By Dan Zealley
Eddie George is making the move from coaching at the FCS level to the FBS according to
@DBriggsBlade of The Blade.
Eddie George has agreed to become the next Bowling Green football coach, sources tell The Blade.
Big-time hire for BG.https://t.co/k7zE6USTH4— Dave Briggs (@DBriggsBlade) March 9, 2025
George attended Ohio State from 1992-1995. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1995 when he
rushed for 1,927 yards. He had a nine-year NFL career with Houston/Tennessee and Dallas
rushing for over 10,000 yards. After his playing career ended, he earned an MBA from
Northwestern University, became an entrepreneur, actor, and professor.
In 2021, George was named head coach at Tennessee State. In four seasons, the Tigers went
24-22 under his leadership. They finished first in the Big Sky and made the NCAA Division 1
playoffs in 2024.
Bowling Green went 7-6 in 2024 and went to the Ventures Bowl. In February, it was announced
that head coach Scot Loeffler would be leaving for the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles as
quarterback coach. Now the Falcons turn to George who agreed to a five-year deal.
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“I am truly excited to be the head coach at Bowling Green State University,” George said in a
statement. “Bowling Green is a wonderful community that has embraced the school and the
athletics department…I look forward to meeting the team, the coaches, everyone in the
athletics department, and everyone in the BGSU and Bowling Green community.”
This is a great hire for both parties. George gets to move up a level in the collegiate ranks and
will make nearly twice as much in salary. Bowling Green gets the star-power of George with
NFL connections.
