FACTS & STATS: Site: Doyt L. Perry Stadium (23,724) -- Bowling Green, Ohio. Television: ESPNU. Home Record: Toledo 5-2, BGSU 3-1. Away Record: Toledo 0-4, BGSU 4-3. Neutral Record: Toledo 0-0, BGSU 0-0. Conference Record: Toledo 3-4, BGSU 5-2. Series Record: Bowling Green leads, 36-31-4.

GAME NOTES: In the battle for the Peace Pipe, I-75 rivals will collide at Doyt L. Perry Stadium Friday afternoon, as the Bowling Green Falcons get set to host the Toledo Rockets in a Mid-American Conference showdown. The last time the Rockets were on the field, the team had its three-game winning streak snapped with a rough, 41-20 setback to Ball State. With the loss, the Rockets are now 0-4 on the road this season and since the beginning of last year, Toledo is just 1-9 away from home. As for the Falcons, they have won four of their last five games, including three in a row. The last time the team was on the field, BGSU posted a 31-17 win over Buffalo. A victory would bring the Falcons' conference ledger to 6-2. The last time BGSU collected six wins in conference play was back in 2004 when the team advanced to the GMAC Bowl. The Falcons have a slim 36-31-4 lead over Toledo in the all-time series, however the Rockets have won three consecutive matchups and nine of the last 12 meetings, overall.

The Rockets racked up 417 total yards of offense the last time they were on the field, but that was still not enough to get Toledo past Ball State, as the Rockets suffered a 21-point loss. Once again the team was led by the ground attack, which totaled 214 yards on 5.5 ypc. Jalen Parmele was the main option out of the backfield, rushing for 123 yards and one touchdown. Parmele has been outstanding all year and heads into this game with 1,429 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 5.6 ypc. Unfortunately, the passing attack did not have similar success in the loss, as Aaron Opelt only threw for 203 yards and one score along with one interception. Opelt did connect on 20-of-30 pass attempts, but suffered an ankle injury and was replaced by D.J. Lenehan. Lenehan only threw four passes against Ball State, but the signal caller will have a chance to throw plenty more this week, as he will be under center again.

The main reason why the Rockets suffered a setback against Ball State was due to the performance of the defense, as Toledo surrendered 446 total yards and 41 points. The team was dismantled by the run for 181 yards, and also torched through the air for another 265 yards. Stopping the run has been a huge problem for the Rockets all season as the team is being pounded for 216.2 ypg. Unfortunately, the team was unable to force any turnovers, or collect any sacks. Through 11 games, the Rockets have forced 25 miscues, but have struggled getting to the quarterback, posting a mere nine sacks on the season. Barry Church has done a solid job for this defense all year and comes into this matchup with 84 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and three interceptions.

The Falcons have depended heavily on their passing attack throughout the season as the team is averaging a whopping 290.9 ypg through the air. Overall the unit is producing 414.5 total ypg, and that has led to an impressive 31.6 ppg. With the offensive burden being placed solely on the shoulders of Tyler Sheehan, the quarterback has rarely faltered and heads into this game with a 63.6 percent completion percentage. The signal caller has thrown for 2,898 yards and has 20 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. Freddie Barnes has been the main target downfield, as the wideout has hauled in 72 passes for 825 yards and eight touchdowns. In the victory over Buffalo, the Falcons were once again led by Sheehan, as the signal caller threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns. Barnes added on to his strong statline by grabbing 10 passes for 113 yards and one score.

Thankfully the Rockets have the ability to throw the ball, because the defensive unit has struggled to the point where BGSU is consistently caught in high scoring affairs. The defense for the Falcons has been terrorized for 421.3 total yards per outing and that has led to 31.3 ppg. The squad has struggled against the pass and the run, allowing 203.3 ypg through the air, while surrendering 218.0 ypg on the ground. This unit has been inconsistent in terms of making big plays, forcing 22 turnovers, while grabbing 20 sacks. Making stops and getting off the field has been a struggle for BGSU as well, with the team allowing the opposition to convert on 46 percent of their third down opportunities.

The Rockets have had the Falcons' number over the past few seasons, but BGSU should be able to come away victorious at home. Look for Sheehan to continue to air the ball out, as he leads the Falcons to their sixth conference win.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Bowling Green 35, Toledo 24

Friday, November 23rd, 2:30 p.m. (et)