With players locked in to school for the semester, the former Heisman Trophy winner has 15 practices to win over players

While spring camp for Bowling Green is imminent, George is set to make his debut as Falcons head coach a bit earlier than most programs; Bowling Green hosts FCS program Lafayette on Thursday, Aug. 28, before traveling nine days later to in-state foe Cincinnati.

Eddie George was driving through Bowling Green, Ky., when Urban Meyer messaged him about a job at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A sign?

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, parlaying it to the job at Utah.

Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine.

Former Tennessee State football coach Eddie George said he was not looking for a new job when Bowling Green called.

Bowling Green has hired Tennessee State coach Eddie George to fill its head coaching vacancy, the university announced Sunday. This will be George's first coaching opportunity at the FBS level after four years leading Tennessee State.

During his introductory press conference, Eddie George shared how Urban Meyer helped recruit him to Bowling Green.

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