Bowling Green State University
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Western Michigan
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Western Michigan Tops Bowling Green In Offensive Shootout
October 13, 2018 | Football
Bowling Green held a 21-7 lead at halftime, but a 35-point second half from Western Michigan, including a 21-point third quarter, allowed the Broncos to complete the comeback.
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OFFENSIVE NOTES
• Jarret Doege completed 21-of-34 passes for a career-high 379 yards. He threw three touchdown passes, marking the 11th-consecutive game that he's accounted for multiple touchdowns.
• Doege has thrown for over 300 yards in two of the last three games, as he threw for 305 yards at Georgia Tech on Sept. 29.
• Andrew Clair rushed for 82 yards on six carries. He gave Bowling Green a 7-0 lead with a 74-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
• Ra'veion Hargrove ran for a 35-yard touchdown in the third quarter for his first-career collegiate touchdown.
• RB Marlow III caught five passes for a career-high 98 yards, including a 50-yard reception in the second half.
• Scott Miller had eight catches for a career-high 206 yards. He also added two touchdowns. Miller reached the 200-yard milestone for the first time in his career, and has now posted 100-plus yards receiving in nine games across his career.
• Miller's 206 yards receiving is the first 200-yard game for a Falcon since Roger Lewis had 201 yards at Buffalo on Oct. 3, 2015. It's the most since Lewis had 261 yards against Memphis on Sept. 9, 2015.
DEFENSIVE NOTES
• The Bowling Green defense forced two interceptions on the day. Clint Stephens had a highlight-reel, full-extension, one-handed interception, while Milton picked off a pass after Kholbe Coleman hurried and hit quarterback Jon Wassink. Both interceptions took place in the second quarter.
• Brandon Harris led the defense with a career-best 20 tackles. Harris had 13 solo tackles, and 1.0 tackle for loss.
• Jerry McBride III (13) and Kholbe Coleman (11) registered double-digit tackles for the Orange and Brown.
• Fred Garth recorded eight tackles, while Kyle Junior and Montre Gregory each chipped in with seven tackles apiece.
• Marcus Milton added three tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss. Milton also had two pass breakups, while Clint Stephens, who had four tackles, notched three pass breakups.
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
• Matt Naranjo made his punting debut for the Falcons. Naranjo punted five times for 199 yards, averaging 39.8 yards per punt. Naranjo had a long of 48 yards, while dropping one punt inside the 20.
• Nate Needham made all five of his extra points.
UP NEXT
• Bowling Green travels to Athens, Ohio next weekend to take on the Ohio Bobcats at Pedan Stadium. Kick-off is slated for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20.
Team Stats
WMU 0, BGSU 7
BGSU - CLAIR, Andrew 74 yd run (NEEDHAM, Nate kick), 1 plays, 74 yards, TOP 0:11
WMU 0, BGSU 14
BGSU - MILLER, Scott 76 yd pass from DOEGE, Jarret (NEEDHAM, Nate kick) 3 plays, 91 yards, TOP 1:38
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WMU 7, BGSU 14
WMU - BOGAN, JAMAURI 9 yd run (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick), 4 plays, 21 yards, TOP 1:37
WMU 7, BGSU 21
BGSU - MORRIS, Quintin 5 yd pass from DOEGE, Jarret (NEEDHAM, Nate kick) 13 plays, 81 yards, TOP 5:20
WMU 14, BGSU 21
WMU - BOGAN, JAMAURI 5 yd run (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick), 9 plays, 73 yards, TOP 4:04
WMU 14, BGSU 28
BGSU - HARGROVE, R. 35 yd run (NEEDHAM, Nate kick), 4 plays, 79 yards, TOP 1:53
WMU 21, BGSU 28
WMU - ESKRIDGE, D 24 yd pass from WASSINK, JON (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick) 8 plays, 59 yards, TOP 2:58
WMU 28, BGSU 28
WMU - WATSON, K 16 yd pass from WASSINK, JON (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick) 4 plays, 52 yards, TOP 1:32
WMU 28, BGSU 35
BGSU - MILLER, Scott 9 yd pass from DOEGE, Jarret (NEEDHAM, Nate kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:59
WMU 35, BGSU 35
WMU - BOGAN, JAMAURI 7 yd run (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:25
WMU 42, BGSU 35
WMU - BOGAN, JAMAURI 3 yd run (PEDDIE, GAVIN kick), 11 plays, 84 yards, TOP 4:45
