Bowling Green rallies to beat Central Michigan 24-13
Jarret Doege threw for a touchdown, Andrew Clair ran for a score and Bowling Green cashed in on an on-side kick and a turnover to beat Central Michigan 24-13 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
24
Central Michigan Chippewas
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| CMU | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 8,041 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 6:54 24-13
Kyle Junior 1 Yd Fumble Return (Nate Needham Kick)
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Field Goal 5:15 17-13
Nate Needham 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:21 14-13
Dorian Hendrix 2 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
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Touchdown 12:10 7-13
Andrew Clair 29 Yd Run (Nate Needham Kick)
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Touchdown 0:34 0-13
Julian Hicks 30 Yd pass from Austin Hergott (Ryan Tice PAT failed)
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Touchdown 7:29 0-7
Jonathan Ward 8 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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CMU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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BGSU
4 plays, -11 yards, 2:15 · Interception
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CMU 2:15
3 plays, 10 yards, 0:24 · Interception
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BGSU 2:39
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:21 · Downs
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CMU 6:00
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Downs
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CMU 6:54
2 plays, -8 yards, 0:40 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:54 24-13
Kyle Junior 1 Yd Fumble Return (Nate Needham Kick)
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BGSU 7:34
14 plays, 79 yards, 8:23 · Downs
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CMU 0:57
6 plays, 9 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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BGSU 5:15
9 plays, 67 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:15 17-13
Nate Needham 20 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 9:01
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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BGSU 10:21
6 plays, 37 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:21 14-13
Dorian Hendrix 2 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Nate Needham Kick)
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BGSU 12:10
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:10 7-13
Andrew Clair 29 Yd Run (Nate Needham Kick)
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BGSU
1 play, 8 yards, 0:34 · End of Half
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CMU 0:34
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:02 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 0:34 0-13
Julian Hicks 30 Yd pass from Austin Hergott (Ryan Tice PAT failed)
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BGSU 4:36
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:48 · Missed FG
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CMU 6:24
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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BGSU 8:13
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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CMU 11:17
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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BGSU 13:12
14 plays, 45 yards, 5:40 · Punt
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CMU 3:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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BGSU 5:10
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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CMU 7:29
5 plays, 49 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 0-7
Jonathan Ward 8 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BGSU 9:35
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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CMU 12:02
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:58 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
CMU
17
1st Downs
11
8-19
3rd down efficiency
4-12
2-5
4th down efficiency
1-2
320
Total Yards
161
142
Passing
94
14/24
Comp/Att
11/21
5.9
Yards per pass
4.5
178
Rushing
67
51
Rushing Attempts
29
3.5
Yards per rush
2.3
5-31
Penalties
2-13
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
38:16
Possession
21:44
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