BOWLING GREEN — What helped Bowling Green State University find some success at Tennessee in Week 1 carried over into Week 2.
A blocked punt for a safety and a pick-six allowed the Falcons to jump out to an 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
South Alabama quarterback Jake Bentley was sacked by Walter Haire for a 2-yard loss on the first play from scrimmage, and USA had to punt after losing 8 yards on three plays. Patrick Day broke through and blocked Jack Brooks’ punt attempt, and the ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety at the 13:08 mark of the quarter.