Bowling Green Falcons football statistical leaders

The Bowling Green Falcons football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Bowling Green Falcons football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Falcons represent Bowling Green State University in the NCAA's Mid-American Conference.

Although Bowling Green began competing in intercollegiate football in 1919,[1] the school's official record book generally does not have entries before the 1950s, as records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since the 1950s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Falcons have played in eight bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2019 season.

Passing

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Passing yards

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Passing touchdowns

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Rushing

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Rushing yards

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Rushing touchdowns

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Receiving

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Receptions

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Receiving yards

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Receiving touchdowns

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Total offense

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Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[22]

Total offense yards

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Touchdowns responsible for

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"Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[24]

Defense

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Interceptions

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Tackles

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Sacks

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Kicking

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Field goals made

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2015 Bowling Green Falcons Media Guide" (PDF). BGSUFalcons.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 20, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Matt McDonald".
  4. ^ a b c d e "Johnson's career day leads Bowling Green past Maryland 48-27". ESPN.com. September 12, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Johnson sparks Bowling Green's 62-38 win over Umass". ESPN.com. October 10, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c "Lynch, Memphis spoils Bowling Green home opener, 44-41". ESPN.com. September 19, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Bowling Green 47, UMass 42". ESPN.com. September 27, 2014.
  8. ^ "Wyoming 28, Bowling Green 27". ESPN.com. September 17, 2011. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d "Johnson passes Bowling Green to 48-0 win over Kent State". ESPN.com. October 24, 2015.
  10. ^ a b "Bowling Green 58, Morgan St. 13". ESPN.com. September 10, 2011.[dead link]
  11. ^ "Bowling Green wins MAC title, ruins Northern Illinois' BCS hopes". ESPN.com. December 6, 2013.
  12. ^ "Johnson throws 5 TD passes; Bowling Green beats Akron 59-10". ESPN.com. October 17, 2015.
  13. ^ "Toledo rallies past Bowling Green 42-35, unbeaten in MAC". ESPN.com. October 15, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Eastern Kentucky vs. Bowling Green Box Score". ESPN.com. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Fred Coppet". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  16. ^ "Bowling Green shocks Indiana with late James Knapke TD pass". ESPN.com. September 13, 2014.
  17. ^ "Bowling Green vs. Toledo Box Score". ESPN.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  18. ^ "Kent State headed to first Mid-American Conference title game". ESPN.com. November 17, 2012.
  19. ^ "Bogan's 2 late scores give W. Michigan 42-35 win". ESPN.com. October 30, 2018.
  20. ^ "Kent St. 27, Bowling Green 15". ESPN.com. October 29, 2011.[dead link]
  21. ^ "Bowling Green tops Buffalo 28-16". ESPN.com. October 3, 2015.
  22. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  23. ^ "Late touchdown run sends Bowling Green past Purdue 35-28". ESPN.com. September 26, 2015.
  24. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  25. ^ a b "Karl Brooks". ESPN.com.
  26. ^ "Cashius Howell". ESPN.com.
  27. ^ a b "Nate Needham". ESPN.com.