Toledo secures 39-24 victory over Ball State in MAC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Toledo triumphed over Ball State 39-24 in their Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday in Muncie, Indiana. CJ Miller and Connor Walendzak combined for 299 rushing yards and three touchdowns to propel the Rockets to their fourth consecutive win. Miller ran for 196 yards, featuring two lengthy runs over 50 yards, while Walendzak added 103 yards and a 30-yard touchdown. Ball State's Keldric Luster recorded two touchdown passes, but the Cardinals fell short after a late touchdown by Miller sealed the victory for Toledo. The Rockets improve to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Ball State drops to 1-4 and 0-2 in the MAC. Toledo's next game is at home against Buffalo, while Ball State will visit Northwestern.
- •Toledo's rushing duo of Miller and Walendzak combined for 299 yards.
- •Miller scored two touchdowns, including a 68-yard run late in the game.
- •Toledo leads 15-10 at halftime after a late touchdown pass.
- •Ball State's Luster threw two touchdown passes despite the loss.
- •Toledo hosts Buffalo next, while Ball State travels to Northwestern.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Miller and Walendzak combine for nearly 300 yards rushing, lead Toledo to 39-24 win over Ball State
"(AP) — CJ Miller and Connor Walendzak combined for 299 yards rushing and three touchdowns to lead Toledo to a 39-24 victory over Ball State on Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for the Rockets. It is Toledo's fourth straight win and sixth consecutive conference victory dating to last season.
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