Tarleton State Texans defeat Bowling Green Falcons 20-13: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Tarleton State Texans 20, Bowling Green Falcons 13

The Tarleton State Texans beat the Bowling Green Falcons 20-13 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. The Tarleton State Texans covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 49, with 33 points combined.

Tarleton State Texans vs. Bowling Green Falcons final score and game recap

The Tarleton State Texans led 7-0 after the first quarter and 17-7 at halftime. The Bowling Green Falcons outscored the Tarleton State Texans 6-3 in the second half. The Tarleton State Texans led at the end of every quarter.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Tarleton State Texans vs. Bowling Green Falcons?

The Tarleton State Texans covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.

The spread opened and closed at Bowling Green Falcons -2.5.

Did Tarleton State Texans vs. Bowling Green Falcons go over or under the total?

The game went under: 33 points combined against a closing total of 49, under by 16. 24 of the 33 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 49.

This result left the Tarleton State Texans 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Bowling Green Falcons 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Tarleton State Texans and Bowling Green Falcons?

Next for the Bowling Green Falcons: at the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, September 12, 2026.