Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star, has advanced to the college football coaching ranks and recently secured his first FBS position at Bowling Green. With the upcoming season upon us, he received a vote of confidence from Jim Tressel, a fellow Ohio State alumnus and the current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.

George was present at a university event this week at the Ohio state capitol, where he interacted with government officials including Tressel and Governor Mike DeWine. “Had a blast catching up with @EddieGeorge2727 this week!” Tressel shared on social media. “He’s a proven winner who has given Ohio many legendary memories. Now, he’s ready to take the field as head coach for @BG_Football. With his passion for people and football, I know he’ll do an incredible job!”

Managing the Bowling Green football program positions George to elevate his career following a successful four-year tenure at Tennessee State, where he was honored as last year’s Big South–OVC Coach of the Year and led the team to its first conference title since 1999. He succeeded Scot Loeffler, who had a commendable track record having led the program to three consecutive bowl appearances from 2022 to 2024.

Despite early struggles in his coaching career, George managed to turn the tide with a winning season of 6-5 in 2023 and led Tennessee State to a remarkable 9-4 record last year.

He anticipates a strong debut season aided by veteran quarterback Drew Pyne, who made headlines during the transfer portal season as he became part of George’s team, potentially adding depth to the offensive strategy in George’s first year within the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

George’s illustrious past includes a prominent career as a running back both with Ohio State, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1995, and during his nine seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Tennessee Titans and then with the Dallas Cowboys.