Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code SSWC Get ready for some thrilling MACtion as the Bowling Green Falcons battle it out with the Ohio Bobcats in our Falcons vs. Bobcats prediction. Set to unfold at Peden Stadium on September 27th at 12:00 PM ET, this game, airing on CBSSN, promises an intriguing matchup with two teams currently tied in the standings as both teams are 2-2 (0-0 MAC). With these teams looking get their first MAC win of the year, let's dive into the stats, injuries, and key insights to preview what's in store. Rivalries, tempo, trenches — NCAAF picks for Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats.
Falcons Looking to Spread Their Wings
The Bowling Green Falcons are looking to get their third win of this season as they are coming off a 40-17 road loss against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday. The offense has been quiet as they are scoring 23.0 points per game this year, which is 103rd. Quarterback Drew Pyne has completed 68-of-106 passes for 660 yards with three touchdown passes to two interceptions. As a team, they are ranked 119th nationally in total yards, averaging 315.8 per game. The Falcons’ passing offense, which averages only 165.0 yards per game, will need to find new ways to get the ball down the field as they are 118th in college football. The rushing game, contributing 150.8 yards per game (83rd nationally), needs to find ways to open up the offense
The Falcons’ defense is tied for 73rd with 23.5 points allowed per game. They are also allowing an average of 350.2 total yards per game (64th), which makes things more difficult. Their pass defense, in particular, has been weak this year, conceding 239.5 yards per game (98th). Their rush defense, allowing 110.8 yards per game, remains a part of the game that the defense needs to improve upon.
Injury Report for Bowling Green
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- Linebacker Andrew Hines III: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Austin Clay: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Ian Van Der Merwe: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Martreece Dillard: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Brendon Rice: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Bobcats Looking for First Winning Streak
The Ohio Bobcats are getting ready to turn a corner as they are coming off a 52-35 home win over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs on Saturday. They are currently 78th in the country with 28.8 points per game scored. Ohio’s offense is led by quarterback Parker Navarro, who has completed 67-of-102 passes for 870 yards with six passing touchdowns to three interceptions while also adding 41 rushing attempts for 225 yards (6.2 yards per attempt) with one rushing touchdown. Their total offense stands at 414.5 yards per game (60th in NCAA), with rushing accounting for a great 192.2 yards (45th). The passing game has been middle of the pack compared to the rest of NCAA Football with an average of 222.2 yards per game (70th).
Defensively, the Bobcats are allowing 29.0 points per game right now, placing them tied for 105th in college football. The team has not done well as they are allowing 425.2 total yards per game (118th), with their run defense struggling as they are allowing 5.0 yards per carry up to this point. If the defense can get closer to the middle of the road, Ohio will be in an incredible spot heading into conference action.
Injury Report for Ohio
- Linebacker Jack Fries: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Ronald Jackson Jr: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Rashad Perry: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Eian Pugh: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Kaci Seegars: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Tony Mathis: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Rj Keuchler: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Jaden Hurst: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Quarterback Jacob Winters: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Pius Odjugo: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ohio Bobcats Pick
Spread Pick for Bowling vs. Ohio
- Bowling Green Falcons -8.5 ( units)
The Bowling Green Falcons have been playing at an outstanding level and if you look at Ohio’s laundry list on the injury report, there is a lot of concern here. Parker Navarro has stepped up with an outstanding 8.5 yards per pass attempt this season and he has not made too many mistakes. Ohio is struggling on the defensive side of things, allowing 36.0 points in their last two games, so there is a major concern on their ability to get stops. Go with the Bowling Green Falcons to cover the spread and open up the MAC schedule with a road win.
Over/Under Pick for Bowling Green vs. Ohio
- Over 50.5 (4 units)
Both teams have struggled to limit completions against them as Bowling Green is 87th in college football with a 63.1 opposing completion percentage, while Ohio is allowing 68.1% of the opponent’s passes to be completed so far this season. These defenses are coming off tough showings last week, allowing a combined 75 total points while also scoring 69 combined points. These teams are going to move the football at a great rate so go with over 50.5 total points to be scored.
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