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Login email: password: remember me:. Ohio Football  Latest News Ohio finishes perfect at home for first time since 1968 By / Contributor Friday, November 23, 2018 ATHENS – Nathan Rourke ran for four touchdowns, and A.J. Ouellette and Maleek Irons both went over 100 yards rushing as the Bobcats totaled 381 yards rushing in a 49-28 victory against Akron to close out the regular season Friday at Peden Stadium. With 169 yards on 15 carries, Ouellette reached 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season and passed Kareem Wilson for third all-time in career rushing yards in Ohio history.

Nov 5, 2018 - And, I think there are some really good football teams in the MAC. October 22, 2018 Ohio Football Battles Ball State In Blackout Game. Ohio hammers Marshall in the Battle for the Bell as the rivals meet for the final time until 2019.

Irons carried 18 times for 126 yards, while Rourke was just shy of 100 yards, finishing with 86 yards on 18 carries. With the victory, the Bobcats (8-4, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) finished perfect at home for the first time since 1968 when they last won a MAC championship. They will not accomplish that feat this.

Bobcats rack up 646 yards, force 5 turnovers By / Contributor Wednesday, November 14, 2018 ATHENS – Buffalo committed five turnovers, A.J. Ouellette racked up 196 yards rushing as part of Ohio’s 646 yards of total offense and the Bobcats gave the Bulls their first Mid-American Conference loss of the season in blowout fashion, 52-17, on Wednesday night at Peden Stadium. Buffalo scored first but Ohio rolled after that, building a 31-10 halftime lead that increased to 45-10 by the end of the third quarter. The victory by the Bobcats (7-4, 5-2 MAC) kept the Bulls (9-2, 6-1 MAC) from clinching the MAC East just yet, though they remain in control, needing just a win against Bowling Green or an Ohio loss to Akron next Friday to lock up a spot in the league championship game. Nonetheless, Ohio made a statement on both sides of the ball.

Miami holds on 30-28 for first win in series since 2012 By / Contributor Wednesday, November 7, 2018 OXFORD – Ohio fell into a 21-point hole at halftime and its rally fell short as Miami virtually eliminated the Bobcats from Mid-American Conference East Division contention with a 30-28 victory Wednesday night at Yeager Stadium. Miami (4-6, 4-2 MAC) scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a 28-7 lead and while Ohio’s defense adjusted, the usually high-powered offense never got in gear. Dylan Conner’s 28-yard return of a blocked punt got Ohio (6-4, 4-2 MAC) to within 28-21 with 9:14 remaining, and the Bobcats got the ball back but a safety was all the second-half points Miami needed.

After a punt pinned the Bobcats at the 1-yard line, Nathan Rourke avoided one defender but turned into Doug Costin and stepped on the end line, making. Rourke accounts for 5 first-half touchdowns By / Contributor Thursday, November 1, 2018 KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Ohio dominated its third straight opponent, but this time it was a thorough drubbing of a quality opponent. After blowing out Mid-American Conference bottom-dwellers Bowling Green and Ball State the last two weeks, the Bobcats routed Western Michigan, 59-14, on Thursday night at Waldo Stadium. Western Michigan (6-4, 4-2 MAC) committed five first-half turnovers and Ohio (6-3, 4-1 MAC) took advantage while building up a 45-0 lead at the break. 'It's coming like we had hoped,' Ohio coach Frank Solich said.

'We would have liked to start a little sooner, but they're really playing well now. They can't wait to get out to practice.

They've been that kind of team.' After Broncos kicker Gavin Peddie missed a 39-yard field goal.

Bobcats blow out Cardinals 52-14 By / Contributor Thursday, October 25, 2018 ATHENS – Ohio ran up 52 points in the middle two quarters of a 52-14 blowout of Ball State on Thursday night at Peden Stadium. Down 7-0, The Bobcats scored 31 points in the second quarter to take command and then added on 21 more points in the third quarter, allowing the starts to rest before the start of the fourth quarter. Ohio (5-3, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) racked up 411 rushing yards and 554 yards of total offense while continuing to show much improvement on defense by giving up just 242 yards.

