Bowling Green controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Lafayette 26-7 in Week 1 action. The Falcons scored touchdowns in each of the first three quarters to establish early command, with a 7-0 first-quarter lead that they never relinquished.

Lafayette's only score came in the third quarter when Elijah Steward caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Dean DeNobile. The Leopards managed just 7 total points despite a balanced offensive effort led by DeNobile's passing and Ethan Weber's rushing performance.

Bowling Green's offense showcased efficiency throughout, with Drew Pyne connecting on key passes including a 22-yard completion to Jyrin Johnson in the third quarter and a 25-yard strike to RJ Garcia II in the fourth. Brennan Ridley led the receiving corps with 8 catches.

The Falcons scored 7 points in the first quarter, 10 in the second, 6 in the third, and 3 in the fourth to seal the dominant victory. The game finished well under the 53-point over-under, and Lafayette covered the 21-point spread in defeat.