2015 Bowling Green Falcons football team

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 2015

| poll = AP

| timezone = Eastern

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 5

| time = 4:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| opponent = Tennessee

| opprank = 25

| site_stadium = Nissan Stadium

| site_cityst = Nashville, TN

| tv = SECN

| score = 30–59

| attend = 61,323

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 12

| time = Noon

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| opponent = Maryland

| site_stadium = Byrd Stadium

| site_cityst = College Park, MD

| tv = BTN

| score = 48–27

| attend = 36,332

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 19

| time = 3:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Memphis

| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium

| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH

| tv = ASN

| score = 41–44

| attend = 21,178

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 26

| time = Noon

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| opponent = Purdue

| site_stadium = Ross–Ade Stadium

| site_cityst = West Lafayette, IN

| tv = BTN

| score = 35–28

| attend = 33,162

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 3

| time = 3:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Buffalo

| site_stadium = UB Stadium

| site_cityst = Amherst, NY

| tv = BCSN/ESPN3

| score = 28–22

| attend = 20,843

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 10

| time = 2:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opponent = Massachusetts

| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium

| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH

| tv = ESPN3

| score = 62–38

| attend = 17,118

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 17

| time = 3:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| homecoming = y

| opponent = Akron

| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium

| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH

| tv = ESPN3

| score = 59–10

| attend = 20,021

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 24

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Kent State

| gamename = Anniversary Award

| site_stadium = Dix Stadium

| site_cityst = Kent, OH

| tv = ESPN3

| score = 48–0

| attend = 14,739

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 4

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opponent = Ohio

| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium

| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 62–24

| attend = 16,233

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 11

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Western Michigan

| site_stadium = Waldo Stadium

| site_cityst = Kalamazoo, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 41–27

| attend = 14,436

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 17

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opponent = Toledo

| gamename = Battle of I-75 Trophy

| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium

| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 28–44

| attend = 23,492

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 24

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Ball State

| site_stadium = Scheumann Stadium

| site_cityst = Muncie, IN

| tv = ESPN3

| score = 48–10

| attend = 5,201

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 4

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| neutral = y

| opponent = Northern Illinois

| gamename = MAC Championship Game

| site_stadium = Ford Field

| site_cityst = Detroit, MI

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 34–14

| attend = 16,425

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 23

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| opponent = Georgia Southern

| gamename = GoDaddy Bowl

| site_stadium = Ladd–Peebles Stadium

| site_cityst = Mobile, AL

| tv = ESPN

| score = 27–58

| attend = 28,656

}}

}}

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|head_coach=

• Dino Babers

|asst_coach=

• Kim McCloud – Assistant Head coach
• Brian Ward – Defensive Coordinator
• Sean Lewis – Co-Offensive Coordinator
• Mike Lynch – Co-Offensive Coordinator
• Tom Kaufman – Special Teams/Defensive Line
• Nick Monroe – Secondary
• Mike Mickens – Cornerbacks
• Tom Freeman – Offensive Line
• Andrew Sowder – Outside Receivers
• Sean Edinger – Strength & Conditioning
• Brad Wittke – Director of Football Operations
• Roy Wittke – Recruiting Coordinator
• Chris Zuccaro – Video
• John Pike – Graduate Assistant - Linebackers
• Jeff LePak – Graduate Assistant - Tight ends
• Vincent Marshall – Graduate Assistant - Running backs
• Ben Olson – Graduate Assistant – Defensive line

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{{see also|2015 Tennessee Volunteers football team}}

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|title=Bowling Green Falcons (0-0) at #25 Tennessee Volunteers (0-0) – Game summary

|date=September 5, 2015

|time= 4:00 p.m.

