TOLEDO, OH – Junior quarterback Logan Woodside was named the Iron Workers Union No. 55 "Ironman of the Game" for his performance in Toledo's victory over Arkansas State. The Rockets won their first game of the 2016 season against the Red Wolves, 31-10.
Woodside threw for a career-high 371 yards by completing 23-of-31 passes for three touchdowns with no interceptions. It's the most yards by a Rocket quarterback since Terrance Owens threw for 375 vs. Eastern Michigan in 2013. Woodside's previous best was 337 yards against Central Michigan on Sept. 27, 2014. In addition to the recognition by the Manning Award, Woodside also earned MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week honors.