SCHEDULE/PREVIEWS -- SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 GAMES
# BOWLING GREEN AT OHIO (NOON, CBSSN)
# EASTERN MICHIGAN AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# UCONN AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# SAN DIEGO STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# AKRON AT TOLEDO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# LINDENWOOD AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# RHODE ISLAND AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (6:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# MASSACHUSETTS AT NO.. 20 MISSOURI (7:30 P.M., ESPNU)
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# EASTERN MICHIGAN AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# UCONN AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# SAN DIEGO STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# AKRON AT TOLEDO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# LINDENWOOD AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# RHODE ISLAND AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (6:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# MASSACHUSETTS AT NO.. 20 MISSOURI (7:30 P.M., ESPNU)
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# BOWLING GREEN AT OHIO (NOON, CBSSN)
The Falcons have their work cut out for them as they meet one of the MAC preseason favorites in Athens. Like BGSU, Ohio is 2-2 overall, but the 'Cats are 2-0 at Peden Stadium. That includes an "upset" win over West Virginia back on Sept. 6.
The Bobcats are ranked No. 2 among MAC teams in scoring (27.3 ppg), while Bowling Green is third in scoring defense (23.5 ppg).
• • • • • BOWLING GREEN is coming off a 40-17 loss at Louisville. The Cardinals led 21-3 at intermission and 33-3 early in the fourth quarter.
• Falcon QB Drew Pyne completed 11 of 21 passes for 131 yards with one TD and two interceptions.
• Jacob Harris led BGSU receivers with three catches for 46 yards and a score.
• Lucian Anderson III carried four times for 79 yards, including a 79-yard TD.
• The Falcon defense recorded three sacks and six TFL. Junior linebacker Gideon Lampron led defenders with 12 tackles (5 solo), including a sack.
• Bowling Green defeated Liberty 23-13 Sept. 13 and Lafayette 26-7 in Week 1 action.
• • • • • Both OHIO losses were to Big Ten teams -- Rutgers (34-31) and No. 1 Ohio State (37-9).
• The Bobcats are coming off a 52-35 win over Gardner Webb.
After trailing 14-3 through one quarter, Ohio exploded for 28 second quarter points and added another TD in the third stanza. Both teams tallied 14 fourth quarter points.
• The 'Cats totaled 609 yards of offense -- 319 rushing and 290 passing.
• Quarterback Parker Navarro completed 18 of 27 passes, good for 290 yards with one TD.
• Six Ohio TDs came on the ground -- three each by Siaeh Bangura and Duncan Brune.
• Bangura carried 18 times for 123 yards, while Brune logged 16 carries for 88 yards.
• Junior wideout Chas Hendricks had a big day, catching eight passes for 144 yards and a score.
• Michael Mack II recorded an interception, while Michael Molnard led the Bobcats with 11 tackles (7 solo)
The Falcons have their work cut out for them as they meet one of the MAC preseason favorites in Athens. Like BGSU, Ohio is 2-2 overall, but the 'Cats are 2-0 at Peden Stadium. That includes an "upset" win over West Virginia back on Sept. 6.
The Bobcats are ranked No. 2 among MAC teams in scoring (27.3 ppg), while Bowling Green is third in scoring defense (23.5 ppg).
• • • • • BOWLING GREEN is coming off a 40-17 loss at Louisville. The Cardinals led 21-3 at intermission and 33-3 early in the fourth quarter.
• Falcon QB Drew Pyne completed 11 of 21 passes for 131 yards with one TD and two interceptions.
• Jacob Harris led BGSU receivers with three catches for 46 yards and a score.
• Lucian Anderson III carried four times for 79 yards, including a 79-yard TD.
• The Falcon defense recorded three sacks and six TFL. Junior linebacker Gideon Lampron led defenders with 12 tackles (5 solo), including a sack.
• Bowling Green defeated Liberty 23-13 Sept. 13 and Lafayette 26-7 in Week 1 action.
• • • • • Both OHIO losses were to Big Ten teams -- Rutgers (34-31) and No. 1 Ohio State (37-9).
• The Bobcats are coming off a 52-35 win over Gardner Webb.
After trailing 14-3 through one quarter, Ohio exploded for 28 second quarter points and added another TD in the third stanza. Both teams tallied 14 fourth quarter points.
