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Bowling Green at Cincinnati
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American

Final Score
20 - 34

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.22
Postgame Win Probability
Cincinnati: 96.5%
Bowling Green: 3.5%
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati beats Bowling Green 34-20
Cincinnati defeated Bowling Green 34-20 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 439-372 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 34-20. Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Cyrus Allen for 44 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) came with 7:23 left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 439 total yards, 106 rushing yards, and 333 passing yards. Bowling Green finished with 372 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 2-7 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Cincinnati led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Cyrus Allen for 44 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Cyrus Allen for 44 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Jeff Caldwell for 9 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 21-0 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Cyrus Allen for 2 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-0 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Jackson Kleather 25 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 3-21 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Pyne pass complete to Jyrin Johnson for 31 yds for a TD (Jackson Kleather KICK) (Bowling Green led 10-24 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Stephen Rusnak 40 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 24-3 over Bowling Green).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-20
Cincinnati defeated Bowling Green.
Total yards
439-372
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
106
Cincinnati averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
333
Cincinnati averaged 13.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-7
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Bowling Green's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 439 | 372 |
| Passing Yards | 333 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 106 | 98 |
| First Downs | 18 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-7 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-52 | 4-28 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 29-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 22:49 | 37:11 |