Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Toledo football holds off Western Michigan rally and preserves bowl eligibility streak

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Toledo football’s Mid-American Conference championship game hopes were saved by the hands of cornerback Israel Petite. After watching its 17-point lead evaporate into a tie late in the fourth quarter against Western Michigan, the sophomore picked off Broncos quarterback Broc Lowry with 1:36

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Week 8 game day preview: Toledo football vs. Western Michigan (opens Toledo Blade)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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After Toledo suffered a disappointing 14-13 loss in Kalamazoo last season, its rematch against Western Michigan on Saturday has a lot at stake.
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Game updates and analysis: Toledo 14, Western Michigan 0 — 2nd quarter (opens Toledo Blade)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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University of Toledo football hosts Western Michigan, which is undefeated in the Mid-American Conference, for a Week 8 contest at the Glass Bowl. Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s game.
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Toledo football holds off Western Michigan rally and preserves bowl eligibility streak (opens Toledo Blade)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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Toledo football’s Mid-American Conference championship game hopes were saved by the hands of cornerback Israel Petite. After watching its 17-point lead evaporate into a tie late in the fourth quarter against Western Michigan, the sophomore picked off Broncos quarterback Broc Lowry with 1:36