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The Toledo Rockets are on the road but looking no worse for wear. the Rockets have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Western Michigan Broncos 31-21 after three quartersToledo has been riding high on the performance of RB Micah Kelly, who has punched in one rushing touchdown.
Both Toledo and WMU padded the win column in their previous outings. We'll see if Toledo can maintain their lead to polish off another victory and cancel out Western Michigan's positive energy.
Who's Playing
Toledo @ Western Michigan
Current Records: Toledo 1-0; Western Michigan 1-0
What to Know
The Western Michigan Broncos haven't won a game against the Toledo Rockets since Nov. 25 of 2016, but they'll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. WMU and Toledo will face off in a Mid-American battle at 8 p.m. ET at Waldo Stadium. These two teams are strolling into their contest after big wins in their previous games.
The Broncos had to travel to play their first game of the season, and the final result was worth the trip. They put a hurting on the Akron Zips to the tune of 58-13. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point WMU had established a 51-13 advantage.
Meanwhile, Toledo gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener last Wednesday. They steamrolled past the Bowling Green Falcons 38-3. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Toledo had established a 28-3 advantage.
This next matchup is expected to be close, with the Broncos going off at just a 3-point favorite. They covered a 20.5-point spread last week, so bettors might be thinking that will translate to further success against a lower spread.
Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 1-0. With both WMU and the Rockets swaggering in after impressive performances, it will be interesting to see which team steps up to teach the other some humility.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Waldo Stadium -- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Broncos are a 3-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Broncos as a 2.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Toledo have won three out of their last five games against Western Michigan.
- Oct 05, 2019 - Toledo 31 vs. Western Michigan 24
- Oct 25, 2018 - Toledo 51 vs. Western Michigan 24
- Nov 24, 2017 - Toledo 37 vs. Western Michigan 10
- Nov 25, 2016 - Western Michigan 55 vs. Toledo 35
- Nov 27, 2015 - Western Michigan 35 vs. Toledo 30
