http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:38:56 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/09/2026-week-2-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-nebraska/stories/20260909011 BOWLING GREEN — After a Week 1 defeat to Tarleton State, the Bowling Green State University football team travels to Nebraska for its most daunting road test this season. Nebraska running back Isaiah Mozee, center, runs the ball against Maryland on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md. Nebraska running back Mekhi Nelson, left, carries the ball past Northwestern defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard during the first half Oct. 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the second half against Southern California on Nov. 1, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:54:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/tarleton-states-fast-start-turnovers-dampen-bgsu-football-season-opener/stories/20260905096 BOWLING GREEN — Turnovers, chunk plays, and missed opportunities defined the Bowling Green State University football team’s season-opening 20-13 loss to Tarleton State. Tarleton St. quarterback Koby Dickens is planted in the turf by BGSU linebacker Dorian Pringle. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery in the Texans end zone. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery in the Texans end zone. The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). The BGSU defense forces a fumble by Tarleton St. running back Tylan Hines, ultimately resulting in a BGSU recovery by the Falcons’ JoJo Johnson (2). BGSU receiver Brennan Ridley gets the ball on the 8 yard line on the last play of the game. BGSU receiver Brennan Ridley is stopped short of the end zone by more than 10 yards on the last play of the game. BGSU fans react to their loss against Tarleton St. BGSU running back Ke'Marion Baldwin fights for yards. BGSU running back Austyn Dendy celebrates scoring. BGSU celebrate a 4th down stop against Tarleton St. defense. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin weaves through the Tarleton St. defense. BGSU tight end Jeremiah Scoby fights for yards against Tarleton St. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin fires a pass through the Tarleton St. defense. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin looks deep down field against Tarleton St. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:53:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/game-updates-and-analysis-bowling-green-tarleton-state/stories/20260905086 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team’s season is officially underway with a Week 1 clash against Tarleton State. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis throughout the contest. BGSU tight end Jeremiah Scoby breaks loose for a big gain against Tarleton State at Doyt Perry Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/05/week-1-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-vs-tarleton-state/stories/20260903027 BOWLING GREEN — For the third year in a row, BGSU opens its season at home against an FCS opponent, doing so against Tarleton State. The Falcons defeated the previous two in that category by an average of 21.5 points, but a much tougher test is expected this time around. QB Jay Kastantin throws the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium inBowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/briggs-how-bowling-green-built-biggest-marching-band-america/stories/20260902104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/briggs-how-bowling-green-built-biggest-marching-band-america/stories/20260902104#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/briggs-how-bowling-green-built-biggest-marching-band-america/stories/20260902104 BOWLING GREEN — When Jon Waters arrived at Bowling Green State University in 2022, he wasn’t the only one looking for a comeback. The Bowling Green marching band plays down Main Street at the BG Holiday Parade on Nov. 22 in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green State University marching band enters the field before BGSU’s 2024 game against Western Michigan. Jon Waters, the assistant teaching professor of athletic bands and music education for Bowling Green State University, directs the Falcon Marching Band during a warmup for the practice for a the Falcon Marching Band on Bowling Green State University’s campus in the field next to the Perry Field House in Bowling Green in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/2026-week-1-scouting-report-tarleton-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20260902008 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/2026-week-1-scouting-report-tarleton-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20260902008#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:43:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/09/02/2026-week-1-scouting-report-tarleton-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20260902008 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is not taking its season opener against FCS power Tarleton State lightly, and for good reason. