http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:08:45 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:04:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/20/bgsu-football-3-storylines-for-2026-season-ahead-of-mac-media-day/stories/20260719112 BOWLING GREEN — Head coach Eddie George’s second season in charge of the Bowling Green State University football team is quickly approaching.  An opening week home clash with Tarleton State starts the year on Sept. 5. The Falcons hope to rebound from a turbulent 4-8 campaign in Head coach Eddie George talks with players while they warm up during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/14/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-quarterbacks/stories/20260714077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/14/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-quarterbacks/stories/20260714077#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:17:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/14/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-quarterbacks/stories/20260714077 This is the final story of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s roster entering the 2026 season. Bowling Green State University quarterback Austin Novosad throws the ball during spring football practice March 10 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:10:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/07/12/toledo-scholvin-bgsu-stade-selected-on-day-2-of-mlb-draft/stories/20260712123 A pair of local college baseball players heard their names called in the 2026 MLB draft on Sunday. Toledo’s Charlie Scholvin swings during a college baseball game between Toledo and Butler at the Scott Park Baseball Complex in Toledo on May 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/11/bgsu-hockey-holds-high-hopes-ahead-loaded-2026-27-season/stories/20260710089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/11/bgsu-hockey-holds-high-hopes-ahead-loaded-2026-27-season/stories/20260710089#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/11/bgsu-hockey-holds-high-hopes-ahead-loaded-2026-27-season/stories/20260710089 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University hockey program is ready to assert itself on the national stage during the 2026-27 season. With returning talent and a loaded schedule, the upcoming campaign provides the opportunity to do so in coach Dennis Williams’ third season at the Bowling Green’s Brayden Crampton, left, faces Notre Dame’s Carter Slaggert 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. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:59:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/10/bgsu-athletics-announces-5-inductions-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class/stories/20260710080 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University Athletics Hall of Fame will have five new additions in 2026. Those are Gary Blackney (football coach), Paul Krebs (director of athletics), Andrea Nordmann (women’s basketball), Kevin O’Neill (football), and the 1976-78 women’s track and field teams. BGSU coach Gary Blackney tries to get things going late in the fourth quarter with his team trailing 23-21 on Nov. 11, 2000. Kevin O'Neill, BGSU football, 1995 New women's basketball coach Curt Miller is welcomed aboard by Bowling Green State University Athletic Director Paul Krebs on May 8, 2001. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/09/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-running-backs/stories/20260709073 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/09/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-running-backs/stories/20260709073#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:52:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/09/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-running-backs/stories/20260709073 This is the sixth story of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s roster entering the 2026 season. Bowling Green's Austyn Dendy runs with the ball during a matchup between the Falcons and the Eagles of Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/06/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-offensive-line/stories/20260706040 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/06/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-offensive-line/stories/20260706040#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:52:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/06/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-offensive-line/stories/20260706040 This is the fifth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s football roster entering the 2026 season. BOWLING GREEN — It’ll be a completely different starting offensive line for the Bowling Green State University football team in the BGSU runner Cam Pettaway breaks down the sideline against Central Michigan in a college football game at Doyt Perry Stadium on Oct. 18 2025, in Bowling Green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/02/2026-state-position-bgsu-linebackers/stories/20260702099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/02/2026-state-position-bgsu-linebackers/stories/20260702099#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/07/02/2026-state-position-bgsu-linebackers/stories/20260702099 This is the fourth of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s football roster entering the 2026 season. Sanders Ellis blocks Jahai Johnson during the BGSU football spring game at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on April 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:17:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/06/29/toledo-bowling-green-ratings-in-ea-college-football-27-game-revealed/stories/20260628114 Since its return from an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports’ College Football became the best-selling sports video game in U.S. history, according to Sports Business Journal.  The game’s third iteration will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC users July 9, and with Bowling Green's Myles Bradley runs around Buffalo's Trevor Brock as the Falcons host the Bulls at Doyt Perry Stadium on Nov. 1, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:42:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/28/2026-state-position-bgsu-wide-receivers-tight-ends/stories/20260628054 This is the third of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s football roster entering the 2026 season.  