Falcons win, but run defense remains a concern

BOWLING GREEN — Through three games of the 2018 season, the scouting report on the Bowling Green defense is straightforward, if nothing else.

So far this season, the Falcons haven’t had any answer for opposing rushing attacks, and the past two opponents leaned heavily on their running games versus BG.

Eastern Kentucky's LJ Scott runs against the Bowling Green defense. EKU ran for 389 yards Saturday.The Falcons did enough for a 42-35 victory Saturday against Eastern Kentucky at Doyt Perry Stadium, though the win came with an shaky showing on defense.

For the foreseeable future, opponents are going to run the ball directly at the Falcons and dare them to stop it.

Asked if he thinks teams will…