2015 Bowling Green Falcons football team

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2015 Bowling Green Falcons football
Bowling Green Falcons wordmark.svg
MAC champion
MAC East Division champion
Conference Mid-American Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record10–4 (7–1 MAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorMike Lynch (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinator Sean Lewis (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Brian Ward (1st season)
Home stadium Doyt Perry Stadium
Seasons
  2014
2016  
2015 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Bowling Green x$  7 1   10 4  
Ohio  5 3   8 5  
Akron  5 3   8 5  
Buffalo  3 5   5 7  
Kent State  2 6   3 9  
Miami (OH)  2 6   3 9  
UMass  2 6   3 9  
West Division
Northern Illinois xy  6 2   8 6  
Western Michigan x  6 2   8 5  
Toledo x  6 2   10 2  
Central Michigan x  6 2   7 6  
Ball State  2 6   3 9  
Eastern Michigan  0 8   1 11  
Championship: Bowling Green 34, Northern Illinois 14
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant

The 2015 Bowling Green Falcons football team represented Bowling Green State University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Falcons played their home games at Doyt Perry Stadium. They were led by second-year head coach Dino Babers and were members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 10–4, 7–1 in MAC play to be champions of the East Division. They represented the East Division in the MAC Championship where they defeated Northern Illinois to become MAC champions. They were invited to the GoDaddy Bowl where they lost to Georgia Southern.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 54:00 p.m.vs. No. 25 Tennessee * SECN L 30–5961,323
September 12Noonat Maryland * BTN W 48–2736,332
September 193:00 p.m. Memphis * ASN L 41–4421,178
September 26Noonat Purdue *BTNW 35–2833,162
October 33:30 p.m.at Buffalo BCSN/ESPN3 W 28–2220,843
October 102:00 p.m. Massachusetts
  • Doyt Perry Stadium
  • Bowling Green, OH
ESPN3W 62–3817,118
October 173:00 p.m. Akron Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Doyt Perry Stadium
  • Bowling Green, OH
ESPN3W 59–1020,021
October 241:00 p.m.at Kent State ESPN3W 48–014,739
November 48:00 p.m. Ohio
  • Doyt Perry Stadium
  • Bowling Green, OH
ESPN2 W 62–2416,233
November 118:00 p.m.at Western Michigan ESPN2W 41–2714,436
November 176:00 p.m. Toledo
ESPN2L 28–4423,492
November 247:00 p.m.at Ball State ESPN3W 48–105,201
December 48:00 p.m.vs. Northern Illinois ESPN2W 34–1416,425
December 238:00 p.m.vs. Georgia Southern * ESPN L 27–5828,656
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[1]

Roster

2015 Bowling Green Falcons football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Roger Lewis So
QB 3James Knapke Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 4 Gehrig Dieter Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 5Ronnie MooreJr
WR 6Chris Gallon Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 7Robbie Rhodes Redshirt.svg  So
RB 8Travis Greene (C) Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 9 Teo Redding Redshirt.svg  So
WR 10Herve Coby Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 11 Matt Johnson  (C) Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 12Diontre Delk Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 12Nolan Dieter Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 14Janarvis PoughFr
WR 15Quinn ThomasFr
QB 16 James Morgan Fr
WR 17Ryan Burbrink Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 21 Scotty Miller Fr
RB 23Matt DomerFr
RB 24Charles LamarFr
RB 28Fred CoppetJr
FB 32Kyle BoboJr
RB 40Brian Jennings IISo
FB 41Patrick Hannon Redshirt.svg  So
RB 44Donovan Wilson Redshirt.svg  So
OL 53Logan Dietz Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 55Alex Huettel (C) Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 60Tyler King Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 62Spencer Cairo Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 64Austin Labus Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 66Geno Zappa Redshirt.svg  So
OL 67Jacob Bennett Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 68 Ryan Hunter Redshirt.svg  So
OL 70De'Angelo Ware Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 71Tim McAuliffe Redshirt.svg  So
OL 72Ben Steward Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 74Christian Piazza Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 75JC BartokFr
OL 76Andrew Lucke Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 77J.J. Beggan Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 78Clark Clancy Redshirt.svg  So
WR 81Trevor Roop Redshirt.svg  So
WR 82Brandon Poncsak Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 83Derek LeeSr
WR 84Tim Tupa Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 86Vito SosicSr
WR 87Jermal Hosley Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 88Hunter Folkertsma Redshirt.svg  So
WR 89Deric PhouthavongFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 1Darrell Hunter II Redshirt.svg  Sr
DB 2Clint StephensSr
DB 4Eilar HardySr
DB 9Isaiah GourdineJr
LB 11Aaron Banks Redshirt.svg  So
DB 13Jamari BozemanFr
DB 14Marcus MiltonFr
LB 15Blake LuckyFr
LB 16Austin Valdez Redshirt.svg  So
DB 18Dernard Turner (C)Sr
LB 19Brandon HarrisFr
LB 20Trenton Greene Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 21Robert Jackson Jr.Fr
DB 23Bobo JonesFr
DB 24Tavaraus WadeSo
DB 25Nilijah BallewSo
DB 26Alfonso Mack Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 27Nate Locke Redshirt.svg  So
DB 31Matt Robinson Redshirt.svg  So
DL 33Taylor Royster Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 35James Sanford (C) Redshirt.svg  Jr
DB 36Jack Walz III Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 38Ben HaleSo
LB 40Matthew FinklerFr
DL 42David Runnoe Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 46Quintaz WrightSo
LB 47Dorian Hendrix Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 47Harrison RobertsFr
DL 50Izaah Lunsford Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 51Malik Brown Redshirt.svg  So
LB 52Griff Saunders Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 53Nico LautanenFr
LB 57Zac Bartman Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 58Brian Sanders Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 61Terrance Bush Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 63Gus Schwieterman Redshirt.svg  So
DL 65Jack KramerFr
DL 90Tyler HorstmanFr
DL 92Zach Colvin (C) Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 93Shannon Smith Redshirt.svg  So
DL 94David Konowalski Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 95Kyle JuniorFr
DL 99Bryan Baird Redshirt.svg  Sr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 39Sam CrosaFr
K 46Jake SuderFr
P 49Joseph Davidson Redshirt.svg  So
LS 52Greg Hohenstein Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 91Nick Fields Redshirt.svg  So
LS 96Tristian EpleyFr
K 97Anthony FarinellaSr
K 98Tyler TateSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Kim McCloudAssistant Head coach
  • Brian WardDefensive Coordinator
  • Sean LewisCo-Offensive Coordinator
  • Mike Lynch – Co-Offensive Coordinator
  • Tom Kaufman – Special Teams/Defensive Line
  • Nick MonroeSecondary
  • Mike MickensCornerbacks
  • Tom Freeman – Offensive Line
  • Andrew Sowder – Outside Receivers
  • Sean Edinger – Strength & Conditioning
  • Brad Wittke – Director of Football Operations
  • Roy Wittke – Recruiting Coordinator
  • Chris Zuccaro – Video
  • John Pike – Graduate Assistant - Linebackers
  • Jeff LePak – Graduate Assistant - Tight ends
  • Vincent MarshallGraduate Assistant - Running backs
  • Ben Olson – Graduate Assistant – Defensive line

