With the Win, BGSU raised its record to 6-1 MAC (7-4 overall), setting up a showdown with Miami (6-1 MAC) in Bowling Green next Friday (Nov. 29). The Cardinals fell to 3-8 overall and 2-5 MAC.
BGSU was . . .
The Falcons came right back in the second half, running off 21 straight points before BSU added a TD midway through the fourth period. Lucian Anderson III found Rahkeem Smith on a 4-yard TD pass at 1:55 for Bowling Green's final TD.
NOTES:
>> Bowling Green out-gained the Cardinals 362-254 overall. Each team had one turnover.
>> Falcons QB Conner Bazelak completed 18-of-29 attempts, good for 256 yards and two TDs.
>> Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. led receivers with nine catches for a total of 125 yards and one TD
>> Terion Stewart led BGSU rushing (103 yards total) with 10 carries for 32 yards.
>> Zach Long hit all three field goal tries, including a long of 48 for Bowling Green).
>> Semonza connected on 19-of-37 pass attempts totaling 211 yards with two TDs.
>> Pemberton (3 catches, 70 yards, 1 TD) and Qian Magwood (2 catches, 29 yards 1 TD) registered receiving TDs for Ball State.
>> The Cardinals were held to 43 yards rushing.