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|R1=10|R2=10|R3=10|R4=0

|home=#25 Tennessee

|H1=21|H2=14|H3=14|H4=10

|stadium= Nissan Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee

|attendance= 61,323

|weather= Temperature: {{Convert|89|F|C}} • Wind: E {{Convert|9|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} • Weather: partly cloudy

|referee= Ken Williamson • Umpire: Wally Hough • Linesman: Lane Thomas • Line judge: Mickey Bryson • Back judge: Grantis Bell • Field judge: Jamie Grant • Side judge: Rob Skelton • Center judge: Martin Hankins

|TV= SECN

|TVAnnouncers= Tom Hart (play–by–play), Andre Ware (color), Laura Rutledge (sideline)

|reference= {{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/-25-tennessee/boxscore/7205|title=Box score (Bowling Green)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=September 6, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

|scoring=

;First quarter

• (12:43) BGSU – Tyler Tate 40 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:17; Bowling Green 3–0)
• (8:59) UT – Jalen Hurd 8 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:44; Tennessee 7–3)
• (7:18) UT – Alvin Kamara 10 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, :22; Tennessee 14–3)
• (5:07) UT – Jalen Hurd 1 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:13; Tennessee 21–3)
• (2:47) BGSU – Hunter Folkertsma 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson(Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:20; Tennessee 21–10)

;Second quarter

• (11:00) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 31 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 94 yards, 2:13; Tennessee 21–17)
• (5:31) BGSU – Tyler Tate 37 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 3:59; Tennessee 21–20)
• (1:52) UT – Jalen Hurd 13 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; Tennessee 28–20)
• (:24) UT – Ethan Wolf 11 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, :40; Tennessee 35–20)

;Third quarter

• (11:33) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 7 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:14; Tennessee 35–27)
• (11:17) UT – Ethan Wolf 18 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 18 yards, :06; Tennessee 42–27)
• (4:26) BGSU – Tyler Tate 25 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 4:04; Tennessee 42–30)
• (:03) UT – Alvin Kamara 56 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, :11; Tennessee 49–30)

;Fourth quarter

• (10:02) UT – Joshua Dobbs 18 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 94 yards, 3:12; Tennessee 56–30)
• (3:08) UT – Aaron Medley 26 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:37; Tennessee 59–30)

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{{see also|2015 Maryland Terrapins football team}}

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|TVAnnouncers= Joe Beninati (play–by–play), Scott McBrien (color)

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|scoring=

;First quarter

• (12:45) UMD – Brad Craddock 41 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 2:15; Maryland 3–0)
• (00:00) UMD – William Likely 85 yard punt return (Brad Craddock kick) (Maryland 10–0)

;Second quarter

• (12:05) BGSU – Derek Lee 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (James Knapke pass failed) (Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 2:55; Maryland 10–6)
• (7:52) UMD – Brad Craddock 23 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 4:07; Maryland 13–6)

;Third quarter

• (12:10) BGSU – Roger Lewis 58 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, :34; Tied 13–13)
• (10:47) UMD – D.J. Moore 42 yard pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:22; Maryland 20–13)
• (7:54) BGSU – Travis Greene 3 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:50; Tied 20–20)

;Fourth quarter

• (14:27) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 17 plays, 99 yards, 5:23; Bowling Green 27-20)
• (12:30) UMD – Levern Jacobs 22 yard pass from Perry Hills (Brad Craddock kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:57; Tied 27–27)
• (9:53) BGSU – Roger Lewis 27 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:33; Bowling Green 34–27)
• (8:18) BGSU – Robbie Rhodes 44 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, :34; Bowling Green 41–27)
• (5:24) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 14 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:47; Bowling Green 48–27)

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The road win over a Power Five Conference opponent marks the first since a 8/30/08 win at Pittsburgh.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/9/12/FB_0912151746|title=B!G>B1G: BGSU Rolls Past Maryland, 48-27|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=September 12, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Memphis Tigers football team}}

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|TVAnnouncers= Dave Armstrong (play–by–play), Rich Baldinger (color)

|reference= {{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/memphis/boxscore/7207|title=Box score (Bowling Green vs Memphis)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=September 12, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

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;First quarter

• (13:44) BGSU – Roger Lewis 62 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 7–0)
• (9:11) MEM – Doroland Dorceus 17 yard run (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:32; Tied 7–7)
• (5:47) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:24; Bowling Green 14–7)
• (1:50) MEM – Jake Elliott 34 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:52; Bowling Green 14–10)

;Second quarter

• (9:40) MEM – Daniel Montiel 6 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 5:57; Memphis 17–14)
• (2:11) BGSU – Matt Johnson 23 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 2:50; Bowling Green 21–17)
• (0:03) BGSU – Teo Redding 9 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 1:25; Bowling Green 27–17)