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Game summaries

Vs. Tennessee

Bowling Green Falcons (0-0) at #25 Tennessee Volunteers (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green101010030
#25 Tennessee2114141059

at Nissan StadiumNashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 5, 2015
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 89 °F (32 °C) • Wind: E 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 61,323
  • Referee: Ken Williamson • Umpire: Wally Hough • Linesman: Lane Thomas • Line judge: Mickey Bryson • Back judge: Grantis Bell • Field judge: Jamie Grant • Side judge: Rob Skelton • Center judge: Martin Hankins
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play–by–play), Andre Ware (color), Laura Rutledge (sideline)
  • [2]
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:43) BGSU – Tyler Tate 40 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:17; Bowling Green 3–0)
  • (8:59) UT – Jalen Hurd 8 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:44; Tennessee 7–3)
  • (7:18) UT – Alvin Kamara 10 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, :22; Tennessee 14–3)
  • (5:07) UT – Jalen Hurd 1 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:13; Tennessee 21–3)
  • (2:47) BGSU – Hunter Folkertsma 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson(Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:20; Tennessee 21–10)
Second quarter
  • (11:00) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 31 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 94 yards, 2:13; Tennessee 21–17)
  • (5:31) BGSU – Tyler Tate 37 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 3:59; Tennessee 21–20)
  • (1:52) UT – Jalen Hurd 13 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; Tennessee 28–20)
  • (:24) UT – Ethan Wolf 11 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, :40; Tennessee 35–20)
Third quarter
  • (11:33) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 7 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:14; Tennessee 35–27)
  • (11:17) UT – Ethan Wolf 18 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 18 yards, :06; Tennessee 42–27)
  • (4:26) BGSU – Tyler Tate 25 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 4:04; Tennessee 42–30)
  • (:03) UT – Alvin Kamara 56 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, :11; Tennessee 49–30)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:02) UT – Joshua Dobbs 18 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 3:12; Tennessee 56–30)
  • (3:08) UT – Aaron Medley 26 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:37; Tennessee 59–30)
StatisticsBowling GreenTennessee
First downs2429
Plays–yards557604
Rushes–yards34-124-164–399-6
Passing yards433205
Passing: compattint29–51–015–23–0
Time of possession26:0933:51
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 27/49, 424 yards, 2 TDS
RushingFred Coppet12 carries, 63 yards
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 7 receptions, 133 yards, 1 TD
TennesseePassing Joshua Dobbs 15/22, 205 yards, 2 TDS
Rushing Jalen Hurd 23 carries, 123 yards, 3 TDS
Receiving Jauan Jennings 3 receptions, 56 yards

At Maryland

Bowling Green Falcons (0-1) at Maryland Terrapins (1-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green06142848
Maryland1037727

at Byrd StadiumCollege Park, MD

  • Date: September 12, 2015
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: N/A • Weather: Rainy
  • Game attendance: 36,332
  • Referee: Greg Blum • Umpire: Brad Hudak • Linesman: Robert Davis • Line judge: Jeff Meslow • Back judge: Doug Warns • Field judge: Paul Sroka • Side judge: Gaylon Williams
  • TV announcers (BTN): Joe Beninati (play–by–play), Scott McBrien (color)
  • [3]
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:45) UMD – Brad Craddock 41 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 2:15; Maryland 3–0)
  • (00:00) UMD – William Likely 85 yard punt return (Brad Craddock kick) (Maryland 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:05) BGSU – Derek Lee 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (James Knapke pass failed) (Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 2:55; Maryland 10–6)
  • (7:52) UMD – Brad Craddock 23 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 4:07; Maryland 13–6)
Third quarter
  • (12:10) BGSU – Roger Lewis 58 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, :34; Tied 13–13)
  • (10:47) UMD – D.J. Moore 42 yard pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:22; Maryland 20–13)
  • (7:54) BGSU – Travis Greene 3 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:50; Tied 20–20)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:27) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 17 plays, 99 yards, 5:23; Bowling Green 27-20)
  • (12:30) UMD – Levern Jacobs 22 yard pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:57; Tied 27–27)
  • (9:53) BGSU – Roger Lewis 27 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:33; Bowling Green 34–27)
  • (8:18) BGSU – Robbie Rhodes 44 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, :34; Bowling Green 41–27)
  • (5:24) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 14 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:47; Bowling Green 48–27)
StatisticsBowling GreenMaryland
First downs3516
Plays–yards692341
Rushes–yards50-201-126–156-0
Passing yards491185
Passing: compattint36–55–116–33–3
Time of possession37:5722:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 36/55, 491 yards, 6 TDS, 1 INT
RushingFred Coppet15 carries, 109 yards
Receiving Roger Lewis 15 receptions, 200 yards, 2 TDS
MarylandPassing Perry Hills 15/30, 168 yards, 2 TDS, 1 INT
RushingPerry Hills8 carries, 94 yards
Receiving Amba Etta-Tawo 5 receptions, 49 yards

