Wins over Big Ten opponents, significant upsets, coaching debuts, and legendary coaching matchups — Bowling Green football has seen its fair share of intrigue in season-opening contests.
With the Falcons set to travel to Liberty on Saturday for what they hope is a memorable season opener, here is a look back at some significant season-opening games for Bowling Green over the years:
August 30, 2008: Bowling Green 27, Pittsburgh 17
Bowling Green fell behind 14-0 at Pittsburgh but rallied to win after quarterback Tyler Sheehan rushed in from 11 yards out early in the fourth quarter.