The Toledo Rockets (7-5) face the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (6-6) in the 2021 Bahamas Bowl. Toledo enters as 10-point favorites after winning three straight games to close their regular season.

Team Comparison:

MTSU Blue Raiders

• Overall Record: 6-6
• Points Per Game: 30.0
• Points Allowed: 26.0
• Key Player: QB Chase Cunningham (16 TD, 3 INT)
• Style: Slow-paced offense, struggles in run game

Toledo Rockets

• Overall Record: 7-5
• Points Per Game: 34.0
• Points Allowed: 21.0
• Key Player: RB Bryant Koback (1,274 yards, 15 TD)
• Strength: Strong run game and pass defense (under 200 passing yards allowed per game)

Keys to the Game:

• Toledo's rushing attack vs MTSU's run defense
• MTSU's ability to control tempo
• Toledo's pass defense vs Cunningham

Prediction: Toledo's dominant ground game and strong defense should control this matchup. Expect the Rockets to pull away in the second half and cover the 10-point spread convincingly.

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