The road win over a Power Five Conference opponent marks the first since a 8/30/08 win at Pittsburgh. [4]

Memphis

Memphis Tigers (2-0) at Bowling Green Falcons (1-1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Memphis107171044
Bowling Green14137741

at Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH

  • Date: September 19, 2015
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: NW 17 mph (27 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 21,178
  • Referee: Ed Ardito • Umpire: Jeffrey Akers • Linesman: Stephen Ray • Line judge: Charles Twiddy • Back judge: Gary Powers • Field judge: James Reif • Side judge: Alex Moore
  • TV announcers (ASN): Dave Armstrong (play–by–play), Rich Baldinger (color)
  • [5]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:44) BGSU – Roger Lewis 62 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 7–0)
  • (9:11) MEM – Doroland Dorceus 17 yard run (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:32; Tied 7–7)
  • (5:47) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:24; Bowling Green 14–7)
  • (1:50) MEM – Jake Elliott 34 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:52; Bowling Green 14–10)
Second quarter
  • (9:40) MEM – Daniel Montiel 6 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 5:57; Memphis 17–14)
  • (2:11) BGSU – Matt Johnson 23 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 2:50; Bowling Green 21–17)
  • (0:03) BGSU – Teo Redding 9 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 1:25; Bowling Green 27–17)
Third quarter
  • (11:44) MEM – Jake Elliott 52 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 3:10; Bowling Green 27–20)
  • (4:34) MEM – Sam Craft 3 yard run (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:09; Tied 27–27)
  • (3:52) BGSU – Roger Lewis 94 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 95 yards, :36; Bowling Green 34–27)
  • (1:00) MEM – Sam Craft 60 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:46; Tied 34–34)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:13) BGSU – Roger Lewis 62 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:47; Bowling Green 41–34)
  • (11:19) MEM – Tevin Jones 48 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:54; Tied 41–41)
  • (7:35) MEM – Jake Elliott 29 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:48; Memphis 44–41)
StatisticsMemphisBowling Green
First downs2824
Plays–yards541579
Rushes–yards50-155-229–136-2
Passing yards386443
Passing: compattint29–40–028–45–0
Time of possession36:4123:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MemphisPassing Paxton Lynch 29/40, 386 yards, 3 TDS
RushingDoroland Dorceus16 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Tevin Jones 3 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 28/44, 443 yards, 4 TDS
RushingTravis Greene11 carries, 63 yards
Receiving Roger Lewis 7 receptions, 261 yards, 3 TDS

At Purdue

Bowling Green Falcons (1-2) at Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green71401435
Purdue777728

at Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN

  • Date: September 26, 2015
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: Wind: ENE 10 mph (16 km/h) • Weather: Overcast
  • Game attendance: 33,162
  • Referee: Daneil Capron • Umpire: Pat Bayers • Linesman: Jim Ryan • Line judge: Brian Bolinger • Back judge: Jake Kemp • Field judge: Kyle DeBus • Side judge: Craig Jeffreys
  • TV announcers (BTN): Chris Denari (play–by–play), Stanley Jackson (color)
  • [6]
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:01) BGSU – Travis Greene 11 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 3:59; Bowling Green 7–0)
  • (2:05) PUR – David Blough 1 yard run (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 6:03; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:58) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:07; Bowling Green 14–7)
  • (11:39) PUR – DeAngelo Yancey 45 yard pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 14–14)
  • (1:02) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:19; Bowling Green 21–14)
Third quarter
  • (10:45) PUR – Jarrett Burgess 5 yard run (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:15; Tied 21–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:34) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 4 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:13; Bowling Green 28–21)
  • (7:58) PUR – Gregory Phillips 62 yard pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, :36; Tied 28–28)
  • (0:09) BGSU – Travis Greene 12 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:41; Bowling Green 35–28)
StatisticsBowling GreenPurdue
First downs3925
Plays–yards539426
Rushes–yards33-137-438–77-2
Passing yards402349
Passing: compattint43–59–130–40–1
Time of possession27:3132:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 43/59, 402 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTravis Greene11 carries, 70 yards, 2 TDS
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 10 receptions, 96 yards
PurduePassing David Blough 29/39, 340 yards, 2 TDS, 1 INT
RushingD.J. Knox19 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingGregory Phillips4 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD

The win marks the first time BGSU has defeated two Big Ten teams on the road in the same season. Advanced to 3-0 all-time against Purdue. [7]

At Buffalo

Bowling Green Falcons (2-2) at Buffalo Bulls (2-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green7140728
Buffalo3331322

