Rockets Take Flight

August 30, 2024 | Athletics, News, UToday, Alumni
By Staff



Toledo kicked off their 2024 season Thursday night in spectacular fashion, a 49-10 victory over Duquesne before 23,515 excited fans at Glass Bowl Stadium.

UToledo students scream for the Rockets during the 2024 season opener at Glass Bowl Stadium.

Several shirtless male students, each with a letter painted on their chest that spells out U-T-O-L-E-D-O run onto the field before the Rockets' home opener.

Toledo senior wide receiver Jacquez Stuart stretches into the end zone with one of his two touchdowns.

Toledo senior wide receiver Jacquez Stuart stretches into the end zone with the football as he is being tackled.

Senior linebacker Daniel Bolden celebrates as the Rocket defense had a strong night, holding Duquesne to 282 total yards, including just 80 in the second half, and forcing three Dukes’ turnovers.

Senior linebacker Daniel Bolden celebrates as the Rocket defense had a strong night, holding Duquesne to 282 total yards, including just 80 in the second half, and forcing three Dukes' turnovers.

Senior tight end Anthony Torres scores on a 14-yard toss to give the Rockets a 28-10 with 1:59 to play in the half.

Senior tight end Anthony Torres scores on a 14-yard toss to give the Rockets a 28-10 with 1:59 to play in the half.

UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder, left, and Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair, center right, pose with Roy and Marcia Armes, founder of the Roy and Marcia Armes Engineering Leadership Institute in the College of Engineering, during pre-game festivities.

Interim President Matt Schroeder, left, and Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair, center right, pose with Roy and Marcia Armes, founder of the Roy and Marcia Armes Engineering Leadership Institute in the College of Engineering during pre-game festivities.

Interim President Matt Schroeder talks with Rockets before the game.

Interim President Matt Schroeder talks with 3 students during pre-game festivities.

Toledo fans hang out during the pre-game tailgating party.

A UToledo tent with Rocket fans sitting in chairs during pre-game festivities.

Photo of the parking lot with "Toledo" painted on the pavement leading up to Glass Bowl Stadium.