The Toledo Rockets have earned a spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time in over ten years and look to prove they're deserving of the rank when they host the Ball State Cardinals Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
''For us and our staff and our kids, the thing that has gotten us to this point is our ability to focus on getting better each day,'' first-year Rockets coach Matt Campbell said. ''That's the thing that makes November really special. We know how important that is. It's a great honor (to be ranked) but it's something you'd like to end the season with.''
No. 23 Toledo (8-1, 5-0 MAC) lost their season opener in overtime in Arizona against the Wildcats, but have been red hot since, including a 29-23 victory over Cincinnati.
The Rockets average 34.3 points per game and are led on offense by running back David Fluellen, who is third in the nation with 1,181 rushing yards on the season.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals (6-3, 3-2) can enhance their bowl prospects by pulling off the upset. The Cardinals have only lost to No. 10 Clemson, and two one-loss teams in Kent State and Northern Illinois.
With an offense that averages 33.7 points per game, the Cardinals boast a balanced offensive attack, especially on the ground, averaging 202.4 yards rushing per game behind running back Jahwan Edwards or through the air, averaging 270.8 yards passing per game with the deadly combo of quarterback Keith Wenning and wide receiver Willie Snead.
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