Arkansas State Red Wolves 38–31 Bowling Green Falcons: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Bowling Green Falcons 38–31 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Arkansas State Red Wolves 38, Bowling Green Falcons 31.

Game summary

Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Bowling Green Falcons 38–31 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 382.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Zak Wallace — 99.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Harold Fannin Jr. — 16 rec, 213.0 yds.
EPA edge: Bowling Green (+0.129/play) vs Arkansas State (+0.120/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arkansas State Red Wolves	9	6	6	6	38
Bowling Green Falcons	12	12	3	6	31

Scoring Map

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

ARSTArkansas State Red Wolves

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 21

BGSUBowling Green Falcons

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arkansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 46 yards
Bowling Green
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Punt return touchdown
Bowling Green
Q1TD
MJMalcolm Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Baron May pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (43 yards)
Arkansas State
Q1TD
JRJaylen Raynor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Jaylen Raynor rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Bowling Green
Q2TD
JPJaison Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Connor Bazelak pass to Jaison Patterson for a touchdown (8 yards)
Arkansas State
Q2TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (79 yards)
Bowling Green
Q2TD
HFHarold Fannin Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Connor Bazelak pass to Harold Fannin Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards)
Arkansas State
Q3TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (6 yards)
Bowling Green
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
21-27
Field goal good from 38 yards
Arkansas State
Q4TD
ZWZak Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Zak Wallace rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Bowling Green
Q4TD
RSRahkeem Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-33
Connor Bazelak pass to Rahkeem Smith for a touchdown (23 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 382.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +16.66 EPA
Baron May (Bowling Green) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.78 EPA/play +7.78 EPA
Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) — 219.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.83 EPA

Rushing

Zak Wallace (Arkansas State) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
Ja'Quez Cross (Arkansas State) — 35.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Terion Stewart (Bowling Green) — 16.0 yds -1.31 EPA

Receiving

Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — 16 rec · 213.0 yds +1.12 EPA
Rahkeem Smith (Bowling Green) — 7 rec · 97.0 yds +1.15 EPA
Ja'Quez Cross (Arkansas State) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Bazelak	Bowling Green	50	62.0%	382	3	+0.33	+16.66
Baron May	Bowling Green	1	100.0%	43	1	+7.78	+7.78
Jaylen Raynor	Arkansas State	34	52.9%	219	2	+0.08	+2.83
Reagan Ealy	Arkansas State	1	100.0%	11	0	+0.47	+0.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arkansas State	Bowling Green
Plays	62	73
EPA / play	+0.120	+0.129
Total EPA	+7.46	+9.42
Success rate	45.2%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.094	+0.479
Rush EPA / play	+0.154	-0.683
Yards	374	487

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arkansas State	12	51	+1.19	Field goal
Q1	Bowling Green	3	-2	-3.13	Touchdown
Q1	Bowling Green	7	68	+3.75	Pass TD
Q1	Arkansas State	7	51	+2.08	Rush TD
Q1	Bowling Green	8	50	+0.43	Ended
Q2	Arkansas State	3	17	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	8	72	+5.89	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas State	5	93	+6.95	Pass TD
Q2	Bowling Green	6	71	+5.66	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas State	3	5	-1.97	Interception
Q2	Bowling Green	5	43	+1.11	Missed FG
Q2	Arkansas State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	1	4	-5.13	Fumble
Q3	Arkansas State	6	34	+2.98	Pass TD
Q3	Bowling Green	12	55	+0.98	Field goal
Q3	Arkansas State	5	14	-2.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Baron May pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (43 yards) (+7.78 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (79 yards) (+6.57 EPA)
Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Fumble (-5.13 EPA)
Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Fumble (+4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Rahkeem Smith for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Punt return touchdown (-4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Finn Hogan for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. for 26 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas State Red Wolves controlled the final (38–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 382.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Bowling Green at 0.129 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Arkansas State Red Wolves 38, Bowling Green Falcons 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Arkansas State Red Wolves won with a final score of 38–31.

Where can I find the Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Bowling Green Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677089.

Who led Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Bowling Green Falcons in passing?

Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) led passers with 382.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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