http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:14:19 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-suffers-road-defeat-buffalo/stories/20261024083 BUFFALO — Buffalo running back Messiah Burch’s 73-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter guided the Bulls to a 31-24 win over the Bowling Green State University football team on Saturday. Buffalo Bulls running back Messiah Burch (4) scores a touchdown against Bowling Green Falcons safety D'Kyah Banks (15) in the first quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst on Oct. 24. Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Chance Morrow (6) moves the ball against Bowling Green Falcons safety Kal-El Pascal (0) in the first quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst in Amherst on Oct. 24. Buffalo Bulls quarterback Jason Wright (7) runs the ball against Bowling Green Falcons cornerback Josira Andrews (26) in the second quarter of their game at Broadview Stadium in Amherst on Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/bgsu-football-embarks-pivotal-2-game-road-trip-mac-race-takes-shape/stories/20261023100 BOWLING GREEN — As Mid-American Conference play hits the halfway point for the Bowling Green State University football team, a potentially contention-defining stretch awaits. Bowling Green’s Brennan Ridley celebrates a touchdown during a MAC football game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Oct. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/24/week-8-game-day-preview-bgsu-football-buffalo/stories/20261024018 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is traveling to Buffalo for its first road game since defeating Miami (Ohio) in the Mid-American Conference opener. Bowling Green’s Nakai Amachree jukes Ball State’s Stone Perkins on Oct. 17 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:17:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/23/bowling-green-hockey-rolls-win-conference-opener/stories/20261023117 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Bowling Green State University hockey team scored six unanswered goals to roll past Lake Superior State 6-2 on Friday in the team’s Central Collegiate Hockey Association opener. Bowling Green’s Noah Morneau, right, and Robert Morris’ Gabriel Lunn chase down the puck during a college hockey exhibition between Bowling Green State University and Robert Morris University at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Oct. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/21/2026-week-8-scouting-report-bgsu-football-at-buffalo/stories/20261021011 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University and Buffalo football teams will meet on Saturday after both needed overtime to decide their previous Mid-American Conference contests. Buffalo running back Messiah Burch stiff arms a defender in a football game against Robert Morris University. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:17:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/20/western-kentucky-edges-bgsu-men-s-basketball-exhibition/stories/20261020115 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team cut a 13-point deficit in the second half down to a single point, but the Falcons could not gain the lead in a 65-62 exhibition loss Tuesday at Western Kentucky. Bowling Green’s Josiah Shackelford shoots the ball as Toledo’s Austin Parks and Leroy Blyden, Jr., attempt to block him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Feb. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:54:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/bgsu-hockey-swept-niagara-after-2-1-loss/stories/20261017120 BOWLING GREEN — Niagara’s tiebreaking third-period goal proved to be the difference as the visitors defeated Bowling Green 2-1 on Saturday to sweep the weekend series at Slater Family Ice Arena. Bowling Green’s Jake Sloan, left, trails Notre Dame’s Cole Knuble during a college hockey game between Bowling Green State University and the University of Notre Dame at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Jan. 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:42:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/ball-state-stuns-bgsu-football-overtime-game-winning-2-point-conversion/stories/20261017114 BOWLING GREEN — Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster made play after play against the Bowling Green State University football team in a 32-31 overtime win on Saturday, including the game-winning effort on the final snap. Ball State’s Keldric Luster is tackled by Bowling Green’s Myles Bradley. Bowling Green Eli Jacon-Duffy celebrates a touchdown. Bowling Green’s Jeremiah Scoby is pushed out of bounds by Ball State’s Kameron Chamble. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:45:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/game-updates-and-analysis-ball-state/stories/20261017103 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is back at Doyt Perry Stadium for the second week in a row, facing Ball State and looking to remain unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis. The Bowling Green State University football team prepares for the opening kick against Ball State in a Week 7 Mid-American Conference game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261017017 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261017017#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/17/week-7-game-day-preview-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261017017 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team welcomes Ball State for the finale of a two-game homestand, searching for a third straight Mid-American Conference win against a program that has struggled against the Falcons in recent years. BGSU head coach Eddie George leads the Falcons onto the field against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/16/bgsu-hockey-falls-niagara-ot/stories/20261016135 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/16/bgsu-hockey-falls-niagara-ot/stories/20261016135#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:14:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/16/bgsu-hockey-falls-niagara-ot/stories/20261016135 BOWLING GREEN — Niagara’s Hunter Wallace found the back of the net with 28 seconds remaining in overtime for a 3-2 victory over Bowling Green at Slater Family Ice Arena. Bowling Green’s Tyler Hotson, right, and Ohio State’s James Hong chase down the puck during hockey game between Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Jan. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261012100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261012100#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/14/2026-week-7-scouting-report-ball-state-bgsu-football/stories/20261012100 BOWLING GREEN — With the Bowling Green State University football team currently undefeated in Mid-American Conference play, head coach Eddie George is challenging the group to remain hungry in pursuit of further success. Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster drops back to pass against Stony Brook University in Scheumann Stadium at Ball State University, in Muncie, Ind., on Sept. 12. Running back Jalen Bonds reaches the end zone, as the Ball State football team competes against Stony Brook in Scheumann Stadium at Ball State University, in Muncie, Ind., on Sept. 12. Ball State University football defensive lineman Ameir Glenn works against the Toledo offensive line. