Falcons Dominate In Second Half For 24-10 Win

Saturday, October 6

Akron, OH

2:00 PM

Bowling Green State University

3-3 , 1-1

Akron

1-5 , 0-2

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

BGSU

Akron

October 06, 2012 | Football

Box Score

By: by BGSU Athletic Communications

BOX SCORE Dave Clawson Audio Jordon Roussos Audio Alex Bayer Audio Ryland Ward Audio

AKRON, Ohio—The Bowling Green State University football team gained 228 third quarter yards on Saturday afternoon, taking over the game on their way to a 24-10 victory at Akron's InfoCision Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

In a game in which the Falcons trailed 10-0 at halftime, gaining just 150 first half yards, the rushing attack took over in the second half. As an offense, the Falcons gained 472 yards of offense, with 322 coming in the second half.

The Falcons received the opening kickoff of the second half, going 78 yards on seven plays for their first score of the game. Anthon Samuel would finish off the drive with a four yard rush for the score.

After the Falcon defense forced a three-and-out on Akron's first offensive possession of the half, the Falcon offense would drive down the field, eventually converting a 26-yard field goal. Stephen Stein's first made field goal of the season tied the game at 10.

After another defensive stop, the Falcons would continue their strong offensive quarter on their next drive. After two Jamel Martin rushes for a first down, Matt Schilz found Alex Bayer on a 60-yard play-action screen pass for the score.

The Falcons ended the third quarter out-scoring Akron 17-0, and outgaining them 228-4.

The Falcon defense would continue to dominate in the fourth quarter, as no play was run on the BGSU side of the field in the quarter.

The Falcon defense recorded four sacks on the day, all in the second half, and all coming on third down plays.

The Falcons would cap the scoring in the game when Matt Schilz hooked up with Alex Bayer for the second time on the day for a 12-yard score and a 24-10 lead.

For the contest, Bowling Green outgained Akron 472-316. The Falcon defense surrendered just 36 second half yards on 26 plays. Cameron Truss led the Falcons defensively, recording 10 solo tackles on the day.

Three Falcons rushed the ball at least ten times, with Anthon Samuel leading the way with 117 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. John Pettigrew (13 attempts for 81 yards) and Jamel Martin (11 rushes for 79 yards) were the other two featured ball carriers.

The Falcons, who improved to 3-3 overall (1-1 MAC) with the win, will return home next Saturday afternoon when they play the Miami RedHawks. The contest is set to kickoff at 3:30 pm from Doyt Perry Stadium.

Notes
* The 24-10 BGSU win versus Akron was the Falcons 500th win in school history.

* In the third quarter the Falcons had 21 plays for 228 yards, compared to Akron's 11 plays for just four yards.

* Anthon Samuel finished the game with 117 yards rushing for his eighth career 100-yard game.

* BGSU ended the game with 292 rushing yards on 44 carries. Samuel had 117, John Pettigrew had 13 carries for 81 yards, a career-best, and Jamel Martin had 79 yards on 11 carries. The 292 rushing yards were the most under head coach Dave Clawson.

* Alex Bayer had a career-high 60-yard touchdown reception. He finished the contest with career-highs in receptions (5), yards (94) and touchdowns (2).

* Cam Truss had a career-high 10 tackles.

* Chris Jones now has 6.5 sacks of the season, extending his sack streak to five straight games.

* Akron came into the contest averaging 38.6 points and 497.4 yards of offense per game. The Zips finished with just 10 points and 316 yards of total offense.