The 1953 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an

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team that represented Bowling Green State University in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their 13th season under head coach

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, 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

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with 473 receiving yards. Ladd was also the team captain. Bill Bradshaw received the team's Most Valuable Player award.

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