2022 MAC Football Week 5 Game Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas at Toledo Rockets

Toledo Rockets (2-2) are set to play host to the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-3) on Saturday. The winner of the game will be crowned the winner in the MAC West title race.

Toledo is a seven-point favorite against Central. The game will be played on October 1, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Toledo leads the all-time series 27-20-3.

Toledo is a seven-point favorite against Central Michigan Chippewas in the 2022 MAC Football Week 5 game. Toledo leads the all-time series 27-20-3.

Toledo is 2-2 after a shock one-possession loss to San Diego State. They play CMU this weekend. The team is predicated on defense under the coaching of Vince Kehres. Dequan Finn is the team's leading passer with 64-of-107 for 781 for six passing scores and five interceptions. Demeer Blankumsee is a primary receiver with 24 catches for 235 yards. Jerjuan Newton has 10 catches, 202 yards, two scores, and Jamal Turner has six catches and 98 yards for the Rockets. The defense has given up an average of 9 points per game and 216 yards per games.

The Chippewas had a slow start to the season, going 1-3. Central hopes the familiarity of conference play will help them get back on track. Daniel Richardson is the team's quarterback, but his health is in question after he got hurt against Penn State. Joel Wilson leads the Chips in receptions (21), and touchdowns (3). Carlos Carriere has 20 receptions for 255 yards and a touchdown, and Jalen McGaughy has 12 catches for 200 yards. Lew Nichols is a lead back with 325 yards on 84 carries. Noah Koenigsknecht and Finn Hogan played well against Bucknell.

Toledo and CMU are playing each other in the Homecoming game. The last two games between these teams went down to the wire. This time last year, Toledo was going through a sea of changes on the offense and it didn't go well against San Diego State. Now, it's a progress report for the team that needs confidence to move through the MAC West race.