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Harold Fannin and the Bowling Green Falcons and the Arkansas State Red Wolves play in the 68 Ventures Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 26, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN.
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How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State
- When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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- Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State Predictions
Bowling Green’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2024 | vs. Fordham | W 41-17 |
| 9/7/2024 | at Penn State | L 34-27 |
| 9/21/2024 | at Texas A&M | L 26-20 |
| 9/28/2024 | vs. Old Dominion | L 30-27 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Akron | W 27-20 |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Northern Illinois | L 17-7 |
| 10/19/2024 | vs. Kent State | W 27-6 |
| 10/26/2024 | at Toledo | W 41-26 |
| 11/5/2024 | at Central Michigan | W 23-13 |
| 11/12/2024 | vs. Western Michigan | W 31-13 |
| 11/23/2024 | at Ball State | W 38-13 |
| 11/29/2024 | vs. Miami (OH) | L 28-12 |
| 12/26/2024 | vs. Arkansas State | – |
Bowling Green 2024 Stats & Insights
- Bowling Green ranks 87th in total offense (369.4 yards per game) and 32nd in total defense (331.1 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Bowling Green ranks 70th in passing yards this year (224.6 per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 181.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Falcons rank 73rd in points scored this season (26.8 points per game), but they’ve been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 20.3 points allowed per game.
- The Falcons are totaling 144.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (83rd in the FBS), and they are surrendering 149.8 rushing yards per game (73rd) on the other side of the ball.
- Bowling Green ranks 91st in third-down conversion rate this season (37.5%), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Falcons rank 47th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 13 turnovers (99th in the FBS) and committing 10 (15th in the FBS).
Bowling Green 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin | TE | 100 REC / 1,337 YDS / 9 TD / 111.4 YPG |
| Connor Bazelak | QB | 2,654 YDS (67.1%) / 15 TD / 5 INT -79 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -6.6 RUSH YPG |
| Terion Stewart | RB | 895 YDS / 6 TD / 81.4 YPG / 5.6 YPC |
| Jaison Patterson | RB | 411 YDS / 5 TD / 34.3 YPG / 4.4 YPC 10 REC / 93 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG |
| Joseph Sipp Jr. | LB | 67 TKL / 9 TFL / 6 SACK |
| Charles Rosser | LB | 51 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK |
| Brock Horne | LB | 62 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| C.J. Brown | DB | 61 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Arkansas State’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Central Arkansas | W 34-31 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Tulsa | W 28-24 |
| 9/14/2024 | at Michigan | L 28-18 |
| 9/21/2024 | at Iowa State | L 52-7 |
| 10/5/2024 | vs. South Alabama | W 18-16 |
| 10/12/2024 | at Texas State | L 41-9 |
| 10/19/2024 | at Southern Miss | W 44-28 |
| 10/26/2024 | vs. Troy | W 34-31 |
| 11/9/2024 | at Louisiana | L 55-19 |
| 11/16/2024 | at Georgia State | W 27-20 |
| 11/23/2024 | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | W 28-21 |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. Old Dominion | L 40-32 |
| 12/26/2024 | vs. Bowling Green | – |
Arkansas State 2024 Stats & Insights
- Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 460.7 total yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 66th with 386.4 total yards per contest.
- Arkansas State is putting up 227.1 passing yards per game on offense this season (67th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 234.4 passing yards per contest (96th-ranked) on defense.
- The Red Wolves rank 93rd in points per game (24.8), but they’ve been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 32.3 points allowed per contest.
- The Red Wolves rank 73rd in rushing yards per game (159.3), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 226.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 46.9% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 71st with a 46.9% third-down rate.
- The Red Wolves have recorded 19 forced turnovers (43rd in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 54th in the FBS.
Arkansas State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Raynor | QB | 2,562 YDS (61.8%) / 14 TD / 9 INT 392 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 32.7 RUSH YPG |
| Zak Wallace | RB | 622 YDS / 10 TD / 51.8 YPG / 4.5 YPC |
| Corey Rucker | WR | 65 REC / 946 YDS / 5 TD / 78.8 YPG |
| Ja’Quez Cross | RB | 600 YDS / 2 TD / 50 YPG / 5.6 YPC 30 REC / 198 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG |
| Marvin Ham II | LB | 76 TKL / 7 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Trevian Thomas | DB | 60 TKL / 0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD |
| Justin Parks | DB | 69 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Charles Willekes | LB | 64 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
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