Bowling Green Falcons football statistical leaders
The Bowling Green Falcons football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Bowling Green Falcons football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Falcons represent Bowling Green State University in the NCAA's Mid-American Conference.
Although Bowling Green began competing in intercollegiate football in 1919,[1] the school's official record book generally does not have entries before the 1950s, as records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
- Since the 1950s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
- The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
- Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Falcons have played in eight bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.
Passing
Passing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Brian McClure | 10,280 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
2 | Tyler Sheehan | 10,117 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
3 | Matt Johnson | 8,845 | 2012 2013 2014 2015 |
4 | Matt Schilz | 8,012 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
5 | Josh Harris | 7,503 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
6 | Omar Jacobs | 6,938 | 2003 2004 2005 |
7 | Rich Dackin | 6,862 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
8 | Erik White | 6,072 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
9 | Mark Miller | 5,919 | 1974 1975 1976 1977 |
10 | Ryan Henry | 5,668 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Matt Johnson | 4,946 | 2015 |
2 | Tyler Sheehan | 4,051 | 2009 |
3 | Omar Jacobs | 4,002 | 2004 |
4 | Josh Harris | 3,813 | 2003 |
5 | Matt Johnson | 3,467 | 2013 |
6 | Brian McClure | 3,264 | 1983 |
| Tyler Sheehan | 3,264 | 2007 |
8 | James Knapke | 3,173 | 2014 |
9 | Matt Schilz | 3,024 | 2011 |
10 | Brian McClure | 2,951 | 1984 |
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Passing touchdowns
Rushing
Rushing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Travis Greene | 3,852 | 2012 2013 2014 2015 |
2 | Dave Preston | 3,423 | 1973 1974 1975 1976 |
3 | Paul Miles | 3,239 | 1971 1972 1973 |
4 | P. J. Pope | 3,116 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
5 | Fred Coppet | 2,833[13] | 2013 2014 2015 2016 |
5 | Fred Durig | 2,564 | 1950 1951 1952 |
6 | Josh Harris | 2,473 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
7 | Bryant Jones | 2,357 | 1980 1981 1982 |
8 | LeRoy Smith | 2,310 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
9 | Willie Geter | 2,156 | 2007 2008 2009 2010 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Travis Greene | 1,594 | 2013 |
2 | Fred Durig | 1,444 | 1951 |
3 | Dave Preston | 1,414 | 1974 |
4 | Travis Greene | 1,299 | 2015 |
5 | Paul Miles | 1,185 | 1971 |
6 | Dan Saleet | 1,114 | 1975 |
7 | P. J. Pope | 1,098 | 2004 |
8 | Bryant Jones | 1,051 | 1981 |
9 | Bernard White | 1,036 | 1984 |
10 | Paul Miles | 1,030 | 1973 |
| Fred Coppet | 1,030[13] | 2016 |
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Darryl Story | 225 | 1983 | Ball State |
2 | Steve Holmes | 220 | 1998 | Kent State |
3 | Paul Miles | 217 | 1972 | Marshall |
4 | Bryant Jones | 212 | 1981 | Kent State |
5 | Fred Durig | 206 | 1951 | Bradley |
6 | Chip Otten | 205 | 1982 | Eastern Michigan |
7 | Willie Geter | 203 | 2007 | Kent State |
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Rushing touchdowns
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
TDs |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Dave Preston | 5 | 1974 | Dayton |
2 | Chuck Radich | 4 | 1966 | Temple |
| Fred Matthews | 4 | 1968 | Marshall |
| Julius Livas | 4 | 1970 | Kent State |
| Paul Miles | 4 | 1972 | Marshall |
| Bernard White | 4 | 1984 | Richmond |
| Bernard White | 4 | 1985 | Eastern Michigan |
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Receiving
Receptions
Receiving yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Charles Sharon | 3,450 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
2 | Freddie Barnes | 3,290 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
3 | Robert Redd | 2,726 | 1998 1999 2001 2002 |
4 | Ronnie Moore | 2,704[14] | 2013 2014 2015 2016 |
5 | Stan Hunter | 2,679 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
6 | Roger Lewis | 2,673 | 2014 2015 |
7 | Mark Szlachcic | 2,507 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
8 | Ronald Heard | 2,491 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
9 | Cole Magner | 2,385 | 2001 2002 2003 2004 |
10 | Steve Sanders | 2,324 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
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Receiving touchdowns
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
TDs |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Jeff Groth | 4 | 1978 | Grand Valley |
| Eugene Cooper | 4[9] | 2011 | Morgan State |
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Total offense
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[20]
Total offense yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Tyler Sheehan | 10,465 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
2 | Josh Harris | 9,976 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
3 | Brian McClure | 9,774 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
4 | Matt Johnson | 9,224 | 2012 2013 2014 2015 |
5 | Matt Schilz | 7,794 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
6 | Omar Jacobs | 7,389 | 2003 2004 2005 |
7 | Rich Dackin | 6,527 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
8 | Mark Miller | 6,329 | 1974 1975 1976 1977 |
9 | Erik White | 6,226 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
10 | Ryan Henry | 5,482 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Matt Johnson | 5,105 | 2015 |
2 | Josh Harris | 4,643 | 2003 |
3 | Omar Jacobs | 4,302 | 2004 |
4 | Tyler Sheehan | 4,043 | 2009 |
5 | Matt Johnson | 3,705 | 2013 |
6 | Tyler Sheehan | 3,461 | 2007 |
7 | James Knapke | 3,309 | 2014 |
8 | Josh Harris | 3,162 | 2002 |
9 | Brian McClure | 3,009 | 1983 |
10 | Matt Schilz | 2,964 | 2011 |
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Total touchdowns
Defense
Interceptions
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Ints |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Jack Harbaugh | 3 | 1959 | Delaware |
| Arch Tunnell | 3 | 1960 | Cal Poly |
| Shawn Simms | 3 | 1981 | Toledo |
| Jac Tomasello | 3 | 1981 | Kent State |
| Martin Bayless | 3 | 1983 | Ball State |
| Carlos Brooks | 3 | 1992 | Kent State |
| Janssen Patton | 3 | 2000 | Kent State |
| Janssen Patton | 3 | 2003 | Western Michigan |
| Janssen Patton | 3 | 2003 | Northern Illinois |
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Tackles
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Tackles |
Year |
1 | Richard Duetemeyer | 163 | 1971 |
2 | John Villapiano | 160 | 1971 |
| John Villapiano | 160 | 1972 |
| Mike Callesen | 160 | 1977 |
5 | Troy Dawson | 157 | 1984 |
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Sacks
Kicking
Field goals made
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
FGs |
Year |
Opponent |
1 | Brian Leaver | 5 | 1994 | Kent State |
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