TOLEDO (Interstat) — Toledo scored touchdowns in every quarter, built a 42-3 halftime lead and beat visiting Central Connecticut 63-10 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at the Glass Bowl. The Rockets improved to 1-1. The Blue Devils fell to 0-2. Central Connecticut was coming off a 59-20 loss at South Dakota on Aug. 29. Toledo had opened its season with a 30-20 loss at Michigan State on Sept. 4. The home team controlled the game after an early field goal by the Blue Devils and pulled away over the final three quarters.

Central Connecticut took its only lead on Jack Hennessey’s 25-yard field goal with 14:36 remaining in the first quarter. Toledo answered with a 4-yard touchdown pass from John Alan Richter to C. Walendzak with 10:57 left in the opening quarter. R. Griffith made the extra point. The Rockets added more touchdowns before the end of the period and led 21-3 after the first quarter. Central Connecticut’s offense struggled to sustain drives against Toledo’s defense, while the Rockets found a rhythm through the air and on the ground. Toledo’s fast start set the tone for the rest of the afternoon.

Toledo kept scoring in the second quarter, adding 21 more points while holding Central Connecticut scoreless. The Blue Devils had an opportunity to cut into the deficit, but Hennessey’s 49-yard field goal attempt with 3:40 remaining in the half was no good. Toledo took a 42-3 lead into halftime. The Rockets’ defense limited Central Connecticut’s passing game and kept the Blue Devils from reaching the end zone before the break. Toledo’s special teams also contributed with successful extra-point attempts after each touchdown.

Toledo’s defense held Central Connecticut to a field goal in the first half and did not allow a touchdown until the third quarter. The Blue Devils’ offense moved the ball at times but could not finish drives consistently. Toledo’s special teams converted extra points throughout the game. Central Connecticut’s kicking game produced the game’s opening points but also missed a 49-yard attempt before halftime. The Rockets’ lead grew to 42-3 at the break, and the second half followed a similar pattern.

Central Connecticut found the end zone in the third quarter, scoring seven points to break its scoring drought. Toledo matched that touchdown with seven points of its own. The Rockets carried a 49-10 advantage into the fourth quarter. Central Connecticut’s touchdown was its only trip to the end zone in the game. Toledo’s offense continued to move the ball efficiently, and the Rockets’ defense prevented the Blue Devils from building any momentum.

Toledo closed the game with 14 fourth-quarter points. The final touchdown came with 3:42 remaining when W. Moses completed a short middle pass to C. Rusk. Rusk caught the ball at the Central Connecticut 23-yard line and went 40 yards for the score. R. Griffith added the extra point. The Rockets finished with 63 points, while the Blue Devils were held to 10. Toledo’s victory evened its record and set up a home game against Temple next week.

Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound player from Gray, Georgia, was listed as the game’s top key performer. Central Connecticut quarterback Conner Kenyon, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound player from Austin, Texas, was next. Brett Griffis, a 6-foot-0, 197-pound quarterback from Ashburn, Virginia, followed. Central Connecticut defensive back Eric Jackson of Paterson, New Jersey; defensive back Keith Moko of Newton, Iowa; defensive back Daren Omoregie of Lynn, Massachusetts; defensive back Deonte Douglas of White Plains, New York; linebacker Jacob Staton of Hamden, Connecticut; and teammates Jaden Langford and Gabriel Wiggins were also listed. Tight end Sean O’Brien of Walpole, Massachusetts; wide receivers Amarri Pitts of Syracuse, New York, Austyn Howe of Newington, Connecticut, Arturo Johnson Jr., Damani Williams of Englewood, New Jersey, John Manning IV and Jeff Logan, running back Davon Smith Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, and linebacker Isaac Stopke of Lake Havasu City, Arizona rounded out the first group of listed performers.

Toledo’s Markus Meincke, kicker Reice Griffith of Pace, Florida, Tyrell Russell and Tommy Huss were key performers for the Rockets. Central Connecticut’s Davion Jennings, the Central Connecticut team unit, Sammy Johnson, kicker Jack Hennessey of Endwell, New York, wide receiver Mel Jacobs of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Jeremiah Tucker, Kyle Greene, linebacker Tymaine Smith of New Haven, Connecticut, Javez Caldwell, JJ Gibson, defensive lineman Wayne Coleman Jr. of Mount Vernon, New York, and Toledo’s Micah Fils-Aime were also listed. Central Connecticut’s Jaden Sasu of Frederick, Maryland, James Mankaka of Rochester, Minnesota, Marcus Simmons Jr., LaZaryus Toombs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mykhi Davis, Malachai Mapp, Amir Proctor, Navon Mitchell of Staten Island, New York, Shae Terry of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Braswell Thomas followed. Toledo’s team unit, Armorion Smith of Detroit, Michigan, Isaac Zay of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Julian Fox of Cordele, Georgia, and Anthony Simpson of Pawling, New York rounded out the key performers.

Central Connecticut will next play at Montana State on Saturday, Sept. 19. Toledo will host Temple on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Blue Devils will look to rebound after opening the season with two losses. The Rockets will seek to build on their first win of the season. Toledo’s upcoming schedule includes Temple, San Diego State, Ball State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Sacramento State, Massachusetts, Bowling Green and Ohio. Central Connecticut’s upcoming schedule includes Montana State, Wagner, American International, Mercyhurst, New Haven, Robert Morris, Stonehill, Long Island University and Duquesne. Toledo will host San Diego State on Sept. 26 and will visit Ball State on Oct. 3. Central Connecticut will host Wagner on Oct. 3 and American International on Oct. 10.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Toledo 39, Central Connecticut 6. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Toledo with a 95.1 percent probability to win.