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/30/bgsu-women-s-soccer-falls-michigan-continues-quality-defensive-play/stories/20260830117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/30/bgsu-women-s-soccer-falls-michigan-continues-quality-defensive-play/stories/20260830117#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:34:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/30/bgsu-women-s-soccer-falls-michigan-continues-quality-defensive-play/stories/20260830117 BOWLING GREEN — Built on a strong defensive identity, the Bowling Green State University women’s soccer team battled Michigan in a 1-0 defeat on Sunday, seeing the Falcons surrender their first goal of the season and snap a three-game undefeated streak. Bowling Green’s Taylor Green moves the ball away from Michigan’s Ella Jablinskey. Bowling Green’s Emma Butera and Michigan’s Ella Jablinskey fight for possession of the ball. Michigan’s Brooklyn Reid hits the ball away from Bowling Green’s Mia Gatz. Michigan’s Luciana Latino pulls down Bowling Green’s Minah Syam by her jersey as she moves the ball. Bowling Green’s Isabella Mazzaferro moves the ball as Michigan’s Ellie Fife falls. Bowling Green’s Minah Syam is consoled by her teammate Alexis Tsaprailis after getting pulled down by Michigan’s Luciana Latino. Bowling Green’s Isabella Mazzaferro moves the ball as Michigan’s Ellie Fife falls. Bowling Green’s Quinn O’Neil heads the ball. Bowling Green’s Alexis Tsaprailis and Michigan’s Beanie Harshe fight for possession of the ball. Bowling Green’s Audrey Oliver moves the ball away from Michigan’s Lilley Bosley. Bowling Green’s Olivia McCuen slides to block a pass by Michigan’s Coda Jones. Bowling Green’s huddles after a Michigan goal. Bowling Green’s Minah Syam moves the ball away from Michigan’s Torah Betteridge. Bowling Green’s Emma Butera falls as Michigan’s Ella Jablinskey gains possession of the ball. Michigan’s Luciana Latino pulls on Bowling Green’s Minah Syam jersey. Bowling Green’s Minah Syam reacts to getting pulled down by her jersey by Michigan’s Luciana Latino. Bowling Green’s Audrey Oliver and Michigan’s Campbell Jewell fight for possession of the ball. Automatic sprinklers go off. Bowling Green react to an uncalled foul. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:21:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/briggs-bowling-green-safety-kal-el-pascal-superman-name/stories/20260829084 BOWLING GREEN — I’m no expert on the NCAA rulebook, but I’m pretty sure Bowling Green just found quite the loophole. Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal celebrates an interception in a game last season. (From left) Bowling Green's Kal-El Pascal and MJ Cannon tackle Kent State's Da'Shawn Martin as the Golden Flashes host the Falcons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio, on Oct. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:13:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/29/delpiombo-bgsu-volleyball-holding-mac-title-aspirations/stories/20260829080 BOWLING GREEN — There’s a mix of calm and clarity for Bowling Green State University volleyball coach Alex DelPiombo in her second year leading the team. Bowling Green head coach Alex DelPiombo yells to her players during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. Bowling Green’s Amanda Otten sets the ball during women’s college volleyball game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Oct. 28. Bowling Green’s Avery Hobson hits the ball during the Battle of I-75 volleyball game at the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena in Toledo on Oct. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:32:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/28/bgsu-football-adds-2029-game-at-michigan/stories/20260828085 BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green State University football team announced a road game at Michigan in 2029, further strengthening a loaded non-conference schedule that also includes Tennessee. Nakai Amachree runs the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium inBowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:41:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/18/analysis-3-4/stories/20260816125 BOWLING GREEN — A schedule consisting of 18 home games and 14 road trips awaits the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team, as a program-high 22 Mid-American Conference contests make up the bulk of the upcoming season.  The Falcons travel to Georgia State (Nov. Bowling Green’s Josiah Shackelford, right, goes against Bethany College’s Bryson Bishop during a men’s college basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Bethany College at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Nov. 6, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/17/analysis-what-stands-out-about-bgsu-women-s-basketball-s-2026-27-schedule/stories/20260816117 BOWLING GREEN — BGSU women’s basketball coach Fred Chmiel leads his Falcons for the fourth time in the 2026-27 season with a winning record and Mid-American Conference tournament appearance in each of the previous three. BGSU’s Lauren Gerken hits the jumper against Ball State in a quarterfinal game of the MAC women’s college basketball tournament at Rocket Arena on March 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/12/former-whitmer-central-catholic-standout-leach-targets-expanded-role-with-bgsu/stories/20260812090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/12/former-whitmer-central-catholic-standout-leach-targets-expanded-role-with-bgsu/stories/20260812090#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:27:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/12/former-whitmer-central-catholic-standout-leach-targets-expanded-role-with-bgsu/stories/20260812090 BOWLING GREEN — Entering his sophomore season with the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team, former Whitmer and Central Catholic standout Makhi Leach is aiming for a breakout campaign at the guard positions, hoping to make a leap in year two with the Falcons. Makhi Leach of Bowling Green shoots the ball as Evan Mahaffey of Akron blocks him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green Jan. 9. Bowling Green’s Makhi Leach puts up a shot during a men’s college basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Bethany College at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Nov. 6, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/08/sharp-bgsu-wide-receivers-embracing-roles-expectedly-run-heavy-offense/stories/20260808050 