STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A revamped Penn State football offense made its first appearance at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, while the team’s defense, which is expected to be even stronger than last season, faced off against the Bowling Green Falcons in their home opener.
Bowling Green initially took the lead and held it for a significant portion of the first half and into the third quarter, but Penn State managed to take control and secure the victory.
Here is a summary of the game, which concluded with a score of Penn State 34, Bowling Green 27.
Final Score: Penn State 34, Bowling Green 27
4:09 4th Quarter: Penn State 34, Bowling Green 24
6:36 4th Quarter: Notable interception by Penn State’s Tony Rojas
6:13 3rd Quarter: Penn State leads 27, Bowling Green 24
Halftime: Bowling Green 24, Penn State 20
The Lions executed a 64-yard drive in 10 plays, ending with Sander Sahaydak’s 28-yard field goal.
3:32 2nd Quarter: Bowling Green 24, Penn State 17
The Falcons responded with a quick four-play, 75-yard drive, capped by Jamal Johnson’s impressive 41-yard touchdown run.
5:28 2nd Quarter: Penn State 17, Bowling Green 17
11:48 2nd Quarter: Bowling Green 17, Penn State 14
12:48 2nd Quarter: Bowling Green 17, Penn State 7
End of 1st Quarter: Bowling Green 10, Penn State 7
4:50 1st Quarter: Bowling Green 10, Penn State 7
10:14 1st Quarter: Penn State 7, Bowling Green 7
12:39 1st Quarter: Bowling Green 7, Penn State 0
11 a.m.: Injury update for Penn State football ahead of the game against Bowling Green
Injury report: Penn State will be without another important backup player in the matchup against Bowling Green.