Bowling Green State University Athletics
Kleather Named MAC Special Teams Player of the Week
September 15, 2025 | Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University placekicker Jackson Kleather was named Mid-American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for games played through Sept. 14. It is the second career MAC weekly award for Kleather. He also earned the honor after Week No. 1 this season.
Kleather (Jr., Tipp City, Ohio) played a pivotal role in the Falcons' 23-13 victory over Liberty, accounting for nearly half of the team's points. The junior kicker went a perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts, highlighted by makes from 50 and 48 yards. His 11 total points provided a steady scoring presence, and his 50-yarder in the fourth quarter proved crucial, extending the lead to two possessions at 16-7.
Bowling Green returns to action on Saturday when the Falcons head to the Bluegrass State to face Louisville. Kick is set for 12 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on ACC Network.
Kleather (Jr., Tipp City, Ohio) played a pivotal role in the Falcons' 23-13 victory over Liberty, accounting for nearly half of the team's points. The junior kicker went a perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts, highlighted by makes from 50 and 48 yards. His 11 total points provided a steady scoring presence, and his 50-yarder in the fourth quarter proved crucial, extending the lead to two possessions at 16-7.
Bowling Green returns to action on Saturday when the Falcons head to the Bluegrass State to face Louisville. Kick is set for 12 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on ACC Network.
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