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Tennessee State’s Eddie George has emerged as a target in Bowling Green’s coaching search, according to ESPN. Bowling Green is expected to make a final decision soon after interviewing three finalists, including George, on Friday.
The Falcons are searching for a replacement for former coach Scot Loeffler, who recently left to become the quarterbacks coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. Loeffler posted a 27-41 overall record in six seasons at Bowling Green and led the program to three straight bowl appearances from 2022-24.
George just finished his fourth season at Tennessee State, leading the Tigers to a career-best 9-4 record capped by a Big South-Ohio Valley Conference co-championship and an appearance in the FCS playoffs. Tennessee State has upped its win total each year since 2022 under George.
George had a losing record in each of his first two years with the program, but Tennessee State improved to 6-5 in 2023. Fifteen of George’s 24 career wins as a coach have come in the last two seasons, including six of 13 conference victories.
Tennessee State gave George his first career coaching opportunity in 2021. Prior to that, he was a legendary running back at Ohio State and with the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. A member of the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame, George rushed for 3,768 yards and 44 touchdowns with the Buckeyes.
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-03-08 23:16:00
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