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The 2025 college football season kicks off in Bowling Green, Ohio, where the Falcons host the Lafayette Leopards on Thursday night at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs and serves as the start of a new era for Bowling Green football.
Harold Fannin Jr. #0 of the Bowling Green Falcons runs the ball against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Doyt Perry Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Harold Fannin Jr. #0 of the Bowling Green Falcons runs the ball against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Doyt Perry Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images
How to Watch Bowling Green vs LafayetteDate: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025Time: 6:00 PM ETChannel: ESPNStream: ESPN (Watch on ESPN)Stream: ESPN, Hulu, Disney+ Bundle (Watch on ESPN)
The Falcons enter their 107th season with plenty of excitement surrounding the debut of head coach Eddie George. The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star takes over the program after the departure of Scot Loeffler, bringing new energy and vision to the Mid-American Conference squad. While George faces the challenge of molding his roster under a new system, the home opener provides a chance to set the tone for the year.
On the opposite sideline, Lafayette comes in with continuity that could serve them well in a season opener. Head coach John Troxell is entering his fourth year at the helm, alongside offensive coordinator T.J. Dimuzio and defensive coordinator Mike Saint Germain. That stability gives the Leopards confidence as they head into a hostile environment against an FBS opponent. After winning a share of the Patriot League title in 2023 and competing for playoff positioning in 2024, Lafayette has experience in big games.
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