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 And this is a big one.

Per an ESPN source, former Oregon quarterback Austin Novosad has committed to Bowling Green. He's a former ESPN300 recruit. https://t.co/KlrCNPWmw6

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 16, 2026

This is a huge wow.  Huge.  Novosad instantly becomes the top player ever to come to Bowling Green, based on the ratings.  He's the only 4-star in our recruiting history.  And, with two weeks left in the portal, I believe it might well help us recruit some additional WRs and maybe a RB.  

Well, how about that?

From 247:

Also competes in track and field.

Ran a 15.67 110-meter hurdles, a 40.78 300-meter hurdles, and triple jumped 42-7.5 as a junior in Spring 2022.

2022: As a senior, led Dripping Springs to a 12-2 record and the Texas 6A D-II state quarterfinals. Threw for 2,911 yards, 39 TDs, and five INTs while completing 64.5 percent of attempts.

2021: Texas District 12-5A-I Overall MVP as a junior. Led Dripping Springs to a 10-1 record and the Texas 5A D-I postseason's first round. Threw for 3,399 yards, 40 TDs, and nine INTs on a 63.6 completion percentage.

2020: Texas District 12-5A D-I Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore for a 9-4 Dripping Springs team that reached the Texas 5A D-I regional semifinals (third round). Threw for 2,887 yards, 36 TDs, and six INTs on a 61.9 completion percentage.

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He played sparingly at Oregon, throwing 15 passes over 2 seasons.  He appears to have two years of eligibility, but who knows.

Welcome to the Falcons, Austin!