The 1984 Toledo Rockets football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their third season under head coach

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, the Rockets compiled an 8–3–1 record (7–1–1 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, lost to L 13–30 vs.

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in the

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(13–30), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 187 to 164. The team's statistical leaders included

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with 1,647 passing yards, Steve Morgan with 1,291 rushing yards, and Eric Hutchinson with 451 receiving yards.

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Toledo Toledo Rockets football seasons Mid-American Conference football champion seasons

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