BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University’s football team will look to start the Eddie George era on a high note when the Falcons open the 2025 season against FCS foe Lafayette.

BASICS

■ Who: Lafayette at BGSU

■ Where: Doyt Perry Stadium

■ When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

■ Spread: BGSU by 15.5

■ TV: ESPN+

■ Radio: 100.7 FM

■ Follow: Michael Burwell (@michael_burwell on X)

■ Threads: Orange helmets, brown jerseys, orange pants

PLAYERS TO WATCH

■ Lafayette: Dean DeNobile. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound senior quarterback was second in the Patriot League in passing yards last season with 2,417. He tossed 14 touchdowns and had 12 interceptions. DeNobile, who has started 23 of Lafayette’s 24 games the past two seasons, has thrown for 4,414 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions while comple

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