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  "id": 13787933,
  "title": "Bowling Green takes on Ball State in MAC play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/bowling-green-takes-on-ball-state-in-mac-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:45:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/11/bowling-green-takes-on-ball-state-in-mac-play"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bowling Green and Ball State face off in the MAC conference on October 17th. The teams are currently tied at 3-3 against the spread. Bowling Green's defense is ranked 18th, while Ball State's defense is 119th. Bowling Green allows 51.8 penalty yards per game, whereas Ball State allows 72.5. Bowling Green ranks 126th in the FBS for scoring in red zone situations, with opponents scoring in 94.4% of trips. Ball State's red zone offense is ranked 123rd, with opponents scoring in 73.3% of trips. Quarterback Jay Kastantin throws for 986 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions for Bowling Green. Running back Austyn Dendy contributes 271 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. For Ball State, Keldric Luster throws for 871 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. T.J. Horton adds 312 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Receiver Donovan Hamilton totals 273 yards on 22 catches for Ball State. Bowling Green secured a 38-10 victory over Sacramento State on October 10th.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kennesaw State squares off against Missouri State in CUSA play",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kennesaw-state-squares-off-against-missouri-state-in-cusa-play",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:44:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}