Ouellette led the way with 135 yards on 13 carries, Maleek Irons topped 100 yards for the second straight game with 102 on 16 attempts, and Nathan Rourke ran eight times for 77 yards. All three ran for a pair of touchdowns. Rourke contributes to 5 TDs, White scores 3 By / Contributor Saturday, October 20, 2018 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Ohio had its most dominant effort of the season, scoring the final 35 points in a 49-14 homecoming blowout of Bowling Green on Saturday at Peden Stadium. With the score tied at 14 early in the second quarter, Ohio reached the end zone three times before the break to take a commanding lead and continued to roll in the second half, shutting out Bowling Green for the final 43 minutes. Papi White scored Ohio’s first three touchdowns, and he got plenty of help as the Bobcats (4-3, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) racked up 597 yards of offense and 32 first downs while the defense had its best outing by limiting the Falcons (1-7, 0-4 MAC) to 314 yards. 'I think our guys played very well today,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “It might have.

Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) All-American has pair of sacks, 2 fumble recoveries By / Contributor Saturday, October 13, 2018 DeKALB, Ill. – Led by All-American Sutton Smith, Northern Illinois’ defense made big plays to help lift the offense to a pair fourth-quarter scores and rallied the Huskies past Ohio, 24-21, on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Ohio led 21-9 following a Nathan Rourke 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Connor Brown on the final play of the fourth quarter but could not hold the lead.

After Marcus Childers’ 10-yard touchdown run got Northern Illinois to within five, Smith’s strip sack of Rourke set up the go-ahead touchdown. 'We cannot hand out turnovers and expect to win,' Ohio coach Frank Solich said. The Bobcats (3-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) were looking to answer Northern Illinois’ score, getting a 21-yard completion from Rourke to Papi. Bobcats rally from early 14-0 deficit with best defensive game this year By / Contributor Saturday, October 6, 2018 Lonnie McMillan Photo KENT – Nathan Rourke’s 8-yard touchdown run with 1:28 completed an Ohio comeback, and Javon Hagan’s interception sealed it as Ohio rallied to get coach Frank Solich’s 100th win with the Bobcats, 27-26, on Saturday at Dix Stadium. For the fourth time this year, the Bobcats (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) fell in an early hole, giving up a pair of early touchdowns, but the previously struggling defense held the Golden Flashes (1-5, 0-2 MAC) to four field goals the rest of the way while the offense did enough in the end. While Ohio’s defense put together its best game of the season, the offense was held under 30 points for the first time this year. Yet when the Bobcats needed it most, Rourke led three straight touchdown drives.

Additional Coverage: (Ohio Bobcats.com) (BobcatAttack.com) Bobcats, Rourke sets school records for total yards By / Contributor Saturday, September 29, 2018 ATHENS – Ohio set a new school record for yards in a game with 664, winning a shooting against UMass for the second straight year, 58-42, on Saturday at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats racked up 394 yards rushing and quickly erased an early 14-point deficit, scoring exactly 58 points against the Minutemen for the second straight year. Ohio won 58-50 last year on the road. The Bobcats set a Peden Stadium record for points in a game.

Nathan Rourke rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown on just 16 carries and completed 23 of 32 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, overcoming an interception on his first pass attempt. Rourke’s 459 total yards broke the school record previously set by Greg Windham when he had 430 against Texas State in.

Ohio unable to hold 24-7 halftime lead By / Contributor Saturday, September 22, 2018 CINCINNATI – Ohio solved its problem with starting slowly but still could not manage to play a whole game, allowing Cincinnati to rally from 21 points down for a 34-30 victory Saturday at Nippert Stadium. The Bobcats ran out to a 21-0 advantage in the second quarter and led 24-7 at halftime before getting outscored 27-6 in the second half. Still, Ohio held the lead until Michael Warren’s 3-yard touchdown run with 3:24 remaining and still had a shot to win until Nathan Rourke’s goal line interception in the final minute. “They played well for parts of the game, we played well for parts of the game,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “We showed a lot of character having a chance at the end.

I feel good about our football team in that regard. Bobcats get to within 10 after falling behind by 28 By / Contributor Saturday, September 15, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was too little, too late. Ohio got into a huge early hole and came up short, 45-31, against Virginia on Saturday at Vanderbilt Stadium. The Bobcats got as close as 10 points with a chance to make it even tighter down the stretch, but they could not overcome a first-half 35-7 deficit. 'Slow start, just didn't play well on either side of the ball at the beginning,' Ohio coach Frank Solich said. 'I thought we progressed as an offensive unit, showed flashes at times defensively of playing good defense but not nearly enough.

