Miami (OH) RedHawks at Bowling Green Falcons
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Gabbert throws for 3 TDs to send Miami (Ohio) to MAC title game with 28-12 win over Bowling Green
Gabbert threw a 30-yard touchdown to Cade McDonald on the first play of Miami's second drive of the game. The RedHawks inherited a short field after Bowling Green's John Henderson shanked a punt that traveled just 13 yards.
Henderson made up for the short punt with a 45-yarder that was downed at the 1. Two plays later, the Falcons' defense recorded a safety tackling Dylan Downing in the end zone for Bowling Green's first points at 7-2.
The Falcons followed that with a 41-yard field goal from Zach Long to reduce their deficit to 7-5. Miami countered on the following drive going eight plays in 82 yards that ended with Gabbert throwing a 20-yard touchdown to Reggie Virgil.
Bowling Green scored its first touchdown when Jaison Patterson crashed in from the 2 at the end of an 11-play, 92-yard drive to get within 14-12. But on the second play of the ensuing drive, Gabbert threw a 72-yard touchdown to Javon Tracy for a 21-12 lead with 10:35 left in the game for the RedHawks (8-4, 7-1).
Keyon Mozee sealed it with a 27-yard touchdown run with 1:52 left.
Connor Bazelak threw for 200 yards for Bowling Green (7-5, 6-2).
Bowling Green was trying to win its seventh MAC game for the first time since going 7-1 during the 2015 season. A win would’ve given the Falcons their first appearance in the MAC championship since going to three straight from 2013-15.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Bowling Green Falcons?
- TV Channel: RedHawks at Falcons 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:44 | Cade McDonald 30 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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SF | 2nd Period 12:14 | Team Safety |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:47 | Zach Long 41 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:40 | Reggie Virgil 20 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:35 | Jaison Patterson 2 Yd Run (Zach Long Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:35 | Javon Tracy 72 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:52 | Keyon Mozee 27 Yd Run (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
Statistics
 M-OH |
 BGSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 4-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 372 | Total Yards | 261 |
| 255 | Passing | 210 |
| 18/28 | Comp/Att | 27/42 |
| 9.1 | Yards per pass | 5.0 |
| 117 | Rushing | 51 |
| 27 | Rushing Attempts | 24 |
| 4.3 | Yards per rush | 2.1 |
| 2-20 | Penalties | 1-10 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:07 | Possession | 29:53 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Attendance: 9,345 · Capacity:
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