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B!G > B1G: BGSU Rolls Past Maryland, 48-27
September 12, 2015 | Football
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Postgame Audio: Babers | Johnson/Lewis | Burbrink/Mack
Photo Gallery (courtesy of Bill Bride)
Todd Walker Audio Calls: Johnson to Lee shovel pass TD | Trent Greene big defensive play | Muffed punt fumble recovery | Greene TD ties the game | BG TD gives them 27-20 lead
Roger Lewis gives BG lead for good | Todd Walker final call
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Postgame Audio: Babers | Johnson/Lewis | Burbrink/Mack
Photo Gallery (courtesy of Bill Bride)
Todd Walker Audio Calls: Johnson to Lee shovel pass TD | Trent Greene big defensive play | Muffed punt fumble recovery | Greene TD ties the game | BG TD gives them 27-20 lead
Roger Lewis gives BG lead for good | Todd Walker final call
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Bowling Green State University football team defeated the University of Maryland Terrapins, 48-27, Saturday (Sept. 12) afternoon inside of Byrd Stadium in front of 36,332 fans. The Bowling Green offense exploded for 42 points in the second half, erasing a 13-6 halftime deficit. With the win, Bowling Green improves to 1-1, while Maryland falls to 1-1.
Bowling Green ran 105 plays and outgained Maryland, 692-341. The 692 yards of total offense is the most under head coach Dino Babers. The 48 points is tied for the most under Babers. The Falcons also outgained Maryland on the ground, 201-156.
Redshirt-senior quarterback Matt Johnson completed 36-of-55 passes for 491 yards and six touchdowns. The 491-mark ranks second in school history, while his six touchdown tosses ties a school record. Johnson also became the first Falcon to throw for over 400 yards in back-to-back games, as he threw for 424 last Saturday (Sept. 5) vs. Tennessee.
Sophomore wide receiver Roger Lewis hauled in 15 receptions for 200 yards and two touchdowns. His 15 receptions ranks tied for fifth all-time, while the 200 yards was sixth best in Falcon football history. Redshirt-sophomore Robbie Rhodes caught two passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Junior Ronnie Moore followed with 79 yards on eight catches, while Maryland-native Ryan Burbrink and tight end Derek Lee added a touchdown reception apiece.
Junior Fred Coppet led the Falcon rushing attack with 109 yards on 18 carries. Redshirt-senior Travis Greene scored a touchdown and ran for 65 yards on 18 touches.
Defensively, the Falcons intercepted three passes. Senior Dernard Turner picked off two passes, while sophomore Clint Stephens intercepted one. As a team, BGSU recorded seven tackles for loss, and registered five pass breakups. Graduate transfer defensive back Eilar Hardy and senior linebacker Trenton Greene led the way with eight tackles apiece. Greene had two tackles for loss, while Hardy had one. Defensive lineman Zach Colvin also posted two tackles for loss, and Turner picked up a tackle in the backfield, as well.
Redshirt-junior linebacker James Sanford picked up six tackles. Redshirt-senior defensive back Darrell Hunter and redshirt-sophomore linebacker Austin Valdez notched five tackles each. Valdez and redshirt-sophomore linebacker Nate Locke assisted on a tackle for loss.
Bowling Green knotted the game for the first time early in the third quarter. Johnson found Lewis for a 58-yard strike that evened the game at 13-13. The two teams then traded scores, as Maryland took the lead on the ensuing drive, but the Falcons answered right back. Redshirt-junior defensive back Alfonso Mack – who had two tackles and a pass breakup – recovered a fumbled punt return inside the Maryland 20-yard line.
Bowling Green proceeded to drive 14 yards in four plays, capped by a Greene three-yard rush that tied the game at 20-20. Early in the fourth quarter, the Orange and Brown took the lead for the first time all afternoon, as Burbrink hauled in a five-yard touchdown pass, capping a 14-play drive that started from Bowling Green's own one-yard line.
Maryland would answer one final time to tie the game at 27-27, but the Falcons scored the final 21 points of the ballgame to run away with the victory.
On second-and-10, Johnson floated up a deep ball down the Maryland sideline. Lewis adjusted for the ball and came down with it in the end zone. Turner registered his first interception of the contest on Maryland's next drive, setting up Rhode's first career touchdown. On third-and-seven, Rhodes caught a deep pass and shed a tackle en route to a 44-yard score.
Maryland's backup quarterback, Caleb Rowe, then entered the game, but Stephens intercepted his very first pass. Five plays later, the Falcons scored again. Dieter's lone reception – a 14-yard strike from Johnson – put BGSU on top, 48-27. The Terrapins' starter, Perry Hills, was limited to just 15 completions on 30 attempts.
The Terrapins scored on their opening drive, driving 52 yards before settling for a Brad Craddock 41-yard field goal. Maryland later increased its lead to 10-0, as William Likely returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown as the first quarter expired.
The Falcons would answer right back on their ensuing possession. Bowling Green marched 82 yards over 10 plays, and capped off the scoring-drive with Lee's first career touchdown. Johnson pitched the ball to Lee, who carried it in from five yards out. The Falcons' two-point conversion failed, however, keeping the Orange and Brown's deficit at four.