at UB StadiumAmherst, NY

  • Date: October 3, 2015
  • Game time: 13:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 47 °F (8 °C) • Wind: ENE22 mph (35 km/h) • Weather: Showers, Windy
  • Game attendance: 20,843
  • Referee: Curt Johnson • Umpire: David Parker • Linesman: Lance Ferrell • Line judge: Mike Maisner • Back judge: Rich Grube • Field judge: Kyle DeBuse • Side judge: Matt Kukar
  • TV announcers (TWCS/BCSN/ESPN3): Mike Cairns (play–by–play), Frank Stams (color) Mike Cairns,& Ben Wagner (sideline)
  • [8]
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:36) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 4:24; Bowling Green 7-0)
  • (05:32) UB – Adam Mitcheson 30 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:04; Bowling Green 7-3)
Second quarter
  • (11:08) BGSU – Matt Johnson 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, :42; Bowling Green 14-3)
  • (07:54) BGSU – Roger Lewis 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:05; Bowling Green 21-3)
  • (00:22) UB – Adam Mitcheson 28 yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 79 yards, 2:00; Bowling Green 21-6)
Third quarter
  • (02:41) UB – Adam Mitcheson 27 yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 5:35; Bowling Green 21-9)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:54) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 7 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 2:42; Bowling Green 28-9)
  • (08:42) UB – Jordan Johnson 1 yard run (Adam Mitcheson kick) (Drive: 16 plays, 92 yards, 6:05; Bowling Green 28-16)
  • (05:13) UB – Ron Willoughby 5 yard pass from Joe Licata (Adam Mitcheson kick failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 28-22)
StatisticsBowling GreenBuffalo
First downs2534
Plays–yards536500
Rushes–yards42-212-337–152-1
Passing yards324348
Passing: compattint23–29–035–59–1
Time of possession26:1533:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 23/29, 324 yards, 1 TDS
RushingTravis Greene17 carries, 119 yards
Receiving Roger Lewis 10 receptions, 201 yards, 1 TD
BuffaloPassing Joe Licata 35/59, 348 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingAnthone Taylor21 carries, 93 yards
ReceivingMatt Weiser8 receptions, 90 yards

The win marked Dino Babers' 30th career victory in just his 45th career game as head coach. [9]

Massachusetts

UMass Minutemen (1-3) at Bowling Green Falcons (3-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Massachusetts10714738
Bowling Green1414241062

at Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH

  • Date: October 10, 2015
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: SW 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 17,118
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski • Umpire: Tony Smith • Linesman: Rudy Studd • Line judge: John Swartz • Back judge: T. Ripenhoff • Field judge: Kevin Sullivan • Side judge: Lewis Garrison
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Jim Barbar (play–by–play), John Gregory (color)
  • [10]
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:11) BGSU – Derek Lee 2 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Bowling Green 7–0)
  • (7:50) UMASS – Logan Laurent 22 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 3:21; Bowling Green 7–3)
  • (1:28) UMASS – Shakur Nesmith 15 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 4:29; UMass 10–7)
  • (00:00) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 71 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards, 1:21; Bowling Green 14–10)
Second quarter
  • (10:09) BGSU – Travis Greene 32 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:38; Bowling Green 21–10)
  • (4:34) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:42; Bowling Green 28–10)
  • (2:57) UMASS – Tajae Sharpe 23 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 1:32; Bowling Green 28–17)
Third quarter
  • (10:40) BGSU – Fred Coppet 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:49; Bowling Green 35–17)
  • (9:33) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 40 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, :59; Bowling Green 42–17)
  • (9:18) UMASS – James Oliphant 97 yard kickoff return (Logan Laurent kick) (Bowling Green 42–24)
  • (5:49) BGSU – Travis Greene 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; Bowling Green 49–24)
  • (3:57) UMASS – Marken Michel 21 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:52; Bowling Green 49–31)
  • (0:00) BGSU – Tyler Tate 37 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:57; Bowling Green 52–31)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:02) BGSU – Roger Lewis 68 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 59–31)
  • (5:51) BGSU – Tyler Tate 27 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:14; Bowling Green 62–31)
  • (2:15) UMASS – Dan Jonah 25 yard pass from Ross Comis (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, :39; Bowling Green 62–31)
StatisticsUMassBowling Green
First downs3037
Plays–yards516725
Rushes–yards15-30-046–206-3
Passing yards486519
Passing: compattint37–61–137–45–1
Time of possession22:4337:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UMassPassingBlake Frohnapfel34/56, 409 yards, 3 TDS, 1 INT
RushingMarquis Young5 carries, 35 yards
Receiving Tajae Sharpe 13 receptions, 156 yards, 1 TD
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 33/39, 450 yards, 5 TDS, 1 INT
RushingTravis Greene15 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roger Lewis 8 receptions, 242 yards, 1 TD

The Falcons had a school-record 725 yards of total offense, beating the previous school record of 706 set versus Grand Valley in 1978. BGSU ran 91 plays (46 rush, 45 pass). [11]

Akron

Akron Zips (3-3) at Bowling Green Falcons (4-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Akron730010
Bowling Green721211059

at Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH

  • Date: October 17, 2015
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 45 °F (7 °C) • Wind: NW 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: Overcast
  • Game attendance: 20,021
  • Referee: Larry Smith • Umpire: Tim Gover • Linesman: Kole Knueppel • Line judge: Michael Sharp • Back judge: Jake Kemp • Field judge: Brad Horchem • Side judge: Edward Smith
  • TV: ESPN3
  • [12]
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:40) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 7–0)
  • (1:52) AKR – Tyrell Goodman 14 yard pass from Tommy Woodson (Robert Stein kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 3:46; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:55) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:59; Bowling Green 14–7)
  • (13:46) BGSU – Roger Lewis 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, :04; Bowling Green 21–7)
  • (10:19) AKR – Robert Stein 46 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 3:24; Bowling Green 21–10)
  • (4:20) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 13 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 1:57; Bowling Green 28–10)
Third quarter
  • (11:31) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 34 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:23; Bowling Green 35–10)
  • (5:04) BGSU – Fred Coppet 6 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 4:29; Bowling Green 42–10)
  • (1:08) BGSU – Travis Greene 8 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:22; Bowling Green 49–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) BGSU – Roger Lewis 1 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, :15; Bowling Green 56–10)
  • (4:41) BGSU – Tyler Tate 28 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:11; Bowling Green 59–10)
StatisticsAkronBowling Green
First downs1627
Plays–yards271532
Rushes–yards42-167-042–120-3
Passing yards104412
Passing: compattint15–30–227–33–0
Time of possession32:0227:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingTommy Woodson13/28, 91 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTS
RushingConor Hundley16 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingJerome Lane4 receptions, 45 yards
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 25/30, 357 yards, 5 TDS
RushingTravis Greene13 carries, 64 yards
Receiving Roger Lewis 6 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TDS

