Ward's 3 TDs send Central Michigan past Bowling Green 38-20
Jonathan Ward ran for three touchdowns as Central Michigan rolled to a 38-20 win over Bowling Green on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
38
Bowling Green Falcons
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
| BGSU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
Doyt L. Perry Stadium · 15,100 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:46 38-20
Bryson Denley 3 Yd pass from Grant Loy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 11:12 38-14
Ryan Tice 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:08 35-14
Kobe Lewis 51 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 9:09 28-14
Jonathan Ward 9 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 10:30 21-14
Grant Loy 3 Yd Run (Nate Needham Kick)
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Touchdown 1:45 21-7
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 12:07 14-7
Jonathan Ward 7 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 7-7
Caleb Biggers 100 Yd Fumble Return (Nate Needham Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
JaCorey Sullivan 24 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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CMU
6 plays, 32 yards, 3:25 · End of Game
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BGSU 3:25
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:03 · Interception
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CMU 4:28
4 plays, 6 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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BGSU 7:46
10 plays, 86 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 38-20
Bryson Denley 3 Yd pass from Grant Loy (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CMU 11:12
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:12 38-14
Ryan Tice 25 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU 12:28
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:32 · Interception
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CMU 13:08
5 plays, 79 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:08 35-14
Kobe Lewis 51 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BGSU 14:56
5 plays, 41 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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CMU 1:10
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Missed FG
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BGSU 3:16
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:40 · Downs
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CMU 5:56
3 plays, 30 yards, 1:09 · Interception
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BGSU 7:05
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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CMU 9:09
4 plays, 65 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:09 28-14
Jonathan Ward 9 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BGSU 10:30
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 21-14
Grant Loy 3 Yd Run (Nate Needham Kick)
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CMU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:13 · End of Half
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BGSU 0:13
8 plays, 46 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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CMU 1:45
12 plays, 97 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:45 21-7
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BGSU 7:08
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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CMU 8:04
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:45 · Missed FG
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BGSU 9:49
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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CMU 12:07
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 14-7
Jonathan Ward 7 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BGSU 14:00
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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CMU 14:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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CMU 1:30
14 plays, 59 yards, 7:02 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 7-7
Caleb Biggers 100 Yd Fumble Return (Nate Needham Kick)
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BGSU 8:32
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:14 · Downs
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CMU 11:53
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
JaCorey Sullivan 24 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
CMU
BGSU
26
1st Downs
19
8-14
3rd down efficiency
1-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-5
553
Total Yards
344
299
Passing
166
23/37
Comp/Att
13/29
8.1
Yards per pass
5.7
254
Rushing
178
40
Rushing Attempts
37
6.4
Yards per rush
4.8
10-79
Penalties
12-83
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
35:25
Possession
24:35
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