Bowling Green Falcons vs. UCLA Bruins: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Bowling Green Falcons 45–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 17, UCLA Bruins 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	3	6	0	0	17
UCLA Bruins	12	15	6	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.11 EPA/play +4.44 EPA
• Camden Orth (Bowling Green) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -0.39 EPA
• Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA) — 280.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.70 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Charbonnet (UCLA) — 111.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Jamal Johnson (Bowling Green) — 45.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Keegan Jones (UCLA) — 42.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Kazmeir Allen (UCLA) — 10 rec · 75.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Josiah Norwood (UCLA) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Zach Charbonnet (UCLA) — 5 rec · 36.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Garbers	UCLA	4	75.0%	59	1	+1.11	+4.44
Camden Orth	Bowling Green	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-0.39
Dorian Thompson-Robinson	UCLA	45	71.1%	280	2	-0.01	-0.70
CJ Lewis	Bowling Green	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.45	-1.45
Matt McDonald	Bowling Green	36	47.2%	114	1	-0.30	-10.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bowling Green	UCLA
Plays	61	91
EPA / play	-0.483	+0.147
Total EPA	-29.44	+13.37
Success rate	27.9%	50.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.333	+0.076
Rush EPA / play	-0.730	+0.229
Yards	184	611

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCLA	4	-2	-4.43	Touchdown
Q1	UCLA	3	75	+6.59	Rush TD
Q1	Bowling Green	3	3	-2.93	Ended
Q1	UCLA	6	25	+0.81	Ended
Q1	UCLA	1	0	-5.99	Interception
Q1	Bowling Green	10	19	-5.01	Field goal
Q1	UCLA	10	48	-2.53	Ended
Q1	Bowling Green	4	38	+1.90	Ended
Q2	Bowling Green	4	30	+2.83	Pass TD
Q2	UCLA	9	74	+3.77	Field goal
Q2	Bowling Green	3	-5	-2.77	Punt
Q2	UCLA	8	61	+5.25	Pass TD
Q2	Bowling Green	3	16	-0.44	Punt
Q2	UCLA	1	52	+5.14	Pass TD
Q2	Bowling Green	3	3	-0.28	Punt
Q2	UCLA	7	26	-0.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+7.04 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Fumble (-6.9 EPA)
3. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass intercepted (-5.99 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to Josiah Norwood for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.95 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Fumble (-5.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass to Keegan Jones for a touchdown (52 yards) (+5.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Punt (+5.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Punt return touchdown (-4.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (45–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 59.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UCLA at 0.147 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 UCLA Bruins?

Bowling Green Falcons 17, UCLA Bruins 45 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403971.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Ethan Garbers (UCLA) led passers with 59.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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