If George accepts the Bowling Green job, he would become the latest former NFL player to leverage his success at an HBCU into an opportunity at the FBS level. His departure would be a significant loss for Tennessee State, but his tenure has left the program in a much stronger position than when he arrived.

Eddie George, a Heisman Trophy winner, has spent the past four years as the coach at Tennessee State. But there is reportedly an offer on the table for him to join Bowling Green.

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George has emerged as a target in Bowling Green's head coaching search, sources tell ESPN, with a final decision expected in the near future.