Quarterback Matt Johnson threw his 50th-career touchdown pass with 4:20 remaining in the second quarter. The 49 point victory over Akron was the Falcons' largest margin of victory all-time in the series with the Zips. [13]

At Kent State

Bowling Green Falcons (5-2) at Kent State Golden Flashes (3-4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green141710748
Kent State00000

at Dix StadiumKent, OH

  • Date: October 24, 2015
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: S8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Overcast
  • Game attendance: 14,739
  • Referee: Greg Blum • Umpire: Brad Hudak • Linesman: BJ Henry • Line judge: Jeff Meslow • Back judge: Doug Warns • Field judge: Monte Tilgner • Side judge: Gaylon Williams
  • TV: ESPN3
  • [14]
Game information
First quarter
  • (09:40) BGSU – Matt Johnson 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:20; Bowling Green 7-0)
  • (04:38) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 24 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; Bowling Green 14-0)
Second quarter
  • (14:35) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 2:56; Bowling Green 21-0)
  • (08:45) BGSU – Tyler Tate 22 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 3:09; Bowling Green 24-0)
  • (04:21) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 58 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:55; Bowling Green 31-0)
Third quarter
  • (08:07) BGSU – Tyler Tate 25 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:23; Bowling Green 34-0)
  • (02:01) BGSU – Roger Lewis 64 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, :31; Bowling Green 41-0)
Fourth quarter
  • (08:55) BGSU – Roger Lewis 15 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:20; Bowling Green 48-0)
StatisticsBowling GreenKent State
First downs3110
Plays–yards602166
Rushes–yards46-153-126–55-0
Passing yards449111
Passing: compattint29–45–012–25–2
Time of possession33:4726:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 27/40, 430 yards, 5 TDS
RushingTravis Greene18 carries, 53 yards
Receiving Roger Lewis 4 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TDS
Kent StatePassingGeorge Bollas12/25, 111 yards, 2 INTS
RushingP.J. Simmons4 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingAntwan Dixon3 receptions, 52 yards

The Falcons outgained the Golden Flashes, 602-166, and held Kent State to just 55 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Defensive back Jamari Bozeman led BG with eight tackles. The 48-point margin of victory was the Falcons' largest all-time against Kent State. This was the first shutout against Kent State since a 44-0 win in 1970. [15]

Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (5-3) at Bowling Green Falcons (6-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ohio773724
Bowling Green1413211462

at Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH

  • Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: S 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Clear skies
  • Game attendance: 16,233
  • Referee: Curt Johnson • Umpire: Bob Holcomb • Linesman: Daniel Richard • Line judge: Vincent Winters • Back judge: Jeff Latkiewicz • Field judge: John Masterson • Side judge: Ryan Flynn
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave LaMont (play–by–play), Desmond Howard (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline)
  • [16]
Game information
First quarter
  • (07:24) BGSU – Travis Greene 11 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 7–0)
  • (3:20) OHIO – A.J. Ouellette 7 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:56; Tied 7–7)
  • (00:01) BGSU – Travis Greene 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:19; Bowling Green 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (10:03) OHIO – Daz'mond Patterson 4 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:57; Tied 14–14)
  • (08:20) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 48 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:37; Bowling Green 20–14)
  • (04:47) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 10 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:23; Bowling Green 27–14)
Third quarter
  • (11:38) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 75 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 86 yards, 1:08; Bowling Green 34–14)
  • (08:51) BGSU – Dernard Turner 85 yard interception return (Tyler Tate kick) (Bowling Green 41–14)
  • (04:12) OHIO – Josiah Yazdani 25 yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 67 yards, 4:39;(Bowling Green 41–17)
  • (01:16) BGSU – Roger Lewis 19 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:21; Bowling Green 48–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (08:38) BGSU – Travis Greene 43 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 2:42; Bowling Green 55–17)
  • (06:53) OHIO – Maleek Irons 44 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:40; Bowling Green 55–24)
  • (03:26) BGSU – Teo Redding 7 yard pass from James Knapke (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:19; Bowling Green 62–24)
StatisticsOhioBowling Green
First downs3429
Plays–yards543581
Rushes–yards56-299-330–182-3
Passing yards244399
Passing: compattint21–41–229–39–0
Time of possession37:0622:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassingJ.D. Sprague10/24, 162 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Maleek Irons 4 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSebastian Smith10 receptions, 84 yards
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 26/35, 365 yards, 4 TDS
RushingTravis Greene13 carries, 106 yards, 3 TDS
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 9 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TDS

The win over Ohio marked the Falcons 17th straight victory over opponents from the MAC East. For the third straight season, BG finished undefeated against the East Division, going 5-0 in 2015. Roger Lewis had 102 receiving yards, making the fifth straight game he has gone over 100 yards on the season. Bowling Green went over 500 yards of total offense for the ninth time this season. [17]

