Bowling Green State University Athletics
Brooks and McDonald Earn MAC East Player of the Week Honors
September 19, 2022 | Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green defensive end Karl Brooks and quarterback Matt McDonald were honored by the Mid-American Conference for games played through Sunday, Sept. 18. Brooks earned MAC East Defensive Player of the Week honors and McDonald earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. It is the fourth career weekly honor for McDonald, who also took home the nod last week. It is the first career weekly accolade for Brooks.
Brooks (Lansing, Mich.) led a very balanced defensive effort that caused havoc for the Marshall offense. He notched one sack and fumble recovery. His fumble recovery came inside BGSU's own five-yard line. Brooks also helped BGSU force two Marshall turnovers inside the Falcons' five-yard line. His pass rush helped BGSU hold Marshall to a FG in the first overtime, setting stage for BGSU's game-winning touchdown drive.
McDonald (Newport Beach, Calif.) led BGSU to a 34-31 win over Marshall as he found Ta'ron Keith in the endzone for the game-winning score in overtime. Marshall was ranked No. 26 in the nation, just a few points away from being in the Top 25. McDonald became the first Falcon since Matt Johnson in 2015 to throw 4+ touchdowns in back-to-back games. He had five last week against Eastern Kentucky. McDonald had scoring passes of 25 and 30 yards in the second quarter, both coming on fourth down plays. He spread the wealth with six receivers having at least 30+ receiving yards.
Bowling Green returns to action on Saturday at Mississippi State. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. on the SEC Network.
Brooks (Lansing, Mich.) led a very balanced defensive effort that caused havoc for the Marshall offense. He notched one sack and fumble recovery. His fumble recovery came inside BGSU's own five-yard line. Brooks also helped BGSU force two Marshall turnovers inside the Falcons' five-yard line. His pass rush helped BGSU hold Marshall to a FG in the first overtime, setting stage for BGSU's game-winning touchdown drive.
McDonald (Newport Beach, Calif.) led BGSU to a 34-31 win over Marshall as he found Ta'ron Keith in the endzone for the game-winning score in overtime. Marshall was ranked No. 26 in the nation, just a few points away from being in the Top 25. McDonald became the first Falcon since Matt Johnson in 2015 to throw 4+ touchdowns in back-to-back games. He had five last week against Eastern Kentucky. McDonald had scoring passes of 25 and 30 yards in the second quarter, both coming on fourth down plays. He spread the wealth with six receivers having at least 30+ receiving yards.
Bowling Green returns to action on Saturday at Mississippi State. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. on the SEC Network.
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