;Third quarter

• (11:44) MEM – Jake Elliott 52 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 3:10; Bowling Green 27–20)
• (4:34) MEM – Sam Craft 3 yard run (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:09; Tied 27–27)
• (3:52) BGSU – Roger Lewis 94 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 95 yards, :36; Bowling Green 34–27)
• (1:00) MEM – Sam Craft 60 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:46; Tied 34–34)

;Fourth quarter

• (14:13) BGSU – Roger Lewis 62 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:47; Bowling Green 41–34)
• (11:19) MEM – Tevin Jones 48 yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Jake Elliott kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:54; Tied 41–41)
• (7:35) MEM – Jake Elliott 29 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:48; Memphis 44–41)

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{{see also|2015 Purdue Boilermakers football team}}

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• (11:01) BGSU – Travis Greene 11 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 3:59; Bowling Green 7–0)
• (2:05) PUR – David Blough 1 yard run (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 6:03; Tied 7–7)

;Second quarter

• (13:58) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:07; Bowling Green 14–7)
• (11:39) PUR – DeAngelo Yancey 45 yard pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 14–14)
• (1:02) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:19; Bowling Green 21–14)

;Third quarter

• (10:45) PUR – Jarrett Burgess 5 yard run (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:15; Tied 21–21)

;Fourth quarter

• (8:34) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 4 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:13; Bowling Green 28–21)
• (7:58) PUR – Gregory Phillips 62 yard pass from David Blough (Paul Griggs kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, :36; Tied 28–28)
• (0:09) BGSU – Travis Greene 12 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:41; Bowling Green 35–28)

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The win marks the first time BGSU has defeated two Big Ten teams on the road in the same season. Advanced to 3-0 all-time against Purdue.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/9/26/FB_0926154803|title=Falcons score with nine seconds left to beat Purdue, 35-28|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=September 26, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Buffalo Bulls football team}}

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|TVAnnouncers= Mike Cairns (play–by–play), Frank Stams (color) Mike Cairns,& Ben Wagner (sideline)

|reference= {{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/buffalo/boxscore/7209|title=Box score (Bowling Green vs Buffalo)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=October 3, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

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;First quarter

• (10:36) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 4:24; Bowling Green 7-0)
• (05:32) UB – Adam Mitcheson 30 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:04; Bowling Green 7-3)

;Second quarter

• (11:08) BGSU – Matt Johnson 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, :42; Bowling Green 14-3)
• (07:54) BGSU – Roger Lewis 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:05; Bowling Green 21-3)
• (00:22) UB – Adam Mitcheson 28 yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 79 yards, 2:00; Bowling Green 21-6)

;Third quarter

• (02:41) UB – Adam Mitcheson 27 yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 5:35; Bowling Green 21-9)

;Fourth quarter

• (14:54) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 7 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 2:42; Bowling Green 28-9)
• (08:42) UB – Jordan Johnson 1 yard run (Adam Mitcheson kick) (Drive: 16 plays, 92 yards, 6:05; Bowling Green 28-16)
• (05:13) UB – Ron Willoughby 5 yard pass from Joe Licata (Adam Mitcheson kick failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 28-22)

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{{Clear}}

The win marked Dino Babers' 30th career victory in just his 45th career game as head coach.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/10/3/FB_1003155920|title=Falcons Best Bulls In MAC Opener, 28-22|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=October 3, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 UMass Minutemen football team}}

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|TVAnnouncers= Jim Barbar (play–by–play), John Gregory (color)

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;First quarter

• (11:11) BGSU – Derek Lee 2 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Bowling Green 7–0)
• (7:50) UMASS – Logan Laurent 22 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 3:21; Bowling Green 7–3)
• (1:28) UMASS – Shakur Nesmith 15 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 4:29; UMass 10–7)
• (00:00) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 71 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards, 1:21; Bowling Green 14–10)

;Second quarter

• (10:09) BGSU – Travis Greene 32 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:38; Bowling Green 21–10)
• (4:34) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:42; Bowling Green 28–10)
• (2:57) UMASS – Tajae Sharpe 23 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 1:32; Bowling Green 28–17)

;Third quarter

• (10:40) BGSU – Fred Coppet 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:49; Bowling Green 35–17)
• (9:33) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 40 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, :59; Bowling Green 42–17)
• (9:18) UMASS – James Oliphant 97 yard kickoff return (Logan Laurent kick) (Bowling Green 42–24)
• (5:49) BGSU – Travis Greene 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; Bowling Green 49–24)
• (3:57) UMASS – Marken Michel 21 yard pass from Blake Frohnapfel (Logan Laurent kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:52; Bowling Green 49–31)
• (0:00) BGSU – Tyler Tate 37 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:57; Bowling Green 52–31)