At Western Michigan

Bowling Green Falcons (7-2) at Western Michigan Broncos (6-3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green141314041
Western Michigan10107027

at Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI

  • Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 53 °F (12 °C) • Wind: Wind: SSE 18 mph (29 km/h) • Weather: Clear, pot. rain
  • Game attendance: 14,436
  • Referee: Gus Sujack • Umpire: John Hanneke • Linesman: Paul Beyerle • Line judge: Jon Shelton • Back judge: Reggie Berry • Field judge: Phil Hicks • Side judge: Arthur Lucky
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave LaMont (play–by–play), Desmond Howard (color), Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
  • [18]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:13) BGSU – Roger Lewis 35 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 1:47; Bowling Green 7-0)
  • (09:29) WMU – Andrew Haldeman 48 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:44; Bowling Green 7-3)
  • (07:24) BGSU – Travis Greene 24 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 2:05; Bowling Green 14-3)
  • (02:55) WMU – Jamauri Bogan 3 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:29; Bowling Green 14-10)
Second quarter
  • (13:45) WMU – Jamauri Bogan 3 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:41; Western Michigan 17-14)
  • (09:41) BGSU – Teo Redding 42 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 1:48; Bowling Green 21-17)
  • (04:38) BGSU – Roger Lewis 31 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:02; Bowling Green 27-17)
  • (00:00) WMU – Andrew Haldeman 21 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 10 yards, :35; Bowling Green 27-20)
Third quarter
  • (10:39) WMU – Zach Terrell 10 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:11; Tied 27-27)
  • (08:43) BGSU – Travis Greene 26 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:06; Bowling Green 34-27)
  • (02:54) BGSU – Travis Greene 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 3:48; Bowling Green 41-27)
StatisticsBowling GreenWestern Michigan
First downs2827
Plays–yards505487
Rushes–yards41-236-345–205-3
Passing yards269282
Passing: compattint23–41–124–40–1
Time of possession24:2335:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 23/31, 269 yards, 3 TDS, 1 INT
RushingTravis Greene24 carries, 170 yards, 3 TDS
Receiving Roger Lewis 5 receptions, 86 yards
Western MichiganPassing Zach Terrell 24/40, 282 yards, 1 INT
RushingJamauri Bogan22 carries, 118 yards, 1 TDS
Receiving Corey Davis 13 receptions, 159 yards

P. J. Fleck's Broncos entered the game on a five game winning streak, all coming against MAC opponents. The Falcons became the first team to win three straight MAC East titles since Marshall won six consecutive East Division championships from 1997-2002. BG improved to 6-0 in MAC play for the first time since 1994. First victory over WMU since 52-0 win in 2004. [19]

Toledo

Toledo Rockets (8-1) at Bowling Green Falcons (8-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Toledo17137744
Bowling Green01414028

at Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH

  • Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind: SE 12 mph (19 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 23,492
  • Referee: Larry Smith • Umpire: Tim Gover • Linesman: Kole Knueppel • Line judge: Michael Sharp • Back judge: Jake Kemp • Field judge: Brad Horchem • Side judge: Edward Smith • Center judge: Jason Grant
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Neely (play–by–play), Ray Bentley (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline)
  • [20]
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:55) TOLEDO – Kareem Hunt 5 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:52; Toledo 7–0)
  • (10:02) TOLEDO – Terry Swanson 23 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, :50; Toledo 14–0)
  • (03:10) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 20 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:29; Toledo 17–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:14) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 22 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 1:47; Toledo 20–0)
  • (12:20) BGSU – Fred Coppet 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:47; Toledo 20–7)
  • (08:33) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 35 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:47; Toledo 23–7)
  • (05:58) TOLEDO – Kareem Hunt 11 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:47; Toledo 30–7)
  • (01:34) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:17; Toledo 30–14)
Third quarter
  • (12:25) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 3 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:19; Toledo 30–21)
  • (11:10) TOLEDO – Phillip Ely 8 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, :35; Toledo 37–21)
  • (08:03) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:01; Toledo 37–28)
Fourth quarter
  • (08:38) TOLEDO – Alonzo Russell 15 yard pass from Phillip Ely (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:14; Toledo 44–28)
StatisticsToledoBowling Green
First downs2028
Plays–yards406368
Rushes–yards50-198-430–94-1
Passing yards208274
Passing: compattint16–24–128–46–2
Time of possession34:3125:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ToledoPassingPhillip Ely16/24, 208 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Kareem Hunt 29 carries, 153 yards, 2 TDS
Receiving Alonzo Russell 3 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 28/46, 274 yards, 3 TDS, 2 INTS
RushingTravis Greene17 carries, 73 yards
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 13 receptions, 103 yards, 3 TDS

Toledo's defense held BG to 368 yards of total offense, 216 below its average of 584. The Rockets defense caused five turnovers, including three fumble recoveries and two interceptions. [21] Travis Greene became BGSU's all-time leading rusher. He finished the game with 73 rushing yards and had a new career total of 3,492, passing former running back Dave Preston. Quarterback Matt Johnson set a school record for the most passing yards in a single-season, passing Tyler Sheehan's 2009 mark of 4,051. Linebacker Austin Valdez led the Flacons with 13 total tackles and 2.5 TFLs. He also added his second career interception. [22]

At Ball State

Bowling Green Falcons (8-3) at Ball State Cardinals (3-8) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green131471448
Ball State007310

at Scheumann StadiumMuncie, IN

  • Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 45 °F (7 °C) • Wind: SE 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 5,201
  • Referee: Ron Hudson • Umpire: David Parker • Linesman: Lance Ferrell • Line judge: Michael Maisner • Back judge: Rich Grub • Field judge: Kyle DeBuse • Side judge: Matt Kukar
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Jim Barbar (play–by–play), Mark Herrmann (color)
  • [23]
Game information
First quarter
  • (06:45) BGSU – Hunter Folkertsma 3 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:40; Bowling Green 6–0)
  • (01:37) BGSU – Fred Coppet 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 2:55; Bowling Green 13–0)
Second quarter
  • (09:39) BGSU – Travis Greene 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:36; Bowling Green 20–0)
  • (00:36) BGSU – Matt Johnson 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, :41; Bowling Green 27–0)
Third quarter
  • (11:11) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 1 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 34–0)
  • (04:09) BALL – Chris Shillings 7 yard pass from Riley Neal (Morgan Hagee kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 3:52; Bowling Green 34–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (09:25) BALL – Morgan Hagee 32 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 46 yards, 6:25; Bowling Green 34–10)
  • (06:16) BGSU – Travis Greene 8 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 3:04; Bowling Green 41–10)
  • (00:39) BGSU – Matt Domer 95 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 95 yards, :13; Bowling Green 48–10)
StatisticsBowling GreenBall State
First downs2215
Plays–yards576264
Rushes–yards37-337-538–110-0
Passing yards239154
Passing: compattint26–45–024–40–3
Time of possession22:2637:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 24/31, 236 yards, 2 TDS
RushingFred Coppet12 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 11 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TDS
Ball StatePassingRiley Neal24/40, 154 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTS
RushingJames Gilbert16 carries, 66 yards
Receiving KeVonn Mabon 7 receptions, 54 yards

