AKRON — It’s been a long time since Bowling Green was 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference -— seven years, to be exact.
2015 is also the last year the Falcons reached a bowl game.
Bowling Green has a long way to go before it starts thinking about December football, but the Falcons are in good shape after dispatching Akron 31-28 Saturday in the Rubber City.
Here are five observations from a MAC opener to remember for Bowling Green.
1. Bowling Green’s defensive leader makes plays when it matters most
That would be senior defensive lineman Karl Brooks, who flashed the veteran savvy that earned him the captaincy from his teammates before the season.