Toledo Rockets vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Toledo Rockets 24–16 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Toledo Rockets 16, Kentucky Wildcats 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Toledo Rockets	0	0	0	12	16
Kentucky Wildcats	6	5	0	12	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 243.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.20 EPA
• Zach Calzada (Kentucky) — 95.0 yds · -0.61 EPA/play -13.52 EPA

Rushing

• Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Dante Dowdell (Kentucky) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• Chip Trayanum (Toledo) — 41.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

• Junior Vandeross III (Toledo) — 7 rec · 88.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Chip Trayanum (Toledo) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Hardley Gilmore IV (Kentucky) — 2 rec · 5.0 yds -0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tucker Gleason	Toledo	42	52.4%	243	1	+0.03	+1.20
Zach Calzada	Kentucky	22	40.9%	95	0	-0.61	-13.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Toledo	Kentucky
Plays	68	63
EPA / play	-0.142	-0.119
Total EPA	-9.62	-7.50
Success rate	30.9%	47.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.029	-0.614
Rush EPA / play	-0.416	+0.147
Yards	323	315

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	5	31	+3.08	Punt
Q1	Toledo	2	0	-3.98	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	7	20	+0.92	Rush TD
Q1	Toledo	3	13	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	7	-5.56	Interception
Q1	Toledo	11	51	-2.32	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	Toledo	3	-5	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	2	26	-4.22	Fumble
Q2	Toledo	7	23	-4.06	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	9	23	-1.98	Field goal
Q2	Toledo	6	13	-0.70	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	3	6	-0.57	Punt
Q2	Toledo	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Toledo	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	8	34	-1.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Dante Dowdell rushes 79 yards for a touchdown (+5.7 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Zach Calzada pass intercepted (-5.12 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Punt (-4.75 EPA)
4. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Tucker Gleason pass to Junior Vandeross III for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
5. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Fumble (-3.89 EPA)
6. Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Chip Trayanum rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.65 EPA)
7. Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Tucker Gleason rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Tucker Gleason pass intercepted (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (24–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 243.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Kentucky at -0.119 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Toledo Rockets vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Toledo Rockets 16, Kentucky Wildcats 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Toledo Rockets vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 16–24.

Where can I find the Toledo Rockets vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752670.

Who led Toledo Rockets vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Tucker Gleason (Toledo) led passers with 243.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Toledo Rockets at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.