FBS-CFB Game Preview: Toledo Rockets (5-4) vs. Miami (OH) Redhawks (5-4)

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Venue & Game Information

Location: Fred C. Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio

Kickoff: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: ESPN2

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Clear skies, temperatures in the low 40s (°F) at kickoff

Wind: Light breeze, 5–7 mph

Impact: Minimal weather disruption; conditions favor balanced offensive play

Injury Report

Toledo: RB DeaMonte Trayanum (minor ankle sprain) probable; OL rotation thin due to shoulder injuries.

Miami (OH): WR Kamryn Perry (hamstring) expected to play; DL depth limited with two starters questionable.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toledo Rockets: Coming off a dominant 42–3 win over Northern Illinois, led by QB Tucker Gleason’s 309 passing yards and 3 total TDs.

Miami (OH) Redhawks: Narrow 24–20 loss to Ohio Bobcats last week; QB DeQuan Finn threw for 194 yards and 2 TDs.

Player Matchups

QB Battle: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) – 1,875 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT vs. DeQuan Finn (Miami OH) – dual-threat, 1,500+ yards passing, 400+ rushing yards.

RBs: DeaMonte Trayanum (Toledo) – 36 yards, 1 TD last week vs. Jordan Brunson (Miami OH) – 49 yards on 15 carries vs. Ohio.

WRs: Junior Vandeross III (Toledo) – 9 TDs, tied for 7th nationally vs. Kamryn Perry (Miami OH) – averaging 26.3 yards per reception, leading the nation.

Defense: Miami’s early-game defense allows just 2.7 points per first quarter on average (T16 nationally) vs. Toledo’s explosive offense that thrives on quick scores.

Series History

Toledo leads the all-time series, but Miami has covered in 8 of their last 13 games ATS.

Recent matchups have been competitive, often decided by one score.

Betting Trends

Toledo: 6–3 ATS this season; 5–2 ATS as favorites of 2.5+ points.

Miami (OH): 6–3 ATS; 5–1 ATS in last six games.

Over has hit in 5 of 9 games for both teams.

Predicted Score: Toledo 27 – Miami (OH) 24

Summary: This MAC showdown pits Toledo’s explosive offense against Miami’s disciplined defense. Expect a tight contest with both teams trading scores. The betting value leans toward Miami covering the spread and the Over hitting.

Game Odds

Toledo Rockets                                  – 3.5

Miami (OH) Redhawks                  44.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025