It was nearly 70 degrees at kick-off at InfoCision Stadium in Akron. A rare treat in early November for Northeast Ohio. It might have inspired the fans to show up in droves, had game 7 of the World Series not been taking place a short trip up I-77.
The game started out with Toledo moving the ball, but stalling at the Akron 40. A solid punt, the only one of the quarter, put the ball at the 9. Exactly one play later, Akron’s Thomas Woodson hit receiver Jerome Lane for a 91 yard touchdown. Both offenses moved the ball after that, amassing over 300 total yards for the quarter, but had troubles punching in touchdowns.