The Sacramento State Hornets (1-4) visit the Bowling Green Falcons (1-4) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at BGSU -7.5 with a total of 42.5; moneylines are Sacramento State +220 · Bowling Green -270. Below is our Sacramento State vs Bowling Green preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Sacramento State vs Bowling Green Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Sacramento State at Bowling Green |
| Records | Sacramento State 1-4 · Bowling Green 1-4 |
| Spread | BGSU -7.5 |
| Moneyline | Sacramento State +220 · Bowling Green -270 |
| Total | 42.5 |
| Venue | Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Sacramento State: HC Alonzo Carter, OC Eric Kiesau / Eric Scott · Bowling Green: HC Eddie George, OC Greg Nosal |
Sacramento State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Sacramento State Hornets are 1-4 overall, 0-2 in MAC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 28-17 at Eastern Michigan; Sep 5 — W 52-0 vs Mississippi Valley State; Sep 12 — L 49-3 at Fresno State; Sep 19 — L 31-10 vs North Dakota State; Sep 26 — L 35-6 vs Massachusetts. Most recently, Sacramento State lost to Massachusetts 35-6 at home. Through 5 games, Sacramento State is averaging 17.6 points scored and 28.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Alonzo Carter (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Eric Kiesau / Eric Scott. Defensive coordinators: Adam Clark / Kenwick Thompson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Sharman (QB) — 82/142, 856 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Isaiah Ene (RB) — 29 carries, 141 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Matt Coleman (WR) — 26 receptions, 369 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Fata Puloka (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Boogsie Silvera (S) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jackson Sharman (82/142, 856 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 28.6 points per game; an offense averaging 17.6 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Jackson Sharman).
Bowling Green Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Bowling Green Falcons are 1-4 overall, 1-0 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 20-13 vs Tarleton State; Sep 12 — L 56-7 at Nebraska; Sep 19 — L 55-7 at Iowa State; Sep 26 — L 14-6 vs South Florida; Oct 3 — W 24-20 at Miami (OH). Most recently, Bowling Green beat Miami (OH) 24-20 on the road. Through 5 games, Bowling Green is averaging 11.4 points scored and 33.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Eddie George (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Greg Nosal. Defensive coordinator: Joe Bowden.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jay Kastantin (QB) — 83/128, 870 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Austyn Dendy (RB) — 62 carries, 185 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Winn Sharp (WR) — 15 receptions, 217 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Myles Bradley (DE) — 6.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Dorian Pringle (LB) — 49 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Myles Bradley (6.5 sacks). Questions: A defense giving up 33.0 points per game; an offense averaging 11.4 points per game.
How to Watch Sacramento State vs Bowling Green
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Doyt L. Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.