Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Bowling Green Falcons: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Southern Eagles defeated Bowling Green Falcons 58–27 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 58, Bowling Green Falcons 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	6	12	18	12	58
Bowling Green Falcons	12	12	0	0	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Matt Johnson (189) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +13.60 EPA
• Kevin Ellison (290) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.73 EPA/play +8.64 EPA
• Favian Upshaw (290) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -1.06 EPA

Rushing

• Matt Breida (290) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Kevin Ellison (290) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• LA Ramsby (290) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Ronnie Moore (189) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.99 EPA
• Gehrig Dieter (189) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Roger Lewis (189) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Johnson	189	30	50.0%	0	3	+0.45	+13.60
Kevin Ellison	290	5	60.0%	0	1	+1.73	+8.64
Favian Upshaw	290	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.35	-1.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GASO	BGSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	290	1	0	-1.18	Ended
Q1	189	1	0	+1.86	Pass TD
Q1	189	6	0	+7.13	Ended
Q1	290	3	0	-3.28	Punt
Q1	189	6	0	-1.84	Punt
Q1	290	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	189	1	0	+5.97	Pass TD
Q1	189	4	0	+0.53	Ended
Q1	290	1	0	+0.41	Rush TD
Q1	290	8	0	+5.35	Ended
Q1	189	6	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	290	1	0	+0.72	Ended
Q2	189	1	0	+2.25	Rush TD
Q2	189	4	0	+4.12	Ended
Q2	290	1	0	+5.67	Pass TD
Q2	290	11	0	+0.98	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt Johnson pass complete to Roger Lewis for 45 yds for a TD, (Tyler Tate PAT BLOCKED) (+5.97 EPA)
2. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Kevin Ellison pass complete to Montay Crockett for 31 yds for a TD, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (+5.67 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt Johnson pass incomplete to Ronnie Moore for a 1ST down GA SOUTHERN Penalty, Unnecessary Roughness (Tay Hicklin) to the GeoSo 15 for a 1ST down (+5.43 EPA)
4. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Favian Upshaw run for 80 yds for a TD, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (+5.23 EPA)
5. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt Dobson return for defensive PAT (-4.95 EPA)
6. Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Favian Upshaw run for 42 yds for a TD, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (+4.94 EPA)
7. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Travis Greene run for 52 yds to the GeoSo 7 for a 1ST down (+4.41 EPA)
8. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt Johnson run for a loss of 6 yards to the BwGrn 14 Matt Johnson fumbled, recovered by GeoSo Nardo Govan (-4.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Southern Eagles controlled the final (58–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Johnson (189) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: GASO at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Southern Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Georgia Southern Eagles 58, Bowling Green Falcons 27 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Georgia Southern Eagles won with a final score of 58–27.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852711.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons in passing?

Matt Johnson (189) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Southern Eagles at Bowling Green Falcons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.