Bowling Green Falcons is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -15.5. Bowling Green Falcons enters the season with a power rating of -15.5, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Bowling Green Falcons host Tarleton State next in Week 1. In 2025, Bowling Green Falcons went 4-8 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 5-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Bowling Green Falcons Power Rating of -15.5 is 15.7 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Bowling Green Falcons have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 3,511 miles, ranking 137th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Tarleton State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Nebraska | 683 mi | 1,367 mi |
| Week 3 | Iowa State | 520 mi | 2,406 mi |
| Week 4 | South Florida | Home | 2,406 mi |
| Week 5 | Miami (OH) | 141 mi | 2,688 mi |
| Week 6 | Sacramento State | Home | 2,688 mi |
| Week 7 | Ball State | Home | 2,688 mi |
| Week 8 | Buffalo | 273 mi | 3,233 mi |
| Week 9 | Western Michigan | 120 mi | 3,473 mi |
| Week 10 | — | Bye | |
| Week 11 | Kent State | Home | 3,473 mi |
| Week 12 | Toledo | 19 mi | 3,511 mi |
| Week 13 | Massachusetts | Home | 3,511 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Oregon transfer Austin Novosad takes over as the starter after years as a backup. He is mobile and has a strong arm, and the Falcons will lean on him to lead an offense that ran the ball 62% of the time last season. Running back Austyn Dendy, who rushed for 100-plus yards in three straight games to end 2025, is the top returning rusher and has a shot at 1,000 yards. The offensive line is completely rebuilt with only two players having starting experience, so protection and run blocking will be key early.
The Falcons return a strong front six led by defensive end Myles Bradley and defensive tackle Eriq George, who combined for nine sacks last season. Middle linebacker Dorian Pringle was off to a fast start in 2025 before a season-ending injury in Week 3, and he has All-MAC potential if healthy. Purdue transfer Sanders Ellis adds depth. This group can pressure quarterbacks and stop the run, but the secondary is thin with only safety Kal-El Pascal returning as a starter.
Safety Kal-El Pascal is the only returning starter in the secondary after leading the team with 80 tackles last season. Cornerback JoJo Johnson is projected to start after leading the MAC with 13 pass breakups in 2025, but there is little proven depth behind them. Opponents may target the Falcons through the air, especially if the pass rush does not get home consistently.
The Falcons will rely on walk-on placekicker Travis Kenner, which is a risk in close games. Punter Ryan Kingston averaged 41 yards per punt at FCS Southeast Missouri State and was second-team All-OVC, so the punting game should be solid. Field goal and extra point reliability will be something to watch as the season progresses.
Head coach Eddie George enters his second season with several unknowns but a potentially elite quarterback in Novosad. The running game has a dependable back, but the offensive line and secondary are unproven. An opposing MAC assistant noted that having a quarterback who does not turn the ball over can make a team competitive in the MAC. A bowl game is the realistic ceiling if the offensive line gels and the defense stays healthy.
Bowling Green Falcons is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Bowling Green Falcons holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -15.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Bowling Green Falcons's home field advantage rating is 0.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Bowling Green Falcons travels 3,511 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 137th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Bowling Green Falcons: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -15.5.
