| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Bowling Green Falcons |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 1–8 |
| Conf Record: | 0–4 |
| Head Coach: | Robert Whittaker |
| Hc Year: | 13th |
| Mvp: | Bill Bradshaw |
| Captain: | Jim Ladd |
| Stadium: | University Stadium |
The 1953 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their 13th season under head coach Robert Whittaker, 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.[1]
The team's statistical leaders were Bill Bradshaw with 865 passing yards and 236 rushing yards, and Jim Ladd with 473 receiving yards.[2] Ladd was also the team captain.[3] Bill Bradshaw received the team's Most Valuable Player award.[4]