BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Toledo turned a close game into a rout with three touchdowns in a span of 2:19 late in the first half to pull away from Bowling Green and cruise to a 49-17 victory in the annual Battle of I-75 Trophy at Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Wednesday night.
Except for a brief period in the first quarter when the Falcons cut the lead to 14-10, Toledo (5-5, 3-3 MAC) thoroughly dominated the contest in every way, winning for the 11th time in the last 12 tries against its arch-rival. The Rockets outgained the Falcons, 539-196, including a staggering 352-64 in the first half.