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1955 Toledo Rockets football team
| 1955 Toledo Rockets football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 3–5–1 (2–4 MAC) |
| Forrest England (2nd season) |
| Glass Bowl |
The 1955 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented Toledo University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1955 college football season. In their second and final season under head coach Forrest England, the Rockets compiled a 3–5–1 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 213 to 77.
The team's statistical leaders included Sam Tisci with 404 passing yards, Julius Taormina with 449 rushing yards, and Gene Cook with 230 receiving yards.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | Eastern Kentucky* | Glass BowlToledo, OH | T 6–6 |
| September 23 | at Detroit* | University of Detroit StadiumDetroit, MI | W 12–7 |
| October 1 | Ohio | Glass BowlToledo, OH | L 13–34 |
| October 8 | at Miami (OH) | Miami FieldOxford, OH | L 0–47 |
| October 15 | Western Michigan | Glass BowlToledo, OH | W 6–0 |
| October 22 | at Bowling Green | University StadiumBowling Green, OH (rivalry) | L 0–39 |
| November 5 | Kent State | Glass BowlToledo, OH | L 0–27 |
| November 12 | Marshall | Glass BowlToledo, OH | W 27–13 |
| November 19 | at Louisville* | Parkway FieldLouisville, KY | L 13–33 |
| *Non-conference game |
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