ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 144

ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 144 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Toledo Rockets (9 - 3) vs. #18 Utah State Aggies (10 - 2) at Bronco Stadiu

  • December 15, 2012

The ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime returns for its 15th season with an exciting match featuring the Toledo Rockets and #18 Utah State Aggies. The game is set to take place at Bronco Stadium, one of the most prestigious football fields in the country.

With a record of 9-3, the Rockets are considered one of the strongest teams in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). They have been on a winning streak and are expected to give the Aggies a tough challenge. Toledo's spectacular offense has been a force to reckon with, averaging over 440 yards per game. They have an impressive quarterback in Eli Peters who has thrown 22 touchdown passes this season.

On the other hand, Utah State Aggies have had a magnificent season, winning 10 out of their 12 games. They have proven to be a dominant team in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) and have earned national recognition for their exceptional performances. Their defense has performed exceptionally, giving up only 166.6 yards per game. Moreover, the Aggies' quarterback Jordan Love has carried the team with impressive passing skills throwing for 28 touchdowns so far.

The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is considered one of the most prestigious non-New Year’s Six bowl games, and it presents an excellent platform for both teams to showcase their skills in front of a national audience. As the name implies, the game takes place in the state of Idaho, and the winner not only earns bragging rights but also earns an invitation to visit a potato farm in Idaho. The game has become a tradition in Idaho and brings tremendous excitement to the state.

The Rockets are known for their fast-paced offense and have been averaging over 460 yards per game, including 253.5 yards through the air and 209.5 yards on the ground. The team has an explosive running back in Bryant Koback, who has rushed for over 1,100 yards this season, including 13 touchdowns. Additionally, Toledo's defense is among the top in the MAC, and they have some talented defensive backs who have recorded eight interceptions this season.

The Aggies, however, are well-equipped to take on Toledo's offense, as their defense has been consistent throughout the season and is one of the best in the entire nation. They are giving up only 97.2 rushing yards per game, 69th best in the country, and their pass defense is even better, ranking as the 21st best. Along with this, the Aggies' offense has been strong thanks to the impressive performance of their quarterback Jordan Love, who has completed over 64 percent of his passes and thrown for 3,208 yards this season.

The match is expected to be evenly contested, with both teams bringing their A-games. However, Toledo hasn’t been able to bag an impressive win away from home this season, which is concerning. On the other hand, Utah has had a strong season, including a dominant win over Boise State in the MWC championship game, and their defense will look to carry them one last time this season.

The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is the perfect preview of college football playoffs, and both teams plan to put their best foot forward in pursuit of victory. It will be interesting to see how Toledo's offense takes on the Aggies' formidable defense, and if Utah State can continue their impressive form. The game is expected to be an entertaining and nail-biting encounter that will surely keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 15, 2012
  • Language
    English