The early part of the game was ridiculous in terms of explosive plays that we gave up.' Down by 28 on Bryce Perkins’ 10-yard touchdown pass to Hasise Dubois with 2:52 left in the first half, Ohio (1-1). Bobcats win despite giving up 645 yards to Bison By / Contributor Saturday, September 1, 2018 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Quinton Maxwell provided just enough of a spark to help Ohio overcome a slow start and then hold on for a 38-32 victory against Howard in the season opener Saturday afternoon at Peden Stadium. Maxwell went 17-of-25 passing for 233 yards and two touchdowns with two more rushing touchdowns after replacing a struggling Nathan Rourke, and the Bobcats erased an early 13-point deficit and then held off Caylin Newton and the Bison late. Newton, the brother of NFL quarterback Cam Newton, was 26-of-52 passing for 439 yards and three touchdowns and added 21 carries for 93 yards and a score. The Bison racked up 645 yards of offense.

“Wins don't come easy,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “They’re a program that has shown they’re able to get. Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Monday, June 4, 2018 At the end of Ohio's Prospect Camp this weekend, the Bobcats received a verbal commitment from Westerville North High School defensive tackle Jeremiah Burton.

The 6-2, 285-pounder also holds offers from Akron, Ball St., Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Kent St., Miami (OH) and Toledo. Commited🙏🏽⚪️❇️ - BigReddd‼️ (@jeremiahburton5) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Hudl.com) Brown rushes for 152 yards, 4 touchdowns By / Contributor Saturday, December 23, 2017 NASSAU, Bahamas – Ohio made its point clear Friday. The Bobcats showed they were better than they looked in their final two games with the largest victory in Mid-American Conference bowl history, defeating UAB, 41-6, in the Bahamas Bowl at Nathan A. Robinson National Stadium. Dorian Brown ran for 152 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 carries to earn offensive player of the game honors in the blowout, which followed two straight losses that kept Ohio out of the MAC Championship Game at the end of the season. “I feel like eight wins were not enough with this football team, so this ninth win puts a little icing on the cake,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. Ohio (9-4) scored two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters, while shutting.

Bobcats load up with 8 linemen By / Contributor Wednesday, December 20, 2017 ATHENS – The Ohio football team signed 19 recruits to open the new early signing period. The class is heavy in defensive linemen with five of them and also includes three offensive linemen.

The Bobcats also signed three linebackers, two wide receivers, two cornerbacks, a quarterback, a running back, a safety and a tight end. Three players are rated as three-star recruits by 247Sports, led by safety Jamison Collier from Georgia, who reportedly chose Ohio over Purdue. Zach Burks is a junior college defensive tackle who had offers from SMU, Kansas and UAB, and 6-foot-5 wide receiver Shane Hooks turned down an offer from UAB. Burks was one of two JUCO defensive linemen signed. The other was Cole Baker, the only player in the signing class who. Bobcats lose control of MAC East By / Contributor Tuesday, November 14, 2017 AKRON – Backup Kato Nelson threw four first-half touchdown passes, and Akron held off Ohio, 37-34, to take control of the Mid-American Conference East Division lead on Tuesday night at InfoCision Statdium. The Zips (6-5, 5-2 MAC) took advantage of three turnovers by the Bobcats (8-3, 5-2 MAC) and now need only a win next week against Kent State or an Ohio loss to Buffalo to clinch a spot in the MAC Championship Game.

A win by the Bobcats would have ensured them a spot in Detroit for the second straight year. Playing in place of suspended starter Tommy Woodson, the redshirt freshman Nelson completed 22-of-38 passes for 322 yards. Akron racked up 443 yards of offense, including more than 300 in the first half to end a nine-game losing streak. Bobcats total almost 400 yards rushing By / Contributor Wednesday, November 8, 2017 ATHENS – In what could be a preview of the Mid-American Conference championship game, Ohio dominated the second half and routed Toledo, 38-10, on Wednesday night at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats (8-2, 5-1 MAC) were able to slow the high-powered offense of the Rockets (8-2, 5-1 MAC) and continued to power over opponents with their rushing attack.

