Total Yards
Michigan312
Bowling Green203
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Bowling Green at Michigan
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Final Score
6 - 31
BGM
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Michigan
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan143
Bowling Green124
Rushing Yards
Michigan169
Bowling Green79
Turnovers
Michigan4
Bowling Green3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature60°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Bowling Green box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan23:36
Bowling Green36:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Bowling Green 31-6
Michigan defeated Bowling Green 31-6 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 312-203 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 31-6. Blake Corum run for 4 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 312 total yards, 169 rushing yards, and 143 passing yards. Bowling Green finished with 203 total yards, including 79 on the ground and 124 through the air.
Michigan converted 1-5 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-3, Michigan led 14-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 50 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 4 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Alan Anaya 42 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 6-7 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 33 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 14-6 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Alan Anaya 36 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 3-7 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 2 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 21-6 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 50 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 31-6 over Bowling Green).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-6
Michigan defeated Bowling Green.
Total yards
312-203
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
169
Michigan averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
143
Michigan averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-5
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Bowling Green's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 312 | 203 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 124 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 79 |
| First Downs | 15 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-5 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-13 | 14-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 23:36 | 36:24 |