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Austin Novosad and Nakai Amachree Help Bowling Green Edge Kent State 33-28
Austin Novosad accounted for three touchdowns, and Nakai Amachree answered Kent State’s late surge with a 48-yard go-ahead run.
On Tuesday, Bowling Green defeated Kent State 33-28 as junior quarterback Austin Novosad threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start, with running back Nakai Amachree scoring twice.
The Falcons led 17-14 at halftime and extended the advantage to 27-14 before Kent State rallied with two fourth-quarter touchdowns from quarterback Dru DeShields to briefly take the lead.
Amachree finished with 110 yards rushing on 19 carries and added three catches for 87 yards, including a decisive 48-yard touchdown run that answered DeShields' late score to reclaim the lead.
Travis Kenner, Bowling Green kicker, made field goals of 46 and 38 yards, while Kent State receiver Wayne Harris caught eight passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
Bowling Green travels to Toledo on November 20 for the Battle of I-75, while Kent State hosts Miami next Tuesday, as both teams conclude their Mid-American Conference schedules.