Ohio racked up 532 yards of offense, including 393 on the ground, while Toledo was limited to 316 yards, including just 58 rushing. Leading 10-7 to start the second half, Ohio stretched its lead to 10 points on a Nathan Rourke 8-yard touchdown run. Then two plays after a three-and-out by Toledo, Dorian Brown broke a 62-yard touchdown run to make it 24-7. The Rockets answered back with a Jameson Vent. Sophomore QB runs for 3, passes for 3, totals 348 yards By / Contributor Tuesday, October 31, 2017 ATHENS – Nathan Rourke’s six total touchdowns were the most in the NCAA this year and led Ohio to a 45-28 victory against Miami in the Battle of the Bricks on Tuesday night at Peden Stadium.

Rourke threw for three touchdowns and ran for three more, giving him 29 total on the season, including 16 on the ground. After Miami (3-6, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) tied the game at 28 with 3:15 left in the third quarter, Rourke’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Jarrid Marhefka put Ohio (7-2, 4-1 MAC) up for good. It was followed by a 1-yard Rourke touchdown run with 10:42 left, and Louis Zervos put the game out of reach with a 36-yard field goal with 6:48 left. Rourke had a 3-yard touchdown run and a 40-yard touchdown pass to Brendan Cope to give the.

Ohio defense also dominates By / Contributor Saturday, October 21, 2017 ATHENS – Ohio scored four touchdowns in six minutes in the third quarter on its way to a 48-3 blowout of Kent State on Saturday at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats (6-2, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) piled up 336 rushing yards while limiting the Golden Flashes’ struggling offense to only 166 yards total, including just 64 passing yards. Still, Kent State (2-6, 1-3 MAC) was hanging tough into the second half after trailing 13-3 at halftime. Dorian Brown’s 39-yard touchdown run at the 7:59 mark began Ohio’s third-quarter onslaught and came two plays after a roughing the kicker penalty extended the Bobcats’ drive after punting.

By forcing a three-and-out, Ohio got possession across midfield on its next possession, and on the second play, A.J. Bobcats amass 335 yards on the ground against Falcons By / Contributor Saturday, October 14, 2017 BOWLING GREEN – Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke continued to make plays with his legs. Rourke rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bobcats to a 48-30 victory against Bowling Green Saturday at Doyt Perry Stadium. Ouellette added 123 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, and Dorian Brown added 71 yards on 10 carries as Ohio (5-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) racked up 335 yards rushing to more than make up for Rourke’s 7-of-22 passing performance for 105 yards. 'Nathan gives us an added dimension as a quarterback,' Ohio coach Frank Solich said.

'That is huge for us. There are obviously teams that have that, but there's a lot of teams that don't have that. When you put him into the running game, it gives you a chance. Bobcats suffer 26-23 homecoming setback to Chippewas By / Contributor Saturday, October 7, 2017 ATHENS – Ohio committed four turnovers and had a kick block returned for a touchdown, falling short against Central Michigan, 26-23, on homecoming Saturday at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats fell behind 26-14 on Shane Morris’ 10-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin with 10:16 remaining, made it interesting in the end, but could not get a stop to get the ball back for a final chance to win. Tyler Gullett blocked Zach Oakley’s punt through the end zone for a safety with 7:48 to go, making it 26-16, and Nathan Rourke’s 4-yard rushing touchdown with 5:01 left made it a three-point game, but the Bobcats did not get the ball back. Central Michigan (3-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) converted three different third downs to run out the block.

Rourke passes for 181 yards, runs for 113 yards By / Contributor Saturday, September 30, 2017 AMHERST, Mass. – Nathan Rourke accounted for 294 yards and two touchdowns to lead Ohio to a shootout win over UMass, 58-50, on Saturday at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Rourke threw two touchdown passes and rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns, while A.J.

Ouellette carried for 125 yards on just 12 carries as the Bobcats racked up 292 yards rushing and coach Frank Solich earned his 150th career win. Andrew Ford was 32-of-54 passing for 390 yards and five touchdowns with an interception, but it was not enough for the Minutemen to pick up their first win of the season.

