Central Connecticut vs Toledo Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils visit the Toledo Rockets on Saturday at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 3:30 PM ET and coverage on ESPN+. Both teams are 0-1. Central Connecticut opened with a 59-20 loss at South Dakota, while Toledo lost 30-20 at Michigan State. Get ready for Saturday's matchup with our free NCAAF picks.
Central Connecticut Blue Devils Preview
Central Connecticut produced 250 total offensive yards against South Dakota, with 115 passing and 135 rushing. Conner Kenyon completed 9 of 18 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown, while Brett Griffis went 7 of 13 for 34 yards. Griffis also led the Blue Devils with 43 rushing yards on eight carries. Michael Trovarelli was the top receiving option, catching five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.
The Blue Devils' biggest problem was on the other side of the ball, where South Dakota scored 59 points. Central Connecticut did not record a sack or an interception in the opener. Deonte Douglas led the defense with six tackles, while Breon Askins and Eric Jackson each recorded four. Central Connecticut will need a much stronger defensive performance against a Toledo offense that produced several big plays against Michigan State.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
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Toledo Rockets Preview
Toledo produced 273 total yards in its 30-20 road loss to Michigan State. John Alan Richter completed 12 of 21 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Connor Walendzak provided the biggest play on the ground with a 71-yard run and finished with 76 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Adjatay Dabbs was Toledo's main threat through the air, catching four passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rockets recorded three sacks in the opener. Isaac Zay led Toledo with 12 tackles and a sack, while Julian Fox added 10 tackles. Caden Camese and Lucas Lambert-Pipkin also recorded sacks. Toledo gave up 30 points against Michigan State, but the Rockets now face a Central Connecticut offense that managed only 250 yards and 20 points in its opener.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
Central Connecticut vs Toledo Prediction
Both teams enter looking for their first win, but Toledo faced a stronger opening opponent and was competitive enough to score 20 points at Michigan State. Richter connected for two passing touchdowns, while Walendzak and Dabbs supplied explosive plays. Central Connecticut struggled much more defensively, surrendering 59 points in its opener while failing to record a sack or interception. Toledo's pass rush also creates a difficult matchup for a Blue Devils passing attack that generated only 115 yards. The Rockets will control this game at home. Final Score Prediction: Toledo Rockets win, 49-10.
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