2013 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

Pittsburgh running back James Conner, who rushed for 229 yards, was named the game's most valuable player.

The Panthers' offense was led by wide receivers Devin Street (who was unable to play in the game due to injuries[9]) and Tyler Boyd, as well as senior quarterback Tom Savage.

In the 2013 MAC Championship Game, BGSU defeated Northern Illinois 47–27 to spoil the Huskies' BCS hopes.

On the ensuing drive, Bowling Green looked like it would have to punt inside their own 30-yard line after Matt Johnson was sacked.

However, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty was called on Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald, giving the Falcons a first down.

Bowling Green would later score on the drive on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Matt Johnson to Alex Bayer to make it 17–10.

[16] Bowling Green tied the game 17–17 on the first play in the second half with a 94-yard kickoff return by BooBoo Gates.

On the subsequent drive, Bowling Green drove to Pittsburgh's 28-yard line and took a 20–17 lead on a 46-yard field goal from Tyler Tate.

[13][14][15] Pittsburgh running back James Conner was named the game's most valuable player.

Chad Voytik, who played in the second half after Savage was injured, completed 5 of his 9 passes for 108 yards.

Bowling Green quarterback Matt Johnson completed 20 of his 32 passes for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns.