The Bowling Green State University football team dropped a 55-24 decision to Eastern Michigan University on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 23). The Mid-American Conference game was held at Perry Stadium.
The Falcons (2-6, 0-4 MAC) traded scores with the Eagles for the bulk of the first half, with a Terion Stewart touchdown run giving the hosts a 10-7 lead. Eastern (5-3, 2-2 MAC) responded with a Ben Bryant TD, then blocked a BG punt, with David Carter returning it 42 yards for a score with 3:35 left before halftime.
EMU tacked on a field goal on the final play of the half to take a 24-10 lead at the intermission, then got a TD on the opening drive of the second half.