FACTS & STATS: Site: Rynearson Stadium (30,200) -- Ypsilanti, Michigan. Television: ESPNU. Home Record: BGSU 3-1, EMU 2-2. Away Record: BGSU 2-3, EMU 1-5. Neutral Record: BGSU 0-0, EMU 0-0. Conference Record: BGSU 3-2, EMU 2-3. Series Record: Bowling Green leads, 22-10-1.

GAME NOTES: The Bowling Green Falcons will try to remain in the win column when they travel to Ypsilanti to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles this Friday evening at Rynearson Stadium. The Falcons have won two of their last three matchups, and that includes a convincing, 44-20 victory over Akron this past weekend. BGSU has done a solid job against conference opponents since the 2004-05 season, posting a 17-12 ledger. The Falcons will remain on the road for their next matchup when they battle Buffalo. As for the Eagles, they have lost five of their last six games, including a terrible 52-28 setback to Toledo this past weekend. Although EMU is a meager 3-7 overall on the year, the team has performed slightly better on its home field, posting a 2-2 mark at Rynearson Stadium. The Falcons have dominated the all-time series against EMU, winning eight consecutive contests, including a 24-21 victory over the Eagles this past season. With the win Bowling Green now has a solid 22-10-1 edge over Eastern Michigan.

The Falcons are a one-dimensional offense, as the team relies heavily on the passing attack, which is producing 300.1 ypg. Overall the team is averaging a solid 414.2 total ypg, and that has led to 30.9 ppg. In the recent victory over Akron, the Falcons soared high, racking up 517 total yards, including a whopping 301 yards through the air. Tyler Sheehan was outstanding in the victory, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns on 26-of-36 passing. Sheehan has been solid throughout the year for BGSU, as the signal caller has completed 63.3 percent of his passes for 2,420 yards. In nine games the QB has thrown 17 touchdowns, while tossing just 10 interceptions. Surprisingly in the victory over Akron the ground game also put forth a solid effort as the team rumbled for 216 yards on 38 totes. With Willie Geter battling a sprained ankle, Anthony Turner became the main running back for BGSU, and racked up 104 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts.

The main problem for this defensive unit has been the team's inability to slow down the run, as BGSU is currently yielding a whopping 218.9 ypg on the ground. Overall the defense is being abused for 428.6 total ypg, and that has led to 32.8 ppg. Although the Falcons posted a 24-point victory over Akron this past weekend, the team still struggled defensively, allowing the Zips to collect 435 total yards, including an eye-popping 243 yards via the run. Bowling Green was able to force four turnovers, but finished the game with just one sack. The defense has been able to force 22 turnovers on the season, but has had trouble pressuring the quarterback, racking up just 17 sacks. The Falcons ave also been terrible on third downs, allowing opponents to convert 47 percent of their chances.

Unfortunately for the Eagles they have not enjoyed the same success as their counterpart. In fact, EMU has been terrible offensively, averaging just 320.6 total ypg, which has led to 21.0 ppg. In the team's recent matchup against Toledo the Eagles tallied 417 yards, including a surprising 217 on the ground, but the Eagles were still finished on the wrong end of a 52-28 decision. Pierre Walker had a terrific outing in the loss, rushing for 93 yards and three scores on 22 attempts. Walker has been the top performer in the backfield for EMU, rushing for 535 yards and six scores, but is averaging a mere 3.5 ypc. The passing game has also struggled for EMU, as the quarterback position has been split up between Andy Schmitt and Kyle McMahon. Schmitt has been the much more impressive signal caller, completing 62.6 percent of his throws for 1,267 yards and 11 scores against five interceptions. In the loss to Toledo, Schmitt threw for 111 yards and one score on 10-of-17 passing.

The Eagles' biggest issue this year has been the inability to stop the run, as teams are churning out a whopping 192.5 ypg. Overall this defense is being dismantled for 418.7 total ypg, which has led to 29.0 ppg. In the recent loss to Toledo, the Eagles were embarrassed for an atrocious 600 total yards, and that includes an eye-popping 324 rushing yards on 44 carries (7.4 ypc). The defense only forced one turnover in the contest, while finishing the game with zero sacks. The Eagles have been able to force 24 turnovers in the contest, but pressuring the QB has been a problem, as the team has recorded just 16 sacks. Another problem the defense has dealt with is within its own 20-yard line, as opponents are converting 80 percent of their red zone chances.

Neither team has performed well defensively, so expect to see a high scoring affair. Bowling Green has much more explosiveness on offense, and should be able to continue its dominance over Eastern Michigan.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Bowling Green 45, Eastern Michigan 21

Friday, November 9th, 7:30 p.m. (et)