Bowling Green built a 9-0 lead on Long's foot who kicked a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter and 40 and 37 yards in the second. Following the 37-yarder with 2:28 left in the half, Central Michigan took the ensuing kickoff and drove 75 yards in six plays and got on the board when Tyler Jefferson ran it in from the 1.

For a second consecutive week, Western Michigan football’s Mid-American Conference title hopes took an unfortunate dent. And with it, the Broncos are now out of first place. Western Michigan surrendered 28 unanswered points and three touchdowns from Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak that ultimately were the downfall in a 31-13 road defeat on Tuesday night.

Bowling Green’s defense started off hot, holding the Broncos to two straight three-and-outs— but the offense could not keep up, scor