Bowling Green Falcons 21–24 Kent State Golden Flashes: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green Falcons 24–21 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 21, Kent State Golden Flashes 24.

Game summary

Kent State Golden Flashes edged Bowling Green Falcons 24–21 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — 131.0 pass yds, +0.31 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 R.Garcia II thrown to 45 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.203/play) vs Bowling Green (+0.086/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	6	6	6	0	21
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	3	12	6	24

Scoring Map

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

BGSUBowling Green Falcons

+3OPP 18

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Bowling Green
Q1TD
#J#88 J.Harris caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#88 J.Harris caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)
Kent State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
Bowling Green
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Rushing touchdown
Bowling Green
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q3TD
#C#21 C.Wolford caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
#21 C.Wolford caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (29 yards)
Kent State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Rushing touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
#W#6 W.Harris caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
#6 W.Harris caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — 131.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +6.57 EPA
12) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May (Bowling Green) — 18.0 yds · +3.30 EPA/play +3.30 EPA
No Huddle #8 B.May (Bowling Green) — 12.0 yds · +1.02 EPA/play +2.04 EPA

Receiving

#2 R.Garcia II thrown to 45 (Bowling Green) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
#21 C.Wolford caught at 28 (Kent State) — 1 rec · 37.0 yds +1.82 EPA
#7 J.Johnson caught at 24 (Bowling Green) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +1.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields	Kent State	21	57.1%	131	+0.31	+6.57
12) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May	Bowling Green	1	0.0%	18	+3.30	+3.30
No Huddle #8 B.May	Bowling Green	2	50.0%	12	+1.02	+2.04
28) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May	Bowling Green	1	100.0%	20	+1.67	+1.67
59) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May	Bowling Green	1	100.0%	29	+1.28	+1.28
03) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May	Bowling Green	1	100.0%	21	+1.12	+1.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bowling Green	Kent State
Plays	78	51
EPA / play	+0.086	+0.203
Total EPA	+6.73	+10.36
Success rate	39.7%	41.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.030	+0.484
Rush EPA / play	+0.123	-0.047
Yards	379	294

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	3	3	-1.54	Punt
Q1	Bowling Green	9	61	+2.53	Pass TD
Q1	Kent State	6	26	-1.69	Ended
Q1	Bowling Green	11	49	+0.85	Punt
Q1	Kent State	6	18	-1.31	Ended
Q2	Bowling Green	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q2	Kent State	9	57	+1.55	Field goal
Q2	Bowling Green	11	45	+3.50	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	1	5	-0.63	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	13	85	+6.22	Rush TD
Q3	Kent State	7	64	+7.66	Pass TD
Q3	Bowling Green	3	2	-1.72	Punt
Q3	Kent State	1	45	+4.03	Rush TD
Q3	Bowling Green	8	65	+2.34	Missed FG
Q4	Kent State	8	13	-2.15	Punt
Q4	Bowling Green	5	6	-1.41	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · #21 C.Wolford caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (29 yards) (+4.09 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Rushing touchdown (+4.03 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields pass to #11 C.Berry caught at 32 for 21 yards (4th & 6) (+3.95 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · #6 W.Harris caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · #88 J.Harris caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · 12) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 B.May to #2 R.Garcia II caught at 49 — Pass Completion (18 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Rush (3rd & 8) (+3.2 EPA)
Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · No Huddle #8 B.May pass to #2 R.Garcia II caught at 26 for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kent State Golden Flashes controlled the final (24–21) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) — 131.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.203 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Bowling Green Falcons 21, Kent State Golden Flashes 24 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Kent State Golden Flashes won with a final score of 21–24.

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=401762846.

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

Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.DeShields (Kent State) led passers with 131.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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