Overview

• Cameron Pettaway returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, marking the second straight season the Falcons began their opener with a kickoff-return score.
• The season opener at Doyt L. Perry Stadium included a 42-minute lightning delay before Bowling Green finished off the win.
• Kicker Jackson Kleather hit field goals from 30 and 35 yards and a career-long 56-yarder to help build a 20-0 third-quarter lead.
• Bowling Green rushed for 156 yards, led by Kaderris Roberts with 66 yards on 12 carries.
• The Falcons recorded seven tackles for loss and three sacks while holding the Leopards to 177 total yards.