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/11/bowling-green-hockey-sweeps-ice-breaker-tournament/stories/20261011105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/11/bowling-green-hockey-sweeps-ice-breaker-tournament/stories/20261011105#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:05:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/11/bowling-green-hockey-sweeps-ice-breaker-tournament/stories/20261011105 STORRS, Conn. — The Bowling Green State University hockey team won both of its games at the Ice Breaker Tournament, defeating Sacred Heart 3-2 on Friday and No. 16/14 Connecticut 5-2 on Saturday. Bowling Green’s Noah Morneau, right, and Robert Morris’ Gabriel Lunn chase down the puck during a college hockey exhibition between Bowling Green State University and Robert Morris University at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Oct. 4, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-football-dominates-sacramento-state-remains-unbeaten-mac-play/stories/20261010072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-football-dominates-sacramento-state-remains-unbeaten-mac-play/stories/20261010072#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:08:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-football-dominates-sacramento-state-remains-unbeaten-mac-play/stories/20261010072 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team overwhelmed Sacramento State in its Mid-American Conference home opener, 38-10, behind a stretch of five straight scoring drives on offense and a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery. BGSU runner Austyn Dendy runs through the Sacramento State defense in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin celebrates with RB Austyn Dendy against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green. BGSU defenders stack up Sacramento State runner Daniel Swinney in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/game-updates-and-analysis-sacramento-state-bgsu/stories/20261010065 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/game-updates-and-analysis-sacramento-state-bgsu/stories/20261010065#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:52:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/game-updates-and-analysis-sacramento-state-bgsu/stories/20261010065 BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green State University football team welcomes Sacramento State for its first home Mid-American Conference game of the season. Below are quarter-by-quarter updates and analysis. BGSU tight end Jeremiah Scoby breaks loose for a first down against MAC rival Sacramento State at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/photo-gallery-bgsu-football-vs-sacramento-state/stories/20261010069 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/photo-gallery-bgsu-football-vs-sacramento-state/stories/20261010069#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:27:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/photo-gallery-bgsu-football-vs-sacramento-state/stories/20261010069 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team played Sacramento State for its first home Mid-American Conference game of the season Saturday at Doyt Perry Stadium. BGSU runner Austyn Dendy runs throug the Sacramento State defense in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin throws a touchdown pass from the clutches of the Sacramento State defense in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU head coach Eddie George argues a call against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU runner Austyn Dendy fumbles at teh goalline, which the Falcons recovered, against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The BGSU band plays against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU defensive lineman Eriq George pulls down Sacramento State RB Isaiah Ene from the seat of his pants in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU defenders stqandup Sacramento State RB Isaiah Ene in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin looks downfield against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Sacramento State DB Boogsie Nugent-Silvera catches a tipped pass for an interception against BGSU in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU returner Brennan Ridley. absorbs a big hit from the Sacramento State defense in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU runner Austyn Dendy runs throug the Sacramento State defense in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin throws against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Sacramento State receiver Raiden Brown can’t secure the catch against BGSU in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU chases a loose ball retrived by Sacramento State QB Jackson Sharman in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU receiver Joseph Saffold and QB Jay Kastantin celebrate a TD against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU receiver Joseph Saffold looks a touchdown catch into his hands against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU defenders stack up Sacramento State runner Daniel Swinney in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU quarterback Jay Kastantin celebrates with RB Austyn Dendy against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU receiver Jeremiah Scoby breaks loose for a first down against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU fans cheer against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU defensive lineman Eriq George plays against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. BGSU head coach Eddie George leads the Falcons onto the field against Sacramento State in a MAC college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-coaching-legend-mickey-cochrane-recognized-with-statue-in-poignant-ceremo/stories/20261010067 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-coaching-legend-mickey-cochrane-recognized-with-statue-in-poignant-ceremo/stories/20261010067#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/bgsu-coaching-legend-mickey-cochrane-recognized-with-statue-in-poignant-ceremo/stories/20261010067 BOWLING GREEN — Some legendary coaches live on in the record books, others in the programs they built, the lives they inspired, and the stories passed down through generations. Mickey and Pat Cochrane next to Mickey's statue, surrounded by former Bowling Green lacrosse and men's soccer players. Mickey Cochrane reads his old players a poem Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261010014 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261010014#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:50:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/10/week-6-game-day-preview-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261010014 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team is back at home, facing a struggling Sacramento State squad in its first season as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Bowling Green’s Jay Kastantin throws a pass during a college football game between Bowling Green State University and the University of South Florida at BGSU’s Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Sept. 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261005103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261005103#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:25:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/07/2026-week-6-scouting-report-sacramento-state-at-bgsu-football/stories/20261005103 BOWLING GREEN — Fresh off a victory to start Mid-American Conference play, the Bowling Green State University football team returns to Doyt Perry Stadium for a two-game homestand, starting with FBS newcomer Sacramento State on Saturday. Sacramento State football wide receiver Matt Coleman celebrates a touchdown against Mississippi Valley State. Sacramento State football wide receiver Matt Coleman celebrates a touchdown against Mississippi Valley State. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/03/bowling-green-hockey-nearly-pulls-off-stunner-against-no-2-michigan/stories/20261003092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/03/bowling-green-hockey-nearly-pulls-off-stunner-against-no-2-michigan/stories/20261003092#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:35:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/10/03/bowling-green-hockey-nearly-pulls-off-stunner-against-no-2-michigan/stories/20261003092 BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University’s hockey team came a goal away from pulling off a shocking upset on Saturday as the Falcons fell to No. 2 Michigan 4-3 at the Slater Family Ice Arena. Bowling Green’s Ben Doran tries to steal the puck from Minnesota State’s Charlie Lurie during a college hockey game at BGSU’s Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green on Feb. 21.