MAC opponents match up when the Toledo Rockets (5-3) and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-3) play on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Rynearson Stadium.
The Rockets were beaten by the Buffalo Bulls 34-27 in their most recent outing. Their last time out, the Eagles deefated the Ball State Cardinals 20-16. DeQuan Finn threw for 240 yards, with one touchdown and four interceptions on 25-of-47 passing (53.2%) for the Rockets in that matchup against the Bulls. He also added 14 carries for 66 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Jacquez Stuart carried the ball 14 times for 107 yards (7.6 yards per carry). He added one reception for eight yards. Jerjuan Newton had six receptions for 54 yards (9.0 per catch) against the Bulls. Austin Smith’s performance for the Eagles against the Cardinals included 20-of-34 passing for 197 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He rushed 19 times for 52 yards and one touchdown. Darius Boone Jr. carried the ball 11 times for 43 yards. Hassan Beydoun caught 10 passes for 85 yards (8.5 yards per catch).
The Rockets are touchdown favorites against the Eagles. The over/under is set at 57.5 points.
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