Despite narrowly avoiding upset, the Nittany Lions were bailed out by losses from Notre Dame and Michigan.
After trailing at the half, the Nittany Lions made adjustments to survive Bowling Green's upset bid.
Bowling Green had 286 yards and three touchdowns in the first half.
The Nittany Lions had 234 combined rushing yards in Saturday's win.
The Nittany Lions trailed at the end of the first half.
Tight ends Khalil Dinkins and Jerry Cross weren't listed in the report after being inactive against West Virginia last week.