Matt Hofer
Matt Hofer is a three-star recruit from Valparaiso, IN (No. 1,853 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Toledo's 8 games this season.
Where Hofer comes from
- Valparaiso, IN
- Valparaiso
- About 200 miles from Glass Bowl
- Three-star, No. 1,853 in the 2024 class.
- On the Toledo roster since 2024
Where Hofer fits
Toledo lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 56th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Toledo is 6-2.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Valparaiso, IN
What’s being said
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 2 outlets.
Rocket Fans Encouraged to Vote for Matt Hofer for Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
University of Toledo Athletics Oct 23
In the news in the last 60 days
from 2 outlets
Rocket Fans Encouraged to Vote for Matt Hofer for Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
University of Toledo Athletics Oct 23 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Awards and watch lists2 stories
- University of Toledo AthleticsMatt Hofer Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch ListSep 10
- University of Toledo AthleticsMatt Hofer Named Semifinalist for Allstate Wuerffel TrophySep 15
In the news this season
from 2 outlets
Rocket Fans Encouraged to Vote for Matt Hofer for Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
University of Toledo Athletics Oct 23 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Awards and watch lists2 stories
- University of Toledo AthleticsMatt Hofer Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch ListSep 10
- University of Toledo AthleticsMatt Hofer Named Semifinalist for Allstate Wuerffel TrophySep 15
Week by week
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 45-38 vs Western Michigan1 storyRocket Fans Encouraged to Vote for Matt Hofer for Allstate Wuerffel Trophy University of Toledo Athletics
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 34-14 at Eastern MichiganNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 8-23 vs BuffaloNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 39-24 at Ball StateNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 41-16 vs San Diego State1 storyBriggs: Matt Hofer is a stalwart tackle for the Toledo football team. He's also a world-traveling minister
Toledo Blade - Sep 17 to Sep 23W 49-48 vs TempleNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 63-10 vs Central Connecticut2 storiesMatt Hofer Named Semifinalist for Allstate Wuerffel Trophy University of Toledo Athletics
- Sep 3 to Sep 9L 20-30 at Michigan StateNo stories
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Toledo -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 56th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Toledo has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons at Toledo
- 2026 Toledo JacobsYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Toledo CandleYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Toledo CandleYear 1 · Games –
- High school ValparaisoValparaiso, IN · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,853 in the 2024 class. Signed with Toledo.
2024
- Signed with ToledoThree-star, out of Valparaiso
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jason Candle → Mike Jacobs. Worth noting in scheme + development context.