• The 'Cats totaled 609 yards of offense -- 319 rushing and 290 passing.
• Quarterback Parker Navarro completed 18 of 27 passes, good for 290 yards with one TD.
• Six Ohio TDs came on the ground -- three each by Siaeh Bangura and Duncan Brune.
• Bangura carried 18 times for 123 yards, while Brune logged 16 carries for 88 yards.
• Junior wideout Chas Hendricks had a big day, catching eight passes for 144 yards and a score.
• Michael Mack II recorded an interception, while Michael Molnard led the Bobcats with 11 tackles (7 solo)
# EASTERN MICHIGAN AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
After pulling out a dramatic 34-31 win over Louisiana last week, Eastern Michigan will open MAC play at Central Michigan Saturday.
The Chippewas are already at two wins, bouncing back with a dominating 49-10 win over Wagner last week.
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN (1-3) started 2025 with losses to Texas State, Long Island Univrsity and Kentucky.
• The Eagles led Louisiana 21-17 at intermission. After falling behind in the third period, EMU scored 10 points for a 31-24 lead. The Ragin' Cagins pushed across a tying TD with 47 seconds left, but Eastern Michigan moved 42 yards in seven plays before Rudy Kessinger hit a 42-yard field to give EMU the win.
• QB Noah Kim completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards with one TD and one interception.
• Nick Devereaux caught four balls for 76 yards. Porter Roos recorded seven catches. (39 yards). Joshua Long scored on a 15-yard pass.
• Dontae McMillan totaled 126 yards on 19 carries.
• Barry Manning and Bryce Llewellyn combined for 20 tackles.
• The Eagles rank third among MAC teams in scoring (26.8 ppg) but are 12th in scoring defense (39.8 ppg).
• • • • • CENTRAL MICHIGAN ranks sixth among MAC teams in scoring (21.3 ppg) and is eighth in scoring defense (33.0 ppg).
• After getting blasted by No. 23 Michigan (63-3) two weeks ago, the Chippewas cruised past Wagner 49-10 last week. The Seahawks only touchdown came in the fourth quarter, which was the only period in which CMU did not score. It was a 35-3 game at intermission.
• Central Michigan out-gained Wagner 507-115.
• Joe Labas completed 12 of 14 pass attempts totaling 241 yards with three TDs to three different receivers.
• Natree Biggins caught three balls for 106 yards and a score.
• Trey Cornist logged 11 carries for 52 yards. Angel Flores ran for two scores.
• Dakota Cochran recorded one interception, which he returned for 30 yards and a TD.
After pulling out a dramatic 34-31 win over Louisiana last week, Eastern Michigan will open MAC play at Central Michigan Saturday.
The Chippewas are already at two wins, bouncing back with a dominating 49-10 win over Wagner last week.
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN (1-3) started 2025 with losses to Texas State, Long Island Univrsity and Kentucky.
• The Eagles led Louisiana 21-17 at intermission. After falling behind in the third period, EMU scored 10 points for a 31-24 lead. The Ragin' Cagins pushed across a tying TD with 47 seconds left, but Eastern Michigan moved 42 yards in seven plays before Rudy Kessinger hit a 42-yard field to give EMU the win.
• QB Noah Kim completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards with one TD and one interception.
• Nick Devereaux caught four balls for 76 yards. Porter Roos recorded seven catches. (39 yards). Joshua Long scored on a 15-yard pass.
• Dontae McMillan totaled 126 yards on 19 carries.
• Barry Manning and Bryce Llewellyn combined for 20 tackles.
• The Eagles rank third among MAC teams in scoring (26.8 ppg) but are 12th in scoring defense (39.8 ppg).
• • • • • CENTRAL MICHIGAN ranks sixth among MAC teams in scoring (21.3 ppg) and is eighth in scoring defense (33.0 ppg).
• After getting blasted by No. 23 Michigan (63-3) two weeks ago, the Chippewas cruised past Wagner 49-10 last week. The Seahawks only touchdown came in the fourth quarter, which was the only period in which CMU did not score. It was a 35-3 game at intermission.
• Central Michigan out-gained Wagner 507-115.
