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BG coach Scot Loeffler said starter Matt McDonald has been "banged up" the past two weeks. Although Loeffler did not elaborate on the injury, McDonald briefly left the Falcons' game at Ohio. In any case, McDonald's numbers this season haven't been pretty. In four games, he has completed 40 of 97 passes for 577 yards with one touchdown and six interceptions. If McDonald can't go against Akron, the Falcons have only two other available quarterbacks: freshmen LaBronz Davis and Riley Keller. Davis played in place of McDonald at Ohio. - Sentinel Tribune

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QB Matt McDonald, Bowling Green
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11/30/20 - Connor Bazelak, rSr/2025, Bowling Green, 6-3, 212 (DS#26 QB) + More +

NOV 30 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Connor Bazelak, QB, Missouri,...Was sensational as he improved to 5-1 as a starting quarterback in his young career...Was highly productive and efficient despite not throwing a touchdown Saturday, going 30-of-37 (81%) with 318 passing yards...It stood as his second game this season with a completion percentage greater than 81% and 300-plus passing yards...Since 2000, Bazelak and Chase Daniel, a 2007 Heisman finalist, are the only Tiger QBs with multiple contests of 81% or higher completion percentage...He was the first Mizzou QB to complete 30 passes in a game since Kelly Bryant did so in last year's season-opener at Wyoming...In his six career starts, Mizzou's freshman QB is now 134-for-183 (73.2%) for 1,416 yards and five touchdowns against only one INT, most importantly winning five of those six games. - SEC Football

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QB Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
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11/21/20 - Connor Bazelak, rSr/2025, Bowling Green, 6-3, 212 (DS#26 QB) + More +

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was proud his team wouldn't let the obstacles they've faced this season keep them from success. And he happily congratulated them, COVID-19 worries and all, after the Tigers' 17-10 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night. "Can you grab me hand sanitizer? I've been touching a lot of players," he said. Coronavirus has severely impacted the Tigers this year: they had just 52 scholarship players available this week and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters remained at home because of contact tracing concerns. Still, Missouri and quarterback Connor Bazelak opened a 17-0 lead in the first half and defense held on to defeat the Gamecocks 17-10 on Saturday night.

The Tigers hadn't played since Oct. 31 because of a bye week and a postponement of their game last week with Georgia. Drinkwitz wasn't sure he'd get this one either with his dwindling roster. "That's a (Division) I-AA roster right now," Drinkwitz said. Instead, they played like a winning SEC team as Bazelak threw for 203 yards and a touchdown and the defense, under substitute coordinator David Gibbs, choked off the Gaemcocks when it mattered most. "I'm really excited we got the win and (the defense) really took us home," Bazelak said. Larry Rountree III rushed for a score and became the Tigers all-time time rushing leader among running backs for the Tigers (3-3 Southeastern Conference). - Missouri/AP College Football

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QB Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
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11/21/20 - Davon Ferguson, rSr/2024, Bowling Green, 5-09, 186 (DS#74 CB) + More +

Safety Davon Ferguson, who started for the Kansas football defense in each of the first four games this season, is no longer with the team, head coach Les Miles said on Monday. "I think he's opted out," Miles said during a video press conference when asked about Ferguson, who had missed KU's previous three games for undisclosed reasons. "And we wish Davon the very best." Ferguson told the Journal-World that "personal reasons" led to him leaving the team, but he didn't elaborate. He said he is still enrolled at KU and plans to remain so for the spring semester, as well. But Miles said he didn't expect the 5-foot-10, 197-pound defensive back would be back on the roster in 2021. "I don't see his return, just to be very frank about it," Miles said. Even though Ferguson, a junior from Baltimore, hasn't played since KU's Oct. 17 loss at West Virginia, he remains the defense's fourth-leading tackler (27 total stops) headed into the final three weeks of the season. Ferguson made a team-best 11 total tackles in KU's loss to Oklahoma State on Oct. 3. He averaged 6.8 tackles per game in his four starts. - Lawrence Journal World

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CB Davon Ferguson, Bowling Green
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10/27/20 - Quintin Morris, Sr/2021, Bowling Green, 6-2, 243 (DS#8 FB) + More +

The Falcons have not had a first team All-MAC offensive or defensive player since Scotty Miller in 2016. That drought has a pretty good chance to end this season, particularly from one of the offensive skill positions. Senior tight end Quintin Morris was second team All-MAC last season, redshirt junior running back Andrew Clair is back to full health after a foot injury last season, and redshirt junior quarterback Matt McDonald is a potential game-changer for Bowling Green. - Toledo Blade

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FB Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
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10/12/20 - Connor Bazelak, rSr/2025, Bowling Green, 6-3, 212 (DS#26 QB) + More +

OCT 12 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Connor Bazelak, QB, Missouri,...In his second career start, Bazelak engineered an unbelievable day for the Mizzou offense as the Tigers defeated No. 17 and defending national champion LSU, 45-41, Saturday at Mizzou's Memorial Stadium...The win marked Mizzou's first over a ranked opponent since Nov. 3, 2018, at No. 13 Florida and it was Mizzou's first win over a defending national champion since Sept. 9, 1978, when Mizzou defeated fifth-ranked Notre Dame, 3-0...It was also Mizzou head coach Eliah Drinkwitz's first win since taking over the program...At 85.3 percent (29-of-34), Bazelak posted Mizzou's best-ever completion percentage against a ranked opponent or FBS opponent, a mark that is also a Mizzou freshman record and ranks second in school history.

