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Bowling Green at UCLA
Sep 3, 2022 • Completed
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American

Final Score
17 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
29%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCLA pulls away from Bowling Green 45-17
UCLA defeated Bowling Green 45-17 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 626-162 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UCLA set the terms early in a game that finished 45-17. Charles Rosser 11 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Mason Lawler Kick) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving UCLA the first major swing.
UCLA's box score carried the story: 626 total yards, 269 rushing yards, and 357 passing yards. Bowling Green finished with 162 total yards, including 37 on the ground and 125 through the air.
UCLA converted 10-19 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, UCLA led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dorian Thompson-Robinson run for 68 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK).
Key Moments
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Charles Rosser 11 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Mason Lawler Kick) (UCLA led 0-7 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Mason Lawler 24 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 10-7 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Dorian Thompson-Robinson run for 68 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK) (UCLA led 7-7 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Matt McDonald pass complete to Christian Sims for 22 yds for a TD, (Mason Lawler KICK) (Bowling Green led 17-7 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kazmeir Allen for 20 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK) (UCLA led 17-17 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Nicholas Barr-Mira 24 yd FG GOOD (UCLA led 10-17 over Bowling Green).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-17
UCLA defeated Bowling Green.
Total yards
626-162
UCLA held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
269
UCLA averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
357
UCLA averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
UCLA's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-16
Bowling Green's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCLA | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 626 | 162 |
| Passing Yards | 357 | 125 |
| Rushing Yards | 269 | 37 |
| First Downs | 30 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 2-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-60 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-47 | 17-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 34:48 | 25:12 |