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34.5-Point Underdogs Bowling Green Lead No. 8 Penn State 17-14, Connor Bazelak Shines

Sep 7, 2024, 04:47 PM

Bowling Green has taken a surprising 17-14 lead over No. 8 Penn State in their football game at Beaver Stadium. The Falcons, who were 34.5-point underdogs, have controlled the game early with quarterback Connor Bazelak throwing for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Bowling Green ended Penn State's 28-game streak of not allowing an opening-drive touchdown with a 6-yard pass from Bazelak to Harold Fannin Jr. The Nittany Lions responded with a touchdown drive, but Bowling Green extended their lead with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Malcolm Johnson Jr. Penn State's Drew Allar connected with Omari Evans for a 29-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to three points. Penn State paid $1.5 million to Bowling Green for this game. The Falcons also scored a 33-yd FG after explosive runs from Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. The game remains competitive as Penn State looks to overcome early defensive struggles.