In 92 seasons of playing football, the University of Toledo has never played a school from the Southeastern Conference. That will change in a big way this fall.
The Rockets will begin their 2013 football season playing not one, but two games against SEC foes. Toledo opens up with road contests at Florida and at Missouri, undoubtedly the toughest opening assignment in school history.
“Our schedule is very challenging, particularly at the start of the season, but we are looking forward to it,” said Head Coach Matt Campbell. “Not only do we travel to Florida and Missouri, but we open at home against a very good Eastern Washington team (Sept. 14), then play two conference road games at Central Michigan and Ball State. I know our players will rise to meet the challenge.”
Former Steubenville Big Red Dwight Macon is expected to be the backup quarterback, and slot receiver for the Rockets. Macon will be backing up Terrence Owens who threw for 2,705 yards, 61.4%, 14 TDs, 8 INTs in 2012 as a Junior.
As a quarterback, Macon complete 2 of 3 passes for 30 yards, and caught 18 balls for 110 yards as a receiver in 2012.
