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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 2025

Page

10

George brings Heisman winner Eddie George to Bowling Green coaching debut

Heisman winner Eddie George begins his FBS coaching career at Bowling Green in a Thursday home opener against Lafayette. The 52-year-old coach has built a program around preparation and mindset after guiding Tennessee State to a 24-22 record and a 9-4 season last year, while featuring 48 newcomers including 25 transfers.

Bowling Green Ohio Eddie George George Falcons Lafayette Tennessee State Scot Loeffler Philadelphia Eagles Tigers Loeffler Drew Pyne Notre Dame Arizona State Missouri Jalen McClendon McClendon University of Toledo America Ohio State Urban Meyer Jim Tressel John Cooper

College football quarterbacks and rosters in flux

Ohio is second and Indiana fifth in a list ranking players in their final year of eligibility. Illinois and Indiana each have 29 seniors, tied for the fifth highest total among FBS programs. Colorado leads with 38 players. Michigan QB Bryce Underwood, a Detroit product and Belleville High alum, makes his college debut as the 14th ranked Wolverines host New Mexico. Malik Washington could start for Maryland in their Saturday opener against Florida Atlantic.

Indiana Curt Cignetti Illinois Colorado Michigan Bryce Underwood Wolverines New Mexico Detroit Belleville High School Underwood Big Ten Maryland Florida Atlantic Malik Washington

Saluki defense aims to force big plays and cap captains

SD notes two linebackers Colin Bohanek and Andrew Behm earned team captaincy and speaks about leadership. Donnie Wingate is praised as a home run transfer with high motor and the defense emphasizes creating explosive plays including tackles for loss sacks and interceptions while developing homegrown talent Amir Dwight Nate Tronzo Gavin Shepard. The conversation covers depth in rotations, Thomas More upcoming game, and program building through strong high school classes and buy in across the defense.

Colin Bohanek Andrew Behm Dark Alley Donnie Wingate Donnie Amir Dwight Nate Tronzo Gavin Shepard Scout Meade (Smith Thomas More

Transition to Full-Time QBs Coach at SIU

The interview traces RM’s path from graduate assistant to position coach after the 2024 season and details how Coach Hill’s culture shapes the staff. RM explains his in-game role in the press box, staying in constant communication with DJ Williams and others while leveraging Hill’s mentoring and the QB room’s collaboration.

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