Old Dominion at Bowling Green - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 (5:00 PM EDT)
Bowling Green -11 (51.5) (-395)  Open: -8.0
Old Dominion 30 - Bowling Green: 27

 
Monarchs (5 - 7) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Ricky Rahne (15 - 23)
Avg Score : 32 - 19 (31 - 30 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
ODU coming off BYE
Our Line: Bowling Green -5  (SP+ BGSU -4)

Projected Score: ODU: 23 - BGSU: 28 (50)
BGSU Win prob: 78% | Cover: 49%
ODU Travel: 500 miles
Falcons (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Scot Loeffler (20 - 35)
Avg Score : 21 - 24 (17 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Old Dominion's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Old Dominion at South Carolina+20.549.5L 19 - 23UY
Sat 9/7 Old Dominion vs East Carolina-1.553.5L 14 - 20UN
Sat 9/14 Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech+15.547.5L 17 - 37ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Old Dominion at Bowling Green+11.051.5W 30 - 27OY
Sat 10/5 Old Dominion at Coastal Carolina+4.051.5L 37 - 45ON
Sat 10/12 Old Dominion at Georgia State+3.053.0W 21 - 14UY
Sat 10/19 Old Dominion vs Texas State+10.560.0W 24 - 14UY
Thu 10/24 Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern+1.052.0W 47 - 19OY
Sat 11/2 Old Dominion at App State-2.558.0L 20 - 28UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Old Dominion vs James Madison+1.551.0L 32 - 35ON
Sat 11/23 Old Dominion vs Marshall-3.051.0L 35 - 42ON
Sat 11/30 Old Dominion at Arkansas State-5.558.5W 40 - 32OY

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Predictions for Old Dominion's Schedule
Bowling Green's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29 Bowling Green vs Fordham-15.560.5W 41 - 17UY
Sat 9/7 Bowling Green at Penn State+35.551.5L 27 - 34OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/21 Bowling Green at Texas A&M+21.050.5L 20 - 26UY
Sat 9/28 Bowling Green vs Old Dominion-11.051.5L 27 - 30ON
Sat 10/5 Bowling Green at Akron-17.048.5W 27 - 20UN
Sat 10/12 Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois-3.046.5L 7 - 17UN
Sat 10/19 Bowling Green vs Kent State-24.054.5W 27 - 6UN
Sat 10/26 Bowling Green at Toledo+1.547.5W 41 - 26OY
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/5 Bowling Green at Central Michigan-14.547.5W 23 - 13UN
Tue 11/12 Bowling Green vs Western Michigan-9.557.5W 31 - 13UY
Sat 11/23 Bowling Green at Ball State-12.554.5W 38 - 13UY
Fri 11/29 Bowling Green vs Miami (OH)-3.037.5L 12 - 28ON
Thu 12/26 Bowling Green vs Arkansas State-10.554.5L 31 - 38ON

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Predictions for Bowling Green's Schedule
Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ODU#102 (.13)38% (109)3241% (92)3.08 (76)15437% (107)1953.14 (117)#30 (.13)44% (100)18.542% (60)47% (124)3.49 (46)60.61.41.6
BGSU#74 (.18)41% (81)20.545% (46)3.06 (81)13739% (98)1893.65 (87)#44 (.15)42% (63)24.348% (119)36% (11)3.71 (62)60.91.52.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ODU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BGSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ODU Offense13323138.5%3.141.4173481541954.250%49%41%37%20%.13
BGSU Defense1324.319.541.6%3.712.2 - - - - - 54%44%48%36%17%.15
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ODU Defense1318.53044.1%3.491.6 - - - - - 52%47%42%47%17%.13
BGSU Offense1320.51741.2%3.651.5173261371894.248%50%45%39%18%.18

