| Year: | 1957 |
| Team: | Bowling Green Falcons |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 6–1–2 |
| Conf Record: | 3–1–2 |
| Head Coach: | Doyt Perry |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Mvp: | Tim Murnen |
| Captain: | Tim Murnen |
| Stadium: | University Stadium |
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 6–1–2 record (3–1–2 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.[1]
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.[2] Linebacker Tim Murnen was the captain[3] and Most Valuable Player[4] It tied a franchise record set by the 1955 team by allowing only eight touchdowns in the season.[5]