Bowling Green gave Urban Meyer his first head coaching opportunity in 2001, a decision that paid off tremendously well for both sides. Meyer guided the Falcons to a 17–6 record over two seasons ...

Bowling Green’s hiring of Ohio State legend Eddie George as its new head coach started with a recommendation from former Ohio State and Bowling Green coach Urban Meyer.

George was reminded that he scored his first touchdown as a Buckeye against Bowling Green (in a 17-6 Ohio State victory at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 12, 1992).

A well-timed prayer and a sudden message from Urban Meyer helped move Eddie George towards Bowling Green, where he'll serve as head coach starting this fall. James Parks | Mar 10, 2025 ...

The town of Bowling Green has a population of just over 31,000 nestled amid northwestern Ohio farm land. The state university has an enrollment of under 20,000.

Across his 17 total seasons as an FBS head coach at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and OSU, Meyer won 85.4% of the games he coached – the third-highest FBS winning percentage ever.