FACTS & STATS: Site: Peden Stadium (24,000) -- Athens, Ohio. Television: None. Home Record: BGSU 1-3, Ohio 1-2. Away Record: BGSU 3-2, Ohio 1-5. Neutral Record: BGSU 0-0, Ohio 0-0. Conference Record: BGSU 2-3, Ohio 1-4. Series Record: Bowling Green leads, 35-22-2.

GAME NOTES: Mid-American Conference play will take place this Saturday afternoon when the Ohio Bobcats host the Bowling Green Falcons at Peden Stadium. The last time Bowling Green was on the field the team grabbed a convincing, 45-30 victory over Kent State. The win snapped a two-game losing skid and pushed the team's league ledger to a meager 2-3. Although BGSU only has four wins on the year, three have come on the road, proving that the Falcons can win in foreign territory. As for the Bobcats, they have lost seven of their nine games this season, including two in a row. The last time Ohio was on the gridiron the team was overmatched by Buffalo, and eventually fell to the Bulls, 32-19. Conference play has been troublesome for the Bobcats this year, as the team has posted just one win (26-19 against Kent State) in five league matchups. Last season the Bobcats snapped a five-game losing skid to Bowling Green with a 38-27 win. However, despite the loss by the Falcons they still hold a strong 35-22-2 edge over the Bobcats in the all-time series.

The Falcons' offensive success this season is due to the team's passing attack, which is producing 222.2 ypg, and out of the 29 touchdowns scored by this unit, 17 have come via the pass. Overall Bowling Green is producing 342.4 total ypg, and that has led to 25.8 ppg. Tyler Sheehan has done a commendable job for the Falcons under center, as the quarterback has completed 65.7 percent of his throws. Sheehan has amassed 1,922 yards thus far, and has 14 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. Corey Partridge has been the main option for Sheehan, as the wide out is leading the team with 45 receptions, 413 yards and five touchdowns. Sheehan did it all for BGSU in the 15-point win over Kent State, as the signal caller not only threw for 159 yards and two touchdowns, but also rumbled for 109 yards and one score as well.

The defense has been suspect throughout the season, and the unit heads into this matchup allowing 369.2 total ypg, which has led to 25.0 ppg. The main problem for this unit has come against the run, as the opposition is pounding BGSU for 189.8 rushing ypg, and out of the 28 touchdowns allowed by this unit, 18 have come on the ground. Fortunately the team has been able to make big plays, forcing 15 turnovers on the year. However, the defense has struggled to pressure the quarterback, racking up just 13 sacks. The Falcons' issues against the run continued this past weekend against Kent State, as the defense surrendered 259 rushing yards and two scores. However, despite the poor showing against the run, the Falcons still walked away with a much needed win. Erique Dozier led the way with nine tackles in the win, while P.J. Mahone added eight stops.

Much like their counterpart, the Bobcats have used a heavy dose of their passing attack this season, as the team is producing 243.9 ypg through the air. Overall this unit is averaging a mediocre 364.4 ypg, and that has led to just 21.8 ppg. Since taking over under center, Boo Jackson has been a bit inconsistent, throwing for 1,847 yards and 11 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The team does not possess an overpowering ground attack, as Donte Harden is pacing the squad with just 454 yards and two scores. In the recent matchup against Buffalo the Bobcats racked up 417 total yards, but still fell by a 13-point margin. Jackson did most of the damage for Ohio, as the signal caller threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, while also pacing the ground game with 70 yards and one score.

The play defensively for Ohio has been inconsistent at times, and the team heads into this game allowing 346.8 total ypg, and that has led to 25.7 ppg. What has really plagued this unit has been its inability to stop the run, as teams are abusing Ohio for 174.1 rushing ypg. The defense has been able to force 17 turnovers on the year, but the squad has struggled to get to the quarterback, racking up just 14 sacks. Unfortunately the Bobcats' troubles against the run were evident in the loss to Buffalo, as the Bulls gashed Ohio for 277 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Steven Jackson led the way with 13 tackles and also forced a fumble, while Noah Keller added 10 stops in the win.

The Falcons have surprisingly played better away from home, and that should continue against a weak Ohio team. It should be a close battle, but Bowling Green will likely pull away in the final quarter, en route to the victory.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Bowling Green 31, Ohio 21

Saturday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m. (et)