Bowling Green Falcons vs. Akron Zips: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Akron Zips 31–28 in Week 5, 2022. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 31, Akron Zips 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	0	12	0	6	31
Akron Zips	12	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt McDonald (Bowling Green) — 139.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +8.50 EPA
• DJ Irons (Akron) — 134.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +5.80 EPA
• incomplete (Bowling Green) — 0.0 yds · -1.03 EPA/play -3.09 EPA

Rushing

• Jamal Johnson (Bowling Green) — 71.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• DJ Irons (Akron) — 59.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Clyde Price III (Akron) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD -0.54 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Adams (Akron) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Odieu Hiliare (Bowling Green) — 4 rec · 110.0 yds +1.75 EPA
• Tyrone Broden (Bowling Green) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt McDonald	Bowling Green	15	80.0%	139	3	+0.57	+8.50
DJ Irons	Akron	17	64.7%	134	3	+0.34	+5.80
incomplete	Bowling Green	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.03	-3.09
incomplete	Akron	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.41	-4.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bowling Green	Akron
Plays	37	41
EPA / play	-0.192	-0.420
Total EPA	-7.10	-17.23
Success rate	54.1%	41.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.208	-0.403
Rush EPA / play	-0.614	-0.440
Yards	246	251

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bowling Green	2	28	+1.74	Ended
Q1	Bowling Green	1	1	-6.14	Ended
Q1	Akron	2	32	-8.58	Rush TD
Q2	Akron	1	3	-0.62	Ended
Q2	Bowling Green	1	3	+1.45	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	1	13	+3.39	Pass TD
Q2	Bowling Green	1	3	+1.84	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	8	8	-4.67	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	5	40	+3.60	Ended
Q3	Akron	6	31	+0.98	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	10	47	+0.91	Ended
Q3	Akron	3	8	-1.64	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	1	9	+1.29	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	1	0	-6.86	Interception
Q3	Akron	1	36	+2.99	Pass TD
Q3	Bowling Green	1	0	-0.99	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Akron Zips · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.45 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass intercepted (-6.86 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · PaSean Wimberly rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-6.14 EPA)
4. Q4 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Alex Adams for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.64 EPA)
5. Q2 · Akron Zips · Punt (-4.81 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Matt McDonald pass to Odieu Hiliare for 59 yards (1st & 20) (+4.5 EPA)
7. Q1 · Akron Zips · Kickoff (+4.3 EPA)
8. Q1 · Akron Zips · Kickoff (+4.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bowling Green Falcons controlled the final (31–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Matt McDonald (Bowling Green) — 139.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Bowling Green at -0.192 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 Akron Zips?

Bowling Green Falcons 31, Akron Zips 28 in Week 5 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips?

Bowling Green Falcons won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401416609.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Akron Zips in passing?

Matt McDonald (Bowling Green) led passers with 139.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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