BOWLING GREEN — Perhaps no other positions will see bigger changes in the upcoming season for the Bowling Green State University Bowling Green's Trey Johnson signals a first down as the Golden Flashes host the Falcons at Dix Stadium in Kent, Oct. 25, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-bgsu-defensive-line/stories/20260626060 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-bgsu-defensive-line/stories/20260626060#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:56:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/26/2026-state-of-position-bgsu-defensive-line/stories/20260626060 This is the second of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s football roster entering the 2026 season. BOWLING GREEN — Heading into the 2026 season, the Bowling Green State University football team is hoping to make its presence felt in Bowling Green's Eriq George prepares for the snap as the Falcons host the Rockets at Doyt-Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Oct. 11, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/25/former-bgsu-men-basketball-star-campbell-lands-summer-league-shot-76ers/stories/20260625094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/25/former-bgsu-men-basketball-star-campbell-lands-summer-league-shot-76ers/stories/20260625094#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:02:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/25/former-bgsu-men-basketball-star-campbell-lands-summer-league-shot-76ers/stories/20260625094 BOWLING GREEN — Former Bowling Green State University men’s basketball guard Javontae Campbell has earned a spot with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026 NBA Summer League. Javontae Campbell of Bowling Green drives the ball during a men’s college basketball game against Miami at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Dec. 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/24/kartusch-building-standout-season-bgsu-women-golf/stories/20260623107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/24/kartusch-building-standout-season-bgsu-women-golf/stories/20260623107#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:10:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/24/kartusch-building-standout-season-bgsu-women-golf/stories/20260623107 BOWLING GREEN — With a program-first postseason victory and an ensuing Epson Tour debut, Addison Kartusch’s sophomore season with the Bowling Green State University women’s golf team made for a notable second act with a surging Falcon group. In her sophomore season at Bowling Green State University, women's golfer Addison Kartusch became the first Falcon to produce an individual postseason tournament win. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/22/2026-state-of-the-position-bgsu-defensive-backs/stories/20260622020 This is the first story of a multi-part series breaking down position groups on Bowling Green State University’s roster entering the 2026 season. Bowling Green's JoJo Johnson celebrates a play during a matchup between the Falcons and the Eagles of Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium, Nov. 8, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/20/linebacker-dorian-pringle-anticipating-bgsu-football-return/stories/20260619098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/20/linebacker-dorian-pringle-anticipating-bgsu-football-return/stories/20260619098#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/20/linebacker-dorian-pringle-anticipating-bgsu-football-return/stories/20260619098 BOWLING GREEN — For the first three games of the 2025 season, Bowling Green State University linebacker Dorian Pringle was an undeniable defensive bright spot for the Falcons. Bowling Green’s Dorian Pringle, left, and Keyon Washington carry Lafayette’s Ethan Weber during a college football game at BGSU’s Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green on Aug. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:16:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/06/09/simon-envisioning-mac-contention-bgsu-mens-basketball/stories/20260609093 BOWLING GREEN — For Bowling Green State University men’s basketball coach Todd Simon, a recent contract extension is planned to serve as a launching point for higher goals within the program. Bowling Green coach Todd Simon leads his team 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. Josiah Shackelford of Bowling Green attempts to shoot as Angelo Brizzi of Buffalo blocks him during a men’s college basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Jan. 27. Assistant coach Lourawls Nairn, Jr., during men’s basketball practice at Bowling Green State University in the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Sept. 23, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/28/bgsu-men-s-basketball-coach-todd-simon-extended-through-2030-season/stories/20260528096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/28/bgsu-men-s-basketball-coach-todd-simon-extended-through-2030-season/stories/20260528096#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/28/bgsu-men-s-basketball-coach-todd-simon-extended-through-2030-season/stories/20260528096 BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University men’s basketball coach Todd Simon’s contract has been extended through March 31, 2030. Simon’s record through three seasons with the Falcons currently stands at 52-46. Bowling Green’s head coach Todd Simon watches from the sidelines during a men’s MAC basketball game at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Feb. 17, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/25/international-talent-shaping-bgsu-womens-basketball-roster-overhaul/stories/20260518114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/25/international-talent-shaping-bgsu-womens-basketball-roster-overhaul/stories/20260518114#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/25/international-talent-shaping-bgsu-womens-basketball-roster-overhaul/stories/20260518114 BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University women’s basketball coach Fred Chmiel’s roster for the upcoming season, and potentially the foreseeable future, will be intentionally designed to feature international recruits. Bowling Green coach Fred Chmiel leads his team during a Mid-American Conference women’s college basketball game between Bowling Green State University and Central Michigan University at BGSU’s Stroh Center in Bowling Green on Jan. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/22/bgsu-football-adds-2028-date-south-carolina/stories/20260522086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/22/bgsu-football-adds-2028-date-south-carolina/stories/20260522086#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 19:28:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/2026/05/22/bgsu-football-adds-2028-date-south-carolina/stories/20260522086 BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green State University football team announced Friday that it will be traveling to the University of South Carolina in the 2028 season. It marks the first meeting between the Falcons and Gamecocks. Bowling Green helmet during a matchup between the Falcons and the Eagles of Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium in 2025.