The 1951 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an

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team that represented Bowling Green State University as an independent during the

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. In their 11th season under head coach

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, the Falcons compiled a 4–4–1 record and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 178 to 150. The team's statistical leaders were Rex Simonds with 506 passing yards, fullback Fred Durig with 1,444 rushing yards, and

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with 236 receiving yards. Durig's 1,444 rushing yards stood as a Bowling Green single season record until 1974. Ollie Glass and Eugene Aldridge were the team captains. Durig received the team's Most Valuable Player award.

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