On the night Toledo’s offense finally found its groove, the defense stumbled for the first time all season.
Eastern Michigan piled up more points and yards against the Rockets than any previous opponent in 2021, ambling to a 52-49 victory in the Glass Bowl.
It marked UT’s third loss at home in 2021, all at least as a 9.5-point favorite, and EMU’s 52 points were its most in 49 meetings against the Rockets.
“Tough way to lose,” Toledo coach Jason Candle said. “We’re trying to find a way to put all three phases together and play a complete game.