The 2026 Bowling Green Falcons football schedule includes six home games at Doyt Perry Stadium and a Week 1 opener against Tarleton State. The Falcons close the regular season at home against Massachusetts on November 28, one week after the Battle of I-75 at Toledo. Kickoff times and TV networks are still to be announced and will be added here as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
Bowling Green Falcons Football Overview
Bowling Green is in its second season under head coach Eddie George, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and four-time NFL Pro Bowl running back who took over in 2025 and went 4-8 in his FBS debut.
The non-conference schedule sends Bowling Green to Nebraska and Iowa State for two Power Four road games. MAC play includes the Battle of I-75 rivalry at Toledo on November 21, a road test the Falcons will want to circle.
Bowling Green 2026 Football Schedule
Here is the full 2026 Bowling Green Falcons schedule. Home games are listed as “vs” and road games as “@”. Times and TV are marked TBD until announced.
| WK | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Tarleton State Texans | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | @ Nebraska Cornhuskers | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs South Florida Bulls | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Ball State Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Buffalo Bulls | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Nov 7 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 11 | Tue, Nov 10 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | @ Toledo Rockets | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | TBD | TBD |
More 2026 College Football Resources
Bowling Green 2026 Football FAQ
Who is Bowling Green’s head coach in 2026?
Eddie George leads Bowling Green in 2026, his second season. The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL Pro Bowl running back was hired in 2025 and went 4-8 in his first FBS season.
How many home games does Bowling Green play in 2026?
Bowling Green plays six home games in 2026: Tarleton State, South Florida, Sacramento State, Ball State, Kent State, and the finale against Massachusetts.
When is Bowling Green’s bye week in 2026?
Bowling Green’s bye week falls in Week 10, the weekend of November 7, 2026.
When will Bowling Green’s 2026 kickoff times and TV channels be announced?
Most MAC kickoff times and TV assignments are confirmed about 6 to 12 days before each game. This page and the printable PDF are updated as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
What is Bowling Green’s biggest rivalry game in 2026?
Bowling Green travels to Toledo on November 21 for the Battle of I-75, the Falcons’ fiercest rivalry.
Official source: Bowling Green Falcons Athletics.