;Fourth quarter

• (12:02) BGSU – Roger Lewis 68 yard pass from Matt Johnson (quarterback) (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 59–31)
• (5:51) BGSU – Tyler Tate 27 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:14; Bowling Green 62–31)
• (2:15) UMASS – Dan Jonah 25 yard pass from Ross Comis (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, :39; Bowling Green 62–31)

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The Falcons had a school-record 725 yards of total offense, beating the previous school record of 706 set versus Grand Valley in 1978. BGSU ran 91 plays (46 rush, 45 pass).{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/10/10/FB_1010153729|title=BGSU Explodes For 725 Yards In 62-38 Win Over UMass|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=October 10, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Akron Zips football team}}

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|scoring=

;First quarter

• (10:40) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 2 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 7–0)
• (1:52) AKR – Tyrell Goodman 14 yard pass from Tommy Woodson (Robert Stein kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 3:46; Tied 7–7)

;Second quarter

• (13:55) BGSU – Donovan Wilson 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:59; Bowling Green 14–7)
• (13:46) BGSU – Roger Lewis 12 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, :04; Bowling Green 21–7)
• (10:19) AKR – Robert Stein 46 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 3:24; Bowling Green 21–10)
• (4:20) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 13 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 1:57; Bowling Green 28–10)

;Third quarter

• (11:31) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 34 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:23; Bowling Green 35–10)
• (5:04) BGSU – Fred Coppet 6 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 4:29; Bowling Green 42–10)
• (1:08) BGSU – Travis Greene 8 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:22; Bowling Green 49–10)

;Fourth quarter

• (14:56) BGSU – Roger Lewis 1 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, :15; Bowling Green 56–10)
• (4:41) BGSU – Tyler Tate 28 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:11; Bowling Green 59–10)

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{{Clear}}

Quarterback Matt Johnson threw his 50th-career touchdown pass with 4:20 remaining in the second quarter. The 49 point victory over Akron was the Falcons' largest margin of victory all-time in the series with the Zips.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/10/17/FB_1017153248|title=Falcons Cruise To 59-10 Win Over Akron|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=October 17, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Kent State Golden Flashes football|Anniversary Award}}

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|time= 1:00 p.m.

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|R1=14|R2=17|R3=10|R4=7

|home=Kent State

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=0

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|scoring=

;First quarter

• (09:40) BGSU – Matt Johnson 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:20; Bowling Green 7-0)
• (04:38) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 24 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:40; Bowling Green 14-0)

;Second quarter

• (14:35) BGSU – Ryan Burbrink 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 2:56; Bowling Green 21-0)
• (08:45) BGSU – Tyler Tate 22 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 3:09; Bowling Green 24-0)
• (04:21) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 58 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:55; Bowling Green 31-0)

;Third quarter

• (08:07) BGSU – Tyler Tate 25 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:23; Bowling Green 34-0)
• (02:01) BGSU – Roger Lewis 64 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, :31; Bowling Green 41-0)

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• (08:55) BGSU – Roger Lewis 15 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:20; Bowling Green 48-0)

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The Falcons outgained the Golden Flashes, 602-166, and held Kent State to just 55 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Defensive back Jamari Bozeman led BG with eight tackles. The 48-point margin of victory was the Falcons' largest all-time against Kent State. This was the first shutout against Kent State since a 44-0 win in 1970.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/10/24/FB_1024153528|title=Bowling Green Shuts Out Kent State En Route To 48-0 Victory|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=October 24, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Ohio Bobcats football team}}

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;First quarter

• (07:24) BGSU – Travis Greene 11 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:39; Bowling Green 7–0)
• (3:20) OHIO – A.J. Ouellette 7 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:56; Tied 7–7)
• (00:01) BGSU – Travis Greene 10 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:19; Bowling Green 14–7)

;Second quarter

• (10:03) OHIO – Daz'mond Patterson 4 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:57; Tied 14–14)
• (08:20) BGSU – Ronnie Moore 48 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:37; Bowling Green 20–14)
• (04:47) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 10 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:23; Bowling Green 27–14)

