DeQuan Finn, Top Toledo vs. Miami (OH) Players to Watch – Week 8

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 15, 2023

Peny Boone will lead the Toledo Rockets (6-1) into their battle versus the Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-1) at Yager Stadium on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.

The Rockets prevailed 41-24 last time out when they faced the UMass Minutemen. The RedHawks picked up a 34-21 win last time out against the Western Michigan Broncos.

Last time out for the Rockets, DeQuan Finn finished with 15 completions on 27 attempts (55.6%) for 166 yards, plus six rushing attempts for 25 yards. Boone carried the ball 22 times for 148 yards and one touchdown. Junior Vandeross III hauled in five passes for 49 yards.

In the RedHawks’ last game, Brett Gabbert threw for 223 yards on 20-35 passing (57.1%), throwing two touchdowns and one interception and two rushing touchdowns. Rashad Amos ran for 41 yards on 13 attempts. Cade McDonald gained 78 yards on six receptions.

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Toledo Players to Watch

  • Finn leads the team with 1,259 passing yards (179.9 yards per game) and has a 64.4% completion percentage this year (103-of-160) while throwing 12 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 438 rushing yards on 68 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 62.6 yards per game.
  • Boone has taken 107 attempts for a team-leading 792 rushing yards (113.1 yards per game) while scoring eight touchdowns.
  • Vandeross III has 26 catches and paces his team with 377 receiving yards (53.9 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Jerjuan Newton has added 347 yards (on 25 catches) and nine touchdowns.
  • Larry Stephens has collected 158 yards on 15 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 26.3 yards per game.

Miami (OH) Players to Watch

  • This season, Gabbert has put up 1,455 passing yards (207.9 yards per game) while connecting on 97 of 159 passes (61% completion percentage), with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has tacked on 129 rushing yards on 42 carries (plus two touchdowns), averaging 18.4 yards per game.
  • Amos has taken 87 carries for a team-leading 358 rushing yards (51.1 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
  • Kenny Tracy has 168 yards on 30 carries (28 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Gage Larvadain has hauled in 24 passes for a team-high 504 yards while scoring seven touchdowns. He averages 100.8 yards per game.
  • Joe Wilkins has also added 325 yards on 23 catches and one touchdown. He averages 54.2 receiving yards per game this year.
  • This season McDonald is averaging 41 yards per game, with 18 catches for 246 yards and two touchdowns.

Toledo Recent Stat Leaders

  • As part of the Rockets’ defensive unit, Damon Ollison II has delivered in their last three games.
  • As part of the Rockets’ defense, Connor Walendzak has posted in their last three games.
  • The Rockets’ defense has been helped in their last three games by Chris McDonald, who has collected 11 tackles.
  • Jackson Barrow has been a significant piece of the Rockets’ defense in their last three games, with 11 tackles.

Miami (OH) Recent Stat Leaders

  • In the RedHawks’ last three games, Jalen Peterson has collected 11 tackles.
  • The RedHawks’ Matt Salopek has collected one TFL and 31 tackles for the RedHawks in their last three contests.
  • Tracy has posted one TFL and 31 tackles in the RedHawks’ last three games.
  • Nate Muersch has registered one TFL and 31 tackles for the RedHawks in their last three contests.

Toledo vs. Miami (OH) Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Toledo -1.5 -110 -110 46 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Toledo Miami (OH)
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 36.9 (13) 31.6 (37)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 20.6 (52) 19.1 (31)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 10 (91) 6 (29)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 11 (20) 6 (98)

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