The only performance better than Bazelak's was Chase Daniel's 94.1 completion percentage against Southeast Missouri during his senior season in 2008...He is just the fourth Mizzou QB to have an .830 completion percentage or better when passing at least 30 attempts; the other three - Drew Lock, Blaine Gabbert and Chase Daniel - played in the NFL...Bazelak's passer rating of 242.4 was the sixth-best mark in program history, with the other five coming against SEMO, Iowa State, Missouri State, Nevada and Idaho as it was the best-ever rating against a ranked team for a Mizzou QB...Before Bazelak's performance Saturday, the previous best rating by a Mizzou QB in an SEC game was Drew Lock's 210.3 at Florida in 2018...The redshirt freshman passed for over 406 yards and four touchdowns - the first Mizzou freshman to pass for four touchdowns in a game since Maty Mauk against Kentucky in 2013...Only five Mizzou QBs have ever thrown for more yards than Bazelak did Saturday - keep in mind it was his second career start. - SEC Football

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QB Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
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10/09/20 - Connor Bazelak, rSr/2025, Bowling Green, 6-3, 212 (DS#26 QB) + More +

Missouri has settled on a quarterback. Connor Bazelak, coming off a promising day at Tennessee on Saturday, is the Tigers' starter heading into Saturday's game against No. 17 Louisiana State, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday. Bazelak, a redshirt freshman, will make his second career start - he started last year's finale at Arkansas before suffering a torn ACL - but he received his most extensive playing time in Saturday's loss at Tennessee in relief of Shawn Robinson. MU's new depth chart reflects the change: There's no longer an OR listed between the two quarterbacks.

"Well, he got in and we moved the ball offensively," Drinkwitz said. "He moved the ball on third downs. He made good decisions in the pocket. There are some things that he missed and some things that he's got to improve on, but I just felt like he handled the situation well and he gave us a chance. And we're gonna stick with him." Through two games, Bazelak has been much more aggressive attempting to throw the ball downfield. He showed that again Saturday, when he completed 13 of 21 passes for 218 yards. For the season he's averaged 8.2 yards per attempt compared to 6.4 for Robinson. Bazelak has attempted far more passes beyond 10 yards, completing 7 of 17 for 162 yards, compared to Robinson, who's attempted just 3 of 4 for 81 yards, 54 coming on one touchdown pass to running back Tyler Badie. - Post-Dispatch

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QB Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
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09/03/20 - Drew Gunther, Sr/2024, Bowling Green, 6-2, 215 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Bowling Green continued its run of adding quarterbacks to its depleted roster, adding its fourth new player at the position by drawing a commitment from former Syracuse backup Drew Gunther. Gunther announced his commitment to Bowling Green on Sunday. Previously, Gunther was a preferred walk-on with the Orange who entered the transfer portal earlier in August. Gunther redshirted last season at Syracuse and did not appear in a game. Unless Gunther acquires a hardship waiver from the NCAA, he would be unable to play during the 2020-21 school year after transferring. However, due to changes related to coronavirus, no fall sports athletes will be forced to use a year of eligibility, so Gunther would retain all four years going into next season. As a high schooler at Malvern (Pa.) Prep just outside of Philadelphia, Gunther went 22-3 as a starter and set school records for touchdown passes (54) and passing yards (4,947). - Toledo Blade

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QB Drew Gunther, Bowling Green
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08/27/20 - Quintin Morris, Sr/2021, Bowling Green, 6-2, 243 (DS#8 FB) + More +

2021 SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST: Quintin Morris, Bowling Green,...Second-team All-MAC in 2019...Started all 12 games for the Orange & Brown...Led team with 55 receptions, 649 receiving yards, and four touchdown catches...His 55 receptions were most in the MAC for a tight end...His 649 receiving yards were also most in the MAC for a tight end. - Bowling Green Football

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FB Quintin Morris, Bowling Green
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08/22/20 - Devin Taylor, rSr/2022, Bowling Green, 6-0, 191 (DS#94 CB) + More +

Illinois State defensive back Devin Taylor didn't spend much time in the transfer portal. Taylor announced he was transferring on Wednesday in the wake of the Missouri Valley Conference Football cancelling fall football. He verbally committed to Virginia Tech less than 48 hours later. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder was one of the most productive cornerbacks in the FCS last year with 24 passes defended (one shy of the school record) and five interceptions. He started all 15 of ISU's games and made the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first-team.