;Third quarter

• (11:38) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 75 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 86 yards, 1:08; Bowling Green 34–14)
• (08:51) BGSU – Dernard Turner 85 yard interception return (Tyler Tate kick) (Bowling Green 41–14)
• (04:12) OHIO – Josiah Yazdani 25 yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 67 yards, 4:39;(Bowling Green 41–17)
• (01:16) BGSU – Roger Lewis 19 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:21; Bowling Green 48–17)

;Fourth quarter

• (08:38) BGSU – Travis Greene 43 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 2:42; Bowling Green 55–17)
• (06:53) OHIO – Maleek Irons 44 yard run (Josiah Yazdani kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:40; Bowling Green 55–24)
• (03:26) BGSU – Teo Redding 7 yard pass from James Knapke (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:19; Bowling Green 62–24)

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The win over Ohio marked the Falcons 17th straight victory over opponents from the MAC East. For the third straight season, BG finished undefeated against the East Division, going 5-0 in 2015. Roger Lewis had 102 receiving yards, making the fifth straight game he has gone over 100 yards on the season. Bowling Green went over 500 yards of total offense for the ninth time this season.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/11/4/FB_1104155508|title=Falcons Remain Perfect Against the East, Downing Ohio, Ohio, 62-24|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 4, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Western Michigan Broncos football team}}

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;First quarter

• (13:13) BGSU – Roger Lewis 35 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 1:47; Bowling Green 7-0)
• (09:29) WMU – Andrew Haldeman 48 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:44; Bowling Green 7-3)
• (07:24) BGSU – Travis Greene 24 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 2:05; Bowling Green 14-3)
• (02:55) WMU – Jamauri Bogan 3 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:29; Bowling Green 14-10)

;Second quarter

• (13:45) WMU – Jamauri Bogan 3 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:41; Western Michigan 17-14)
• (09:41) BGSU – Teo Redding 42 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 1:48; Bowling Green 21-17)
• (04:38) BGSU – Roger Lewis 31 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:02; Bowling Green 27-17)
• (00:00) WMU – Andrew Haldeman 21 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 10 yards, :35; Bowling Green 27-20)

;Third quarter

• (10:39) WMU – Zach Terrell 10 yard run (Andrew Haldeman kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:11; Tied 27-27)
• (08:43) BGSU – Travis Greene 26 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:06; Bowling Green 34-27)
• (02:54) BGSU – Travis Greene 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 3:48; Bowling Green 41-27)

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P. J. Fleck's Broncos entered the game on a five game winning streak, all coming against MAC opponents. The Falcons became the first team to win three straight MAC East titles since Marshall won six consecutive East Division championships from 1997-2002. BG improved to 6-0 in MAC play for the first time since 1994. First victory over WMU since 52-0 win in 2004.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/11/12/FB_1111155619|title=Three In A ROW! Falcons Clinch MAC East With 41-27 Win At WMU|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 12, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Toledo Rockets football team|Bowling Green–Toledo football rivalry}}

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|referee= Larry Smith • Umpire: Tim Gover • Linesman: Kole Knueppel • Line judge: Michael Sharp • Back judge: Jake Kemp • Field judge: Brad Horchem • Side judge: Edward Smith • Center judge: Jason Grant

|TV= ESPN2

|TVAnnouncers= Mark Neely (play–by–play), Ray Bentley (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline)

|reference= {{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/toledo/boxscore/7215|title=Box score (Bowling Green vs Toledo)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 17, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

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;First quarter

• (12:55) TOLEDO – Kareem Hunt 5 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:52; Toledo 7–0)
• (10:02) TOLEDO – Terry Swanson 23 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, :50; Toledo 14–0)
• (03:10) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 20 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:29; Toledo 17–0)

;Second quarter

• (14:14) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 22 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 1:47; Toledo 20–0)
• (12:20) BGSU – Fred Coppet 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:47; Toledo 20–7)
• (08:33) TOLEDO – Jemeson Vest 35 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:47; Toledo 23–7)
• (05:58) TOLEDO – Kareem Hunt 11 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:47; Toledo 30–7)
• (01:34) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 5 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:17; Toledo 30–14)