Tight end Adam Breneman had 12 catches for 131 yards and two scores. Ohio’s defense did not get many stops, but the Bobcats kept UMass off the board the first three possessions of. Defense leads the way in regulation By / Contributor Saturday, September 23, 2017 YPSILANTI, Mich. – Nathan Rourke’s second touchdown pass of overtime put Ohio ahead, and the defense held Eastern Michigan on the final possession to allow the Bobcats to escape Rynearson Stadium with a 27-20 double overtime victory over the Eagles to open Mid-American Conference play Saturday. The go-ahead touchdown pass was on a third-and-6 from Eastern Michigan’s 7. Rourke hooked up with Cameron Odom in the back of the end zone. Rourke also had a third-down completion to Andrew Meyer, who was able to get a foot down along the sideline to extend the drive.

With a chance to answer, Eastern Michigan (2-1, 0-1 MAC) followed a Shaq Vann rush for no gain with an incompletion in the end zone. Antoine Porter bobbled a tipped pass and eventually. Ohio extends Kansas' road misery with 42-30 victory By / Contributor Saturday, September 16, 2017 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – A.J. Ouellette and Brendan Cope looked like their pre-injury selves, and Ohio’s offense was explosive in a fairly dominant 42-30 victory against Kansas on Saturday at Peden Stadium. Both players missed the majority of last season, and both put up more than 100 yards against one of the Power 5’s worst teams. The Bobcats scored the game’s first 18 points and maintained a comfortable lead throughout most of the game.

“It’s a good win for our guys,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “They bounced back from a difficult game (a 44-21 loss at Purdue). I’m pleased with what they got done today.” Ouellette broke a 63-yard run on Ohio’s first offensive play and finished with 102 yards on just 10 carries, while Cope caught a 58-yard pass in the. Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) Long drive, turnovers lead to big Purdue 2nd quarter By / Contributor Saturday, September 9, 2017 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 93-yard drive spurred a huge second quarter for Purdue, which ran away with a 44-21 victory against Ohio on Friday night at Ross-Ade Stadium. Down just 10-7, Ohio threatened to tie or take the lead early in the second quarter when Brendan Cope’s 17-yard catch from Nathan Rourke moved the ball across midfield, but the drive stalled inside the 40, and Kyle Nelson tackled punt returner Jackson Antrop at the 3-yard line.

But the Bobcats (1-1) were unable to take advantage of forcing the Boilermakers (1-1) into bad field position. Tario Fuller got his team out of the shadow of its own end zone with a 22-yard run, and a 38-yard completion from David Blough to Brycen Hopkins on a third-down play eventually led to a 1-yard.

Bobcats post biggest win in 80 years By / Contributor Saturday, September 2, 2017 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Ohio opened the 2017 season with one of its most dominant performances in history, blowing out Hampton, 59-0, on Saturday at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats scored their most points in a game since they put 63 on the board against Northern Illinois in 1976 and had their biggest margin of victory since an 80-0 win against Rio Grande in 1937. Ohio took advantage of short fields all night because Hampton’s offense was unable to move the ball, finishing with just 108 yards of offense. The Bobcats finished with 420 yards. “At first the yards were tough to come by, but our offense was able to keep itself on the field by making first downs,” Ohio coach Solich said. “I think it was a wear-down effect. That's the way it usually is if you have a.

Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Ohio was picked to win the MAC East in a media poll at the MAC Football Media Day. The Bobcats, winners of the East last year, edged out Miami in this year's voting. Team (First Place Votes) Points MAC East Division 1. Ohio (11) 131 2.

Miami (12) 129 3. Bowling Green (1) 88 4. Buffalo 41 6. Kent State 36 MAC West Division 1. Toledo (22) 142 2. Western Michigan (1) 107 3. Northern Illinois (1) 89 4.

Eastern Michigan 74 5. Central Michigan 62 6. Ball State 30 2017 MAC Championship Game Winner: Toledo (21), Western Michigan (1), Bowling Green (1), Miami (1). Additional Coverage: (Cleveland Plain Dealer) (Ohio Bobcats.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Thursday, July 20, 2017 Olentangy Orange High School linebacker Bryce Houston announced his commitment to Ohio Football on his Twitter account. The 6-1, 220-pounder also held offers from Bowling Green and Buffalo. Commited!✳️👀 — Bryce Houston4️⃣2️⃣ (@BryceHouston42) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (Hudl.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Malvern (PA) Prep running back O'Shaan Allison announced his commitment to Ohio Football via his Twitter account. The 5-10, 195-pounder played in only three games as a junior and finished with 47 rushes for 204 yards and a touchdown after a sophomore campaign where he rushed for 1,522 yards and and 18 touchdowns on 196 carries.

