One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Peny Boone and the Toledo Rockets (4-1) visit the UMass Minutemen (1-5) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Last time out, the Rockets defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies, 35-33. The Minutemen lost in their last outing by a final score of 52-28 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
In that last outing for the Rockets, DeQuan Finn completed 16 of 20 passing attempts (80.0%) and totaled 281 yards through the air, completing two touchdown passes and one touchdown as a rusher. Boone had 16 rushing attempts and wound up with 113 yards. Junior Vandeross III found paydirt once, and ended the contest with four catches for 147 yards.
For the Minutemen in their last game, Taisun Phommachanh completed 29 of 38 passing attempts (76.3%) and totaled 269 yards through the air, connecting on one touchdown pass but giving away one interception. Gregory DeRosiers had three rushing attempts and finished with 75 yards and one touchdown while also hauling in four receptions for 27 yards and one touchdown. Mark Pope ended the contest with six catches for 85 yards.
Want to bet on Toledo or UMass? Visit DraftKings Sportsbook to place your wager today!
Toledo Players to Watch
- This year, Finn has racked up 954 passing yards (190.8 yards per game) while going 73-for-110 (66.4% completion percentage) and throwing 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has added 241 rushing yards on 49 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 48.2 yards per game.
- Boone has run for a team-high 515 yards on 68 attempts (103 yards per game) and five touchdowns.
- Vandeross III has hauled in 16 receptions for 294 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 58.8 receiving yards per game.
- Jerjuan Newton’s stat line this year shows 18 catches for 260 yards and seven touchdowns. He puts up 52 receiving yards per game.
- Larry Stephens has 110 receiving yards on 10 receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 27.5 yards per game.
UMass Players to Watch
- Carlos Davis leads his team with 886 passing yards (221.5 per game) and has a 61.4% completion percentage (62-of-101), throwing six touchdown passes and three interceptions.
- Kay’Ron Adams has 110 carries for a team-high 504 rushing yards (84 per game) and five touchdowns.
- So far this year Phommachanh has rushed for 95 yards on 31 carries (31.7 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Anthony Simpson has hauled in 26 receptions for 426 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He averages 71 receiving yards per game.
- Pope has added 16 receptions for 252 yards and one touchdown.
- George Johnson has racked up 202 yards on 17 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 33.7 yards per game.
Toledo Recent Stat Leaders
- Damon Ollison II has helped lead the Rockets’ defense with three tackles in their last three games.
- Tucker Gleason has helped lead the Rockets’ defense with three tackles in their last three games.
- With 10 tackles, one TFL, and one sack, D’Andre Ragin has been a key piece of the Rockets’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- A big piece of the Rockets’ defense, Chris McDonald has one interception to go with eight tackles and one pass defended in their last three games.
UMass Recent Stat Leaders
- In the Minutemen’s last three outings, Ahmad Haston has posted eight tackles and one pass defended.
- The Minutemen’s Shawn Harris Jr. has collected eight tackles and one pass defended for the Minutemen in their last three games.
- Michael Oppong has been doing his part on defense, registering eight tackles and one pass defended in the Minutemen’s last three contests.
- Isaiah Rutherford has registered three tackles for the Minutemen in their last three contests.
Toledo vs. UMass Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | -19 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 |
Discover even more ways to bet on college football at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Team Stat Comparison
| Toledo | UMass | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 40.8 (9) | 26.5 (54) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.8 (56) | 39.2 (133) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (100) | 9 (100) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (22) | 6 (76) |
Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
