AMHERST, Mass. — Toledo came, it saw, it conquered.
That’s a Cliff’s Notes version of what transpired at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, as UT rolled to a 45-7 win over Massachusetts that was equal parts validating and inscrutable.
The offense found a rhythm, with the run game showing massive improvement after an inconsistent September. But the defense put them in a good position because of turnovers, and there’s the question about UMass and its struggles.
Still, a game was played, Toledo’s defense dominated throughout, the offense showed flashes of what it can be, and the Rockets got a road win while gaining confidence.