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/08/sharp-bgsu-wide-receivers-embracing-roles-expectedly-run-heavy-offense/stories/20260808050#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/08/sharp-bgsu-wide-receivers-embracing-roles-expectedly-run-heavy-offense/stories/20260808050 BOWLING GREEN — A complete offensive overhaul has left the Bowling Green State University football team with limited returning production at wide receiver, leading to a potentially rotating cast of pass catchers being utilized in a physical, run-heavy offense this upcoming season. BGSU wide receiver Winn Sharp on the sidelines during football practice on Aug. 5 at Bowling Green State University. Winn Sharp catches the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium inBowling Green on April 11. BGSU wide receiver Pierce St Geme runs the ball during football practice on Aug. 5 at Bowling Green State University. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/07/bgsu-football-adds-road-game-tennessee-2029/stories/20260807100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/07/bgsu-football-adds-road-game-tennessee-2029/stories/20260807100#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:35:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/07/bgsu-football-adds-road-game-tennessee-2029/stories/20260807100 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team announced a trip to the University of Tennessee as an addition to its 2029 schedule. The game in Knoxville is set for Sept. 15, 2029, marking the third all-time meeting between the programs. Players watch drills from the sidelines during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bg-opened-home-underdog-fcs-team/stories/20260805122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bg-opened-home-underdog-fcs-team/stories/20260805122#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:17:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bg-opened-home-underdog-fcs-team/stories/20260805122 BOWLING GREEN — FREE BEER ON THE QUAD!! Bowling Green head coach Eddie George watches the action during football practice Aug. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bgsu-football-quarterback-battle-taking-shape-as-fall-practice-begins/stories/20260805108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bgsu-football-quarterback-battle-taking-shape-as-fall-practice-begins/stories/20260805108#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:41:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/05/bgsu-football-quarterback-battle-taking-shape-as-fall-practice-begins/stories/20260805108 BOWLING GREEN — Entering fall camp on Wednesday, the Bowling Green State University football team’s starting quarterback role remains open, with junior transfers Austin Novosad and Jay Kastantin emerging as the front-runners. BGSU quarterback Austin Novosad runs a drill during football practice Aug. 5 at Bowling Green State University. BGSU head coach Eddie George watches the action during football practice Aug. 5 at Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green quarterback Jay Kastantin throws the ball during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on April 11. BGSU quarterback Hunter Najm runs a drill during football practice Aug. 5. BGSU wide receiver Winn Sharp on the sidelines during football practice. BGSU wide receiver Winn Sharp on the sidelines during football practice. BGSU wide receiver Pierce St Geme runs the ball during football practice. BGSU offensive guard James Thomas, Jr. takes a water break during football practice. BGSU head coach Eddie George watches the action during football practice. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:07:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/rivalry-aside-bgsu-softballs-michelle-gardner-welcomes-son-purdue-opportunity/stories/20260801034 BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green softball coach Michelle Gardner has handled plenty of challenges in her career, but wearing the old gold and black might be the most difficult one. The former Indiana University coach will now be cheering for Purdue as her son, Lucas, joined the Bowling Green softball coach Michelle Gardner poses with her daughter Jilliyn, a sophomore outfielder, and son, Lucas, who was hired as Purdue's pitching coach June 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:29:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/08/01/briggs-bowling-green-hockey-signed-23-year-pro-echl-enforcer/stories/20260801089 BOWLING GREEN — Call it Back to School II: Books and Body Checks. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff, right, drops the gloves last season as a member of the ECHL's Maine Mariners. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff played for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL last season. New Bowling Green State University hockey signee Ty Cheveldayoff has two years of college eligibility. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/22/bgsu-media-day-football-george-key-players-outlook/stories/20260722114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/22/bgsu-media-day-football-george-key-players-outlook/stories/20260722114#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:38:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/22/bgsu-media-day-football-george-key-players-outlook/stories/20260722114 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. Eriq George, defensive end for Bowling Green State University football, speaks during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit. Bowling Green State University football head coach Eddie George speaks during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit. Austyn Dendy, running back for Bowling Green State University, speaks during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit.