McDonald throws for 3 TDs, Bowling Green beats Akron 31-28
— Matt McDonald threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and Bowling Green beat Akron 31-28 on Saturday in a Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
31
Akron Zips
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 10 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
| AKR | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:11 31-28
Alex Adams 41 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 12:12 31-21
Odieu Hiliare 18 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Touchdown 7:37 24-21
Alex Adams 36 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 1:15 24-14
Christian Sims 3 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Touchdown 3:58 17-14
Clyde Price III 13 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 7:22 17-7
Andrew Bench 3 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Touchdown 3:08 10-7
Clyde Price III 3 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 3:29 10-0
Jalen Burton 29 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Field Goal 4:41 3-0
Mason Lawler 29 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:33
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AKR 1:33
11 plays, 40 yards, 4:43 · Downs
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BGSU 6:16
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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AKR
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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BGSU
7 plays, 88 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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AKR 0:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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BGSU 2:22
11 plays, 42 yards, 5:08 · Downs
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Touchdown 8:11 31-28
Alex Adams 41 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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AKR
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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BGSU 10:05
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:45 · Interception
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Touchdown 12:12 31-21
Odieu Hiliare 18 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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AKR 12:50
7 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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AKR 0:01
9 plays, 39 yards, 1:09 · Downs
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BGSU
1 play, 3 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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BGSU 1:21
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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Touchdown 7:37 24-21
Alex Adams 36 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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AKR
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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BGSU
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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AKR 10:41
8 plays, 48 yards, 4:12 · Punt
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Touchdown 1:15 24-14
Christian Sims 3 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Touchdown 3:58 17-14
Clyde Price III 13 Yd pass from DJ Irons (Noah Perez Kick)
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BGSU 14:53
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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AKR
1 play, 3 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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BGSU 4:41
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:22 17-7
Andrew Bench 3 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Mason Lawler Kick)
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BGSU 12:40
8 plays, 50 yards, 2:09 · Downs
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Touchdown 3:08 10-7
Clyde Price III 3 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)
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Touchdown 3:29 10-0
Jalen Burton 29 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lawler Kick)
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Field Goal 4:41 3-0
Mason Lawler 29 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
AKR
21
1st Downs
24
7-13
3rd down efficiency
11-17
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
422
Total Yards
408
247
Passing
224
18/29
Comp/Att
20/34
8.5
Yards per pass
6.6
175
Rushing
184
36
Rushing Attempts
42
4.9
Yards per rush
4.4
8-60
Penalties
8-68
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
29:18
Possession
30:42
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