The Rockets are coming off an 11-3 season. One of those losses was 52-30 to the Miami football team at Hard Rock Stadium last season. The Rockets won their season opener 66-3 against Virginia Military Academy week one. Toledo had a bye last week.
Miami football rebounded from a brutal 33-17 season-opening loss to LSU. The Hurricanes defeated Savannah State 77-0 last week. The margin of victory set a program record and their points scored tied a school record. Both records were previously set against Savannah State in a 77-7 win in 2013.
Miami had to rally to defeat Toledo last season.