• Joe Labas completed 12 of 14 pass attempts totaling 241 yards with three TDs to three different receivers.
• Natree Biggins caught three balls for 106 yards and a score.
• Trey Cornist logged 11 carries for 52 yards. Angel Flores ran for two scores.
• Dakota Cochran recorded one interception, which he returned for 30 yards and a TD.
# UCONN AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
A pair of 2-2 teams square off Saturday when Buffalo host UConn. The Huskies evened their record last week when they defeated another MAC team -- Ball State. Buffalo, meanwhile, was nipped by Troy on a late touchdown.
• • • • • CONNECTICUT opened 2025 with a win over Central Connecticut but then dropped consecutive overtime contests -- First to Syracuse (27-20) and then to Delaware (44-41).
• The Huskies never trailed in last Saturday's 31-25 win over visiting Ball State. UConn led 10-7 at intermission and built up a 31-17 lead before the Cardinals scored a touchdown with nine seconds left.
• UConn finished with just three more yards of offense than Ball State.
• Senior QB Joe Fagnano completed 20 of 30 pass attempts, good for 181 yards with one TD.
• Senior WR Skyler Bell led the Huskie receiving corps with 14 catches for 113 yards. Only one other player had multiple catches (2).
• The UConn ground game flourished against Ball State, producing 226 yards and three touchdowns. Cam Edwards (5-11, 210) had the big day, logging 24 rushes for 194 yards and a pair of TDs.
• Lee Molette III picked off a Ball State pass.
• • • • • BUFFALO led Troy 17-0 early in the fourth quarter. However, the visitors scored 21-unansered points to pull out a win.
• The Trojans out-gained UB 365-278 and had a 22-14 advantage in first downs.
• Buffalo committed two turnovers, while Troy played turnover-free football.
• The Bulls passed for 153 yards. Ta'Quan Roberson connected on 9 of 15 for 104 yards, while Gunnar Gray completed 5 of 13 for 49 yards.
• Victor Snow (5 catches, 38 yards) and Jasaiah Gathings (2 catches, 47 yards) led UB receivers.
• Al-Jay Henderson carried the ball 22 times for 75 yards and a score.
• Buffalo ranks fourth among MAC teams in scoring (25.8 ppg) and is second in scoring defense (19.5 ppg).
• The Bulls are first among MAC teams in sacks allowed (3) and sacks against opponents (16).
• The Bulls are averaging 36.5 ypg in penalties (2nd MAC).
A pair of 2-2 teams square off Saturday when Buffalo host UConn. The Huskies evened their record last week when they defeated another MAC team -- Ball State. Buffalo, meanwhile, was nipped by Troy on a late touchdown.
• • • • • CONNECTICUT opened 2025 with a win over Central Connecticut but then dropped consecutive overtime contests -- First to Syracuse (27-20) and then to Delaware (44-41).
• The Huskies never trailed in last Saturday's 31-25 win over visiting Ball State. UConn led 10-7 at intermission and built up a 31-17 lead before the Cardinals scored a touchdown with nine seconds left.
• UConn finished with just three more yards of offense than Ball State.
• Senior QB Joe Fagnano completed 20 of 30 pass attempts, good for 181 yards with one TD.
• Senior WR Skyler Bell led the Huskie receiving corps with 14 catches for 113 yards. Only one other player had multiple catches (2).
• The UConn ground game flourished against Ball State, producing 226 yards and three touchdowns. Cam Edwards (5-11, 210) had the big day, logging 24 rushes for 194 yards and a pair of TDs.
• Lee Molette III picked off a Ball State pass.
• • • • • BUFFALO led Troy 17-0 early in the fourth quarter. However, the visitors scored 21-unansered points to pull out a win.
• The Trojans out-gained UB 365-278 and had a 22-14 advantage in first downs.
• Buffalo committed two turnovers, while Troy played turnover-free football.
• The Bulls passed for 153 yards. Ta'Quan Roberson connected on 9 of 15 for 104 yards, while Gunnar Gray completed 5 of 13 for 49 yards.
• Victor Snow (5 catches, 38 yards) and Jasaiah Gathings (2 catches, 47 yards) led UB receivers.
• Al-Jay Henderson carried the ball 22 times for 75 yards and a score.
