This looks like a potential shootout as the Bowling Green Falcons (9-3) play the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-4). The nation’s top passer, Matt Johnson (4,465 yards, 41 TDs), and second-leading receiver, Roger Lewis (1,401 yards, 14 TDs), are the players to watch in this contest. Winners of four of its last five, Northern Illinois will look to continue its recent success this week. The game will begin Friday, Dec 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESP2.
Northern Illinois was defeated by Ohio 26-21 last week. Kenny Golladay had an outstanding performance in the loss, totaling six receptions for 72 yards and two TDs. Juwan Brescacin also had a big day, contributing 114 receiving yards on six receptions. Bowling Green is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it routed Ball State 48-10. Matt Domer had a big game on the ground for the Falcons, rushing for 105 yards and one TD on three carries. Fred Coppet also had a big game with 109 rushing yards and a TD on 12 attempts.
Notes
Bowling Green is 7-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Northern Illinois is 6-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
Remarkably, Northern Illinois is winless (0-2) SU in games where it wins the turnover battle, yet 6-2 SU when losing the turnover battle.
