1969 Bowling Green Falcons football team

The 1969 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1969 college football season. In their second season under head coach Don Nehlen, the Falcons compiled a 6–4 record (4–2 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 179 to 146.[1][2]

1969 Bowling Green Falcons football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1969 record6–4 (4–2 MAC)
Head coachDon Nehlen (2nd season)
Home stadiumDoyt Perry Stadium
1969 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 20 Toledo $ 6 0 0  11 0 0
Bowling Green 4 2 0  6 4 0
Miami 3 3 0  7 3 0
Ohio 3 3 0  5 4 1
Western Michigan 2 4 0  4 6 0
Marshall 2 4 0  3 7 0
Kent State 1 5 0  5 5 0
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Vern Wireman with 1,666 passing yards, Isaac Wright with 344 rushing yards, and Bob Zimpfer with 785 receiving yards.[3]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 20Utah State*L 6–14
September 27at Dayton*W 27–7
  • *Non-conference game
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References

  1. "1969 Bowling Green State Falcons Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  2. "1969 Mid-American Conference Year Summary". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  3. "1969 Bowling Green State Falcons Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 27, 2016.


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