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One of the best wideouts in college football will be on display when Harold Fannin and the Bowling Green Falcons (1-2) host the Ohio Bobcats (3-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Falcons are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13) against the Bobcats (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for Ohio vs. Bowling Green
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
- Stadium: Doyt L. Perry Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -13 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -111 | -109 | -506 | +378 |
Ohio Pick Insights
- Ohio is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- None of Ohio’s three games with a set total this season have gone over the point total.
Ohio Stats & Insights
- While Ohio ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in total offense with 321 yards per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks sixth-best (242.8 yards per game allowed).
- While Ohio ranks 14th-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 16.8 points per game, it’s been a different situation defensively, as the defense ranks 14th-best (11.8 points per game allowed).
- While Ohio’s pass defense ranks 35th with 187.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 25th-worst (180 passing yards per game).
- Ohio ranks 83rd in rushing yards this season (141 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 55.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio sports the 66th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.7% percentage), and has been better defensively, ranking 15th-best with a 28.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Ohio ranks 75th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (10th in the FBS) and committing eight (121st in the FBS).
Ohio’s Best Players
- Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 413 yards (103.3 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 59.2% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 74 rushing yards on 14 carries.
- Sieh Bangura has carried the ball 65 times for a team-high 261 yards on the ground.
- O’Shaan Allison has carried the ball 54 times for 170 yards (42.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sam Wiglusz’s team-high 178 yards as a receiver have come on 19 catches (out of 31 targets) with one touchdown.
- Ty Walton has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 40.5 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Miles Cross has been the target of 15 passes and racked up seven catches for 87 yards, an average of 21.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Rayyan Buell has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 10 tackles.
- Bryce Houston, Ohio’s top tackler, has 37 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Austin Brawley has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 13 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Bowling Green Betting Insights
- Bowling Green is 1-1-0 against the spread this year.
- Bowling Green is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 13 points or more this season.
- Bowling Green has gone over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Bowling Green Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Bowling Green ranks 93rd in the FBS (347.3 total yards per game) and 64th on defense (342 total yards allowed per contest).
- Bowling Green ranks 102nd in the FBS with 22.7 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 86th with 26.7 points given up per game on defense.
- With 209.7 passing yards per game on offense, Bowling Green ranks 90th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 30th, surrendering 178.7 passing yards per game.
- Bowling Green ranks 88th in the FBS with 137.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 102nd with 163.3 rushing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- While Bowling Green’s third-down offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 14th-worst with a 30.6% third-down conversion percentage, its defense ranks ninth-best with a 25.9% third-down rate allowed.
- Bowling Green has recorded six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (121st in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 102nd in the FBS.
Bowling Green’s Best Players
- Connor Bazelak leads Bowling Green with 390 yards on 29-of-49 passing with three touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- Terion Stewart is his team’s leading rusher with 20 carries for 108 yards, or 36 per game. He’s found the end zone two times on the ground, as well.
- Taron Keith has 136 receiving yards (45.3 yards per game) on nine catches while racking up 91 rushing yards on nine carries with one touchdown.
- Fannin leads his squad with 144 receiving yards on 11 catches with one touchdown.
- Odieu Hiliare has racked up 134 reciving yards (44.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Cashius Howell has collected 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and three tackles.
- Bowling Green’s top-tackler, Joseph Sipp Jr., has 23 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Jalen Huskey has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles and two passes defended.