On Maryland's next possession, Hills rushed for 36 yards down to the BGSU 11 on third-and-five, but the Falcon defense stood tall. Greene blew up a run in the backfield on third-and-short, forcing the Terrapins to settle for another field goal. The score stood still for the remainder of the quarter, and Maryland took a 13-6 lead into halftime. For the second week in a row, lightning delayed the ballgame, forcing both teams to sit in the locker room for an extra 55 minutes.
The Falcons ran 50 plays and outgained Maryland in the opening half, 247-187. The Bowling Green defensive limited the Terrapins to 66-passing yards on seven completions, while Johnson completed 20-of-26 passes for 181 yards and the one score. Lewis hauled in 11 receptions for 98 yards, while Greene led the rushing attack with 40 yards on 12 carries.
The Falcons will take on the University of Memphis on Saturday Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. inside of Doyt L. Perry Stadium. The contest – which is a part of the University's Family Weekend – is also the Orange and Brown's home opener.
Notes
Bowling Green ran 105 plays and outgained Maryland, 692-341. The 692 yards of total offense is the most under head coach Dino Babers. The 48 points is tied for the most under Babers. The Falcons also outgained Maryland on the ground, 201-156.
Redshirt-senior quarterback Matt Johnson completed 36-of-55 passes for 491 yards and six touchdowns. The 491-mark ranks second in school history, while his six touchdown tosses ties a school record. Johnson also became the first Falcon to throw for over 400 yards in back-to-back games, as he threw for 424 last Saturday (Sept. 5) vs. Tennessee.
Sophomore wide receiver Roger Lewis hauled in 15 receptions for 200 yards and two touchdowns. His 15 receptions ranks tied for fifth all-time, while the 200 yards was sixth best in Falcon football history. Redshirt-sophomore Robbie Rhodes caught two passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Junior Ronnie Moore followed with 79 yards on eight catches, while Maryland-native Ryan Burbrink and tight end Derek Lee added a touchdown reception apiece.
Junior Fred Coppet led the Falcon rushing attack with 109 yards on 18 carries. Redshirt-senior Travis Greene scored a touchdown and ran for 65 yards on 18 touches.
Defensively, the Falcons intercepted three passes. Senior Dernard Turner picked off two passes, while sophomore Clint Stephens intercepted one. As a team, BGSU recorded seven tackles for loss, and registered five pass breakups. Graduate transfer defensive back Eilar Hardy and senior linebacker Trenton Greene led the way with eight tackles apiece. Greene had two tackles for loss, while Hardy had one. Defensive lineman Zach Colvin also posted two tackles for loss, and Turner picked up a tackle in the backfield, as well.
Redshirt-junior linebacker James Sanford picked up six tackles. Redshirt-senior defensive back Darrell Hunter and redshirt-sophomore linebacker Austin Valdez notched five tackles each. Valdez and redshirt-sophomore linebacker Nate Locke assisted on a tackle for loss.
Bowling Green knotted the game for the first time early in the third quarter. Johnson found Lewis for a 58-yard strike that evened the game at 13-13. The two teams then traded scores, as Maryland took the lead on the ensuing drive, but the Falcons answered right back. Redshirt-junior defensive back Alfonso Mack – who had two tackles and a pass breakup – recovered a fumbled punt return inside the Maryland 20-yard line.
Bowling Green proceeded to drive 14 yards in four plays, capped by a Greene three-yard rush that tied the game at 20-20. Early in the fourth quarter, the Orange and Brown took the lead for the first time all afternoon, as Burbrink hauled in a five-yard touchdown pass, capping a 14-play drive that started from Bowling Green's own one-yard line.
Maryland would answer one final time to tie the game at 27-27, but the Falcons scored the final 21 points of the ballgame to run away with the victory.
On second-and-10, Johnson floated up a deep ball down the Maryland sideline. Lewis adjusted for the ball and came down with it in the end zone. Turner registered his first interception of the contest on Maryland's next drive, setting up Rhode's first career touchdown. On third-and-seven, Rhodes caught a deep pass and shed a tackle en route to a 44-yard score.
Maryland's backup quarterback, Caleb Rowe, then entered the game, but Stephens intercepted his very first pass. Five plays later, the Falcons scored again. Dieter's lone reception – a 14-yard strike from Johnson – put BGSU on top, 48-27. The Terrapins' starter, Perry Hills, was limited to just 15 completions on 30 attempts.
The Terrapins scored on their opening drive, driving 52 yards before settling for a Brad Craddock 41-yard field goal. Maryland later increased its lead to 10-0, as William Likely returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown as the first quarter expired.
The Falcons would answer right back on their ensuing possession. Bowling Green marched 82 yards over 10 plays, and capped off the scoring-drive with Lee's first career touchdown. Johnson pitched the ball to Lee, who carried it in from five yards out. The Falcons' two-point conversion failed, however, keeping the Orange and Brown's deficit at four.
