BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Tylan Hines rushed for 250 yards, including non-scoring runs of 83 and 72 yards, and Tarleton State of the FCS defeated Bowling Green 20-13 on Saturday.
Bowling Green Rallies to Secure 17-7 Halftime Lead
Bowling Green responded effectively with a six-play, 69-yard drive, culminating in Dendy’s 3-yard touchdown run, which brought the halftime score to 17-7.
In related news, the Texans, currently ranked No. 5 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, are coming off a strong performance in the 2025 FCS playoffs, where they reached the quarterfinals. They have also secured victories in their last two matchups against FBS teams, including a thrilling 30-27 double-overtime win over Army last season.
With Bowling Green driving for a potential tying or go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Tarleton’s Roddrick Roberts and Jadan Aubert combined to stop Austyn Dendy on a fourth-and-1 play at the 8-yard line. Hines then bolted 83 yards on the next play from scrimmage. But three plays later, Hines lost a fumble near the goal line with 1:35 remaining. Bowling Green’s final drive ended at the Texans’ 8-yard line on the last play of the game.