• Buffalo ranks fourth among MAC teams in scoring (25.8 ppg) and is second in scoring defense (19.5 ppg).
• The Bulls are first among MAC teams in sacks allowed (3) and sacks against opponents (16).
• The Bulls are averaging 36.5 ypg in penalties (2nd MAC).
# SAN DIEGO STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
The Huskies hope to even their record in this week's non-conference finale. It likely won't be easy as NIU hosts San Diego State. The Aztecs are 2-1, with lopsided, shutout wins over Stony Brook and Cal. The lone loss was to Washington State (36-13) in Week 2.
• • • • • SAN DIEGO STATE is ranked No. 17 nationally in scoring defense (12.0 ppg). Their opponent (NIU) is ranked 133rd of 134 teams in scoring offense (12.7 ppg).
• SDSU forced three turnovers by Cal in the Aztecs' 34-0 victory. San Diego State did not have a turnover.
• QB Jayden Denegal completed 15 of 18 passes totaling 189 yards with one TD.
• Jordan Napier led SDSU receiving with nine catches for 154 yards and a TD.
• Lucky Sutton and Christian Washington combined for 21 carries, 109 yards and 1 TD.
• Kicker Gabriel Plascencia has a career long of 50 yards. He has hit all four field goal tries this year, with a long of 42. He connected on 13 of 14 field goal tries in 2024.
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS opened 2025 with a 19-17 win over Holy Cross but has dropped two straight since then.
• After a bye week, NIU fell at Mississippi State 38-10 Saturday.
• The Huskies converted just one of nine third down opportunities and failed on two fourth down gambles, as well.
• NIU QB Josh Holst completed 14 of 23 pass attempts, good for 135 yards with one TD and one interception.
• DeAree Rogers topped Husky receiving with six catches for 84 yards and a TD.
• NIU totaled 125 yards rushing. Chavon Wright (13 carries, 47 yards) and Telly Johnson (6 carries, 46 yards) led the way.
Quinn Urwiler (14) and Jasper Beeler (10) combined for 24 tackles.
• Senior kicker Andrew Glass has a career-long of 50 yards. He is four of five this year with a long of 39.
The Huskies hope to even their record in this week's non-conference finale. It likely won't be easy as NIU hosts San Diego State. The Aztecs are 2-1, with lopsided, shutout wins over Stony Brook and Cal. The lone loss was to Washington State (36-13) in Week 2.
• • • • • SAN DIEGO STATE is ranked No. 17 nationally in scoring defense (12.0 ppg). Their opponent (NIU) is ranked 133rd of 134 teams in scoring offense (12.7 ppg).
• SDSU forced three turnovers by Cal in the Aztecs' 34-0 victory. San Diego State did not have a turnover.
• QB Jayden Denegal completed 15 of 18 passes totaling 189 yards with one TD.
• Jordan Napier led SDSU receiving with nine catches for 154 yards and a TD.
• Lucky Sutton and Christian Washington combined for 21 carries, 109 yards and 1 TD.
• Kicker Gabriel Plascencia has a career long of 50 yards. He has hit all four field goal tries this year, with a long of 42. He connected on 13 of 14 field goal tries in 2024.
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS opened 2025 with a 19-17 win over Holy Cross but has dropped two straight since then.
• After a bye week, NIU fell at Mississippi State 38-10 Saturday.
• The Huskies converted just one of nine third down opportunities and failed on two fourth down gambles, as well.
• NIU QB Josh Holst completed 14 of 23 pass attempts, good for 135 yards with one TD and one interception.
• DeAree Rogers topped Husky receiving with six catches for 84 yards and a TD.
• NIU totaled 125 yards rushing. Chavon Wright (13 carries, 47 yards) and Telly Johnson (6 carries, 46 yards) led the way.
Quinn Urwiler (14) and Jasper Beeler (10) combined for 24 tackles.
• Senior kicker Andrew Glass has a career-long of 50 yards. He is four of five this year with a long of 39.
# AKRON AT TOLEDO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
After falling to Western Michigan last week in an early MAC showdown, the Toledo Rockets will be anxious to get back in the win column Saturday when they host Akron.
The Zips, however, might have a little more confidence in their step this week. After three straight losses -- albeit two tight games -- Akron cruised to its first 2025 victory last Saturday.
