Head coach Mike Jinks has been fired by Bowling Green, per a press release sent by the Falcons’ athletic department on Sunday afternoon. Defensive coordinator Carl Pelini has been announced as the interim coach.
Jinks’ firing marks the first removal of an FBS head coach this season.
This news comes less than 24 hours after Bowling Green squandered a 14-point lead to Western Michigan, losing 42-35 to the Broncos at home. The loss set Bowling Green to 1-6 this season, with the lone victory occurring by seven points against Eastern Kentucky of the FCS.
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