Tradition

Nickname: The Rockets

Colors: Rocket Gold and Tower Blue

Mascot: Rocky the Rocket

Fight Song:U of Toledo

Favorite Phrase: “See you at the game!”

Glass Bowl seating capacity: 26,248 fans

Cheerleaders: Varsity squad cheers at all home games.

Blue Crew: 10 member crew who attends all football games.

Rocket Marching Band: 160 musicians, dancers, twirlers and color guard who performs at all home games.

The Rockettes: Dance team performs at all home football games

Homecoming: an annual event that encompasses a whole week of fun-filled events, which include such traditions as a pep rally, parade, bonfire, concerts, king and queen contest and the football game.

UT vs Bowling Green Rivalry: The Bowling Green State University Falcons have been The University of Toledo Rocket’s biggest rival dating back to 1919.

Football Cannon: Blasts are fired at the beginning of each home game, at the end of each quarter, and after every Rocket score. The Toledo community will continue to hear the continuous score of the Rockets football team through the mighty sound of the cannon at each home game.

Parents and Family Weekend: a weekend held every Fall that includes rally/tailgate cookout and a UT Rockets football game