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Murray State Racers vs. Bowling Green Falcons: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Falcons defeat Racers 27–10 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Murray State Racers vs. Bowling Green Falcons (Week 3).

Murray State Racers 10 0-2
Final 10–27
Bowling Green Falcons 27 1-2 Winner
Winner
Bowling Green Falcons
Final score
10–27
Halftime
Murray State Racers 9–9 Bowling Green Falcons
Top passer
Matt McDonald

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Quick answer

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Murray State Racers 27–10 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Murray State Racers 10, Bowling Green Falcons 27.

Game summary

Bowling Green Falcons rolled past Murray State Racers 27–10 in Week 3 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matt McDonald (189) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.13 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jaison Patterson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Tyrone Broden — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Murray State Racers090010
Bowling Green Falcons639627

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MURMurray State Racers
BGSUBowling Green Falcons

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BGSU
    Q1TD
    JPJ. Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    J. Patterson run for 2 yds for a TD, (N. Needham KICK)

  2. MUR
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-6

    A. Baum 47 yd FG GOOD

  3. MUR
    Q2TD
    DWD. Witherspoon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    D. Witherspoon run for 6 yds for a TD, (A. Baum KICK)

  4. BGSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Nate Needham 43 yd FG GOOD

  5. BGSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    N. Needham 36 yd FG GOOD

  6. BGSU
    Q3TD
    MMM. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    M. McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD, (N. Needham KICK)

  7. BGSU
    Q4TD
    TKTaron Keith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-24

    Taron Keith 5 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Nate Needham Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Matt McDonald (189) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.34 EPA
  • Jayden Stinson (93) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.06 EPA
  • TEAM (93) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.26 EPA

Rushing

  • Jaison Patterson (189) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA
  • Damonta Witherspoon (93) — 0.0 yds -0.82 EPA
  • Nick Mosley (189) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

  • Tyrone Broden (189) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
  • LaMartez Brooks (93) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA
  • Malik Honeycutt (93) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matt McDonald1892684.6%01+0.13+3.34
Jayden Stinson9310.0%00-0.06-0.06
TEAM93250.0%00-0.13-0.26
Preston Rice932650.0%00-0.70-18.11

Team EPA comparison

StatMURBGSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19320-2.15Ended
Q118940+1.80Ended
Q19330-3.16Punt
Q118950-2.08Ended
Q19390-0.81Ended
Q118980+1.97Ended
Q118910+0.86Rush TD
Q19310-1.87Interception
Q218950-2.67Ended
Q293110-11.72Ended
Q218920-0.18Ended
Q29350-3.76Ended
Q218920-0.27Ended
Q29340-3.00Ended
Q218920-1.40Punt
Q29300Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Taron Keith BOWLING GREEN Penalty, illegal shift (Jordan Anderson) to the BwGrn 36 (-6.04 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass intercepted (-3.32 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Tyrone Broden for 17 yds to the BwGrn 27 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Murray State Racers · Preston Rice pass intercepted (-3.05 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Murray State Racers · pass incomplete to Malik Honeycutt (-2.91 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Taron Keith 5 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (Nate Needham Kick) (+2.89 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Christian Sims for 26 yds to the MurrS 30 for a 1ST down (+2.82 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Christian Sims for 6 yds to the MurrS 47 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Bowling Green Falcons controlled the final (27–10) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Matt McDonald (189) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: MUR 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 Murray State Racers vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Murray State Racers 10, Bowling Green Falcons 27 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Murray State Racers vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Bowling Green Falcons won with a final score of 10–27.

Where can I find the Murray State Racers vs Bowling Green Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309551.

Who led Murray State Racers vs Bowling Green Falcons in passing?

Matt McDonald (189) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Murray State Racers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Bowling Green Falcons

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W