The Mid-American Conference (MAC) released the 2024 Football Coaches Poll on Friday morning, with Bowling Green picked to finish tied for third with Northern Illinois.
The full rankings:
1. Miami (OH) (9 first place votes) – 119
2. Toledo (3) – 109
3. Bowling Green – 92
4. Northern Illinois – 92
5. Ohio – 81
6. Eastern Michigan – 64
7. Western Michigan – 60
8. Central Michigan – 59
9. Ball State – 42
10. Buffalo – 37
11. Akron – 24
12. Kent State – 13
The ranking comes as an improvement from last year, as they were picked to finish fourth in the East Division.
BG’s 92 points are the highest since the 2016 preseason poll, where the Falcons were pegged to win the East, earning 12 first-place votes.