In three seasons with the Oregon Ducks, quarterback Austin Novosad stuck around, awaiting his turn to start. The four-star passer from the 2023 class competed with Dante Moore for the starting nod in 2025, but was beat out and ultimately entered the transfer portal after the season having completed 12-of-15 passes for 99 yards as a Duck.
Novosad soon committed to the Bowling Green Falcons, getting a fresh start and looking to compete for the starting job during his junior campaign. Once again, he was beat out, this time by Division-II Assumption College transfer Jay Kastantin.
But with Kastantin out with an injury, Novosad finally got his first career college start on Tuesday night in Bowling Green’s MAC matchup with Kent State. He didn’t disappoint, completing 15-of-25 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to a 33-28 victory.
Former Oregon Ducks QB Austin Novosad’s first career TD pass.
Started for Bowling Green tonight, has 200 yards, 3TDs thru 3 quarters.
Currently airing on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/HJJO67Mr1c
— Bjorn Bergstrom (@BjornBergstrom2) November 11, 2026
The former Ducks‘ first career touchdown pass was as impressive as it gets, converting a third-and-six for a 70-yard touchdown to his running back with a free rusher in his face…