The 1952 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the

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. In their 12th season under head coach

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, the Falcons compiled a 7–2 record (2–2 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 257 to 155. The team's statistical leaders were Bill Lyons with 915 passing yards, and Fred Durig with 858 rushing yards, and

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with 632 receiving yards. Darrell Clay was the team captain. Fullback Fred Durig received the team's Most Valuable Player award.

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