Junior Vandeross III will be at the helm of the Toledo Rockets (3-3) as they prepare to face the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-4) at the Glass Bowl this Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a close defeat against the Bowling Green Falcons, having lost 28-23 in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Golden Flashes are coming off a resounding 42-6 victory over the UMass Minutemen.
In the game against the Falcons, Tucker Gleason showcased his skills by throwing for 264 yards on 19 completions out of 30 attempts, adding one touchdown and one interception to his performance. He also contributed on the ground with a rushing touchdown. DeaMonte Trayanum was another significant contributor for Toledo, amassing 125 yards on 27 carries with one touchdown. Vandeross III emerged as a reliable target, recording six receptions for 100 yards.
On the other side, Kent State’s Dru DeShields delivered a standout performance against UMass, completing 10 of 18 passes for 148 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Jordan Nubin added to the offensive push with a solid performance of 80 yards on 15 carries, also scoring a touchdown. Dashawn Martin caught three passes for 42 yards and registered a touchdown.
As anticipation builds for this matchup, fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+. The game details are as follows:
– **Game Date:** Saturday, October 18, 2025
– **Game Time:** 2 p.m. ET
– **Location:** Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio
– **Broadcast:** ESPN+
Toledo is favored in this contest with a spread of -24.5, reflecting their strong home advantage. The betting odds indicate Toledo at -3125 for the moneyline, while Kent State sits at +1338. The total points for the game are set at 49.5.
With both teams showing flashes of brilliance in their recent games, fans can expect an exciting showdown as Toledo aims to regain momentum and Kent State looks to build on their recent success.