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Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ball State Cardinals: Week 13 College Football Preview

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Bowling Green Falcons Vs Ball State Cardinals Football

The Bowling Green Falcons are set to face the Ball State Cardinals in a week 13 college football game at Scheumann Stadium. The game is scheduled for November 23, 2024, at 2:00 pm EDT. The Bowling Green Falcons come into the match with a 6-4 record, while the Ball State Cardinals hold a 3-7 record.

Bowling Green has recently secured victories against Central Michigan and Western Michigan, and they are in the midst of a three-game winning streak on the road. They will face Miami (OH) next in their upcoming schedule. The Falcons’ quarterback, Connor Bazelak, has been performing notably well, completing 68.2 percent of his passes for 2,198 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Wide receivers Harold Fannin Jr. and Malcolm Johnson Jr. have amassed 1,563 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns between them. On the ground, Terion Stewart leads the team with 824 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, Bowling Green allows 20.2 points and 334.7 yards per game, with Joseph Sipp Jr. leading in tackles and Charles Rosser prominent in sacks.

On the other side, the Ball State Cardinals have faced recent defeats including one to Miami (OH). They are preparing to compete against another opponent following this matchup. Ball State has managed to split its last four home games. Quarterback Kadin Semonza is completing 66.4 percent of his passes, accumulating 2,356 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions this season. Receivers Tanner Koziol and Justin Bowick have combined for 1,107 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Braedon Sloan spearheads the rushing offense with 539 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, the Cardinals are conceding 40.1 points and 462.2 yards per game.

The game has contrasting stakes for the two teams. Bowling Green requires a win to remain competitive for a potential MAC title and improve their record. Meanwhile, Ball State faces the challenge of performing well during their senior night with 16 seniors on their roster. Despite Bowling Green’s apparent superiority, Ball State has consistently covered in four consecutive games as a double-digit underdog, which included a win against Northern Illinois earlier in the season. The spread stands at Ball State Cardinals +11.5 against Bowling Green Falcons, with an over/under of +59.5 points.

Rachel Adams

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