COACH: Dave Clawson — At Bowling Green: 14-23, 3 years;
OVERALL: 72-72, 12 years
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Warren Ruggiero
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Mike Elko
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 1992
LAST BOWL: 2007, GMAC
RETURNING STARTERS: 14; 5 offense, 7 defense, kicker, punter
PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Matt Schilz, RB Anthon Samuel, TE Alex Bayer, WR Je’Ron Stokes, LT Fahn Cooper, DT Chris Jones, LB Dwayne Woods, P Brian Schmiedebusch
PRIMARY STRENTHS: Schilz has the potential to become an elite quarterback in the conference. Samuel is coming off a big freshman year, but has plenty of competition for carries. The offensive line is a strength, and several incoming skill players could bolster the offense.
PRIMARY PROBLEMS: Creating and limiting turnovers is an area in which the Falcons have to improve. The Falcons can’t blame inexperience or youth for their misgivings on defense. Bowling Green likes to throw the ball, but the wide receivers group was decimated by offseason losses. The kicking game is a big question mar