DETROIT, Mich. – A smothering defense and a gutty performance by sophomore quarterback Dequan Finn launched the Toledo Rockets (8-5) to a 17-7 victory over Ohio (9-4) in the MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday.
It was Toledo's 12th MAC Championship title overall, and fourth triumph in the MAC Championship Game. It was also Head Coach Jason Candle's second MAC title. His Rockets won the title in 2017, his second year as Toledo's head coach.
"I'm really proud of our football team," said Candle, who is now tied with former Rocket head coaches Frank Lauterbur and Tom Amstutz with two MAC titles.