Toledo leads the MAC in scoring (33.5 ppg) and scoring defense (14.8 ppg). The Zips are seventh in both scoring (19.8 ppg) and scoring defense (29.0 ppg).
• • • • • AKRON cranked out 518 yards of offense in a 51-1 route of Duquesne last week. It was a 38-0 game by intermission.
• The Zips defense forced three turnovers and held Duquesne to 52 yards passing.
• Malcom DeWalt IV and Elijah Reed recorded interceptions, with the former returning his 22 yards for a touchdown.
• Akron passed for 249 yards. Most were provided by Ben Finley, who completed 13 of 23 attempts for 219 yards with two TDs and 1 interception.
• Myles Walker topped UA receivers with five catches for 65 yards.
• Jordan Gant logged 13 carries covering 161 yards with three TDs.
• The Zips averaged 7.9 ypc on the ground.
• • • • • TOLEDO led Western Michigan 3-0 at intermission in a defensive battle. The Rockets then added 10 third quarter points before WMU began its comeback. They got on the scoreboard with a late third period TD, but the kick failed.
After driving for another touchdown in the game's final minutes, WMU converted a two-point try for the winning points.
• Toledo QB Tucker Gleason completed 15 of 30 pass attempts. However, they yielded just 89 total yards. WMU also picked off two passes.
• The Rockets rushed for 191 yards (4.5 ypc). Chip Trayanum led the way with 26 carries totaling 153 yards and a score.
After falling to Western Michigan last week in an early MAC showdown, the Toledo Rockets will be anxious to get back in the win column Saturday when they host Akron.
The Zips, however, might have a little more confidence in their step this week. After three straight losses -- albeit two tight games -- Akron cruised to its first 2025 victory last Saturday.
Toledo leads the MAC in scoring (33.5 ppg) and scoring defense (14.8 ppg). The Zips are seventh in both scoring (19.8 ppg) and scoring defense (29.0 ppg).
• • • • • AKRON cranked out 518 yards of offense in a 51-1 route of Duquesne last week. It was a 38-0 game by intermission.
• The Zips defense forced three turnovers and held Duquesne to 52 yards passing.
• Malcom DeWalt IV and Elijah Reed recorded interceptions, with the former returning his 22 yards for a touchdown.
• Akron passed for 249 yards. Most were provided by Ben Finley, who completed 13 of 23 attempts for 219 yards with two TDs and 1 interception.
• Myles Walker topped UA receivers with five catches for 65 yards.
• Jordan Gant logged 13 carries covering 161 yards with three TDs.
• The Zips averaged 7.9 ypc on the ground.
• • • • • TOLEDO led Western Michigan 3-0 at intermission in a defensive battle. The Rockets then added 10 third quarter points before WMU began its comeback. They got on the scoreboard with a late third period TD, but the kick failed.
After driving for another touchdown in the game's final minutes, WMU converted a two-point try for the winning points.
• Toledo QB Tucker Gleason completed 15 of 30 pass attempts. However, they yielded just 89 total yards. WMU also picked off two passes.
• The Rockets rushed for 191 yards (4.5 ypc). Chip Trayanum led the way with 26 carries totaling 153 yards and a score.
# LINDENWOOD AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
Given the injury situation at Miami, it would probably be a good idea not to overlook this week's opponent. Four key starters left the UNLV game and didn't return. At least as of Monday, Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin wasn't sure about their availability this week.
Their injuries added to the list of battered and bruised RedHawks after two previous weeks against Big Ten foes. Now, the RedHawks host an FCS-level team that is coming off two wins.
Saturday is homecoming for Miami and stumbling against Lindenwood would certainly dampen the mood in Oxford. As Martin likes to say, his team needs to be "on their business."
• • • • • LINDENWOOD is located in St. Charles, Missouri -- near St. Louis. It is an FCS-level school and is part of the Ohio Valley-Big South Association.
• After opening with losses to St. Thomas-Minnesota (35-13) and App State (20-13), the Lions posted wins over Charleston Southern (35-28) and Stony Brook (20-27).
• Lindenwood led the Seawolves 27-3 at halftime, but Stony Brook scored 24 second half points while holding LU to three points.