Tech's recruiting staff checks the transfer portal database on a daily basis. The quick marriage made sense with Tech looking to add depth at cornerback after the departure of Caleb Farley, a first-team All-ACC selection last year. The Hokies have talent at the position with Jermaine Waller, Armani Chatman and Brion Murray, but those are the only three scholarship players with experience. Taylor will be eligible to play right away as a grad transfer. - Roanoke Times

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CB Devin Taylor, Bowling Green
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08/05/20 - Devin Taylor, rSr/2022, Bowling Green, 6-0, 191 (DS#94 CB) + More +

2020 PHIL STEELE/DRAFTSCOUT PRESEASON ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY FIRST TEAM: Devin Taylor, Illinois St, Sr.,...Taylor was named a third-team FCS All-American by Phil Steele.com and was a 2019 All-MVFC First Team selection at cornerback. The Lansing, Michigan, native led the MVFC with 24 passes defended, including a league-high 19 pass breakups, and finished the season ranked No. 6 in the FCS in passes defended with 1.6 per game last season. His 24 passes defended were one shy of the ISU single season record of 25 set by Sam Young in 1999. Taylor led ISU and tied for third in the MVFC with five interceptions and was fifth on the team with 65 stops on the year. He was named the MVFC Defensive Player of the Week, after he recorded his team-leading third interception and finished with a career-high five pass breakups in a win over Missouri State that secured a playoff berth for the Redbirds. - Illinois State Football

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CB Devin Taylor, Bowling Green
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07/28/20 - Devin Taylor, rSr/2022, Bowling Green, 6-0, 191 (DS#94 CB) + More +

2020 PHIL STEELE/DRAFTSCOUT PRESEASON ALL-FCS SECOND TEAM: DB Devin Taylor, Illinois St, Sr.,...Taylor was named a third-team FCS All-American by Phil Steele.com and was a 2019 All-MVFC First Team selection at cornerback. The Lansing, Michigan, native led the MVFC with 24 passes defended, including a league-high 19 pass breakups, and finished the season ranked No. 6 in the FCS in passes defended with 1.6 per game last season. His 24 passes defended were one shy of the ISU single season record of 25 set by Sam Young in 1999. Taylor led ISU and tied for third in the MVFC with five interceptions and was fifth on the team with 65 stops on the year. He was named the MVFC Defensive Player of the Week, after he recorded his team-leading third interception and finished with a career-high five pass breakups in a win over Missouri State that secured a playoff berth for the Redbirds. - Illinois State Football

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CB Devin Taylor, Bowling Green
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05/20/20 - Bryce Brand, rSr/2023, Bowling Green, 6-0, 248 (DS#128 ILB) + More +

West Virginia University's football team has picked up its second Power Five transfer since the weekend, this time from the Big Ten. Former Maryland defensive lineman Bryce Brand announced Monday night on Twitter that he was leaving the Terrapins for WVU, writing "no matter the pressure, I stand on both feet." Brand will join former Arizona defensive back Scottie Young on the Mountaineer roster this fall. While Young was a three-year starter for the Wildcats, Brand spent most of his time with the Terps as a backup. He appeared in 26 games over the past three seasons but made just one start, against Syracuse last season. He recorded 28 tackles with two sacks over those three seasons. - Charleston Gazette-Mail

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ILB Bryce Brand, Bowling Green
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05/19/20 - Bryce Brand, rSr/2023, Bowling Green, 6-0, 248 (DS#128 ILB) + More +

The West Virginia football team continues to improve its roster this week through the transfer portal, with the commitment of Maryland linebacker Bryce Brand. "No matter the pressure I stand on both feet … Thankful, 100% committed," Brand tweeted Monday night with photos of him donning a WVU uniform. Brand's commitment comes two days after Arizona grad transfer safety Scottie Young announced he was headed to Morgantown to finish out his college career. Young will be immediately eligible in 2020, but Brand, who entered the transfer portal in January, will likely need to sit out a season due to NCAA transfer rules, but could file a waiver to become immediately eligible. He will have two years to play two seasons. Brand brings a lot of versatility to the defensive front-7 - he primarily played defensive line for the Terps the last two seasons, but was a middle linebacker as a 3-star recruit from Detroit in 2017. He can also play as an edge rusher at linebacker - his new Twitter bio claims he is a "West Virginia University outside linebacker" - and with what WVU defensive coordinator likes to do with his scheme, Brand could fill a vital role. - Dominion Post

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ILB Bryce Brand, Bowling Green
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03/17/20 - Jack Kramer, rSr/2020, Bowling Green, 6-3, 308 (DS#39 C) + More +

Add Bowling Green's football pro day to the growing list of cancelations in the sports world. On Monday, seven days away from its scheduled showcase for National Football League scouts, Bowling Green called off its pro day due the coronavirus pandemic. The university is on spring break this week and has suspended in-person classes until at least April 6. Michigan also canceled its pro day, and Ohio State postponed its event as the general public has been advised to avoid travel when possible. The NFL draft, which is scheduled for next month in Las Vegas, reportedly will go forward but without the fan engagement activities that normally take place. Many universities, including Ohio State and Ohio University, have suspended in-person classes for the rest of the semester. - Toledo Blade

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C Jack Kramer, Bowling Green
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