The first milestone in the University of Toledo’s football recruiting surge came last December when the Rockets signed the highest-rated Mid-American Conference class in history.
Securing Zy’marion Lang in a signing day coup provided a significant boost. The four-star athlete de-committed from South Carolina, choosing the Rockets over several power conference schools. The freshman wide receiver has wowed UT coaches and teammates in practice and his decision was the beginning of a wider trend.
In May, 2026 quarterback Bo Polston committed to Toledo over offers from Georgia, Michigan, Washington, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, California, Minnesota, and Indiana, an announcement that stunned seasoned recruiting observers.