Bowling Green Falcons at Central Michigan Chippewas
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Bowling Green wins third straight topping Central Michigan 23-13
Bowling Green built a 9-0 lead on Long's foot who kicked a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter and 40 and 37 yards in the second. Following the 37-yarder with 2:28 left in the half, Central Michigan took the ensuing kickoff and drove 75 yards in six plays and got on the board when Tyler Jefferson ran it in from the 1.
The Falcons (5-4, 4-1 Mid-American Conference) went three-and-out to start the third quarter before Central Michigan gave it right back fumbling the ball away on its first play of the half.
Bowling Green took advantage and went 39 yards on six plays on a drive that ended when Bazelak threw a 9-yard touchdown to Levi Gazarek. The Falcons extended the lead to 23-7 when Jaison Patterson ran it in from the 1 with 5:42 remaining.
The Chippewas (3-6, 1-4) closed the scoring when quarterback Jadyn Glasser ran it in from the 1.
Marion Lukes ran for 72 yards on 20 carries for Central Michigan.
The Falcons have won five of their last six trips to Kelly/Shorts Stadium dating back to 2002. The Falcons lead the all-time series 24-19.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:05 | Zach Long 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:55 | Zach Long 40 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:28 | Zach Long 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:31 | Tyler Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:17 | Levi Gazarek 9 Yd pass from Connor Bazelak (Zach Long Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:42 | Jaison Patterson 1 Yd Run (Zach Long Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:50 | Jadyn Glasser 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 BGSU |
 CMU |
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| 19 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 4-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 3-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 388 | Total Yards | 250 |
| 207 | Passing | 63 |
| 19/30 | Comp/Att | 6/14 |
| 6.9 | Yards per pass | 4.5 |
| 181 | Rushing | 187 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 5.2 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 12-88 | Penalties | 7-75 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 35:53 | Possession | 24:07 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 7,832 · Capacity:
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