Bowling Green Falcons

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Bowling Green Falcons is 4-8 on the season, 4-6-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -6.6. Bowling Green Falcons is covering at just 40% this season (4-6-2), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors.

Conference: Mid-American Conference
Stadium: Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
Power Rating: -6.6
HFA Rating:2.0 pts
Record: 4-8
ATS: 4-6-2
O/U: 3-7-2

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Lafayette
Push
Push
at
L
Under
vs
L
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

2,412 miles — ranked 143th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0576 mi576 mi
Week 1LafayetteHome (0 mi)576 mi
Week 2Cincinnati162 mi738 mi
Week 3LibertyHome (0 mi)738 mi
Week 4Louisville247 mi984 mi
Week 5Ohio163 mi1,147 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7ToledoHome (0 mi)1,147 mi
Week 8Central MichiganHome (0 mi)1,147 mi
Week 9Kent State121 mi1,269 mi
Week 10BuffaloHome (0 mi)1,269 mi
Week 11Eastern Michigan61 mi1,329 mi
Week 12Bye
Week 13AkronHome (0 mi)1,329 mi
Week 14Massachusetts576 mi1,905 mi

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Offensive Struggles Continue

Bowling Green managed only 272 total yards, below their season average of 300.3, and both quarterbacks combined for a 9-of-26 passing performance with one touchdown and two interceptions, highlighting persistent offensive inefficiency.

Defensive Resilience but Late Collapse

The Falcons' defense forced a stop with 2:12 remaining and set up a potential game-winning drive, but a critical interception by Hunter Najm with a minute left squandered the opportunity, underscoring a pattern of late-game defensive lapses.

Special Teams and Field Position Battle

Bowling Green's special teams contributed a 15-yard punt return to set up good field position, but the offense failed to capitalize, while Akron's Matthew Schramm made four field goals, including a career-long 48-yarder, to control the scoring.

Quarterback Inconsistency

Hunter Najm threw two interceptions, including a game-ending pick, and the passing game was ineffective overall, with both quarterbacks completing only 34.6% of passes, indicating a need for improved quarterback play in future games.

Season-Ending Disappointment

The loss sealed a 3-8 record and a second-to-last-place MAC finish in Eddie George's debut season, marking a disappointing end to the year and raising questions about offensive and quarterback development moving forward.

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Schedule & Results

Bowling Green Falcons — 4-8 overall, 4-6-2 ATS, power rating -6.6.