Bowling Green (6-6, Mid-American) vs New Mexico State (6-6, Independent), Dec. 26, 2:30 p.m. EST, ESPN
LOCATION: Detroit.
TOP PLAYERS
Bowling Green: QB Matt McDonald has thrown for 2,639 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
New Mexico State: Diego Pavia threw a career-high four touchdown passes, all in the first half, as New Mexico State gained bowl-eligibility with a 65-3 rout of Valparaiso.
NOTABLE
Bowling Green: The Falcons have played two prior bowl games at Ford Field: the now defunct Motor City Bowl in 2003 and in 2013 when it changed names to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.
New Mexico State: All four of Pavia’s TD throws against Valparaiso went to different receivers and covered 50 yards or more. He also had a 75-yard TD run called back because of a penalty.
LAST TIME
First meeting.
BOWL HISTORY
Bowling Green: The Quick Lane Bowl will be Bowling Green’s 14th overall, but first since 2015.
New Mexico State: The Aggies are making their fifth bowl appearance.
