Bowling Green’s entire coaching staff and roster were chasing something the Falcons hadn’t attained in years. Two coaching staffs and nearly two whole senior classes ago, Bowling Green held status as the MAC champion and participated in a bowl game. But since that 2015 season, the Falcons never saw a season extend past late November.
Sitting at 5-5 heading into Tuesday night, Bowling Green badly coveted that sixth win. But this time, there was extra motivation. The Falcons’ bitter rival Toledo stood on the other sideline, having won 11 of the last 12 in the recently-lopsided series.
Bowling Green watched a 21-0 lead slowly disintegrate in the Battle of I-75 rivalry, as Toledo converted a crucial 4th and 7 with in the final minute and scored on the ensuing play.