;Third quarter

• (12:25) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 3 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:19; Toledo 30–21)
• (11:10) TOLEDO – Phillip Ely 8 yard run (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, :35; Toledo 37–21)
• (08:03) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 11 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:01; Toledo 37–28)

;Fourth quarter

• (08:38) TOLEDO – Alonzo Russell 15 yard pass from Phillip Ely (Jameson Vest kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:14; Toledo 44–28)

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Toledo's defense held BG to 368 yards of total offense, 216 below its average of 584. The Rockets defense caused five turnovers, including three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.{{Cite web|url=https://utrockets.com/news/2015/11/17/FB_1117154039.aspx|title=Toldeo Shoots Down Falcons, 44-28|publisher=utrockets|date=November 17, 2015|website=utrockets.com}} Travis Greene became BGSU's all-time leading rusher. He finished the game with 73 rushing yards and had a new career total of 3,492, passing former running back Dave Preston. Quarterback Matt Johnson set a school record for the most passing yards in a single-season, passing Tyler Sheehan's 2009 mark of 4,051. Linebacker Austin Valdez led the Flacons with 13 total tackles and 2.5 TFLs. He also added his second career interception.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/11/17/FB_1117153641|title=Falcons Fall In Battle Of I-75|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 17, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Ball State Cardinals football team}}

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|R1=13|R2=14|R3=7|R4=14

|home=Ball State

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=7|H4=3

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|referee= Ron Hudson • Umpire: David Parker • Linesman: Lance Ferrell • Line judge: Michael Maisner • Back judge: Rich Grub • Field judge: Kyle DeBuse • Side judge: Matt Kukar

|TV= ESPN3

|TVAnnouncers= Jim Barbar (play–by–play), Mark Herrmann (color)

|reference= {{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/ball-state/boxscore/7216|title=Box score (Bowling Green vs Ball State)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 24, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

|scoring=

;First quarter

• (06:45) BGSU – Hunter Folkertsma 3 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick failed) (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:40; Bowling Green 6–0)
• (01:37) BGSU – Fred Coppet 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 2:55; Bowling Green 13–0)

;Second quarter

• (09:39) BGSU – Travis Greene 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:36; Bowling Green 20–0)
• (00:36) BGSU – Matt Johnson 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, :41; Bowling Green 27–0)

;Third quarter

• (11:11) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 1 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:16; Bowling Green 34–0)
• (04:09) BALL – Chris Shillings 7 yard pass from Riley Neal (Morgan Hagee kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 3:52; Bowling Green 34–7)

;Fourth quarter

• (09:25) BALL – Morgan Hagee 32 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 46 yards, 6:25; Bowling Green 34–10)
• (06:16) BGSU – Travis Greene 8 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 3:04; Bowling Green 41–10)
• (00:39) BGSU – Matt Domer 95 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 95 yards, :13; Bowling Green 48–10)

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Quarterback Matt Johnson tied the school and MAC record for touchdown passes in a single season. Johnson's 41st touchdown tied fellow Falcon Omar Jacobs' mark that was set in 2004. Running back Matt Domer's 95-yard touchdown was the second-longest touchdown run in school history. Travis Greene went over 1,000 rushing yards for the season, becoming the second player in school history, joining Paul Miles, to rush for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. Defensively, the Falcons had three first-half interceptions. Alfonso Mack had his team-leading fifth interception, while Dernard Turner had his fourth of the season and Eilar Hardy registered his second. Linebacker Brandon Harris had a career-high 11 tackles. BGSU finished the regular season at 9-3 overall and 7-1 in the Mid-American Conference.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/11/24/FB_1124150858|title=BGSU Beats Ball State, 48-10, To Close Regular Season|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=November 24, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

{{see also|2015 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|2015 MAC Championship Game}}

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|date= Friday, December 4, 2015

|time= 8:00 p.m. EST

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|R1=7|R2=14|R3=7|R4=6

|home= Northern Illinois

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=14|H4=0

|stadium=Ford Field • Detroit, MI

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|weather= N/A (game played indoors)

|referee= M. Kluczynski • Umpire: Bob Holcomb • Linesman: Kole Knueppel • Line judge: Mark Bennett • Back judge: Doug Warns • Field judge: D. Pender • Side judge: Rich Ames

|TV= ESPN2/IMG College

|TVAnnouncers= Dave Flemming, Mack Brown, Allison Williams (ESPN2)
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|reference={{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/football/stats/2015/northern-illinois/boxscore/7217|title=Box score (Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois)|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=December 4, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

|scoring=

;First Quarter

• (04:15) BGSU – Fred Coppet 4 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 2:40; Bowling Green 7–0)

