In the 127th season-opener, Bowling Green had its stats stuffed.

BOWLING GREEN'S OFFENSIVE NUMBERS

In 2015, Bowling Green finished the season as the nation's fourth-ranked offense in total yards (546.8) and averaged 42.2 points per game (6th). With a new coach and new starters, the Falcons were totally dominated by Ohio State's young, but talented defense.

BG only scored 10 points and was held to just under 303 yards below its 2015 average in total yards.

BOWLING GREEN'S DEFENSIVE NUMBERS

Ohio State racked up 776 yards – a program record – against the Falcons' defense. This was only the sixth time in program history the team scored 77 or more points in a game.

Ohio State's offensive leaders were Mike Weber with 136 yards rushing (7.2 ypc).  Curtis Samuel had a game-high 177 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. J.T. Barrett finished the game 21-of-31 (.677) for 349 yards and 6 touchdowns. 

Barrett tied the Ohio State record for passing touchdowns in a game and set the all-time record with 7 total touchdowns.

Nine different receivers had receptions and accounted for seven touchdowns. The Buckeyes running game averaged 6.5 yards per carry and tallied three touchdowns.

BOWLING GREEN'S SPECIAL TEAMS 

Joseph Davidson had a fine game punting as he averaged 46.6 yards per punt and had a long of 60. He consistently hit solid line drives that made it difficult for Ohio State's punt returners to get to the ball before it rolled. Kicker Jake Suder made his 33-yard field goal and extra point.

The Falcons' Scott Miller averaged 17.7 yards per return with a long of 26, but was frequently stopped inside the 25 yard line.

THE MOST IMPORTANT STAT

Ohio State 77, Bowling Green 10

Ohio State is 3–0 on September 3rd.

Bowling Green's Stats Comparison

2015 STATS	CATEGORY	AGAINST OHIO STATE	STAT DIFFERENCE
42.2	Points For	10	- 32.2
28.9	Points Against	77	- 48.1
	OFFENSE
180.0	Rushing Offense	69	- 111.0
366.8	Passing Offense	175	- 191.8
546.8	Total Offense	244	- 302.8
	DEFENSE
182.4	Rushing Defense	359	- 176.6
235.4	Pass Defense	417	- 181.6
417.8	Total Defense	776	- 358.2
	OFF. MISC.
.407	3rd Down Conv.	.188	- .219
.831	Red Zone	.500	- .331
6.4	Punt Return	-----	No Attempts
16.7	Kickoff Return	17.7	+ 1.0
	DEF. MISC.
.408	3rd Down Conv.	.846	+ .438
.833	Red Zone	1.00	- .167
119.8	Pass Eff. Def.	213.2	- 93.4
39.5	Net Punting	46.3	+ 6.8
	MISC.
+ 0.9	Turnover Margin	- 2	- 2.9
8.8	Penalties Per Game	5	+ 3.8
Total: 14	THE EDGE	Total: 3

Ohio State is now 5–0 against Bowling Green and has outscored the Falcons 197-53.

 

BOWLING GREEN'S STATS BEFORE AND AFTER OHIO STATE

2015 STATS	NATIONAL RANKING	CATEGORY	2016 STATS AFTER OHIO STATE	NATIONAL RANKING	DIFFERENCE
42.2	6th	Points For	10.0	112th	- 32.2
28.9	84th	Points Against	77.0	122nd	- 48.1
		OFFENSE
180.0	52nd	Rushing Offense	69.0	114th	- 111.0
366.8	5th	Passing Offense	175.0	94th	- 191.8
546.8	4th	Total Offense	244.0	115th	- 302.8
		DEFENSE
182.4.	79th	Rushing Defense	359.0	121st	- 176.6
235.4	78th	Pass Defense	417.0	68th	- 181.6
417.8	86th	Total Defense	776.0	122nd	- 358.2
		OFF. MISC.
.502	5th	3rd Down Conv.	.188	117th	- .314
.831	74th	Red Zone	.500	108th	- .331
6.4	89th	Punt Return	---	84th	---
16.7	124th	Kickoff Return	17.7	84th	+ 1.0
		DEF. MISC.
.408	82nd	3rd Down Conv.	.846	122nd	- .438
.833	62nd	Red Zone	1.000	65th	- .167
119.8	40th	Pass Eff. Def.	213.2	117th	- 93.4
39.5	24th	Net Punting	46.3	7th	+ 6.8
		MISC.
+ 0.9	3rd	Turnover Margin	- 2.0	96th	- 2.9
8.8	125th	Penalties Per Game	5.0	28th	+ 3.8
	Total: 14	THE EDGE	Total: 3

Urban Meyer is improved to 51–4 as Ohio State's head coach.

J.T. Barrett's First Touchdown Pass of the 2016 Season