Ohio wins 49-14 in Pelini's Bowling Green head-coaching bow
Nathan Rourke threw for four touchdowns on eight completions and Ohio defeated Bowling Green 49-14, spoiling the debut of interim head coach Carl Pelini on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
14
Ohio Bobcats
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| OHIO | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
Peden Stadium · 19,492 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 33-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 10-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | L 31-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 38-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:20 14-49
Quinton Maxwell 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 14-42
Cameron Odom 15 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:11 14-35
Nathan Rourke 20 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 10:20 14-28
Andrew Meyer 24 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:19 14-21
Papi White 76 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:35 14-14
RB Marlow III 7 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
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Touchdown 2:46 7-14
Papi White 16 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 7:43 7-7
Papi White 17 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:54 7-0
Scott Miller 57 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
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OHIO
10 plays, 48 yards, 6:29 · End of Game
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BGSU 6:29
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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OHIO 9:20
10 plays, 86 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:20 14-49
Quinton Maxwell 5 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 14:46
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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OHIO 2:52
6 plays, 85 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 14-42
Cameron Odom 15 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 6:06
10 plays, 51 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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OHIO 11:13
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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BGSU
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:11 · End of Half
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OHIO 2:11
9 plays, 84 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:11 14-35
Nathan Rourke 20 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 7:01
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Fumble
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BGSU 7:49
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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OHIO 10:20
3 plays, 36 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:20 14-28
Andrew Meyer 24 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 11:57
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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OHIO 13:19
1 play, 76 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:19 14-21
Papi White 76 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 13:35
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:35 14-14
RB Marlow III 7 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
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OHIO 2:46
7 plays, 69 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:46 7-14
Papi White 16 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 5:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:44 · Punt
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OHIO 7:43
12 plays, 78 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 7-7
Papi White 17 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BGSU 13:54
4 plays, 92 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:54 7-0
Scott Miller 57 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
OHIO
13
1st Downs
32
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-6
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
317
Total Yards
597
214
Passing
205
19/24
Comp/Att
9/13
8.9
Yards per pass
15.8
103
Rushing
392
27
Rushing Attempts
50
3.8
Yards per rush
7.8
7-78
Penalties
4-29
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
24:57
Possession
35:03
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