Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU vs. Akron Football
October 20, 2001 | Football
Oct. 20, 2001
The Falcons are now 3-2 at the Rubber Bowl since Akron joined the MAC in 1992.
The Falcons held Akron to 18 yards rushing in the second half on 15 carries and 85 yards on 35 carries for the game marking the seventh straight game that BGSU has held its opponent under 100 yards rushing. Since 1999, BGSU is 11-6 when it accomplishes that feat and 1-11 when an opponent rushes for more than 100 yards as a team. BGSU entered the game ranked 5th in the country in rushing defense, while Akron averaged 175 yards a game on the ground.
This is the fourth time in 15 games (2000-Kent State, Eastern Michigan, 2001-Buffalo, Akron) that BGSU's defense has not allowed a touchdown.
Brandon Hicks had the team's first safety since Joe O'Neill recorded one in 1996 against Ball State.
The Falcons tied a season-best with three interceptions.
Freshman cornerback Keon Newson started his first game and led the team with nine tackles. He recorded his first career interception and made a game-saving tackle at the two-yard line on fourth down to keep the Zips from tying the game.
Sophomore Janssen Patton, who is on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, intercepted his fourth pass of the season and eighth of his career.
Senior free safety Sergio Lund picked off his first career pass.
Freshman Cole Magner saw his most extensive action of the season at quarterback and rushed for 86 yards, including a 38-yard TD.
Junior Robert Redd had a team-high eight catches for 70-yards and a TD giving him 36 receptions for 457 yards in the last four games.
