Williams and Collins combine for 3 rushing TDs to lead Toledo past Eastern Michigan 47-21

Toledo routs Eastern Michigan 47-21

TOLEDO, Ohio — DaJuane Collins ran for two touchdowns and Morgan Williams rushed for another to lead Toledo to a 47-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday night.

Williams finished with 155 yards rushing and one touchdown for the Rockets (5-6, 3-4 Mid-American Conference), while Collins rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns.

In the second quarter, Alex Johnson recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, putting the Rockets up 16-0 with 13:13 left.

A 48-yard touchdown pass from Eastern Michigan quarterback Alex Gillett to Tyrone Burke made the score 16-7 with 11:57 remaining until halftime, but Collins broke a 55-yard touchdown run with 4:29 left in the second frame to give Toledo a 23-7 lead.

The Eagles (0-11, 0-7) were led by Gillett, who threw 13-for-25 with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed for 78 yards.