Those three points -- a 31-yard Will Graham field goal with 6:59 remaining in the fourth-- proved decisive. Stony Brook's final TD made it a 30-27 game with 4:23 remaining, but Lindenwood ran out the clock on its next possession.
• Senior quarterback Nate Glantz completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 249 yards with two touchdowns.
• Both of those scores went to Rico Bond, who totaled eight catches for 119 yards and the two TDs. Jalen Smith and Drew Krobath combined for seven receptions and 102 yards.
• The Lions ground game piled up 216 yards. Glantz led the way with 13 carries for 104 yards (8.0 ypc) and a TD.Jared Rhodes provided 85 yards on 12 trips (7.1 ypc). Overall, Lindenwood averaged 5.4 ypc on 40 rushes.
• Graham's winning field goal against Stony Brook was his first successful field goal of the 2025 season. He is 1 of 4 on the campaign and 10 of 13 on PAT kicks.
• Of Lindenwood's 77 first downs on the year, 49 were on passes.
• The Lions are averaging 22.8 ppg.
• • • • • MIAMI has work to do on both sides of the ball this week. However, eliminating costly turnovers has to be near the top of any list for improvement. Two turnovers last week led to a pair of critical UNLV scores.
• If Dequan Finn is unavailable, MU will again turn to Henry Hesson at quarterback. The senior enjoyed early success but Miami's offense had limited opportunities after intermission. Hesson's final passing numbers were 9 of 17 for 134 yards and a TD. Finn was 7 of 12 for 131 yards with two TDs and a pick-six interception through a little more than a quarter of action.
• Kenny Perry contributed 188 yards of total offense and scored two TDs. He averaged 6.5 ypc on 16 rushes for 104 yards. He also caught six passes totaling 84 yards. However, it was his late fumble that ended a possible game-winning Miami drive and set up UNLV for its own game-winning drive.
• Kam Perry caught five passes for 122 yards. He has nine catches for 230 yards on the season.
• Corban Hondru didn't get MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors, but he certainly had some good credentials. Hondru picked off two Rebel passes, returning one for a touchdown. He also recorded nine tackles (3 solo).
Eli Blakey led all RedHawk defenders with 16 tackles (10 solo).
Given the injury situation at Miami, it would probably be a good idea not to overlook this week's opponent. Four key starters left the UNLV game and didn't return. At least as of Monday, Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin wasn't sure about their availability this week.
Their injuries added to the list of battered and bruised RedHawks after two previous weeks against Big Ten foes. Now, the RedHawks host an FCS-level team that is coming off two wins.
Saturday is homecoming for Miami and stumbling against Lindenwood would certainly dampen the mood in Oxford. As Martin likes to say, his team needs to be "on their business."
• • • • • LINDENWOOD is located in St. Charles, Missouri -- near St. Louis. It is an FCS-level school and is part of the Ohio Valley-Big South Association.
• After opening with losses to St. Thomas-Minnesota (35-13) and App State (20-13), the Lions posted wins over Charleston Southern (35-28) and Stony Brook (20-27).
• Lindenwood led the Seawolves 27-3 at halftime, but Stony Brook scored 24 second half points while holding LU to three points.
Those three points -- a 31-yard Will Graham field goal with 6:59 remaining in the fourth-- proved decisive. Stony Brook's final TD made it a 30-27 game with 4:23 remaining, but Lindenwood ran out the clock on its next possession.
• Senior quarterback Nate Glantz completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 249 yards with two touchdowns.
• Both of those scores went to Rico Bond, who totaled eight catches for 119 yards and the two TDs. Jalen Smith and Drew Krobath combined for seven receptions and 102 yards.
• The Lions ground game piled up 216 yards. Glantz led the way with 13 carries for 104 yards (8.0 ypc) and a TD.Jared Rhodes provided 85 yards on 12 trips (7.1 ypc). Overall, Lindenwood averaged 5.4 ypc on 40 rushes.
• Graham's winning field goal against Stony Brook was his first successful field goal of the 2025 season. He is 1 of 4 on the campaign and 10 of 13 on PAT kicks.
• Of Lindenwood's 77 first downs on the year, 49 were on passes.
• The Lions are averaging 22.8 ppg.
