Drew Allar throws for 2 TDs and runs for another as No. 8 Penn State holds off Bowling Green 34-27
— Even though Penn State’s defense played its worst half of football in years, Tom Allen didn’t need to raise his voice at halftime on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bowling Green Falcons
27
Penn State Nittany Lions
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGSU | 10 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| PSU | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Beaver Stadium · 103,861 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:47 27-34
Jackson Kleather 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:09 24-34
Nicholas Singleton 41 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 6:13 24-27
Nicholas Singleton 14 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Field Goal 0:10 24-20
Sander Sahaydak 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:32 24-17
Jamal Johnson 41 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
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Field Goal 5:28 17-17
Sander Sahaydak 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:48 17-14
Omari Evans 29 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 12:48 17-7
Malcolm Johnson Jr. 15 Yd pass from Connor Bazelak (Jackson Kleather Kick)
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Field Goal 4:50 10-7
Jackson Kleather 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:14 7-7
Drew Allar 5 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 12:39 7-0
Harold Fannin Jr. 6 Yd pass from Connor Bazelak (Jackson Kleather Kick)
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PSU
1 play, -5 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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BGSU 0:47
9 plays, 41 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:47 27-34
Jackson Kleather 42 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 4:09
1 play, 41 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:09 24-34
Nicholas Singleton 41 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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BGSU 4:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Interception
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PSU 5:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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BGSU 6:36
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:27 · Interception
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PSU 10:03
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:58 · Punt
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BGSU 12:01
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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PSU
9 plays, 51 yards, 5:14 · Interception
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BGSU 5:14
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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PSU 6:13
8 plays, 85 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 24-27
Nicholas Singleton 14 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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BGSU 10:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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PSU 11:47
5 plays, 0 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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BGSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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PSU 0:10
10 plays, 64 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 24-20
Sander Sahaydak 28 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU 3:32
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 24-17
Jamal Johnson 41 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)
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PSU 5:28
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:28 17-17
Sander Sahaydak 43 Yd Field Goal
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BGSU 8:29
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:19 · Downs
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PSU 11:48
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:48 17-14
Omari Evans 29 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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BGSU 12:48
10 plays, 73 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:48 17-7
Malcolm Johnson Jr. 15 Yd pass from Connor Bazelak (Jackson Kleather Kick)
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PSU 3:31
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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BGSU 4:50
10 plays, 60 yards, 5:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:50 10-7
Jackson Kleather 33 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 10:14
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 7-7
Drew Allar 5 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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BGSU 12:39
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:39 7-0
Harold Fannin Jr. 6 Yd pass from Connor Bazelak (Jackson Kleather Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
BGSU
PSU
20
1st Downs
21
7-14
3rd down efficiency
2-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
375
Total Yards
438
254
Passing
204
25/40
Comp/Att
13/20
6.4
Yards per pass
10.2
121
Rushing
234
26
Rushing Attempts
37
4.7
Yards per rush
6.3
3-18
Penalties
7-76
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
32:00
Possession
28:00
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