;Second quarter

• (05:28) BGSU – Derek Lee 2 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, :56; Bowling Green 14–0)
• (01:04) BGSU – Travis Greene 25 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 2:32; Bowling Green 21–0)

;Third quarter

• (12:26) BGSU – Roger Lewis 45 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:37; Bowling Green 28–0)
• (05:43) NIU – Desroy Maxwell 32 yard pass from Tommy Fiedler (Christian Hagan kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:29; Bowling Green 28–7)
• (02:24) NIU – Shawun Lurry 64 yard interception return (Christian Hagan kick) (Bowling Green 28–14)

;Fourth quarter

• (12:32) BGSU – Travis Greene 1 yard run (Tyler Tate kick blocked) (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 4:47; Bowling Green 34–14)

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The 2015 conference title was the second MAC Championship over the last three years for the Falcons and is the 12th MAC Championship in school history. Redshirt-senior Travis Greene ran for a career-high 183 yards and two touchdowns, earning him the Most Valuable Player award. Quarterback Matt Johnson threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Gehrig Dieter caught a game high seven receptions for 75 yards, while Roger Lewis totaled six catches for 75 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown catch and run in the third quarter. Defensively, BG was led by linebacker Austin Valdez's 13 total tackles, while defensive back Alfonso Mack finished with seven total stops and an interception. The defense forced three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/5/FB_1205151234|title=2015 MAC Champs!!! Falcons Soar To 12th MAC Championship In School History|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=December 5, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

On December 5, Dino Babers became the head coach at Syracuse.{{cite news | url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14294355/syracuse-orange-name-dino-babers-head-coach | title=Syracuse names Bowling Green's Dino Babers head coach | work=ESPN | date=December 5, 2015 | access-date=}}

{{see also|2015 Georgia Southern Eagles football team|2015 GoDaddy Bowl (December)}}

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|title=2015 GoDaddy Bowl
Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4, 6-2) vs Bowling Green Falcons (10-3, 7-1)

|date=Wednesday, December 23, 2015

|time=7:00 p.m.

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|referee= Scott Campbell • Umpire: M Henderson • Linesman: Greg Downum • Line judge: Steve Hoslett • Back judge: Robert Lewis • Field judge: Kirk Wisneski • Side judge: Rick Ockey

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;First quarter

• (08:52) GASO – La Ramsby 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:34; Georgia Southern 7–0)
• (07:29) BGSU – Roger Lewis 45 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick blocked) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; Georgia Southern 7–6)
• (07:29) GASO – Matt Dobson 99 yard defensive 2-point conversion return(Georgia Southern 9–6)
• (00:33) BGSU – Ronnine Moore 15 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick)(Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:42; Bowling Green 13–9)

;Second quarter

• (11:42) BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 51 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 1 play, 51 yards, :08; Bowling Green 20–9)
• (07:53) GASO – Wesley Fields 26 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Bowling Green 20–16)
• (01:27) GASO – Montay Crockett 31 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 5:15; Georgia Southern 23–20)
• (00:36) BGSU – Travis Greene 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, :51; Bowling Green 27–23)

;Third quarter

• (07:26) GASO – Favian Upshaw 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:31; Georgia Southern 30–27)
• (02:55) GASO – Favian Upshaw 80 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, :11; Georgia Southern 37–27)
• (01:51) GASO – Matt Breida 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, :23; Georgia Southern 44–27)

;Fourth quarter

• (14:55) GASO – Favian Upshaw 8 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, :48; Georgia Southern 51–27)
• (05:25) GASO – Favian Upshaw 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:59; Georgia Southern 58–27)

