The Mid-American Conference unveiled the 2023 football schedules on Wednesday.
Cue up the annual rage.
Yes, for the fourth consecutive season, the Battle of I-75 will take place on a November weeknight. It’s not too early to stock up on foot and hand warmers.
The Rockets open the 2023 season at Illinois, followed by a stretch of four consecutive home games: Texas Southern, San Jose State, and back-to-back conference games against Western Michigan and Northern Illinois.
Toledo’s final non-conference game is Oct. 7 at Massachusetts.
Miami (Ohio) returns to the schedule for the first time since 2011, with the Rockets making their first trip to Oxford in 14 years.