AMHERST, N.Y. — Bowling Green presented tricks and was rewarded with treats in the first quarter on a chilly, rainy Halloween eve in western New York.
A quick strike for a touchdown, and a successful fake punt that led to another score has given the 13½-point underdog Falcons a 14-0 lead after 15 minutes of play.
The Falcons began the game with the ball on their own 25 following a touchback. Quarterback Matt McDonald was sacked for a 7-yard loss on a 2nd-and-long, setting BGSU up with 3rd-and-16 on their own 29.
McDonald then slipped a screen pass to tight end Christian Sims, who bowled through Buffalo defensive back E.