1968 Toledo Rockets football team explained

Year:1968
Team:Toledo Rockets
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Short Conf:MAC
Record:5–4–1
Conf Record:3–2–1
Head Coach:Frank Lauterbur
Hc Year:6th
Stadium:Glass Bowl

The 1968 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Frank Lauterbur, the Rockets compiled a 5–4–1 record (3–2–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 230 to 156. Toledo won the first three games of the season, part of a 12-game winning streak that extended back into the 1967 season.[1] [2]

The team's statistical leaders on offense included Steve Jones with 1,197 passing yards, Roland Moss with 1,145 rushing yards and 84 points scored, and David Daniels with 344 receiving yards.[3] [4] Mel Tucker and Bob Pfefferle were the team captains.[5]

After the season

NFL/AFL Draft

The following Rockets were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL Draft following the season.[6]

7181Roland MossRunning backBaltimore Colts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1968 Toledo Rockets Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 21, 2016.
  2. Web site: Toledo Football 2015 Media Guide. University of Toledo. 2015. 190, 197.
  3. Web site: 1968 Toledo Rockets Statistics. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 21, 2016.
  4. 2015 Media Guide, pp. 218-221.
  5. 2015 Media Guide, p. 164.
  6. Web site: 1969 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 29, 2023.