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Sep 18, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of a Ball State Cardinals helmet during game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

TRANSFER PORTAL: Coveted FCS Defensive Lineman Eyes Ball State As Next Destination

Former Houston Christian defensive lineman Zae Smith is set to visit Ball State on April 7, per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports. The 6-foot-1, 305-po

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Sep 18, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of a Ball State Cardinals helmet during game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images
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TRANSFER PORTAL: Coveted FCS Defensive Lineman Eyes Ball State As Next Destination

Former Houston Christian defensive lineman Zae Smith is set to visit Ball State on April 7, per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports. The 6-foot-1, 305-po

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Dec 28, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) rushes the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Former Central Michigan QB Cooper Rush Signs $12.2 Million Deal With Baltimore Ravens

Former Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush has found a new home in the NFL after a lengthy stint with the Dallas Cowboys. The 31-year-old free agent has re

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Eastern Michigan football helmet during the MAC football media day at Ford Field on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
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RECRUITING: Eastern Michigan Lands Top-30 Ohio Prospect For 2026

Eastern Michigan received a verbal commitment on Friday from wide receiver prospect Shawn Fishwick. 247Sports rated Fishwick as a three-star prospect and the N

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Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Former NFL player Eddie George signs a football for the fans during the second half of the game between the East and the West at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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WATCH: Eddie George Says He Intends To Win The MAC in Year One At Bowling Green

Eddie George returned to the state of Ohio this week, accepting a new position as the head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons. George was formally introduced i

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Sep 14, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes head coach Kenni Burns during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Does Kent State Have The Hardest Football Schedule in the Group of Five?

The start of Kenni Burns' time at Kent State has been particularly brutal, with just one win in 24 games since the start of the 2023 season. They could be figh

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Tennessee State head coach Eddie George reacts after his win against Southeast Missouri State for the 2024 Big South-OVC Championship at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
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Is Eddie George Set To Be The Next Bowling Green Head Coach?

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Saturday that Tennesse State head coach and former Ohio State Heisman winner Eddie George has emerged as the leading candidate to be

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Nov 2, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen running back CJ Hester (33) runs the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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UMass Running Back CJ Hester Enters Transfer Portal

Running back CJ Hester has entered the transfer portal, per 247Sports' Matt Zenitz. He's coming off a career year, running for 529 yards and four touchdowns. He

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Oct 22, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Northern Illinois Huskies helmet before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images
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NAIA Defensive Coordinator Set To Join Northern Illinois Coaching Staff

Per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, the Northern Illinois Huskies are adding Marian University defensive coordinator Justin Robinson to the coaching staff as a defens

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Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) takes the field for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Eastern Michigan Legend Maxx Crosby Signs Historic Extension With Las Vegas Raiders

Defensive end Maxx Crosby, who fans of the Mid-American Conference likely remember fondly, moves into the next stage of his pro career after signing a historic

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Dec 26, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Bowling Green Falcons helmet on the sideline during the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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TRANSFER PORTAL: Former Bowling Green, NIU Safety CJ Brown Set For Move

Bowling Green safety CJ Brown is set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, as first reported by Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. The 5-11, 195-pounder ha

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Sep 7, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Bowling Green Falcons tight end Harold Fannin Jr (0) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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2025 NFL Draft Profile: Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.

BACKGROUND Height: 6’4 Weight: 230 High School: McKinley HS Hometown: Canton, OH Harold Fannin is a prospect currently coming off one of the most remarkable sea

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander (DL02) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NFL Draft: Toledo DT Darius Alexander's Stock Rising Rapidly At Combine

Prior to the NFL Combine, plenty of NFL Draft experts were impressed with the potential of Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. At 6'4" and 310 pounds, Al

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Dec 28, 2024; Tucson, AZ, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks head coach Chuck Martin against the Colorado State Rams during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Miami (OH) Football Makes Two Changes To Player Personnel Staff

Miami (Ohio) football has made a couple of personnel moves to bolster their support staff. As first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports, Redhawks Director of

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Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Bowling Green Falcons head coach Scot Loeffler speaks with quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
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Bowling Green Head Coach Scot Loeffler Hired As Philadelphia Eagles QBs Coach

Bowling Green Falcons head football coach Scot Loeffler is leaving after six seasons for a role with the Super Bowl champions. Loeffler will join the Philadel

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson reacts against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Boise State Football Leads G5 Teams in Spring SP+ Rankings

With spring practices beginning and one more transfer portal window coming up in two months, it's time for national outlets to start crunching the numbers on wh

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Nov 1, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) reacts during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats San Diego State  56-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images
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2025 NFL Combine: G5 Prospects, How To Watch, Drills

The 2022 NFL Combine begins this Thursday with 22 stars from the Group of Five among the over 300 players looking to boost their profiles for April's NFL Draft.

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Boise State & Kennesaw Highlight G5 Teams With Most Returning Production in 2025

Roster consistency is good, and rare, in this sport, especially when Power Conference programs make a habit of raiding Group of Five rosters in between seasons.

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Saline quarterback Tommy Carr looks to pass against Belleville during the first half of district final at Belleville High School in Belleville on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
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RECRUITING: Miami RedHawks Land Commitment From Top-25 2026 QB Tommy Carr

The Miami RedHawks made a splash with their first commitment of the 2026 class this week. Quarterback Tommy Carr of Saline, Michigan announced his intention to

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Orange’s Levi Davis looks to pass against Davidson on Sept. 27, 2024, at Olentangy Orange. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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RECRUITING: Ohio Bobcats Land 3-Star QB Levi Davis for 2026

Brian Smith's Ohio Bobcats received their first commitment of the 2026 class this week in the form of quarterback Levi Davis. The central Ohio prospect announc

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Oct 22, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Northern Illinois Huskies helmet before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images
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RECRUITING: 2026 Michigan Lineman Jeremiah Benson Commits To Northern Illinois

Defensive lineman Jeremiah Benson of Michigan's West Bloomfield High School announced his commitment to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Thursday. Benson is a 6

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Sep 17, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Akron Zips helmet sits on the sideline in the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-Imagn Images
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TRANSFER PORTAL: Akron Lands Former 4-Star Recruit Mekhi Flowers From Penn State

The Akron Zips received a boost to the 2025 roster on Monday with the commitment of Penn State's Mekhi Flowers, a former four-star recruit from Harrisburg, Penn

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Dec 26, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Bowling Green Falcons helmet on the sideline during the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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REPORT: Bowling Green Football Hiring Miami Hurricanes Analyst David Cooney

Bowling Green is set to hire a Power Five staffer as Miami analyst David Cooney will be added as the team’s new wide receivers coach, as first reported by Matt

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Nov 1, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA;  A detailed view of the Bowling Green Falcons helmet before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images
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RECRUITING: 2026 Cincinnati Edge Jacob Broach Commits To Bowling Green

The Bowling Green Falcons received a new commitment on Saturday from edge Jacob Broach of the Cincinnati area's Princeton High School. Broach is Bowling Green'

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Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars helmets on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Western Michigan OC Trevor Mendelson Joining Jacksonville Jaguars

Following a 6-7 season and a bowl berth in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, Western Michigan football is set to lose a key assistant coach. Co-Offensive Coordinator

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Nov 9, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warms up before a game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images
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NFL Draft: Ashton Jeanty, Seth Henigan, Mike Green Headline G5 Combine Invites

The NFL released a list of 329 draft prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. 21 of those players came from schools that competed in conf

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