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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Bearcats defeat Falcons 34–20 in Week 2

Brendan Sorsby paced the box score as Bearcats closed out a 20–34 Week 2 finish.

Bowling Green Falcons 20 1-1
Final 20–34
Cincinnati Bearcats 34 1-2 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bearcats
Final score
20–34
Halftime
Bowling Green Falcons 3–18 Cincinnati Bearcats
Top passer
Brendan Sorsby
FantasyHQ MVP
Brendan Sorsby

Top CFB performers · Falcons

  • Drew Pyne 263.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +7.8 EPA
  • Cameron Pettaway 70.0 yds -1.9 EPA
  • Mar'Kel Porter 9.0 yds · 1 TD -1.9 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bearcats

  • Brendan Sorsby 337.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +18.0 EPA
  • Tawee Walker 32.0 yds -1.4 EPA
  • Brendan Sorsby 40.0 yds · 1 TD +2.2 EPA

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Bowling Green Falcons 34–20 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 20, Cincinnati Bearcats 34.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats rolled past Bowling Green Falcons 34–20 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 337.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Cameron Pettaway — 70.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Kaderris Roberts — 6 rec, 59.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Cincinnati (+0.216/play) vs Bowling Green (+0.048/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bowling Green Falcons036920
Cincinnati Bearcats6129334

Scoring Map

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

BGSUBowling Green Falcons
CINCincinnati Bearcats

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Cincinnati
    Q1TD
    CACyrus Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (44 yards)

  2. Cincinnati
    Q2TD
    CACyrus Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (2 yards)

  3. Cincinnati
    Q2TD
    JCJeff Caldwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (9 yards)

  4. Bowling Green
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    3-18

    Field goal good from 25 yards

  5. Cincinnati
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    3-21

    Field goal good from 40 yards

  6. Bowling Green
    Q3TD
    JJJyrin Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Drew Pyne pass to Jyrin Johnson for a touchdown (31 yards)

  7. Cincinnati
    Q3TD
    BSBrendan Sorsby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Brendan Sorsby rushes 9 yards for a touchdown

  8. Bowling Green
    Q4TD
    MPMar'Kel Porter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Mar'Kel Porter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  9. Cincinnati
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    15-30

    Field goal good from 23 yards

  10. Bowling Green
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 13
    Score
    18-30

    Field goal good from 30 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 337.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +18.03 EPA
  • Drew Pyne (Bowling Green) — 263.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +7.76 EPA

Rushing

  • Cameron Pettaway (Bowling Green) — 70.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Tawee Walker (Cincinnati) — 32.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

  • Kaderris Roberts (Bowling Green) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.09 EPA
  • Jyrin Johnson (Bowling Green) — 7 rec · 80.0 yds +1.39 EPA
  • Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati) — 5 rec · 109.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brendan SorsbyCincinnati2470.8%3373+0.75+18.03
Drew PyneBowling Green4170.7%2631+0.19+7.76

Team EPA comparison

StatBowling GreenCincinnati
Plays7053
EPA / play+0.048+0.216
Total EPA+3.34+11.44
Success rate42.9%43.4%
Pass EPA / play+0.189+0.751
Rush EPA / play-0.152-0.227
Yards382443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Bowling Green33-3.26Punt
Q1Cincinnati38-1.39Punt
Q1Bowling Green445+0.72Missed FG
Q1Cincinnati364+4.99Pass TD
Q1Bowling Green736+0.80Punt
Q1Cincinnati38-1.74Punt
Q1Bowling Green37-1.99Punt
Q1Cincinnati752+1.96Pass TD
Q2Bowling Green634-0.29Punt
Q2Cincinnati784+5.67Pass TD
Q2Bowling Green1773+3.01Field goal
Q2Cincinnati654+0.44Field goal
Q3Bowling Green1149-1.98Ended
Q3Cincinnati223-4.42Fumble
Q3Bowling Green234+3.76Pass TD
Q3Cincinnati879+5.52Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-5.54 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Joe Royer for 73 yards (2nd & 12) (+4.91 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Drew Pyne pass to Jyrin Johnson for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Penalty (4th & 2) (+3.67 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Cyrus Allen for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Drew Pyne pass to Mar'Kel Porter for 22 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.23 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Jeff Caldwell for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.11 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (34–20) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 337.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.216 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 Cincinnati Bearcats?

Bowling Green Falcons 20, Cincinnati Bearcats 34 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 20–34.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756880.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) led passers with 337.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Bowling Green Falcons

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Cincinnati Bearcats

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W