The Nittany Lions switched places with No. 8 Miami.
Penn State's third-down percentage on offense and defense ranks 93rd and 89th, respectively.
Despite narrowly avoiding upset, the Nittany Lions were bailed out by losses from Notre Dame and Michigan.
Bowling Green had 286 yards and three touchdowns in the first half.
Tight ends Khalil Dinkins and Jerry Cross weren't listed in the report after being inactive against West Virginia last week.
While both are new to the program, Kimber and Harris have asserted themselves as leaders in a deep cornerback group.