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Miller and Walendzak Combine for Nearly 300 Yards Rushing, Lead Toledo to 39-24 Win over Ball State
CJ Miller and Connor Walendzak combined for 299 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Toledo improved to 4-1.
On Saturday in Muncie, Toledo opened its Mid-American Conference schedule with a 39-24 victory over Ball State, extending the Rockets' conference winning streak.
Miller and Connor Walendzak combined for 299 yards rushing and three touchdowns, powering Toledo's ground attack; Miller gained 196 yards while Walendzak added 103 yards.
Quarterback John Alan Richter threw for 201 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown pass to Daryl Barnett, while Reice Giffith kicked field goals from 43 and 21 yards in the first quarter.
Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster threw for 224 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jabari Smith, while Cardinals runner Horton added 90 yards with a 66-yard score.
Toledo hosts Buffalo on Saturday while Ball State travels to Northwestern, as both teams prepare for their next conference matchups.