Gabbert tosses 3 TDs, Bester runs for 2 in Miami (Ohio) win
Jalen Walker catches the pass from Brett Gabbert and glides into the end zone to score a 60-yard Miami (OH) touchdown to give them a 31-3 lead over Bowling Green. (0:23)
OXFORD, Ohio -- Brett Gabbert passed for three touchdowns, Jaylon Bester ran for two scores and Miami (Ohio) used big plays to roll over Bowling Green 44-3 on Wednesday night.
Bester sprinted 59 yards for a touchdown and had a 1-yard plunge for another score while Gabbert connected with Andrew Homer for a 35-yard score and Jalen Walker for a 60-yarder during a 27-point second quarter that left the RedHawks up 37-3 at halftime.
Mike Brown gave Miami a quick lead with a 79-yard interception return within the first two minutes of the game.
The victory (6-4, 5-1) was the fourth in a row for the RedHawks and strengthened their grip on first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division lead with two games remaining.
Bryson Denley rushed for 105 yards for the Falcons (3-7, 2-4) but Grant Loy was intercepted three times, twice by Travion Banks. Miami outgained Bowling Green 425-275.
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2019 Mid-American Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 8-5 |
Ohio | 5-3 | 6-6 |
Kent State | 5-3 | 6-6 |
Buffalo | 5-3 | 7-5 |
Bowling Green | 2-6 | 3-9 |
Akron | 0-8 | 0-12 |
TEAM | CONF | OVR |
Central Michigan | 6-2 | 8-5 |
Western Michigan | 5-3 | 7-5 |
Ball State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
Northern Illinois | 4-4 | 5-7 |
Toledo | 3-5 | 6-6 |
Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 6-6 |