1967 Toledo Rockets football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1967 Toledo Rockets football Mid-American Conference MAC 9–1 5–1 Frank Lauterbur 5th John Schneider Tom Beutler Glass Bowl MAC co-champion The 1967 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1967 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Frank Lauterbur, the Rockets compiled a 9–1 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), tied with Ohio for the MAC championship, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 266 to 83. After opening the season with a loss to Ohio, Toledo won nine consecutive games, part of a 12-game winning streak that extended into the 1968 season. The 1967 defense was one of the toughest in program history. In total defense, the team allowed 198.4 yards per game, the fourth best in program history. The scoring defense, at 8.3 points per game, ranks fifth in program history. The total of 12 touchdowns allowed ranks third in program history.2015 Media Guide, p. 200. In a game against Ohio, the Rockets did not allow a single rushing first down. The Rockets held Northern Illinois to -109 rushing yards, which remains a program record.2015 Media Guide, p. 202. The 13 punts by Northern Illinois also remains tied for a program record for most punts forced.2015 Media Guide, p. 203. The team's statistical leaders on offense included John Schneider with 1,650 passing yards, Roland Moss with 833 rushing yards, and Pete Kramer with 556 receiving yards and 96 points scored.1967 Toledo Rockets Statistics Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/toledo/1967.html2015 Media Guide, pp. 218-221. Schneider and Tom Beutler were the team captains.2015 Media Guide, p. 164. Attendance at Toledo's home football games totaled 84,455 in 1967, an average of 14,076 per game.2015 Media Guide, p. 199. Schedule y y September 16 Ohio Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 14–20 18,126 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-ohio-u-upends-toledo/183964386/ Dayton Daily News Ohio U upends Toledo, 20–14 September 17, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 at Xavier<ncg> Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH W 24–7 10,249 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-rockets-rip-xavier-11/124070898/ The Lima News Rockets rip Xavier '11' September 24, 1967 May 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 at Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 14–7 5,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-gazette-mail-colse-toledo-strugg/183964505/ Sunday Gazette-Mail Close; Toledo struggles to beat inspired Marshall 14 to 7 October 1, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH (rivalry) W 33–0 20,547 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-rockets-make-1st/183964617/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Rockets make 1st win in 12 years a 33–0 BG blast October 15, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 Western Michigan Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 35–9 17,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-toledo-bounces-broncos/183964723/ The Plain Dealer Toledo bounces Broncos, 35 to 9 October 22, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 Kent State Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 14–13 16,105 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-late-td-gives-to/183964805/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Late TD gives Toledo victory October 29, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 at Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH W 24–14 14,835 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-tu-scalps-miami-clinches-mac/183964902/ The Blade TU scalps Miami, clinches MAC tie November 5, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 Northern Illinois<ncg> Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 35–0 8,810 Koontz Arvid Toledo's Defense Stops Huskies' Running Game https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90331245/the-daily-chronicle/ December 9, 2021 The DeKalb Daily Chronicle November 13, 1967 10 Newspapers.com November 18 Dayton<ncg> Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 21–7 10,216 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ironton-tribune-rockets-bounce-back/183965032/ The Ironton Tribune Rockets bounce back, trounce Dayton 21–7 November 19, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 Villanova<ncg> Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 52–6 14,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-villanova-falls/183767446/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Villanova falls 52–6 to Toledo November 24, 1967 October 29, 2025 Newspapers.com 1967 Toledo Rockets Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/toledo/1967-schedule.html Schedule/Results (1967 Toledo) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/404239 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 After the season NFL/AFL draft The following Rockets were selected in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1968/draft.htm 1968 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 29, 2023 Toledo Rockets 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 5126Paul ElzeyLinebackerBaltimore Colts7170John SchneiderQuarterbackBoston Patriots12318Ray HayesDefensive tackleNew York Jets12319Tom BeutlerLinebackerCleveland Browns References Toledo Category:Toledo Rockets football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Toledo Rockets football