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Old Dominion1324:4916.537%27%6.560.61.41.66.11.5229.1
Bowling Green1330:3016.833%60%6.960.91.52.24.92.5333.8
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ODU Offense1350% (70)41% (92)36.5153.54.215 (100).17 (58)3.08 (76)62% (127)15% (131)1.18 (4)
BGSU Defense1354% (112)48% (119) - - - - .22 (108)3.28 (105)80% (110)10% (67)0.95 (41)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ODU Defense1352% (98)42% (60) - - - - -.01 (11)2.81 (22)70% (50)11% (56)0.73 (2)
BGSU Offense1348% (82)45% (46)33137.44.222 (51).16 (65)3.06 (81)80% (18)13% (121)1.09 (24)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ODU Offense1349% (68)37% (107)15.727.8194.8712.420 (70)11 (68).15 (112)1.7 (39)35% (119)31% (70).3 (79)5% (37)2.2 (33)
BGSU Defense1344% (17)36% (11) - - - - - - 17 (3).21 (35)1.7 (111)33% (46)28% (38).32 (71)7% (21)2.1 (72)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ODU Defense1347% (38)47% (124) - - - - - - 11 (53).31 (93)1.5 (39)28% (126)30% (71).24 (36)6% (70)2.1 (76)
BGSU Offense1350% (60)39% (98)16.527.5188.86.911.517 (85)14 (107).27 (72)1.7 (35)36% (127)31% (67).29 (82)6% (54)2 (82)

Old Dominion's Power Ratings
Old Dominion's Power Rating: -3.84  #77
Old Dominion's Offense Rating: 23.31  #34
Old Dominion's Defense Rating: 9.12  #66
2024 Talent Rating: 154.00  #126
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #102
Old Dominion's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Old Dominion's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.0  #95
Old Dominion's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.7  #78
Old Dominion's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.3  #99

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 235.21
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4

Power Ratings Matchup
Old Dominion: -3.84   Bowling Green: 0.215

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Old Dominion: -6.0   Bowling Green: -1.8




Bowling Green's Power Ratings
Bowling Green's Power Rating: 0.215  #73
Bowling Green's Offense Rating: 20.86  #56
Bowling Green's Defense Rating: 7.25  #46
2024 Talent Rating: 230.00  #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #102
Bowling Green's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Bowling Green's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8  #77
Bowling Green's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6  #79
Bowling Green's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2  #75

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 247.58
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4


Old Dominion Scoring
Offense: 32 PPG
Offense on Road: 31
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 30

Old Dominion's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Bowling Green 28
Old Dominion 23


Projected Total Points: 50
Bowling Green Scoring
Offense: 20.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 17
Defense: 24.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.5