On Maryland's next possession, Hills rushed for 36 yards down to the BGSU 11 on third-and-five, but the Falcon defense stood tall. Greene blew up a run in the backfield on third-and-short, forcing the Terrapins to settle for another field goal. The score stood still for the remainder of the quarter, and Maryland took a 13-6 lead into halftime. For the second week in a row, lightning delayed the ballgame, forcing both teams to sit in the locker room for an extra 55 minutes.
The Falcons ran 50 plays and outgained Maryland in the opening half, 247-187. The Bowling Green defensive limited the Terrapins to 66-passing yards on seven completions, while Johnson completed 20-of-26 passes for 181 yards and the one score. Lewis hauled in 11 receptions for 98 yards, while Greene led the rushing attack with 40 yards on 12 carries.
The Falcons will take on the University of Memphis on Saturday Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. inside of Doyt L. Perry Stadium. The contest – which is a part of the University's Family Weekend – is also the Orange and Brown's home opener.
Notes
- The Falcons win at Maryland marks the second straight season that BGSU – and the ninth straight season the MAC – has defeated a Big Ten Conference program.
- The road win over a Power Five Conference opponent marks the first since a 2008 win at Pittsburgh.
- Bowling Green had 692 yards of total offense compared to Maryland's 341. The 692 total yards were the most in the Dino Babers' era and just 14 yards shy of the school record.
- The Falcons ran 105 plays on Saturday against Maryland, the third time in the Babers era that the Falcons have run over 100 plays in a game.
- Matt Johnson's 491 passing yards were the second-most in school history. It was the first time in school history that a Falcon quarterback has thrown for more than 400 yards in back-to-back games and just the second time in school history (also 1983) that a QB has thrown for 400+ yards twice in a season.
- Johnson passed for six touchdowns on Saturday at Maryland, tying the school record for most in a game.
- Roger Lewis had 15 catches for 200 yards on Saturday, including two touchdowns. The 15 catches were one shy of his career high and were tied for sixth-most in school history for a single game. His 200 yards receiving were fifth-most in school history. The two touchdown grabs tied his career high.
- Robbie Rhodes caught two passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. The receivers, yards and TDs were all the first of his career.
- Dernard Turner had two interceptions in the game, while Clint Stephens added another. The Falcons defense forced four turnovers on the day.
- After falling behind 13-6 at halftime, Bowling Green outscored the Terrapins 42-14 the rest of the way.
- Fred Coppet went over 100 yards in the game, carrying it 15 times for 109 yards.
- Ryan Burbrink caught a touchdown pass in his homecoming – catching four passes for 39 yards.
- Gehrig Dieter caught just one pass, but it was a big one, going for a 14 yard touchdown.
- Ronnie Moore (18), Ryan Burbrink (17) and Roger Lewis (16) all extended their streaks for consecutive games with a reception on Saturday.
- Bowling Green's punt coverage team forced a turnover, as Alfonso Mack fell on a William Likely punt deep in Maryland territory.
Team Stats
BGSU
UMD
Total Yards
692
341
Pass Yards
491
185
Rushing Yards
201
156
Penalty Yards
80
57
1st Downs
35
16
3rd Downs
8
3
4th Downs
2
0
TOP
37:57
22:03
1st Quarter
BGSU 0, UMD 3
UMD - Brad Craddock 41 yd field goal 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2:15
BGSU 0, UMD 10
UMD - William Likely 85 yd punt return (Brad Craddock kick)
2nd Quarter
BGSU 6, UMD 10
BGSU - LEE, Derek 5 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (KNAPKE, James passfailed) 10 plays, 82 yards, TOP 2:55
BGSU 6, UMD 13
UMD - Brad Craddock 23 yd field goal 7 plays, 47 yards, TOP 4:07
3rd Quarter
BGSU 13, UMD 13
BGSU - LEWIS, Roger 58 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (TATE, Tyler kick) 4 plays, 70 yards, TOP 0:34
BGSU 13, UMD 20
UMD - D.J. Moore 42 yd pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) 3 plays, 47 yards, TOP 1:22
BGSU 20, UMD 20
BGSU - GREENE, Travis 3 yd run (TATE, Tyler kick), 4 plays, 14 yards, TOP 1:50
4th Quarter
BGSU 27, UMD 20
BGSU - BURBRINK, Ryan 5 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (TATE, Tyler kick) 17 plays, 99 yards, TOP 5:23
BGSU 27, UMD 27
UMD - Levern Jacobs 22 yd pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:57
BGSU 34, UMD 27
BGSU - LEWIS, Roger 27 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (TATE, Tyler kick) 7 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:33
BGSU 41, UMD 27
BGSU - RHODES, Robbie 44 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (TATE, Tyler kick) 3 plays, 47 yards, TOP 0:34
BGSU 48, UMD 27
BGSU - DIETER, Gehrig 14 yd pass from JOHNSON, Matt (TATE, Tyler kick) 5 plays, 40 yards, TOP 2:47
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
36
TD
6
YDS
491
INT
1
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