The 1957 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1957 college football season. In its third season under head coach Doyt Perry, it compiled a 6âÂÂ1âÂÂ2 record (3âÂÂ1âÂÂ2 against MAC opponents), held seven of nine opponents to seven or fewer points, outscored all by a combined 167 to 55 and finished in second place in the MAC.
The Falcon's statistical leaders were Don Nehlen with 499 passing yards, Bob Ramlow with 492 rushing yards and Ray Reese with 185 receiving yards. Linebacker Tim Murnen was the captain and Most Valuable Player It tied a franchise record set by the 1955 team by allowing only eight touchdowns in the season.