TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Rockets were chosen as the Cheez-It National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the Florida Citrus Bowl following its 41-17 victory at Mississippi State on Saturday.
The victory over the Bulldogs was Toledo's first win against a "Power Four" opponent in nine years (30-23 vs. Iowa State in 2015) and just its second ever vs. an SEC opponent, a 16-12 triumph over No. 18 Arkansas in 2015.
This is the second time Toledo has earned the national team of the week award. Previously, the Rockets' win over Arkansas in 2015 earned them the honor.