Go Bobcats‼️ — oshaan allison (@OshaanAllison) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Via Twitter, Erie (PA) Cathedral Prep quarterback Joe Mischler announced his verbal commitment to Ohio Football. The 5-11, 185-pounder led Cathedral Prep to a PIAA Class 4A championship in 2016. Mischler was also voted the state’s Class 4A Player of the Year. Super excited to say I've committed to Ohio University! — Joe Misch (@Joemischler11) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (Hudl.com) (Erie Times-News) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Monday, June 26, 2017 Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Columbus Bishop Hartley OL Patrick Gilliland. The 6-6, 305-pounder was a two-way player for Hartley last season. Blessed to say that I have verbally committed to Ohio University!

— Patrick Gilliland (@BigpapaPg) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Saturday, June 24, 2017 Danville (IN) Community School tight end Alec Burton has made a verbal commitment to Ohio per his Twitter page. The 6-5, 215-pounder also held offers from Ball St. And Eastern Michigan.

‼️COMMITTED‼️✅ 🔋 — Alec Burton™ (@AlecBurton23) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (Hudl.com) By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, June 9, 2017 Springfield Shawnee High School linebacker Jack McCrory announced his verbal commitment to Ohio Football today via his Twitter account. Playing running back and linebacker for Shawnee, he recorded 73 tackles and rushed for 11 touchdowns. Proud to announce that I have committed to Ohio University!! ✅🔋 — Jack McCrory (@jackmccrory22) Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Hudl.com) (Dayton Daily News) (BobcatAttack.com) (Springfield News-Sun) Class heavy on Florida players, linemen By / Contributor Wednesday, February 1, 2017 ATHENS – Ohio’s 2017 recruiting class features plenty of southern recruits and linemen. The Bobcats signed 21 players, including six from Florida, two from Georgia and one from Alabama. Five of the recruits are offensive linemen, and four are defensive linemen. While in the past, some classes have been half or more made up of recruits from Ohio, this year’s class has only two native players.

There are two players from Oklahoma, one from Texas, one from Missouri, one from Maryland, one from Indiana and one from Canada. The class includes two junior college players. Some of Ohio’s latest commitments were its highest rated, but so too is its first. According to 247Sports’ composite ratings, wide receiver Brevin Harris, who did not announce.

Additional Coverage: (Ohio Bobcats.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) Second Bowl trip for the Bobcats to Mobile By / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Sunday, December 4, 2016 Ohio will play Troy in the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on December 23rd at 8 PM. This is Ohio's second visit to Mobile. The Bobcats played in the 2007 GMAC Bowl. Their opponent, Troy, finished with a 9-3 overall record and 6-2 mark in the Sun Belt Conference. Ohio and Troy also matched up in the 2010 New Orleans Bowl where the Trojans posted a 48-21 win. Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) Windham provides spark, but is intercepted in final minute By / Contributor Friday, December 2, 2016 DETROIT – Robert Spillane intercepted Ohio’s Greg Windham inside Western Michigan’s 30-yard line with 51 seconds remaining, and the Broncos held on to defeat the Bobcats, 29-23, on Friday night to remain undefeated and in contention for the Cotton Bowl while denying Ohio its first Mid-American Conference championship since 1968.

Windham, a senior, came on in relief of redshirt freshman Quinton Maxwell and nearly rallied the Bobcats, who trailed 23-7 at halftime. Ohio’s defense also did its part, limiting the high-scoring Western Michigan offense to five field goals and two touchdowns in by far the highest-attended MAC Championship Game with a crowd of 45,615 at Ford Field. “It was a good football game, I thought, played by two very good. Zervos kicks 3 field goals By / Contributor Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Defense carried Ohio to a 9-3 victory against Akron and the Mid-American Conference East Division championship Tuesday night at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats (8-4, 6-2 MAC) limited the Zips (5-7, 3-5 MAC) to only 231 yards of offense, and Brad Ellis broke up Tyrell Goodman’s pass intended for Austin Wolf in the end zone with 16 seconds left to seal victory against the Zips for the ninth straight time.

