| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1903 Tampa, Florida |
| Died | May 19, 1988 (aged 84) Gainesville, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1926–1928 | Florida |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1929–1930 | Lakeland HS (FL) (assistant) |
| 1931–1932 | Florida Southern |
| 1933–1935 | Florida (backfield) |
| Basketball | |
| 1932 | Florida Southern |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1931–1932 | Florida Southern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–9–1 (college football) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame | |
Ernest J. "Goof" Bowyer (October 2, 1903 – May 19, 1988) was an American football and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Florida Southern College from 1931 to 1932.