Tarleton State Texans at Bowling Green Falcons
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Tarleton State beats Bowling Green 20-13 for 2nd win over FBS in 2 years
With Bowling Green driving for a potential tying or go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Tarleton's Roddrick Roberts and Jadan Aubert combined to stop Austyn Dendy on a fourth-and-1 play at the 8-yard line. Hines then bolted 83 yards on the next play from scrimmage. But three plays later, Hines lost a fumble near the goal line with 1:35 remaining. Bowling Green's final drive ended at the Texans' 8-yard line on the last play of the game.
Tarleton State led 10-0 midway through the second quarter and stretched it to 17-0 on Kaden Anderson's 7-yard touchdown pass to Marquis Willis. It capped a 99-yard drive that took only six plays, beginning with a 72-yard run by Hines.
Bowling Green then bounced back with a six-play 69-yard drive capped by Dendy's 3-yard touchdown run, making the halftime score 17-7.
Anderson completed 16-of-24 passes for 206 yards with two touchdowns for the Texans (2-0).
Jay Kastentin went 24 for 30 for 283 yards for the Falcons (0-1). Jeremiah Scoby had 10 catches for 103 yards.
The Texans are ranked No. 5 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and are coming off a quarterfinal appearance in the 2025 FCS playoffs. They have won their past two games against FBS opponents, having defeated Army 30-27 in two overtimes last season.
The Falcons, in coach Eddie George's second year, have 55 new players on their roster.
Bowling Green: at Nebraska on Saturday
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How To Watch
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:39 | Tanner Schmidt 24 Yd pass from Kaden Anderson (Alejandro De La Poza Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:44 | Alejandro De La Poza 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:31 | Marquis Willis 7 Yd pass from Kaden Anderson (Alejandro De La Poza Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:03 | Austyn Dendy 3 Yd Run (Travis Kenner Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:45 | Travis Kenner 40 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 14:52 | Alejandro De La Poza 26 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 10:45 | Travis Kenner 35 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 TAR |
 BGSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 1-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 |
| 2-5 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 464 | Total Yards | 366 |
| 206 | Passing | 262 |
| 16/24 | Comp/Att | 24/30 |
| 8.6 | Yards per pass | 8.7 |
| 258 | Rushing | 104 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 7.8 | Yards per rush | 2.8 |
| 7-62 | Penalties | 7-65 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 25:07 | Possession | 34:53 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Attendance: 13,367 · Capacity:
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