“Ugly is in the eyes of the beholder,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “That was a beautiful win. Sometimes you have to win those games that kind of way to move on and have the kind of season you hope to have. They don’t all come easy.' Defense gave Akron a chance, holding Ohio to Louis Zervos’ third field goal of the game – a 23-yarder –. Maxwell intercepted in end zone in final minute By / Contributor Tuesday, November 15, 2016 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.

– Amari Coleman intercepted Quinton Maxwell in the end zone on fourth-and-13 from the 15, and Central Michigan held on for a 27-20 victory against Ohio to become bowl eligible and keep Ohio from clinching the Mid-American Conference East Division on Tuesday night at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Bobcats (7-4, 5-2 MAC) fell behind 17-0 but tied the game at 20 early in the fourth quarter before the Chippewas (6-4, 3-4 MAC) scored the game-winning 8-yard touchdown on a one-handed catch by tight end Tyler Conklin on a third-and-goal with 5:51 remaining. Ohio gained two first downs before its next drive stalled at the Central Michigan 42-yard line when Maxwell fumbled while being sacked by Joe Ostman on fourth down.

Bobcats run out to 20-0 lead in 1st half By / Contributor Thursday, November 3, 2016 ATHENS – Ohio scored on the first play from scrimmage, racked up a big early lead and rolled to a 34-10 victory against Buffalo on Thursday night at Peden Stadium, putting the Bobcats one win away from clinching the Mid-American Conference East Division title with two games to go. Quinton Maxwell hit Papi White for a 73-yard touchdown pass on Ohio’s first offensive play, and the Bobcats went up 20-0 in the second quarter, never allowing the Bulls into the game.

“We certainly played well enough to win by 24 points, so that is a good victory, but I am really proud of this football team,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. Javon Hagan’s 60-yard return of an interception set up a 32-yard Louis Zervos field goal with 3:08 left in the first quarter. Bobcats never trail, hold off Rockets late By / Contributor Friday, October 28, 2016 No Photo Credit TOLEDO – It was a streak longer than the Mid-American Conference championship drought. Dorian Brown rushed for 212 yards, and Ohio defeated Toledo, 31-26, for the Bobcats’ first road victory against the Rockets since 1967. 'This team is amazing; they never quit,' Ohio coach Frank Solich said. 'Toledo is an outstanding football team. They are always prepared and play the whole game.

It took us the whole game to put them away. I thought our guys responded well on both sides of the ball.'

After forcing a punt with about a minute to play, Toledo (5-2, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) had a chance to rally after trailing the whole game by going 75 yards without any timeouts, but after a 23-yard completion from Logan Woodside to Cody Thompson on the. Bobcats stop Golden Flashes inside 5-yard line late By / Contributor Saturday, October 22, 2016 KENT – Ohio’s defense saved the day Saturday at Kent State.

The Bobcats held the Golden Flashes inside the 5-yard line late in the fourth quarter following Ohio’s third turnover and managed a 14-10 victory at Dix Stadium. Papi White fumbled a punt, and Kent State recovered at the Ohio 11-yard line. Quarterback Nick Holley gained 7 yards on two runs to the 4, but he was dropped by Quentin Poling for a loss of 3 yards and then threw incomplete on fourth down with 3:45 remaining.

Dorian Brown and the Bobcats managed to run out the clock to secure the win. “It was a very tough, physical football game,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “You don’t win that game unless you’ re a tough football team. Our defense rose up and did what they had to do. Offense, then defense, struggles in 27-20 loss to Eagles By / Contributor Saturday, October 15, 2016 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Ohio could not put it all together Saturday in a 27-20 loss to Eastern Michigan at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats surrendered only three points in the first half, but scored only three on offense.

Then after the break, led by redshirt freshman Quinton Maxwell, Ohio got the ball moving but could not get a stop against the Eagles and quarterback Brogan Roback. 'I didn't think either side of the ball played especially well and they certainly didn't play winning football,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said.

