Falcons to face FCS offensive juggernaut?
The Bowling Green Falcons scored first and last in their 2017 opener. Unfortunately for Falcon faithful, Michigan State scored five touchdowns in between to post a 35-10 victory.
This week’s schedule brings another team that can score points in bunches to Bowling Green. South Dakota rolled over Drake, 77-7, last Saturday.
Quarterback Chris Streveler led the . . .
This week’s schedule brings another team that can score points in bunches to Bowling Green. South Dakota rolled over Drake, 77-7, last Saturday.
Quarterback Chris Streveler led the . . .
. . . onslaught, throwing for five scores and running for another – all in the first half!
Both South Dakota (Missouri Valley Conference) and Drake (Pioneer) are Football Championship Series members. It is the first meeting between Bowling Green and USD.
Here is more on the matchup:
Both South Dakota (Missouri Valley Conference) and Drake (Pioneer) are Football Championship Series members. It is the first meeting between Bowling Green and USD.
Here is more on the matchup:
South Dakota at Bowling Green
Saturday, Sept. 9 – 6 p.m. ET
Doyt Perry Stadium -- Bowling Green, OH
ESPN 3
WEATHER
Saturday, Sept. 9 – 6 p.m. ET
Doyt Perry Stadium -- Bowling Green, OH
ESPN 3
WEATHER
SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES (1-0)
● The Coyotes no-huddle, up-tempo offense created 19 touchdown drives of less than two minutes last year. Six of USD’s touchdown drives against Drake were less than two minutes.
● Head coach Bob Nielson is a two-time national champion and three-time national coach of the year.
● South Dakota’s offense scored touchdowns on seven of its eight first half possessions while building a 56-7 halftime lead.
● Senior quarterback Chris Steveler was the Valley Newcomer of the year in 2016, when he accounted for 31 or 41 South Dakota touchdowns on the campaign.
● The Coyotes return eight on offense and five on defense. Among the offensive returnees are three linemen and nearly all of Steveler’s receivers.
● Senior LB John Wessel returns to lead the defense after missing 2016 due to injury.
● Dan Greenfield registered three sacks and 5.5 TFL.
● USD has been focusing on the run after allowing 250 ypg on the ground last year. The Coyotes held Drake to minus-7 yards on the ground.
● A combined 20 true or redshirt freshmen participated in the opener against Drake.
● The Coyotes no-huddle, up-tempo offense created 19 touchdown drives of less than two minutes last year. Six of USD’s touchdown drives against Drake were less than two minutes.
● Head coach Bob Nielson is a two-time national champion and three-time national coach of the year.
● South Dakota’s offense scored touchdowns on seven of its eight first half possessions while building a 56-7 halftime lead.
● Senior quarterback Chris Steveler was the Valley Newcomer of the year in 2016, when he accounted for 31 or 41 South Dakota touchdowns on the campaign.
● The Coyotes return eight on offense and five on defense. Among the offensive returnees are three linemen and nearly all of Steveler’s receivers.
● Senior LB John Wessel returns to lead the defense after missing 2016 due to injury.
● Dan Greenfield registered three sacks and 5.5 TFL.
● USD has been focusing on the run after allowing 250 ypg on the ground last year. The Coyotes held Drake to minus-7 yards on the ground.
● A combined 20 true or redshirt freshmen participated in the opener against Drake.
BOWLING FALCONS (0-1)
● Bowling Green’s only touchdown against Sparty was a 46-yard fumble return by Cameron Jefferies.
● BGSU forced three Spartan turnovers, but Michigan State more than doubled Bowling Green in total yards (465-212) and had a whopping 16:02 advantage in time of possession to make it a long day for the Orange and Brown.
● Sophomore Cameron Jefferies and redshirt senior Nate Locke combined for 25 tackles (10 solo) to lead the Falcons defense against MSU.
● R-SO quarterback James Morgan completed just 10 of 31 passes for 146 yards and one pick in the opener.
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● Bowling Green managed just 67 yards rushing, averaging 2.8 ypc with a long of 15 yards. Andrew Clair (4 carries, 22 yards) and Matt Domer (4 carries, 21 yards) led the way.
● Junior wideout Datrin Guyton, Teo Redding and Scott Miller all owned two catches, good for 40, 38 and 29 yards, respectively.
● Bowling Green’s only touchdown against Sparty was a 46-yard fumble return by Cameron Jefferies.
● BGSU forced three Spartan turnovers, but Michigan State more than doubled Bowling Green in total yards (465-212) and had a whopping 16:02 advantage in time of possession to make it a long day for the Orange and Brown.
● Sophomore Cameron Jefferies and redshirt senior Nate Locke combined for 25 tackles (10 solo) to lead the Falcons defense against MSU.
● R-SO quarterback James Morgan completed just 10 of 31 passes for 146 yards and one pick in the opener.
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● Bowling Green managed just 67 yards rushing, averaging 2.8 ypc with a long of 15 yards. Andrew Clair (4 carries, 22 yards) and Matt Domer (4 carries, 21 yards) led the way.
● Junior wideout Datrin Guyton, Teo Redding and Scott Miller all owned two catches, good for 40, 38 and 29 yards, respectively.
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