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The 1996 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their sixth season under head coach Gary Blackney , the Falcons compiled a 4–7 record (3–5 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 240 to 176.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Bob Niemet with 1,129 passing yards, Courtney Davis with 767 rushing yards, and Damron Hamilton with 465 receiving yards.[2]
Schedule [ edit ]
Date Opponent Site Result Source August 31 at No. 13 Alabama * L 7–21[3]
September 14 Temple * W 20–16
September 21 at Miami (OH) W 14–10
September 28 Central Michigan Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH W 31–27
October 5 at Toledo L 16–24
October 12 Kent State W 31–24
October 19 Ball State Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 11–16
October 26 at Ohio L 0–38
November 2 at Akron L 14–21
November 9 Western Michigan Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 13–16 OT
November 16 at UCF * L 19–27
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1996 Bowling Green Falcons football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
11
Mark Molk
So
QB
12
Bob Niemet
Jr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
DB
18
Tyrone Cole
So
DB
27
Andre Ventress
Fr
LB
30
Kevin O'Neill
Sr
LB
43
Joe O'Neill
So
DL
45
Dan King
So
DB
46
Eric Arnold
Jr
LB
47
Adam Lige
Jr
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
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Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Roster Last update: 1997-07-30
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