Turnovers aren’t the only issue plaguing Toledo’s losses.
Dating to last season’s Mid-American Conference championship game, the Rockets have stalled after halftime. In five losses, UT has scored a grand total of 39 points.
“We gotta come out better,” Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason said after UT was outscored 19-7 in the second half at Western Kentucky.
The main culprit has been an inability to move the football down the field. A combination of factors have contributed — shaky quarterback play, turnovers, and positive adjustments from opponents. (During their five victories this season, the Rockets have outscored opponents 71-38.