Toledo Defeats Pittsburgh in Six Overtimes

Toledo narrowly defeated Pittsburgh 48-46 in a historic six-overtime GameAbove Sports Bowl, setting a new bowl record. Tucker Gleason led Toledo with one rushing touchdown and four passing touchdowns, while Pitt's Julian Dugger, in his college debut, contributed two rushing scores and two passing touchdowns before an incomplete pass ended the game. The match became the most extended bowl game in history, surpassing the five-overtime game between South Florida and San Jose State just two days earlier. Dugger's performance included a critical interception returned for a touchdown that shifted momentum late in the game. Pitt, missing both starting quarterback Eli Holstein and backup Nate Yarnell, struggled with a redshirt freshman leading the offense. This matchup marks a significant moment in bowl history, highlighting the increased frequency of overtime games this season.