- Game: Bowling Green Falcons vs UMass Minutemen
- Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, MA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Betting Odds: UMass Minutemen (+15.0)
- Total Points Over/Under: 44.5
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In an exciting matchup, the UMass Minutemen (0-11) are set to face off against the Bowling Green Falcons (3-8) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. UMass enters as 15.0-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 44.5.
The Bowling Green Falcons come into this game with a season record of 3-8. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow defeat against the Akron Zips, where they lost 19-16. Defensively, the Falcons allowed 143 rushing yards on 37 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. In the passing game, they yielded 9 completions on 28 attempts, totaling 176 yards, which translates to a completion rate of 32.1%. Overall, Bowling Green ran 71 plays for a cumulative 272 yards, managing to rush the ball 45 times for 134 yards at an average of 3.0 yards per attempt.
In terms of scoring, the Falcons are averaging 18.3 points per game (PPG) and rank 81st nationally with an average ground game of 144.4 yards. This season, Bowling Green has amassed a total of 3,275 yards, with 10 touchdowns through the air and another 10 rushing touchdowns. The team has recorded 180 first downs but has faced 78 penalties totaling 718 yards. They’ve turned the ball over 14 times this season.
On the defensive front, the Falcons have allowed 2,197 passing yards, ranking them 42nd in Division 1. They concede an average of 199.7 yards per game through the air with a completion percentage against of 58.5%. Overall, Bowling Green permits 347.7 yards per game, ranking them 47th nationally, yielding 13 touchdown passes and 17 rushing touchdowns. Opponents have averaged 4.3 yards per carry and 148.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,628 rushing yards allowed in 11 games. They rank 72nd in the nation for points allowed, averaging 25.2 points per game.
The Minutemen are struggling this season with a record of 0-11. In their last game, they suffered a significant loss to the Ohio Bobcats with a final score of 42-14. UMass managed 215 yards, executing 67 plays at an average of 3.2 yards per play. Their ground game averaged 3.2 yards per carry for a total of 125 yards on 39 attempts. Defensively, the Minutemen allowed 363 rushing yards on 57 attempts, an average of 6.4 yards per rush. Their pass defense restricted opponents to a 37.5% completion rate, allowing just 28 yards on 3 completions out of 8 attempts.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Minutemen rank 136th nationwide, averaging just 10.8 points per game. They account for about 243.5 yards per game, placing them 136th in Division 1. UMass has accumulated 490 yards in penalties over 61 infractions, ranking them 97th in Division 1. The team has thrown 9 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles, while achieving 171 first downs. Currently, UMass has 1,758 passing yards this season, averaging 159.8 passing yards per game, placing them 120th nationally. Their rushing attack has been less effective, averaging 83.6 yards per game with a total of 920 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Minutemen are allowing 38.0 points per game, ranked 134th in college football. They have surrendered a total of 2,378 rushing yards this season, averaging 216.2 yards per game along with 28 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, UMass has allowed 26 touchdowns and 220.2 yards per game, ranking 67th in Division 1. The Minutemen defense has been in action for 767 plays this season, placing them 106th in Division 1. They have made 6 fumble recoveries and intercepted 4 passes, yielding a total of 418 points overall this season.
Who will triumph in this Falcons vs. Minutemen college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Falcons -15.0
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