Massachusetts vs Toledo Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Massachusetts Minutemen will be on the road in Week 2 with a game in Toledo against the Toledo Rockets. Massachusetts is winless on the year following a 14 point loss to Eastern Michigan to open the 2024 season. Defensively UMass was outmatched giving up 375 yards and four teen points in each half resulting in the loss. Offensively UMass struggled compiling 329 yards but converted just 10 of 17 third downs resulting in the double digit loss. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Taisun Phommachanh led the way for the Massachusetts offense in week 1 completing 20 passes for 177 yards and ran the ball 16 times for a team high 57 yards as well. Jalen John was second on the roster with 53 yards and one score on 14 carries, while CJ Hester chipped in 36 yards and one touchdown on 8 carries. Jalen John also led the team with five catches for 42 yards.

This Toledo Rockets remain at home in Week 2 looking to stay undefeated following a 39 point victory against Duquesne to open the year. The Toledo defense set the tone in the game giving up ten points including nine in the second half on 284 total yards after forcing 3 turnovers. Offensively Toledo dominated pouring in 49 points on 446 total yards of offense.

Tucker Gleason led the way for the Toledo offense completing 15 passes for 202 yards and three scores. John Alan Richter completed all six passes he threw for 77 yards and one score. Willie Shaw III led the team with 50 yards and one score on 7 carries, while Jacquez Stewart chipped in 34 yards and two touchdowns on 7 carries. Jerjuan Newton led the team with 98 yards and one touchdown on five receptions.

The Rockets rolled to a blowout win in week 1, while UMass comes into this game following a double digit loss. Look for Toledo to control this game on both sides of the ball as they roll to another huge win. Take the Rockets this week to get it one at home. Final Score Prediction, Toledo Rockets win and cover 38-7.