Quarterback Matt Johnson tied the school and MAC record for touchdown passes in a single season. Johnson's 41st touchdown tied fellow Falcon Omar Jacobs' mark that was set in 2004. Running back Matt Domer's 95-yard touchdown was the second-longest touchdown run in school history. Travis Greene went over 1,000 rushing yards for the season, becoming the second player in school history, joining Paul Miles, to rush for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. Defensively, the Falcons had three first-half interceptions. Alfonso Mack had his team-leading fifth interception, while Dernard Turner had his fourth of the season and Eilar Hardy registered his second. Linebacker Brandon Harris had a career-high 11 tackles. BGSU finished the regular season at 9-3 overall and 7-1 in the Mid-American Conference. [24]

Northern Illinois–MAC Championship Game

2015 MAC Championship Game
Bowling Green Falcons (9–3, 7–1) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (8–4, 6–2)
Quarter1234Total
Bowling Green7147634
Northern Illinois0014014

at Ford FieldDetroit, MI

  • Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: N/A (game played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 16,425
  • Referee: M. Kluczynski • Umpire: Bob Holcomb • Linesman: Kole Knueppel • Line judge: Mark Bennett • Back judge: Doug Warns • Field judge: D. Pender • Side judge: Rich Ames
  • TV announcers (ESPN2/IMG College): Dave Flemming, Mack Brown, Allison Williams (ESPN2)
    David Shumate, Jon Jansen (IMG College)
  • [25]
Game information
First Quarter
  • (04:15) BGSU – Fred Coppet 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 2:40; Bowling Green 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (05:28) BGSU – Derek Lee 2 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, :56; Bowling Green 14–0)
  • (01:04) BGSU – Travis Greene 25 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 2:32; Bowling Green 21–0)
Third quarter
  • (12:26) BGSU – Roger Lewis 45 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:37; Bowling Green 28–0)
  • (05:43) NIU – Desroy Maxwell 32 yard pass from Tommy Fiedler (Christian Hagan kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:29; Bowling Green 28–7)
  • (02:24) NIU – Shawun Lurry 64 yard interception return (Christian Hagan kick) (Bowling Green 28–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:32) BGSU – Travis Greene 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick blocked) (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 4:47; Bowling Green 34–14)
StatisticsBowling GreenNorthern Illinois
First downs2517
Plays–yards501259
Rushes–yards53-266-338–107-0
Passing yards235152
Passing: compattint25–37–212–28–3
Time of possession34:2625:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 25/37, 235 yards, 2 TDS, 2 INTS
RushingTravis Greene29 carries, 183 yards, 2 TDS
Receiving Gehrig Dieter 7 receptions, 75 yards
Northern IllinoisPassingTommy Fiedler12/28, 152 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTS
Rushing Joel Bouagnon 14 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingDesroy Maxwell3 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD

The 2015 conference title was the second MAC Championship over the last three years for the Falcons and is the 12th MAC Championship in school history. Redshirt-senior Travis Greene ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns, earning him the Most Valuable Player award. Quarterback Matt Johnson threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter caught a game high seven receptions for 75 yards, while Roger Lewis totaled six catches for 75 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown catch and run in the third quarter. Defensively, BG was led by linebacker Austin Valdez's 13 total tackles, while defensive back Alfonso Mack finished with seven total stops and an interception. The defense forced three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. [26]

On December 5, Dino Babers became the head coach at Syracuse. [27]

Georgia Southern–GoDaddy Bowl

2015 GoDaddy Bowl
Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4, 6-2) vs Bowling Green Falcons (10-3, 7-1)
Quarter1234Total
Georgia Southern914211458
Bowling Green13140027

at Ladd–Peebles StadiumMobile, AL

  • Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2015
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: S 19 mph (31 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 28,656
  • Referee: Scott Campbell • Umpire: M Henderson • Linesman: Greg Downum • Line judge: Steve Hoslett • Back judge: Robert Lewis • Field judge: Kirk Wisneski • Side judge: Rick Ockey
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), and Laura Rutledge (sideline) (ESPN) [28]
  • [29]
Game information
First quarter
  • (08:52) GASO – La Ramsby 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:34; Georgia Southern 7–0)
  • (07:29) BGSU – Roger Lewis 45 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick blocked) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; Georgia Southern 7–6)
  • (07:29) GASO – Matt Dobson 99 yard defensive 2-point conversion return(Georgia Southern 9–6)
  • (00:33) BGSU – Ronnine Moore 15 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick)(Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:42; Bowling Green 13–9)
Second quarter
  • (11:42) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 51 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 play, 51 yards, :08; Bowling Green 20–9)
  • (07:53) GASO – Wesley Fields 26 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Bowling Green 20–16)
  • (01:27) GASO – Montay Crockett 31 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 5:15; Georgia Southern 23–20)
  • (00:36) BGSU – Travis Greene 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, :51; Bowling Green 27–23)
Third quarter
  • (07:26) GASO – Favian Upshaw 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:31; Georgia Southern 30–27)
  • (02:55) GASO – Favian Upshaw 80 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, :11; Georgia Southern 37–27)
  • (01:51) GASO – Matt Breida 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, :23; Georgia Southern 44–27)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:55) GASO – Favian Upshaw 8 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, :48; Georgia Southern 51–27)
  • (05:25) GASO – Favian Upshaw 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:59; Georgia Southern 58–27)
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernBowling Green
First downs2615
Plays–yards534362
Rushes–yards68-452-729–116-1
Passing yards82246
Passing: compattint4–8–015–34–0
Time of possession40:3919:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingKevin Ellison3/5, 65 yards, 1 TD
RushingFavian Upshaw12 carries, 199 yards, 4 TDS
Receiving Montay Crockett 1 reception, 31 yards, 1 TD
Bowling GreenPassing Matt Johnson 15/34, 246 yards, 3 TDS
RushingTravis Greene10 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRonnie Moore5 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD

Georgia Southern scored 35 unanswered points in the second half to overcome Bowling Green's 27-23 halftime lead. Quarterback Matt Johnson threw three first half touchdowns. He became BG's passing touchdown leader, passing Omar Jacobs's 70-touchdown mark with 73 to end his career. Johnson extended his MAC and school records for most passing yards (4,946) and touchdown passes (46) in a single season. With his 15 completions, Johnson finished the year with 383, breaking the school record set by Tyler Sheehan (373) in 2009. Running back Travis Greene finished his career with 3,852 rushing yards, most in program history. Wide receiver Roger Lewis (1,544) and Gehrig Dieter (1,033), combined for the most yards for any wide receiver duo in school history. Punter Joe Davidson's 73-yard punt became the longest punt in GoDaddy Bowl history and BGSU's bowl history. Defensively, Taylor Royster and Austin Valdez each recorded 11 tackles. Bowling Green ended the season with a record of 10-4, winning double-digit games for the sixth time in program history. Bowling Green became 6-7 all-time in bowl games and 1-2 all-time in the GoDaddy Bowl. On the season, the Falcons scored a school record 591 points and 81 touchdowns. [30]

Awards and honors

Weekly awards

AwardPlayerPositionYearDateSource
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Matt Johnson QBR-Sr.Sep. 7 [31]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekMatt Johnson (2)QBR-Sr.Sep. 14 [32]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the WeekJoseph DavidsonPR-So.Sep. 14 [32]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Roger Lewis WRSo.Sep. 21 [33]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekMatt Johnson (3)QBR-Sr.Sep. 28 [34]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekRoger Lewis (2)WrSo.Oct. 5 [35]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekMatt Johnson (4)QBR-Sr.Oct. 12 [36]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the WeekTyler TateKR-Sr.Oct. 12 [36]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekMatt Johnson (5)QBR-Sr.Oct. 19 [37]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekMatt Johnson (6)QBR-Sr.Oct. 26 [38]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the WeekJoseph Davidson (2)PR-So.Oct. 26 [38]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekTravis GreeneRBR-Sr.Nov. 9 [39]
MAC East Offensive Player of the WeekTravis Greene (2)RBR-Sr.Nov. 16 [40]
MAC East Defensive Player of the WeekBrandon HarrisLBFr.Nov. 30 [41]

MAC Conference Individual Yearly awards

AwardPlayerPositionYearDateSource
MAC Offensive Player of the Year Matt Johnson QBR-Sr.Dec. 2 [42]
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner Matt JohnsonQBR-Sr.Dec. 2 [42]

All-MAC awards

AwardPlayerPositionYear
All-MAC First Team Offense Matt Johnson QBR-Sr.
All-MAC First Team Offense Roger Lewis WRSo.
All-MAC First Team OffenseTravis GreeneRBR-Sr.
All-MAC First Team DefenseAustin ValdezILBR-So.
All-MAC First Team DefenseJoseph DavidsonPR-So.
All-MAC Second Team OffenseAlex HuettelOLR-Sr.
All-MAC Second Team OffenseJacob BennettOLR-Jr.
All-MAC Second Team Offense Gehrig Dieter WRR-Jr.
All-MAC Second Team DefenseTrenton GreeneOLBR-Jr.
All-MAC Third Team OffenseRonnie MooreWRJr.
All-MAC Third Team SpecialistsRyan BurbrinkPRR-Sr.

Source [43] [44]

Annual Awards

AwardPlayerPositionDate
Sammy Baugh Top Passer Award Matt Johnson QBDec. 2
Paul Warfield Award Roger Lewis WRDec. 2

Source [45]

All-Americans

NCAA Recognized All-American Honors
PlayerPositionAFCAAPFWAASporting NewsWCFFDesignation
Roger Lewis WR3rd Team2nd Team

Source [46] [47]

Other All-American Honors
PlayerPositionAthleticAthlonBleacher ReportCBS SportsCFNESPNFOX SportsPhil SteeleScoutSIUSA Today
Alex HuettelOL1st Team
Matt Johnson QB4th TeamHM
Roger Lewis WR2nd TeamHM

Source [48] [49]

Midseason Awards & watch lists

AwardPlayerPositionDate
Manning Award Stars of the Week [50] Matt JohnsonQBSep. 14
Davey O' Brien Quarterback of the Week [51] Matt JohnsonQBSep. 15
Maxwell Award National Player of the Week [52] Matt JohnsonQBSep 17
CFPA National Player of the Week [53] Matt JohnsonQBSep. 17
Biletnikoff watchlist [54] Ryan Burbrink, Roger Lewis and Ronnie MooreWROct. 28
Ray Guy Award [55] Joseph DavidsonPOct. 30
Davey O' Brien Semifinalist [56] Matt JohnsonQBNov. 2
Biletnikoff Semifinalist [57] Roger LewisWRNov. 17
Broyles Award [58] Sean Lewis OCNov. 25

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