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McDonald thrives against pressure in Bowling Green's win over Central Michigan

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — As crucial as Bowling Green’s win over Miami was to its 2022 season, it was also an anomaly -— the Falcons beat the Redhawks despite senior quarterback Matt McDonald struggling to a 149-yard, no-touchdown performance.

Bowling Green had no such issues on Saturday in its 34-18 win over Central Michigan.

“We threw the ball well,” coach Scot Loeffler said. “18 for 21. We could've done a little bit better job of protecting the passer. We did some better things here in the red zone.”

McDonald’s career day from a raw efficiency standpoint — his 85.