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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Flashes defeat Falcons 27–20 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (Week 5).

Bowling Green Falcons 20 2-3
Final 20–27
Kent State Golden Flashes 27 2-4 Winner
Winner
Kent State Golden Flashes
Final score
20–27
Halftime
Bowling Green Falcons 6–9 Kent State Golden Flashes
Top passer
Dustin Crum

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Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green Falcons 27–20 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 20, Kent State Golden Flashes 27.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green Falcons 27–20 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dustin Crum (2309) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.24 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Austin Osborne — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bowling Green Falcons3312020
Kent State Golden Flashes906627

Scoring Map

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

BGSUBowling Green Falcons
KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KENT
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Andrew Glass 32 yd FG GOOD

  2. BGSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-3

    Nate Needham 42 yd FG GOOD

  3. KENT
    Q1TD
    MCMarquez Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-9

    Marquez Cooper run for 4 yds for a TD, (Andrew Glass KICK)

  4. BGSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-9

    Nate Needham 52 yd FG GOOD

  5. KENT
    Q3TD
    MCMarquez Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Marquez Cooper run for 4 yds for a TD, (Andrew Glass KICK)

  6. BGSU
    Q3TD
    NMNick Mosley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Nick Mosley run for 12 yds for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK)

  7. BGSU
    Q3TD
    TBTyrone Broden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Matt McDonald pass complete to Tyrone Broden for 4 yds for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK)

  8. KENT
    Q4TD
    DCDustin Crum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    Dustin Crum run for 11 yds for a TD, (Andrew Glass KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Dustin Crum (2309) — 0.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +5.33 EPA
  • Matt Naranjo (189) — 0.0 yds · -2.33 EPA/play -2.33 EPA
  • Matt McDonald (189) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -5.63 EPA

Rushing

  • Marquez Cooper (2309) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.12 EPA
  • Jaison Patterson (189) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Dustin Crum (2309) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

  • Austin Osborne (189) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
  • Christian Sims (189) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
  • Tyrone Broden (189) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dustin Crum23092263.6%00+0.24+5.33
Matt Naranjo18910.0%00-2.33-2.33
Matt McDonald1894858.3%01-0.12-5.63

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q118910+1.66Ended
Q118920-0.99Ended
Q1230930-2.40Field goal
Q118900Field goal
Q1230980+0.13Ended
Q118940-0.93Ended
Q118960+2.54Ended
Q1230960+2.54Rush TD
Q1230980-0.57Missed FG
Q218910-2.33Ended
Q2230940+0.93Ended
Q218910-0.37Ended
Q218940-0.49Punt
Q2230960-1.31Ended
Q218960-0.32Ended
Q22309100-0.12Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Levi Gazarek for 2 yds Levi Gazarek fumbled, forced by Nico Bolden, recovered by KntSt CJ West (-5.62 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass intercepted (-4.39 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald run for 2 yds to the KntSt 4 for a 1ST down (-3.67 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Dustin Crum pass complete to Ja'Shaun Poke for 25 yds to the BwGrn 42 for a 1ST down (+3.49 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Marquez Cooper run for 5 yds to the BwGrn 25 (-3.42 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass complete to Christian Sims for 28 yds to the KntSt 16 for a 1ST down (+3.28 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Andrew Glass kickoff for 56 yds , Taron Keith return for 76 yds to the KntSt 15 (+3.26 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · PENALTY BGS Roughing The Passer (Brooks,Karl) 15 yards from BGS32 to BGS17, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (27–20) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Dustin Crum (2309) — yds.
  • EPA edge: BGSU 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Bowling Green Falcons 20, Kent State Golden Flashes 27 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309562.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Dustin Crum (2309) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Bowling Green Falcons

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Kent State Golden Flashes

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W