NFL legend Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach job: report

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Former NFL star running back and Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George is switching area codes. George has agreed to become the next coach of the Bowling Green Falcons, according to multiple reports.

Sources told ESPN that the university is expected to officially announce George's arrival on Sunday afternoon. George's decision comes shortly after reports surfaced saying the school extended an offer to the four-time Pro Bowler. 

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Head coach Eddie George of the Tennessee State Tigers during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Bowling Green conducted an interview with George on Friday, per ESPN.

Prior to coaching, George rose to football stardom during his stellar stint at Ohio State. He rushed for 3,768 yards during his time with the Buckeyes, and won the 1995 Heisman Trophy.

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Tennessee State experienced success under George. The Tigers punched their ticket to the FCS playoffs this past season, which marked the program's first playoff berth since 2013.

Head coach Eddie George of the Tennessee State Tigers at Notre Dame Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Scot Loeffler created the head coaching opening at Bowling Green when he departed to take the quarterbacks coach job with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The reigning Super Bowl champions needed to fill their quarterbacks coach vacancy after Doug Nussmeier followed Kellen Moore to the New Orleans Saints. Nussmeier