal by Tristan Mattson after a 62-yard drive.
Score: Central Michigan 3, Toledo 0.
Toledo responded with a nine-yard touchdown run by Tucker Gleason to take the lead.
Score: Toledo 7, Central Michigan 3.
2nd Quarter:
Toledo extended its lead with a 30-yard field goal by Dylan Cunanan.
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Score: Toledo 10, Central Michigan 3.
Gleason struck again with a 30-yard touchdown run to widen the gap.
Score: Toledo 17, Central Michigan 3.
Just before halftime, Nasir Bowers intercepted a pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown.
Score: Toledo 24, Central Michigan 3.
Toledo added a 32-yard field goal by Cunanan as time expired.
Halftime Score: Toledo 27, Central Michigan 3.
3rd Quarter:
Toledo continued to dominate with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Gleason to Zy'marion Lang.
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Score: Toledo 34, Central Michigan 3.
4th Quarter:
Toledo tacked on a 40-yard field goal by Cunanan.
Score: Toledo 37, Central Michigan 3.
Central Michigan scored a late touchdown with a two-yard run by M. Lukes.
Final Score: Toledo 37, Central Michigan 10.
Key Takeaways:
Toledo’s offense was efficient, with Gleason contributing both on the ground and through the air.
Toledo’s defense played a pivotal role, highlighted by Bowers' interception return for a touchdown.
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