The Mid-American Conference (MAC) released its 2025 Football Head Coaches Preseason Poll, with BGSU football coming in at 6th with 81 points.

Like in previous years, head coaches were not allowed to vote for themselves in the poll.

Full rankings: 

1. Toledo (7) – 135 points

2. Miami (3) – 131 points

3. Ohio (3) – 123 points

4. Buffalo – 115 points

5. Northern Illinois – 94 points

6. Bowling Green – 81 points

7. Western Michigan – 71 points

8. Eastern Michigan – 68 points

9. Central Michigan – 65 points

10. Ball State – 41 points

T11. Akron – 39 points

T11. UMass – 39 points

13. Kent State – 12 points

Conference Champion: Toledo – 6; Miami – 4; Ohio – 3

Bowling Green’s 81 points come as a downgrade from last season, as the Falcons had 92 points and were projected to finish 3rd in the conference.

Toledo tops the poll with 135 points and received seven votes to win the MAC Championship game. Miami finished just four points behind the Rockets, with three votes to win the championship game in Detroit.

The only other team that received votes to win the MAC is the Ohio Bobcats, who finished in third with 123 points.

The Falcons kick off the Eddie George era at Doyt. L. Perry Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, against Lafayette at 6:00 p.m.