Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Toledo Rockets
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Trayanum's career day gives Toledo 45-21 win over Western Kentucky
Trayanum, a Kentucky transfer, eclipsed 100 rushing yards for just the second time in his six-year collegiate career and first time since 2020 against UCLA while at Arizona. Kenji Christian, a transfer from North Carolina A&T, added 91 rushing yards on 15 carries. Toledo had 307 yards on the ground.
The Rockets (1-1) scored on their first drive after a WKU fumble set them up at the opposing 34-yard line. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren then reeled in a 37-yard pick-six to extend Toledo's lead to 14-0 just over three minutes into the game.
After a WKU touchdown pass made it 14-7, the Rockets scored 31 consecutive points and Western Kentucky did not score again until early in the fourth quarter. Vanderross caught a 71-yard touchdown pass just before halftime, and Trayanum took the first snap of the second half 75 yards for a score.
The Hilltoppers (2-1) were led by Maverick McIvor's 235 passing yards and two scores, and Moussa Barry's three receptions for 110 yards.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:57 | Chip Trayanum 1 Yd Run (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 11:52 | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 37 Yd Interception Return (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:48 | Matthew Henry 7 Yd pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:34 | Chip Trayanum 10 Yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 11:50 | Dylan Cunanan 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:25 | Junior Vandeross III 71 Yd pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:49 | Chip Trayanum 75 Yd Run (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:30 | Connor Jones 5 Yd pass from John Alan Richter (Dylan Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:08 | Jaden McGill 1 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:26 | Cameron Flowers 11 Yd pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon Kick) |
Statistics
 WKU |
 TOL |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 333 | Total Yards | 508 |
| 274 | Passing | 201 |
| 24/39 | Comp/Att | 12/21 |
| 7.0 | Yards per pass | 9.6 |
| 59 | Rushing | 307 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 2.1 | Yards per rush | 7.3 |
| 4-45 | Penalties | 9-78 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 26:35 | Possession | 33:25 |
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