• • • • • MIAMI has work to do on both sides of the ball this week. However, eliminating costly turnovers has to be near the top of any list for improvement. Two turnovers last week led to a pair of critical UNLV scores.
• If Dequan Finn is unavailable, MU will again turn to Henry Hesson at quarterback. The senior enjoyed early success but Miami's offense had limited opportunities after intermission. Hesson's final passing numbers were 9 of 17 for 134 yards and a TD. Finn was 7 of 12 for 131 yards with two TDs and a pick-six interception through a little more than a quarter of action.
• Kenny Perry contributed 188 yards of total offense and scored two TDs. He averaged 6.5 ypc on 16 rushes for 104 yards. He also caught six passes totaling 84 yards. However, it was his late fumble that ended a possible game-winning Miami drive and set up UNLV for its own game-winning drive.
• Kam Perry caught five passes for 122 yards. He has nine catches for 230 yards on the season.
• Corban Hondru didn't get MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors, but he certainly had some good credentials. Hondru picked off two Rebel passes, returning one for a touchdown. He also recorded nine tackles (3 solo).
Eli Blakey led all RedHawk defenders with 16 tackles (10 solo).
# RHODE ISLAND AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (6:30 P.M., ESPN+)
Western Michigan (1-3) recorded its first win of 2025 last week, and it was a big one as WMU knocked off Toledo 14-13 in an early MAC meeting..
The Broncos wrap up non-conference play Saturday when they host a Rhode Island team that has won four straight to begin the season.
• • • • • RHODE ISLAND football is an FCS program that belongs to the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The Rams are currently No. 7 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and No. 6 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
• The Rams are coming off a 28-7 win over Long Island last week.
• RIU's defense held the Sharks to one second quarter TD. The Rhode Island offense, meanwhile, scored single touchdowns in each of the four quarters.
• The Sharks went 2 of 12 on third down. Rhode Island was 9 of 16.
• Junior QB Devin Farrell completed 19 of 32 pass attempts, good for 193 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Farrell's top target was Marquis Buchanan, who caught seven balls for 103 yards with one TD.
• The Rams rushed for 158 yards. Antwann Littleton Jr. led the way with 29 carries totaling 119 yards (1 TD).
• Senior DB Justin Carcel picked off two Long Island passes.
• Senior kicker Garth White has connected on five of seven field goals this year.
• • • • • WESTERN MICHIGAN lost its first three games of 2025. However, it bounced back from a 38-0 loss to No. 9 Illinois two weeks ago to beat Toledo 14-13 last week.
• Neither WMU (291) nor UT (280) cracked 300 yards of total offense
• The Broncos held Toledo to 89 yards passing and intercepted two Rocket passes.
• WMU registered two sacks and five TFL against the Rockets.
• Broc Lowry completed 16 of 33 passes totaling 201 yards with one pick.
Lowry was also the Broncos leading rusher (18 carries, 50 yards, 2 TDs).
• Talique Williams led WMU receives with four catches for 112 yards.
• Ryan Millimore averaged 42.8 yards per punt with a long of 52.
Western Michigan (1-3) recorded its first win of 2025 last week, and it was a big one as WMU knocked off Toledo 14-13 in an early MAC meeting..
The Broncos wrap up non-conference play Saturday when they host a Rhode Island team that has won four straight to begin the season.
• • • • • RHODE ISLAND football is an FCS program that belongs to the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The Rams are currently No. 7 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and No. 6 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
• The Rams are coming off a 28-7 win over Long Island last week.
• RIU's defense held the Sharks to one second quarter TD. The Rhode Island offense, meanwhile, scored single touchdowns in each of the four quarters.
• The Sharks went 2 of 12 on third down. Rhode Island was 9 of 16.
• Junior QB Devin Farrell completed 19 of 32 pass attempts, good for 193 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Farrell's top target was Marquis Buchanan, who caught seven balls for 103 yards with one TD.
• The Rams rushed for 158 yards. Antwann Littleton Jr. led the way with 29 carries totaling 119 yards (1 TD).
• Senior DB Justin Carcel picked off two Long Island passes.
• Senior kicker Garth White has connected on five of seven field goals this year.
• • • • • WESTERN MICHIGAN lost its first three games of 2025. However, it bounced back from a 38-0 loss to No. 9 Illinois two weeks ago to beat Toledo 14-13 last week.
