
Toledo Rockets (@ToledoFB)
Jason Candle (10th year) (72-40)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 9.5 - 2.5 (#12) | SOS: (#134)
Power (#72) | Off (#73) | Def (#70) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 9.5 - 2.5 (#12) | SOS: (#134)

Toledo's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Fri 8/29 | Toledo at Kentucky | +10.5 | |||||
Fri 9/5 | Toledo vs Western Kentucky | -13.5 | |||||
Fri 9/12 | Toledo vs Morgan State | -21.5 | |||||
Fri 9/19 | Toledo at Western Michigan | -14 | |||||
Fri 9/26 | Toledo vs Akron | -20 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Fri 10/10 | Toledo at Bowling Green | -7.5 | |||||
Fri 10/17 | Toledo vs Kent State | -28 | |||||
Fri 10/24 | Toledo at Washington State | -6 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Tue 11/4 | Toledo vs Northern Illinois | -13 | |||||
Tue 11/11 | Toledo at Miami (OH) | -8 | |||||
Fri 11/21 | Toledo vs Ball State | -24 | |||||
Fri 11/28 | Toledo at Central Michigan | -10 |
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 2.5 #12
Schedule Rating: #134
Future 2026 Schedule
Toledo's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Thu 8/29 | Toledo vs Duquesne | -27.5 | 53.5 | W 49 - 10 | O | Y | |
Sat 9/7 | Toledo vs Massachusetts | -17.5 | 50.5 | W 38 - 23 | O | N | |
Sat 9/14 | Toledo at Mississippi State | +10.5 | 56.5 | W 41 - 17 | O | Y | |
Sat 9/21 | Toledo at Western Kentucky | -2.0 | 60.5 | L 21 - 26 | U | N | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 10/5 | Toledo vs Miami (OH) | -4.5 | 44.0 | W 30 - 20 | O | Y | |
Sat 10/12 | Toledo at Buffalo | -10.5 | 44.5 | L 15 - 30 | O | N | |
Sat 10/19 | Toledo at Northern Illinois | +3.0 | 42.5 | W 13 - 6 | U | Y | |
Sat 10/26 | Toledo vs Bowling Green | -1.5 | 47.5 | L 26 - 41 | O | N | |
Sat 11/2 | Toledo at Eastern Michigan | -10.0 | 54.5 | W 29 - 28 | O | N | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Tue 11/12 | Toledo vs Central Michigan | -15.0 | 52.5 | W 37 - 10 | U | Y | |
Wed 11/20 | Toledo vs Ohio | -1.5 | 47.0 | L 7 - 24 | U | N | |
Tue 11/26 | Toledo at Akron | -9.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 21 | U | N | |
Thu 12/26 | Toledo vs Pittsburgh | +6.5 | 48.5 | W 48 - 46 | O | Y |
2024 Record: 8 - 5 (MAC: 4 - 4)
Spread Record 6 - 7 - 0 | O/U 8 - 5
2025 class: 176 points #73
2024 class: 179 points #66
2023 class: 132 points #99
2022 class: 135 points #92
2021 class: 163 points #67
Average Class Ranking: #79
Average Recruiting Points: 157
2024 class: 179 points #66
2023 class: 132 points #99
2022 class: 135 points #92
2021 class: 163 points #67
Average Class Ranking: #79
Average Recruiting Points: 157
Class Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 164 points #69
2019 class: 162 points #73
2018 class: 174 points #67
2017 class: 147 points #78
2016 class: 133 points #88
Average Class Ranking: #75
Average Recruiting Points: 156
2019 class: 162 points #73
2018 class: 174 points #67
2017 class: 147 points #78
2016 class: 133 points #88
Average Class Ranking: #75
Average Recruiting Points: 156
 
Offensive Coordinator Mike Hallett
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tucker Gleason | 207 | 335 | 62% | 2457 | 22 | 7 | 7.3 |
John Alan Richter | 43 | 67 | 64% | 497 | 4 | 0 | 7.4 |
Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connor Walendzak | 122 | 457 | 1 | 3.7 | 32 |
Tucker Gleason | 88 | 330 | 6 | 3.8 | 35 |
Willie Shaw III | 46 | 190 | 3 | 4.1 | 13 |
Trayvon Rudolph (Tr) | 14 | 179 | 2 | 12.8 | 60 |
Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Junior Vandeross | 73 | 763 | 4 | 10.5 | 73 |
Trayvon Rudolph (Tr) | 37 | 403 | 1 | 10.9 | 48 |
Thomas Zsiros | 12 | 148 | 1 | 12.3 | 25 |
Eric Holley | 14 | 126 | 0 | 9.0 | 40 |
Defensive Coordinator Vince Kehres
Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Braden Awls | 67 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Emmanuel Mcneil-Warren | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Avery Smith | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Louce Julien (Tr) | 43 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Dunn | 25 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Louce Julien (Tr) | 43 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Malachi Davis | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Esean Carter | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avery Smith | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Braden Awls | 67 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Nasir Bowers | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense Returning Production: 75% #9
Defense Returning Production: 46% #98
Overall Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense Returning Production: 75% #9
Defense Returning Production: 46% #98
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #85
16 Commits, 83.4 Avg Rating
17% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 18% TY
2025 Portal Class #85
16 Commits, 83.4 Avg Rating
17% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 18% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 678.00 #76
Offense Talent #69 | Defense Talent #79
2024 #73 | 2023 #82 | 2022 #80 | 2021 #86
2025 Talent Rating: 678.00 #76
Offense Talent #69 | Defense Talent #79
2024 #73 | 2023 #82 | 2022 #80 | 2021 #86
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 8 - 5
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2023 Record: 11 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 7 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2022 Record: 9 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 5 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
Four Year Record: 28 - 13
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 23 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 18 - 8
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 8 - 5
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2023 Record: 11 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 7 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2022 Record: 9 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 5 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 8
Four Year Record: 28 - 13
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 23 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 18 - 8
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 7 - 6
2021 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 3
2019 Record: 6 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 4
Eight Year Record: 52 - 33
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 46 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 41 - 21
2021 Record: 7 - 6
2021 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 3
2019 Record: 6 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 4
Eight Year Record: 52 - 33
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 46 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 41 - 21
Toledo Recent Bowl History | |||||
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Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
2024 | Sports Bowl | Toledo vs Pittsburgh | +6.5 | 48.5 | W 48 - 46 |
2023 | Arizona Bowl | Toledo vs Wyoming | +4.5 | 43.5 | L 15 - 16 |
2022 | Raton Bowl | Toledo vs Liberty | -4.0 | 51.5 | W 21 - 19 |
2021 | Bahamas Bowl | Toledo vs Middle Tennessee | -10.0 | 50.0 | L 24 - 31 |
2018 | Bahamas Bowl | Toledo vs Florida International | -7.0 | 57.5 | L 32 - 35 |
2017 | General Bowl | Toledo vs App State | -6.0 | 61.5 | L 0 - 34 |
2016 | Camellia Bowl | Toledo vs App State | -2.5 | 60.0 | L 28 - 31 |
2015 | Raton Bowl | Toledo vs Temple | +1.0 | W 32 - 17 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
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2024 | .11 (111) | 41% (95) | 3.55 (99) | 31.4 (19) | 36% | 50% | .09 (20) | 40% (43) | 3.87 (79) | 28.2 (47) |
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | .28 (27) | 45% (34) | 4.44 (26) | 31 (25) | 44% | 59% | .1 (22) | 38% (29) | 3.33 (22) | 28.9 (68) |
More Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
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2024 | 13 | 25:06 (124) | 18.4 (89) | 36% | 50% | 5.4 (61) | 46.7 (57) | 1.3 (61) | 1.3 | 6.2 (31) | 2.1 (48) | 2 |
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
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2023 | 14 | 27:55 (52) | 20.3 (37) | 44% | 59% | 6.6 (117) | 61.9 (128) | 1.5 (97) | 1.3 | 5.1 (48) | 2.5 (15) | 2 |
Overall Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
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2024 Offense | 13 | 28.3 | 31.2 | 22.2 | 40.8% (95) | 3.55 (99) | 1.3 | 18 | 339 | 111 | 227 | 3.5 | 46% (96) | 53% (41) | 38% (120) | 44% (46) | 16% (72) | .11 (111) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 23.2 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 39.8% (43) | 3.87 (79) | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (83) | 48% (51) | 42% (60) | 38% (35) | 19% (28) | .09 (20) |
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
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2023 Offense | 14 | 32.3 | 42.7 | 27.8 | 45.2% (34) | 4.44 (26) | 1.5 | 20 | 419 | 199 | 220 | 5.3 | 57% (17) | 42% (116) | 46% (38) | 45% (37) | 13% (15) | .28 (27) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 20.3 | 20 | 20.8 | 38.4% (29) | 3.33 (22) | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (82) | 48% (46) | 41% (54) | 36% (14) | 17% (43) | .1 (22) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
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2024 Offense | 13 | 46% (96) | 38% (120) | 31.5 | 111.3 | 3.5 | 12 (114) | -.04 (127) | 2.66 (121) | 57% (130) | 10% (74) | 0.83 (125) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 52% (83) | 42% (60) | - | - | - | - | .11 (66) | 3.01 (69) | 77% (89) | 12% (31) | 0.95 (48) |
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
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2023 Offense | 14 | 57% (17) | 46% (38) | 37.4 | 198.9 | 5.3 | 31 (17) | .2 (41) | 3.36 (20) | 81% (14) | 8% (24) | 1.05 (38) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 51% (82) | 41% (54) | - | - | - | - | .14 (66) | 3.12 (72) | 73% (71) | 10% (73) | 0.99 (64) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 13 | 53% (41) | 44% (46) | 19.2 | 31 | 227.2 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 26 (26) | 7 (26) | .26 (67) | 1.6 (61) | 31% (65) | 27% (108) | .18 (115) | 6% (76) | 2 (68) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 48% (51) | 38% (35) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .08 (11) | 1.5 (29) | 34% (38) | 29% (39) | .22 (34) | 7% (35) | 2 (43) |
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 14 | 42% (116) | 45% (37) | 16.6 | 26.9 | 220.2 | 8.2 | 13.3 | 26 (31) | 10 (56) | .42 (24) | 1.7 (24) | 32% (80) | 32% (59) | .38 (52) | 5% (35) | 2 (78) |
2023 Defense | 14 | 48% (46) | 36% (14) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (53) | .12 (10) | 1.5 (43) | 34% (45) | 25% (17) | .2 (17) | 8% (16) | 2 (61) |
Team Notes (5/11) One of CFB's most exp'd OLs, 95% is returning ❌
(5/2) WR Vandeross a weapon, have decent depth ❌
(3/22) QB Gleason 2nd yr starter. Good, but TO prone ❌
(3/22) RBs Walendzak back, Trayanum (UK) nice add ❌
(3/22) OL 5/5 back. Poss best G5 line, best MAC ❌
(5/2) WR Vandeross a weapon, have decent depth ❌
(3/22) QB Gleason 2nd yr starter. Good, but TO prone ❌
(3/22) RBs Walendzak back, Trayanum (UK) nice add ❌
(3/22) OL 5/5 back. Poss best G5 line, best MAC ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/22) Candle good HC, but drops bad games a lot ❌
(3/22) Class of the MAC TY, OC/DC both vet's. ❌
(3/22) Class of the MAC TY, OC/DC both vet's. ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -1.41 #69
Offense: 13.54 #71
Defense: 14.95 #68
SP+ Overall: -2.2 #74
SP+ Offense: 26.2 #75
SP+ Defense: 28.4 #71
Offense: 13.54 #71
Defense: 14.95 #68
SP+ Overall: -2.2 #74
SP+ Offense: 26.2 #75
SP+ Defense: 28.4 #71
Returning Prod HC Candle, OC Hallett & QB all back
'24 QB Tucker Gleason returns
Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense: 75% #9 | Defense: 46% #98
OL Prod: 100% #1, 5 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4775 #5 | From Portal: 193 #73
Rush Prod: 81% #29 | Rec Prod: 50% #62
Def Front Seven: 32% - Secondary: 69%
'24 QB Tucker Gleason returns
Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense: 75% #9 | Defense: 46% #98
OL Prod: 100% #1, 5 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4775 #5 | From Portal: 193 #73
Rush Prod: 81% #29 | Rec Prod: 50% #62
Def Front Seven: 32% - Secondary: 69%
Roster Team Talent #76 Blue Chips: 3% #61
Offense Talent #69 Defense Talent #79
Crootin Class #73 - 4 YR Rank #79
Portal Class #85 - 16 players, 83 Avg
17% of Roster from Portal, 18% TY
36 New Players, 35% of '25 Roster #57
Offense Talent #69 Defense Talent #79
Crootin Class #73 - 4 YR Rank #79
Portal Class #85 - 16 players, 83 Avg
17% of Roster from Portal, 18% TY
36 New Players, 35% of '25 Roster #57
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 9.5 - 2.5 #12
Schedule Rating: -161 #134
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 10
Schedule Rating: -161 #134
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 10
Scoring Scoring: 28.3 - 23.2 (32 - 20) in '24
Scoring at Home: 31 - 21 | Road: 22 - 21
OC: Mike Hallett - been OC for 3 years
DC: Vince Kehres - been DC for 3 years
Scoring at Home: 31 - 21 | Road: 22 - 21
OC: Mike Hallett - been OC for 3 years
DC: Vince Kehres - been DC for 3 years
Records 2024 Record: 8 - 5 (6 - 7 - 0) (MAC: 4 - 4)
2023 Record: 11 - 3 (7 - 7 - 0) (MAC: 8 - 1)
2022 Record: 9 - 5 (5 - 9 - 0) (MAC: 6 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (28 - 13) | 8 Yr Record: (52 - 33)
2023 Record: 11 - 3 (7 - 7 - 0) (MAC: 8 - 1)
2022 Record: 9 - 5 (5 - 9 - 0) (MAC: 6 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (28 - 13) | 8 Yr Record: (52 - 33)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.55 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Poor when off Schedule 27%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.55 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Poor when off Schedule 27%
'24 DefenseGreat DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Avg Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Avg Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Team NotesOne of CFB's most exp'd OLs, 95% is returning
WR Vandeross a weapon, have decent depth
QB Gleason 2nd yr starter. Good, but TO prone
RBs Walendzak back, Trayanum (UK) nice add
OL 5/5 back. Poss best G5 line, best MAC
Candle good HC, but drops bad games a lot
Class of the MAC TY, OC/DC both vet's.
WR Vandeross a weapon, have decent depth
QB Gleason 2nd yr starter. Good, but TO prone
RBs Walendzak back, Trayanum (UK) nice add
OL 5/5 back. Poss best G5 line, best MAC
Candle good HC, but drops bad games a lot
Class of the MAC TY, OC/DC both vet's.