Bowling Green State University
1-7 , 0-4
Kent State
3-4 , 2-2
Kent State Stymies Falcons, 30-6
October 23, 2010 | Football
Boo Boo Gates has first-quarter TD on kickoff return
The Bowling Green State University football team failed to break 100 yards of total offense until the fourth quarter and held the ball offensively for only 25 minutes as the Kent State Golden Flashes won only their second game in their last 18 visits to Bowling Green, 30-6.
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The Falcons had an early opportunity when the Flashes fumbled on the first drive of the game. However, BG lost the ball on downs. After the Falcons forced a punt, freshman Matt Schilz was intercepted by Brian Lainhart, who returned the pick to the Falcons' 15.
BG's defense held firm and forced KSU to settle for a field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, Jerry "Boo Boo" Gates ran strong up the middle but appeared to be tackled at the 44 yard line. Gates never touched the ground, though, and when whistles didn't blow, Gates took the ball and raced to the end zone for a Falcons' touchdown.
The extra point was blocked, but the Falcons led 6-3.
The team would never approach the end zone again.
The Flashes scored late in the first quarter to lead 10-6, then scored 17 points in the second quarter to put the game away. Thanks to the Falcons' inability to generate any offense, the Flashes consistently operated on short fields; in fact, none of their scoring drives lasted more than 50 yards.
At halftime, the Falcons had 44 yards on 32 plays, with the longest play a Jordan Hopgood rush of 17 yards.
Things would get no better from there, as the Falcons did not cross the 100-yard barrier until the fourth quarter, when the game was already 30-6.
In all, Bowling Green produced just 135 yards and barely over 2.0 yards per play. The team generated more yards from their kickoff returns (157). The Falcons were 3-of-16 on third down, managed 11 first downs, and possessed the ball for just 25:01.
Bowling Green falls to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in the MAC. Their next contest will be next Saturday (Oct. 30), when the Falcons travel to Central Michigan.
Notes
*Boo Boo Gates had a 75-yard kick return for a touchdown to give the Falcons a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. The last Falcon to return a kick for a score was Keith Morgan on Nov. 20, 2009 versus Akron.
*Wide receiver Calvin Wiley completed his first career pass to freshman Alex Bayer for 16 yards.
*Aunre' Davis made his first career start.
* Shaun Joplin recorded his first career catch in the fourth quarter.
Team Stats
KSU 3, BGSU 0
KSU - CORTEZ, Freddy 29 yd field goal 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 1:25
KSU 3, BGSU 6
BGSU - GATES, BooBoo 75 yd kickoff return (BURKHARDT, Kyle kickblocked)
KSU 10, BGSU 6
KSU - KEITH, Spencer 1 yd run (CORTEZ, Freddy kick), 3 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:12
KSU 17, BGSU 6
KSU - GOODE, Tyshon 3 yd pass from KEITH, Spencer (CORTEZ, Freddy kick) 5 plays, 24 yards, TOP 1:47
KSU 20, BGSU 6
KSU - CORTEZ, Freddy 32 yd field goal 8 plays, 42 yards, TOP 3:54
KSU 27, BGSU 6
KSU - GOODE, Tyshon 28 yd pass from KEITH, Spencer (CORTEZ, Freddy kick) 2 plays, 39 yards, TOP 0:18
KSU 30, BGSU 6
KSU - CORTEZ, Freddy 30 yd field goal 7 plays, 25 yards, TOP 3:40