• Neither WMU (291) nor UT (280) cracked 300 yards of total offense
• The Broncos held Toledo to 89 yards passing and intercepted two Rocket passes.
• WMU registered two sacks and five TFL against the Rockets.
• Broc Lowry completed 16 of 33 passes totaling 201 yards with one pick.
Lowry was also the Broncos leading rusher (18 carries, 50 yards, 2 TDs).
• Talique Williams led WMU receives with four catches for 112 yards.
• Ryan Millimore averaged 42.8 yards per punt with a long of 52.
# MASSACHUSETTS AT NO. 20 MISSOURI (7:30 P.M., ESPNU)
The Minutemen are still searching for their first victory of 2025. Getting that win this week would certainly raise some eyebrows as UMASS faces No. 20 Missouri.
• • • • • MISSOURI is undefeated through four games and the Tigers have scored 42 or more points in three of those contess.
• UM is coming off a 29-20 win over South Carolina.
The Gamecocks led 14-12 at intermission and took a 20-18 lead into the fourth quarter. However, Missouri shut out USC while scoring 11 points in the final stanza to pull out the win.
• UM out-gained the Gamecocks 456-293 and had a 29-15 advantage in first downs.
• Senior Beau Pribula connected on 16 of 27 passes, good for 171 yards with one TD and one interception.
• Marquis Johnson caught seven passes for a total of 80 yards.
• Ahmad Hardy was the workhorse for Missouri's run game. He logged 22 carries for 138 yards and a score. Jamal Roberts added 76 yards and a score among his 13 rushes.
• The Missouri defense recorded five sacks and eight TFL.
• Punter Connor Weselman averaged 48.3 yards per boot. Robert Meyer hit all three field goal tries (long of 40).
• • • • • UMASS enjoyed a bye last week. It is 0-3 thus far and lost to Iowa 47-7 in its last outing (Sept. 13).
• The Minutemen have used three quarterbacks, with two getting substantial time. Neither has thrown a touchdown.
Grant Jackson has completed 24 of 38 attempts totaling 248 yards with one interception.
Brandon Rose has connected on 27 of 44, good for 217 yards with one interceptions.
Jordan has been sacked seven times, while Rose has been sacked twice.
• Kicker Derek Morris has hit three of four field goal attempts, with a long of 53.
• UMass is 11th among MAC teams in scoring offense (14.3 ppg) and 11th in scoring defense (38.7 ppg).
The Minutemen are still searching for their first victory of 2025. Getting that win this week would certainly raise some eyebrows as UMASS faces No. 20 Missouri.
• • • • • MISSOURI is undefeated through four games and the Tigers have scored 42 or more points in three of those contess.
• UM is coming off a 29-20 win over South Carolina.
The Gamecocks led 14-12 at intermission and took a 20-18 lead into the fourth quarter. However, Missouri shut out USC while scoring 11 points in the final stanza to pull out the win.
• UM out-gained the Gamecocks 456-293 and had a 29-15 advantage in first downs.
• Senior Beau Pribula connected on 16 of 27 passes, good for 171 yards with one TD and one interception.
• Marquis Johnson caught seven passes for a total of 80 yards.
• Ahmad Hardy was the workhorse for Missouri's run game. He logged 22 carries for 138 yards and a score. Jamal Roberts added 76 yards and a score among his 13 rushes.
• The Missouri defense recorded five sacks and eight TFL.
• Punter Connor Weselman averaged 48.3 yards per boot. Robert Meyer hit all three field goal tries (long of 40).
• • • • • UMASS enjoyed a bye last week. It is 0-3 thus far and lost to Iowa 47-7 in its last outing (Sept. 13).
• The Minutemen have used three quarterbacks, with two getting substantial time. Neither has thrown a touchdown.
Grant Jackson has completed 24 of 38 attempts totaling 248 yards with one interception.
Brandon Rose has connected on 27 of 44, good for 217 yards with one interceptions.
Jordan has been sacked seven times, while Rose has been sacked twice.
• Kicker Derek Morris has hit three of four field goal attempts, with a long of 53.
• UMass is 11th among MAC teams in scoring offense (14.3 ppg) and 11th in scoring defense (38.7 ppg).
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