Ohio vs Toledo MACtion Preview: MAC Championship Hopes on the Line Wednesday Night

Ohio vs Toledo MACtion Preview: MAC Championship Hopes on the Line Wednesday Night

By Michael Harrison

November 21, 2024 at 08:36 AM

Toledo hosts Ohio in a crucial MAC matchup at the Glass Bowl, with both teams fighting to stay alive in the conference championship race. Both teams enter with 7-3 records, making this essentially an elimination game.

Ohio State QB passing during game

Ohio State QB passing during game

Game Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, November 20
  • Time: 7 PM EST
  • Location: Glass Bowl, Toledo
  • Watch: ESPN

Current Odds:

  • Spread: Toledo -1.5 to -2.5
  • Total: 44.5
  • Best Moneyline: Ohio +110 (FanDuel), Toledo -120 (BetMGM)

Weather Forecast:

  • Morning rain
  • 20+ mph winds at kickoff

Key Players:

Ohio Bobcats:

  • QB Parker Navarro: 1,636 passing yards, 662 rushing yards
  • WR Coleman Owen: 882 yards, 5 TDs

Toledo Rockets:

  • QB Tucker Gleason: 2,032 passing yards, 19 TDs
  • WR Jerjuan Newton: 823 yards, 10 TDs
  • WR Junior Vandeross III: 653 yards, 4 TDs
  • S Maxen Hook: Team leader in tackles

Analysis: Toledo holds defensive advantage, ranking 3rd in MAC against the run. The Glass Bowl provides significant home-field advantage - Ohio has won just once in 17 visits. While weather could impact Toledo's passing game, their defensive strength should contain Ohio's offense.

Prediction: Toledo to win by 7 points. Take Toledo -1.5 and Over 44.5 at BetMGM.

Historical Context:

  • Last meeting: 2022 MAC Championship (Toledo won 17-7)
  • Toledo: 15 straight seasons without losing record
  • Previous matchups: Winner typically scores 31+ points

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