Fordham at Bowling Green - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Thursday, August 29th 2024 (7:00 PM EDT)
Bowling Green -15.5 (60.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Bowling Green 41 - Fordham: 17

 
Rams (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 10 - 66 (10 - 66 on Road)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Bowling Green -0  (SP+ BGSU -2)
BGSU Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
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)
 
Fordham's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29 Fordham at Bowling Green+15.560.5L 17 - 41UN

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Predictions for Fordham'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
FOR0%100%000%000%660%0%0000
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
FOR0%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
FOR Offense110100%00000000%0%0%0%0%
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
FOR Defense166660%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
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
Fordham10:000NAN%0%0000000100
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
FOR Offense10%0%000000%0%0
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
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
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
FOR Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
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
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
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)

Fordham's Power Ratings
Fordham's Power Rating: NR
Fordham's Offense Rating: NR
Fordham's Defense Rating: NR
2024 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Fordham's 2024 Expected Record: -
Fordham's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Fordham's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Fordham's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Patriot Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4

Power Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    Bowling Green: 0.215

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    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


Fordham Scoring
Offense: 10 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 66 PPG
Defense on Road: 66

Fordham's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 1
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Fordham 30
Bowling Green 30

Projected Total Points: 59
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
202408/29Bowling Green41Fordham17Bowling Green -15.5Bowling Green60.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Bowling Green110 Overs
Fordham001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#) FOR at (#73) BGSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatFORBGSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #73
SP+SP+NR #77
Perf GradeGradeNR #35
OffenseOffNR #46
DefenseDefNR #29
Spec TeamsSTNR #18
TalentTalNR #106
Blue ChipsBC%NR #102
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
Fordham on Offense
CategoryCat
FOR OffBGSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #29
SuccessSucNR #63
ExplosiveExpNR #46
PPAPPANR #44
PowerPwrNR #46
SP+SP+NR #75
Pts POPPONR #62
HavocHavNR #41
Fordham Run Game
CategoryCat
FOR OffBGSU Def
Run GameRunNR #80
Run SuccessRSucNR #119
Run ExplRExpNR #41
PPAExpNR #108
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #105
Stuff RateStuffNR #132
TackleTak -  #37
Fordham Pass Game
CategoryCat
FOR OffBGSU Def
Pass GamePassNR #17
Pass SuccessPSucNR #11
Pass ExplPExlNR #111
PPAExpNR #35
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #39
F7 HavocF7NR #67
DB HavocDBNR #21
Bowling Green on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatBGSU OffFOR Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #46NR
SuccessSuc #81NR
ExplosiveExp #25NR
PPAPPA #74NR
PowerPwr #56NR
SP+SP+ #79NR
Pts POPPO #87NR
HavocHav #103NR
Bowling Green Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
BGSU OffFOR Def
Run GameRun #49NR
Run SuccessRSuc #46NR
Run ExplRExp #24NR
PPAExp #65NR
Run BlockR Blk #89 -
OL YdsOLY #81NR
Stuff RateStuff #91NR
TackleTak - NR
Bowling Green Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatBGSU OffFOR Def
Pass GamePass #35NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #98NR
Pass ExplPExl #35NR
PPAExp #72NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #70NR
F7 HavocF7 #121NR
DB HavocDB #54NR
Program Comparison
BGSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'24 Profile: Up to Top G5

FOR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Doyt Perry Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 1
Bowling Green -15.5 (60.5)
Bowling Green won vs Fordham this year (41-17)

Previous Matchups
Bowling Green beat Fordham in 2024 (41-17)

  
FOR's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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FOR's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Dawson100000
Mike Courtney71000
Nahil Perkins61000
Matt Jaworski50010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Dawson100000
Alex Kemper30000
Tripp Holley10000
Boogie Owens10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Dawson100000
Alex Kemper30000
Tripp Holley10000

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