The 5th string (now starting) QB of NIU threw one touchdown against Ohio during garbage time. Ohio clobbered NIU @ NIU for 85% of the game, then in the final minutes the Ohio corners gave huge cushions. I don't think there is anything magic about the 5th string walk-on QB from NIU.
On the other hand, Bowling Green dismantled Ohio 62-24, and this happened just two weeks before Ohio beat NIU. On paper and on film, Bowling Green is clearly the better team here.