The Toledo Rockets have added the Youngstown State Penguins and Kentucky Wildcats to their future football schedules, according to an announcement from the school on Thursday.
Toledo will host Youngstown State at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2027, the first meeting between the programs since 1961. The Rockets lead the all-time series 4-2-1 in seven previous games.
“We’re excited about the variety of our 2027 non-conference schedule,” said Toledo head football coach Mike Jacobs. “We’ll have an opportunity to play in front of our fans at the Glass Bowl, renew a series with a great in-state program in Youngstown State and compete in some outstanding venues against programs with a strong tradition of success. These are the types of games that challenge our football team and provide our players with tremendous experiences.”
Toledo will also host Youngstown State at the Glass Bowl on August 27, 2033, per the announcement.
The Rockets have also added a future football game on the road against Kentucky on Sept. 4, 2032 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. The game will mark the third overall meeting between the two programs.
Find it odd that a successful MAC program like Toledo would have two FCS schools scheduled for next season
Maybe they expect them to be easy wins?
Why 2 FCS opponents in 2027?