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BOWLING GREEN — With the Bowling Green State University football team currently undefeated in Mid-American Conference play, head coach Eddie George is challenging the group to remain hungry in pursuit of further success.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

FCS-FBS upsets to watch out for in Week 1

Every college football season produces at least a few FCS teams that shock an FBS opponent. Week 1 brings several opportunities for FCS programs to add another upset to the list.

Five under-the-radar college football games to watch in Week 1

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Lincoln Riley defends USC as poor fan attendance becomes a topic

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Bowling Green Falcons News / The Blade - Bowling Green / July 22

George, key players share outlook for BGSU football at MAC media day

DETROIT — For Bowling Green State University football head coach Eddie George, his desire to transform the Falcons into a Mid-American Conference contender hinges on two things for his players — high self-efficacy and a sense of ownership over establishing the program standard.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Marseille News / College Football News / May 27

Bowling Green Football Preview 2026: Eddie George's Rebuilding Job Continues

Eddie George is in rebuilding mode. The legendary Ohio State and NFL running back turned around Tennessee State in two years and won an Ohio Valley Conference title in Year Four.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 20

This Date in Saints History, 1996: We Don’t Need Eddie George!

Thirty years later, it still sticks in the craw of many a Who Dat. If one were to cup their ear and listen hard enough, they might still hear then-Commissioner Paul Tagliabue say: “With the 11th selection in the 1996 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select … Alex Molden, defensive back, University of Oregon.” Say what?!?

Eddie George Hires Former Ohio State Linebacker to Bowling Green's Staff

There is a familiar thread running through what Eddie George is building at Bowling Green. And it leads back to Ohio State. George announced the addition of Lorenzo Styles Sr.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking how all the new college football coaches did in 2025

The 2024-2025 college football head coaching cycle had a bit of everything. We had a couple of coaches who flamed out at bigger programs and went back to the places where they had previous success.

Bobby Petrino-Bill Belichick pairing at UNC seems destined to flop

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire trying to follow Oregon's path in NIL era

What Alabama can take away from epic CFP win over Oklahoma

Michigan interim HC Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership, and he's spot-on

Insider reveals Michigan could try to pull off a 'high-wire act' with Kalen DeBoer

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2025

Eddie George blasts Titans' lack of culture after Brian Callahan firing

Eddie George discussed the state of the Titans after the team fired head coach Brian Callahan, who had led the team to a 1-5 start.

Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty headline list of five disappointing rookies

Three trade-deadline targets for Patriots to make AFC East push

Fantasy football Week 8: Five players set to smash projections

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The 'Most interceptions thrown in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 24, 2025

Eddie George: Recent turmoil has set Titans back "at least a decade and maybe more"

Titans legend Eddie George probably won't be getting an interview for his former team's coaching job. (And he probably doesn't care.) George, who was interviewed by the Bears before getting the head-coaching job at Bowling Green, has been candid in his criticism of the impact of recent turnover and turmoil on the Titans' franchise.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 24, 2025

Titans Legend Eddie George Takes Shot at Team Owner

When it comes to the 1-6 Tennessee Titans, it's hard to imagine things getting any worse. Now, former running back Eddie George took a subtle shot at Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in his recent interview with The Tennessean.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Bowling Green Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2025

How a cat is rejuvenating this MAC football program

While the Bowling Green Falcons have experienced mediocrity in recent years, there’s a new wave of energy surrounding the program. And no, it’s not because former Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George is the new head coach.

Without key cog, Louisville takes aim at Bowling Green

College football 2025: 25 Group of Five players to watch

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Bowling Green Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28, 2025

The Eddie George era at Bowling Green gets off to best start possible

The Bowling Green Falcons were hosting the Lafayette Leopards at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio, in the first game of the season for both teams. It was also George’s first game at Bowling Green after he spent four seasons at Tennessee State.

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Bowling Green Falcons News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 8, 2025

Buckeye legend Eddie George welcomes a Harbaugh to Bowling Green

The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State runs so deep that it almost feels unnatural to see a Wolverine and a Buckeye exchanging pleasantries. But that was the case last week as Ohio State legend Eddie George (now the head coach at Bowling Green) welcomed Jack Harbaugh to take in a Falcons practice.

NFL News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 19, 2025

Top FCS DL, Son of Coach, Enters Transfer Portal

Since Eddie George’s move from Tennessee State to Bowling Green, several intriguing players from the FCS program have entered the transfer portal. That continued today when junior defensive tackle Eriq George made himself available.

Bowling Green Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18, 2025

Son of ex-NFL coach joining Eddie George’s staff at Bowling Green

Eddie George was named the new head coach at Bowling Green earlier this month, and the legendary running back will not be the only member of the staff with NFL connections.

The best college football game-day traditions

Can you name the coaches who replaced these notable NFL Head Coaches?

Bowling Green Falcons News / G5 Football on SI / March 11, 2025

Watch: Eddie George Says He Intends To Win The MAC in Year One At Bowling Green

Eddie George returned to the state of Ohio this week, accepting a new position as the head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons. George was formally introduced in Bowling Green on Monday, ready to begin a new era for the program following Scot Loeffler's departure for the NFL.

Bowling Green Falcons News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 10, 2025

Text from Urban Meyer helped lead Eddie George to Bowling Green

Eddie George didn’t anticipate becoming the next football coach at Bowling Green, but a combination of divine intervention and Urban Meyer helped make it a reality, he says.

Bowling Green Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9, 2025

Bowling Green hires former Heisman Trophy winner as new HC

Bowling Green hires former Heisman Trophy winner as new head coach

He was one of three finalists who interviewed for the job on Friday along with Oklahoma State quarterbacks coach Kevin Johns and UMass offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian.

How Bill Belichick is bringing an NFL perspective to North Carolina

New extension is proof that Oregon hit a home run with HC Dan Lanning

Former Michigan State HC is a great addition to CFP selection committee

Oklahoma's John Mateer not focused on Heisman despite program's tradition

Florida QB DJ Lagway has a 'deep hatred for Florida State'

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19, 2025

Former Heisman Trophy winner to interview for Bears job

The Chicago Bears are reportedly planning to bring in a former NFL star to interview for their head coach vacancy.

Report: Chicago's dreams of hiring this HC candidate appear dead now

Report: Steelers rebuff the Bears' interest in HC Mike Tomlin

Cowboys expected to expand HC search

Is Lions DC Aaron Glenn gaining traction to become Cowboys HC?

A surprising report emerges regarding Mike McCarthy’s departure from Dallas

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 17, 2025

Eddie George Reveals His Prediction For CFP National Championship

The No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will face off on Monday to decide the national championship winner. Before the game, former Ohio State running back, 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and current Tennessee State head coach Eddie George joined ESPN to make his pick for who he thinks comes out on top.