Bowling Green's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/28Bowling Green27Old Dominion30Bowling Green -11Old Dominion51.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Bowling Green001 Overs
Old Dominion110 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#77) ODU at (#73) BGSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatODUBGSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #77 #73
SP+SP+ #95 #77
Perf GradeGrade #117 #35
OffenseOff #126 #46
DefenseDef #82 #29
Spec TeamsST #114 #18
TalentTal #126 #106
Blue ChipsBC% #102 #102
Old Dominion Notes
(11/25) Fight w/ Marshall, Off great but 2 TOs cost em
(11/18) Fight w/ JMU, QB awful, Rgame good, R D awful
(11/3) 4 TOs broke W streak, QB Joseph good, Def bad
(10/24) Rgame good, Run D good in big W (GaSo)
(10/20) Rgame good, Run D better in big upset (Tex St)
(10/13) Rgame good, Run Def great vs Ga St. QB meh
(10/10) Rgame 200 yds(5.4 pc) L to C.Car., Def torched
(10/10) QB Joseph a huge upgrade, JAG w/ mobility
(9/28) Rgame better (189/5.3), QBs abysmal in L to BGU
(8/26) OL gave up most sacks in CFB LY
(7/30) Year 5, won last 2 LY to go bowling.
(7/30) OC Decker's off is unique, but roster is limiting
Old Dominion Injury Report
Bowling Green Notes
(11/25) Bullied Ball St. Finale vs M OH for MAC title gm
(11/13) Off better, Rgame good 220+, 7.4 ypc in WMU W
(11/8) Off OK vs CMU, Rgame 181, 5.2 ypc. Def great TW
(10/20) Bazelak torched Kent St, Rgame was really bad
(10/14) QB Bazelak hurt vs N. Illinois (day to day)
(10/14) Backup QB Lucian A. cannot throw the ball
(10/13) Scored open TD and 0 after in 17-7 L (N Ill)
(9/28) Bazelak 300 yds in W over ODU, Rgame really bad
(9/26) Great fight w/ A&M. Off is good, Def is underrated
(9/8) Nearly upset PSU, QB Bazelak/WR Fannin v good
(8/6) 14 starters back w/ momentum. MAC sleeper
(8/6) Will take lumps vs Penn St/Tex A&M early
Bowling Green Injury Report
Old Dominion on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCat
ODU OffBGSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #126 #29
SuccessSuc #109 #63
ExplosiveExp #9 #46
PPAPPA #102 #44
PowerPwr #34 #46
SP+SP+ #78 #75
Pts POPPO #117 #62
HavocHav #122 #41
Old Dominion Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCat
ODU OffBGSU Def
Run GameRun #10 #80
Run SuccessRSuc #92 #119
Run ExplRExp #4 #41
PPAExp #58 #108
Run BlockR Blk #124 -
OL YdsOLY #76 #105
Stuff RateStuff #105 #132
TackleTak -  #37
Old Dominion Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCat
ODU OffBGSU Def
Pass GamePass #134 #17
Pass SuccessPSuc #107 #11
Pass ExplPExl #39 #111
PPAExp #112 #35
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #134 #39
F7 HavocF7 #131 #67
DB HavocDB #37 #21
Bowling Green on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatBGSU OffODU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #46 #82
SuccessSuc #81 #100
ExplosiveExp #25 #4
PPAPPA #74 #30
PowerPwr #56 #66
SP+SP+ #79 #99
Pts POPPO #87 #46
HavocHav #103 #56
Bowling Green Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
BGSU OffODU Def
Run GameRun #49 #34
Run SuccessRSuc #46 #60
Run ExplRExp #24 #2
PPAExp #65 #11
Run BlockR Blk #89 -
OL YdsOLY #81 #22
Stuff RateStuff #91 #42
TackleTak -  #120
Bowling Green Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatBGSU OffODU Def
Pass GamePass #35 #99
Pass SuccessPSuc #98 #124
Pass ExplPExl #35 #39
PPAExp #72 #93
Pass Block/RushP Blk #70 #128
F7 HavocF7 #121 #56
DB HavocDB #54 #70
Program Comparison
BGSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'24 Profile: Up to Top G5

ODU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'24 Profile: Up to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Doyt Perry Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 5
Bowling Green -11.0 (51.5)
Old Dominion won at Bowling Green this year (30-27)

Previous Matchups
Old Dominion beat Bowling Green in 2024 (30-27)

  
ODU's OC Kevin Decker (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Colton Joseph13322260%16231157.3
Grant Wilson488656%507435.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Aaron Young (Tr)14976865.251
Colton Joseph114647115.739
Bryce Duke (Tr)4628506.248
Quinn Henicle3427838.292
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Isiah Paige61814313.372
Pat Conroy (Tr)37523514.175
Diante Vines (Tr)36393210.940
Myles Alston23246010.730

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ODU's DC Blake Seiler (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Koa Naotala875451
Jahron Manning856103
Mario Thompson6610551
Jahleel Culbreath628020
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mario Thompson6610551
Koa Naotala875451
Kris Trinidad4410453
Jeremy Mack Jr.224320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rasheed Reason502004
Dywan Griffin40003
Jahron Manning856103

BGSU's OC Greg Nosal (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Connor Bazelak26940267%30441857.6
Lucian Anderson III51242%32112.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Terion Stewart16689865.473
Jaison Patterson9942654.341
Jamal Johnson2618817.241
Rahkeem Smith2012836.440
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Harold Fannin11715501013.265
Malcolm Johnson Jr. (Tr)49573311.750
Rahkeem Smith25349314.066
Jamal Johnson3122917.436

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BGSU's DC Sammy Lawanson (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brock Horne816221
Joseph Sipp Jr.7912712
CJ Brown (Tr)732012
Charles Rosser628540
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joseph Sipp Jr.7912712
Charles Rosser628540
Anthony Hawkins468523
Ali Saad409430
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Oladokun351007
Ja'Corey Benjamin261005
Todd Bumphis (Tr)81103