BOWLING GREEN — Below are updates and analysis from Saturday’s Bowling Green State University football game against Liberty.
This story will be updated after each quarter.
FIRST QUARTER
■ What happened: A 48-yard field goal from Jackson Kleather accounted for the only points of the opening quarter.
Kleather connected with 8:44 left. It came after the Falcons forced and recovered a Liberty fumble on the Flames’ third offensive play of the game.
Kal-El Pascal forced a fumble by Reese Smith after a reception, and Keyon Washington recovered. Pascal also had a vicious hit on Liberty quarterback Ethan Vasko that forced the signal caller to the sideline for one play.
BGSU had 77 total yards to Liberty’s 62.
■ Analysis: BGSU’s defense has stepped up in the early going. The Falcons also for