Texas Tech running backs coach Mike Jinks was hired to replace Babers. In Jinks' first season, the Falcons finished 4–8. In his second season, the Falcons only accomplished 2 wins to their 10 losses. In what would be his final season, the Jinks' led Falcons were 1-6 after falling to Western Michigan on October 13 after holding a two touchdown lead with 8:51 left in the third quarter. Jinks was relieved of his duties on October 14, 2018 and finished his stint at Bowling Green with a 7-24 record.
