AKRON, Ohio – The Bowling Green Falcons opened MAC play with a 31-28 road victory over Akron on Saturday, Oct. 1. Matt McDonald threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns as the Falcons totaled 422 yards of offense. Jalen Burton returned an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter and Bowling Green maintained the lead throughout the game. With the victory, BGSU improves to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the MAC. Akron falls to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
How It Happened
- The Falcons received the opening kickoff, with Ta'ron Keith returning the ball to midfield.