TOLEDO, Ohio — In an exciting college football matchup on Saturday, Bowling Green secured a notable 41-26 win over Toledo, showcasing their defensive prowess by keeping the Rockets scoreless in the final quarter. Connor Bazelak led the Falcons with two touchdown passes, while Terion Stewart added 99 rushing yards with a score.

Toledo appeared to gain momentum when Tucker Gleason connected with Jerjuan Newton for a spectacular 64-yard touchdown pass, allowing the Rockets to take a narrow 29-26 lead with just under nine minutes left in the third quarter. However, Bowling Green responded strongly, with Zach Long successfully kicking field goals from distances of 47 and 35 yards, extending their lead to 35-26 early in the fourth period.

Toledo tried to regain control of the game by reaching midfield on their subsequent drive, but that effort was thwarted when Jordan Oladokun intercepted Gleason’s pass. The Rockets struggled to maintain their momentum and were unable to secure a first down in their final two possessions. The scoring concluded with Rahkeem Smith’s impressive 19-yard touchdown run for the Falcons, setting the final score at 41-26 with just over five minutes left.

Bazelak finished the game completing 17 of his 27 pass attempts for a total of 171 yards. Harold Fannin Jr. emerged as a key target for Bowling Green, recording six receptions for 74 yards along with a touchdown. On the other side, Gleason of Toledo showcased his passing abilities, completing 30 of 45 attempts for 320 yards, accompanied by two touchdown throws and two interceptions. Additionally, he found success in the run game, scoring on a 12-yard run in the second quarter. Newton had an outstanding performance, catching nine passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while Junior Vandeross III added to the receiving game with 11 catches totaling 106 yards.