Instant analysis on Texas A&M’s closer than expected win over Bowling Green
1. The turning point in this game was when Bowling Green blocked both Texas A&M punter Tyler White and his punt in the third quarter, downed the ball inside the Aggies’ ten, and missed an ensuing field goal. They weren’t quite the same team after that from an energy or tactical standpoint.
As a result, the Aggies were able to use their superior talent and some timely plays to grind out a functional 26-20 win over the Falcons. Bowling Green did just enough to keep the Aggies within striking distance but always seemed to lack the field position or ability to get the ball down the field that could have made the contest much more problematic for the Aggies.
2. It got exciting again because A&M ran the ball after Marcus Ratcliffe’s interception should have sealed the game and the ball got punched free with about 1:30 left. The Falcons drove down, got a field goal, and then tried an onside kick down six…