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