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Georgia Southern scored 35 unanswered points in the second half to overcome Bowling Green's 27-23 halftime lead. Quarterback Matt Johnson threw three first half touchdowns. He became BG's passing touchdown leader, passing Omar Jacobs's 70-touchdown mark with 73 to end his career. Johnson extended his MAC and school records for most passing yards (4,946) and touchdown passes (46) in a single season. With his 15 completions, Johnson finished the year with 383, breaking the school record set by Tyler Sheehan (373) in 2009. Running back Travis Greene finished his career with 3,852 rushing yards, most in program history. Wide receiver Roger Lewis (1,544) and Gehrig Dieter (1,033), combined for the most yards for any wide receiver duo in school history. Punter Joe Davidson's 73-yard punt became the longest punt in GoDaddy Bowl history and BGSU's bowl history. Defensively, Taylor Royster and Austin Valdez each recorded 11 tackles. Bowling Green ended the season with a record of 10-4, winning double-digit games for the sixth time in program history. Bowling Green became 6-7 all-time in bowl games and 1-2 all-time in the GoDaddy Bowl. On the season, the Falcons scored a school record 591 points and 81 touchdowns.{{Cite web|url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/23/FB_1223151704|title=Falcons Season Comes To A Close In GoDaddy Bowl|publisher=bgsufalcons|date=December 23, 2015|website=bgsufalcons.com}}

class="wikitable" {{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Bowling Green Falcons|Award|Player|Position|Year}}

All-MAC First Team Offense |Matt Johnson |QB |R-Sr.

All-MAC First Team Offense |Roger Lewis |WR |So.

All-MAC First Team Offense |Travis Greene |RB |R-Sr.

All-MAC First Team Defense |Austin Valdez |ILB |R-So.

All-MAC First Team Defense |Joseph Davidson |P |R-So.

All-MAC Second Team Offense |Alex Huettel |OL |R-Sr.

All-MAC Second Team Offense |Jacob Bennett |OL |R-Jr.

All-MAC Second Team Offense |Gehrig Dieter |WR |R-Jr.

All-MAC Second Team Defense |Trenton Greene |OLB |R-Jr.

All-MAC Third Team Offense |Ronnie Moore |WR |Jr.

All-MAC Third Team Specialists |Ryan Burbrink |PR |R-Sr.

Source{{cite web |url=https://getsomemaction.com/news/2015/12/1/FB_1201152551.aspx|title=MAC Announces 2015 All-MAC Teams and Postseason Awards|website=Mid-American Conference|language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/2/FB_1201150916|title=11 Falcons Earn All-MAC Honors|website=BGSU Athletics|language=en}}

class="wikitable" {{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Bowling Green Falcons|Award|Player|Position|Date}}

Sammy Baugh Top Passer Award |Matt Johnson |QB |Dec. 2

Paul Warfield Award |Roger Lewis |WR |Dec. 2

Source{{cite web |url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/2/FB_1202155021|title=Johnson, Lewis Receive National Awards|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=|website=bgsufalcons.com|publisher=Scott Swegan}}

class="wikitable sortable sortable" style="text-align: center" |+ style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Bowling Green Falcons|color=white|border=no}}" |NCAA Recognized All-American Honors {{CollegeSecondaryHeader|team=Bowling Green Falcons|Player|Position|AFCA|AP|FWAA|Sporting News|WCFF|Designation}}

Roger Lewis |WR | |3rd Team |2nd Team | | |

Source{{cite web |url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/13/FB_1213152139|title=Lewis Named To Associated Press All-America Third Team|website=BGSU Athletics|language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/14/FB_1214150944|title=Lewis Named FWAA Second Team All-America|website=BGSU Athletics|language=en}}

class="wikitable sortable sortable" style="text-align: center" |+ style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Bowling Green Falcons|color=white|border=no}}" |Other All-American Honors {{CollegeSecondaryHeader|team=Bowling Green Falcons|Player|Position|Athletic|Athlon|Bleacher Report|CBS Sports|CFN|ESPN|FOX Sports|Phil Steele|Scout|SI|USA Today}}

Alex Huettel |OL | | | | | | | |1st Team | | |

Matt Johnson |QB | | | | | | | |4th Team | |HM |

Roger Lewis |WR | | | | | | | |2nd Team | |HM |

Source{{cite web |url=https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/12/17/FB_1217153211|title=Huettel Headlines Three Falcons Named To Phil Steele All-America Teams|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=|website=bgsufalcons.com|publisher=Scott Swegan}}{{Cite web |title=Baker Mayfield, Derrick Henry lead SI.com's 2015 All-America Team |url=https://www.si.com/college/2015/12/10/college-football-all-america-team |work=si.com |accessdate=November 27, 2023}}

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