Leo Kemp’s touchdown in waning seconds lifts Bowling Green to 24-20 win over Miami of Ohio
Leo Kemp scored a crucial 2-yard touchdown with just 7 seconds left on the clock, securing a 24-20 victory for Bowling Green over Miami of Ohio in the Mid-American Conference opener. The Falcons trailed 17-9 in the fourth quarter, but Miami managed to rally with a touchdown and two-point conversion. Kellan McLaughlin added a 28-yard field goal on their final two possessions.
With 1:47 remaining, Bowling Green drove 75 yards in 10 plays, aided by a key pass-interference call against Miami that provided a first down at the 2-yard line. Quarterback Jay Kastantin completed passes for 305 yards, including a 64-yard connection with Nakai Amachree in the first quarter. Amachree finished with 71 yards on three catches, while Brennan Ridley had nine receptions for 95 yards.
Caleb Heavner threw for 198 yards with one touchdown for Miami, which remained at 2-3. Bowling Green moves on to face Sacramento State next Saturday.
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