1953 Bowling Green Falcons football team

1953 Bowling Green Falcons football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record1–8 (0–4 MAC)
Head coach
MVPBill Bradshaw
CaptainJim Ladd
Home stadiumUniversity Stadium
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Ohio $ 5 0 1 6 2 1
Miami (OH) 3 0 1 7 1 1
Kent State 3 1 0 7 2 0
Toledo 2 3 0 3 6 0
Western Reserve 1 2 1 5 3 1
Western Michigan 0 4 1 1 6 1
Bowling Green 0 4 0 1 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1953 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their 13th season under head coach Robert Whittaker, the Falcons compiled a 1–8 record (0–4 against MAC opponents), finished in last place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 252 to 119.

The team's statistical leaders were Bill Bradshaw with 865 passing yards and 236 rushing yards, and Jim Ladd with 473 receiving yards. Ladd was also the team captain. Bill Bradshaw received the team's Most Valuable Player award.