No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies vs. Bowling Green Falcons: Live game updates

After a seemingly easy game against the Florida Gators in Gainsville, the No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies now prepare for a primetime matchup at Kyle Field against the Bowling Green Falcons.

It might look like the 12th Man will have to face a repeat of this weekend’s game against Florida, but every A&M fan should know that no team should be taken lightly.

The Bowling Green Falcons gave Penn State fans quite a scare in their last game two weeks ago, making life difficult for the then No. 8 Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania. Thankfully, their upset was mitigated and Penn State survived, 34-27.

It may seem like an easy opponent and ESPN gives Texas A&M a 91 percent chance of winning, but the Aggies will still have to play their best football game.

The Aggies are still riding high from their win over the Gators, which gave them their first road victory in nearly three years. The Aggies’ victory was fueled by a standout performance from Marcel Reed, who was notified of his first career start just minutes before the opening kickoff while Conner Weigman nurses an AC joint sprain in his throwing arm.

Reed’s impressive performance in a key game now presents Mike Elko and the rest of the coaching staff with a difficult decision as to who will start at quarterback for the Aggies. Elko himself has said that the quarterback role will be a “game-time decision for the remainder of the season.”

Will Marcel Reed be able to repeat his performance against Florida? Or will the Falcons pull off the surprise they were hoping for in Happy Valley two weeks ago?

The game kicks off at 6:30 am and we will be here with live game updates and following the action in real time.

The Falcons win the coin toss and can go into the second half. The Aggies receive the opening kick.

FIRST QUARTER

The Aggies waste no time, march across the field and secure their first points of the competition.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed connects with tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom for a 27-yard touchdown. Bond’s kick is good.

Aggies 7, Falcons 0

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The Aggies allow a few first downs, but eventually force the Falcons to punt.

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The Aggies concede a three-and-out after an incomplete pass from Marcel Reed.

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Shemar Stewart brings down Connor Bazelak on third down, sacks him and forces the Falcons to punt the ball again.

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Another three-and-out for the Aggies and they punt the ball.

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END OF FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER

A questionable pass interference call on defense puts Bowling Green in the red zone, but the Aggies are only allowed three points.

FIELDGOAL, Bowling Green: Jackson Kleather nails a kick from 33 meters.

Aggies 7, Falcons 3

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The Falcons try to surprise the Aggies with an onside kick, but surprise themselves with a penalty as the kick goes out of bounds. Noah Thomas gets a DPI call against the Falcons, but the Aggies settle for a field goal.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond shoots the ball through the goal posts from 25 meters away.

Aggies 10, Falcons 3

The Falcons make some great plays, but the Aggies make a great stop on third down, forcing them to punt.

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A time-consuming attack by the Aggies leads to a fourth down by Noah Thomas and a dominance of the running game that culminates in a field goal by Randy Bond.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond scores a 29-yard field goal to extend the Aggies’ lead.

Aggies 13, Falcons 3

END OF SECOND QUARTER

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER

The Falcons come out of the gate with a great play for six.

TOUCHDOWN, Bowling Green: Connor Bazelak scored a 65-yard touchdown on a hit from Harold Fannin Jr. The extra point is good.

Aggies 13, Falcons 10

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The Aggie Backs dominate the opening drive of the second half, as Marcel Reed’s only two passes go to Jahdae Walker, one for 29 yards and one from five yards that leads to the score.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed finds Jahdae Walker from five yards out in the back of the end zone. Bond scores the extra point.

Aggies 20, Falcons 10

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Thanks to a little trick by the Bowling Green backs, Rahkeem Smith manages a 40-yard touchdown run.

TOUCHDOWN, Bowling Green.

Aggies 20, Falcons 17

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A three-and-out for the Aggies and they punt the ball away.

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Bowling Green blocks the Aggies’ punt and gets the ball at the Aggies’ eight-yard line. They can only make a field goal attempt, which goes wide to the right.

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END OF THIRD QUARTER

FOURTH QUARTER

During a 12-play drive by the Aggies, they again depend on Randy Bond for their points.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond sinks a 32-meter pass and extends the lead.

Aggies 23, Falcons 17

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Texas A&M forces a three-and-out and the Falcons punt.

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Mike Elko takes a conservative stance on fourth and second attempt and opts for a field goal.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond misses a shot from 39 meters.

Aggies 26, Falcons 17

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The Falcons convert a few fourth downs and march down the field, but then Bazelak makes a big mistake.

INTERCEPTION, Texas A&M: Marcus Ratcliffe intercepts Bazelak in the end zone.

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Le’Veon Moss loses control and drops the ball, which goes right back to Bowling Green.

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The Falcons can only settle for a field goal because a pass on third down is incomplete.

Field goal, Bowling Green.

Aggies 26, Falcons 20

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The Aggies intercept the onside kick, let the clock run out and take the win.

FINAL SCORE: Aggies 26, Falcons 20