Bowling Green vs Fordham Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines

Bowling Green is coming off a bowl season, and it once again needs to find at least six wins somewhere go get back to a post-season game. This has to be one of those games, especially with trips to Penn State and Texas A&M up next.

Fordham brings back another good team - last year’s version beat Buffalo - with a terrific passing attack that doesn’t make mistakes. This is the first time the Rams ever faced the Falcons.

Bowling Green vs Fordham Preview

Bowling Green vs Fordham How to Watch
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: Bowling Green (7-6), Fordham (6-5)
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Why Fordham Will Win

That passing game is just that good.

It led the FCS last season with a grand total of just one interception given away for an attack that averaged over 275 yards per outing. QB CJ Montes is back after leading the way - he can run, too - along with star RB Julius Loughridge.

Bowling Green needed a slew of takeaways to overcome other issues defensively, but it might not get them in the opener.

However …

Why Bowling Green Will Win

The Fordham pass rush should once again be just okay.

Bowling Green needs this as a tune-up. There are several new parts to the offensive mix, and it might not be all tuned up from the start.

However, the offensive line should be able to blast away early on. The Falcons were 7-1 last year when running for over 102 yards, Fordham allowed 138 yards per game on the ground, and …

Bowling Green vs Fordham: Who Will Win

Bowling Green lost to Eastern Kentucky 59-57 in 2022, but it’s 13-2 against FCS teams since losing to Youngstown State in 1987.

This won’t be easy - the Fordham offense will keep pressing - but the Bowling Green defense will get enough out of the secondary to hold up in key moments. There will be drama, but the Falcons will push through.

Bowling Green vs Fordham Prediction, Betting Lines

Bowling Green 37, Fordham 20
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING
ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING
Bowling Green vs Fordham Must See Rating: COMING