Novosad and Amachree help Bowling Green edge Kent State 33-28

On Tuesday night, Austin Novosad made his debut as the quarterback for Bowling Green, throwing for a total of 229 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Backed by Nakai Amachree, who contributed twice with a 70-yard touchdown reception and 110 yards on the ground, the Falcons emerged victorious with a final score of 33-28 against Kent State.

Kent State took an early lead in the first quarter when their star player Dru DeShields scored a 25-yard touchdown. However, Amachree responded nine seconds later with a superb 48-yard touchdown run, turning the tide in Bowling Green's favor. Amachree concluded the game with a strong performance, accumulating 110 rushing yards and adding three receptions for 87 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown.

Novosad demonstrated his mastery of the passing game, completing 15 out of his 25 attempted passes without committing any interceptions. He connected with teammates Eli Jacon-Duffy for a 23-yard touchdown in the second quarter and Blane Cleaver for a 1-yard score in the third quarter. The Falcons led the game by 17-14 at halftime before Kent State mounted a strong comeback in the fourth quarter.

In the end, Kent State managed to score two more touchdowns, bringing their total to 35 points. Novosad's impressive debut, coupled with the relentless efforts from Amachree and the entire Bowling Green team, secured the Falcons a crucial win in the Mid-American Conference. The teams will face each other again in the future, with Kent State hosting Miami (OH) next Tuesday and Bowling Green traveling to Toledo on November 20.