How appropriate that the home team is nicknamed the Rockets, seeing as how the total has rocketed from 156. The pubic cannot get the teams’ 190-point game earlier this season out of its memory. Toledo has fixed its defense after getting road-graded for 110 points by Buffalo. In the nine outings since, four Rockets opponents were held in the 50s and another to 63. A raucous crowd in this MAC showdown will keep the home side focused on defense.

My projections see Toledo covering the spread nearly two-thirds of the time Friday against Buffalo in this critical MAC showdown. These clubs lead their respective divisions and the Rockets are looking to avenge a blowout loss in the first meeting. Don't be surprised if they pull the upset in the rematch.