“We made enough mistakes along the way to cause us problems.” Roback threw three second-half touchdowns and finished 29-of-39 passing for 347 yards. His 11-yard touchdown pass to Antoine Porter on a third-and-4 play with 3:45 left. Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) Bobcats win 3rd straight game By / Contributor Saturday, October 8, 2016 ATHENS – Ohio forced four turnovers, built a 20-point lead and held on to beat Bowling Green for the first time in five years, getting a 30-24 homecoming victory Saturday at Peden Stadium. “It is a good win to get under our belt,” Ohio safety Toran Davis said.

“we have definitely been embarrassed by them the past four years. It is a good feeling to come out on top, especially on homecoming.” Redshirt freshman Javon Hagan had his second interception and forced his fourth fumble this year as the Bobcats took a 30-10 lead in the third quarter. “First off I feel like we have the best D-line in the MAC,” Hagan said. “Second off, our secondary has a lot of talent and I feel like the press thinks that since we are young we cannot make plays.

Linebacker forces fumble that leads to game-clinching TD By / Contributor Saturday, October 1, 2016 OXFORD – Blair Brown made the most of his second chance Saturday at Miami. After having a targeting ejection overruled upon video review, Brown knocked the ball out of the hands of Miami freshman quarterback Noah Wezensky and into in the hands of Kevin Robbins in the end zone for the game-clinching touchdown in a 17-7 Ohio victory at Yeager Stadium. One possession prior, Tarell Basham sacked Wezensky on third-and-17, but officials called Brown for targeting as he came in low with his helmet at Wezensky’s with four minutes to go. Had the call stood, not only would Miami have been awarded an automatic first down, but Brown would have been disqualified. The call was overturned.

The RedHawks (0-5, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) still got another. Hardy starts at safety, finishes as Ohio's only running back By / Contributor Saturday, September 24, 2016 Lonnie McMillan Photo ATHENS – Ohio scored touchdowns on its first four possessions and rolled to a 37-21 victory against Gardner-Webb on Saturday at Peden Stadium, but it came with a cost as injuries continued to pile up at running back. The Bobcats (2-2) jumped out to a 30-7 halftime lead and finished the game with 517 yards of total offense while alternating between starter Greg Windham and backup Quinton Maxwell, who threw a pair of touchdown passes in his first career game action.

With Ohio making it a point to get playing time for every available player, the Bulldogs (1-3) outscored the Bobcats 14-7 in the second half to make the game appear closer than it was. “Those kinds of games are usually frustrating,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “No matter how. Additional Coverage: (BobcatAttack.com) (Ohio Bobcats.com) Bobcats still winless all-time against ranked opponents By / Contributor Saturday, September 17, 2016 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Ohio hung tough with Tennessee, but could not capitalize enough for the program’s first-ever win against a ranked opponent, falling 28-19 on Saturday before a crowd of 101,362 at Neyland Stadium. The Bobcats (1-2) never led but had multiple opportunities to move in front of the No. 15 Volunteers (3-0).

Tennessee’s fourth-quarter touchdown with 11:07 remaining finally gave it a two-possession cushion as it was able to close out the win. Ohio settled for four field goals in the first half from Louis Zervos – who now is 13 for 14 on the season – and trailed 14-12 at the break. Other missed opportunities were Tennessee’s five fumbles, none of them recovered by the Bobcats. After missing most of the first two games, Sebastian. Bobcats race out to 25-0 lead, dominate running game By / Contributor Saturday, September 10, 2016 LAWRENCE, Kan. – Ohio ran out to a 25-0 lead in the first half on the way to a 37-21 victory against Kansas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

The Bobcats (1-1) dominated on the ground, especially in the first half, finishing with a 329-26 advantage in rushing yards. Ohio had a first-half total yards advantage of 359-21, giving up just one first down before the break, and outgained the Jayhawks (1-1) 496-232 in the game. Quarterback Greg Windham rushed for 146 yards on 16 attempts, and Dorian Browns, getting the majority of the workload with A.J.

Ouellette injured, carried 20 times for 122 yards. It was the first time since 2005 the Bobcats had two 100-yard rushers in the same game. “I’m proud of our guys, the way we came back after last.

Colors Hunter Green and White Fight song 'Stand Up and Cheer' Mascot Marching band Outfitter Website The Ohio Bobcats football team is a major intercollegiate program of. The team represents the university as the senior member of the (MAC), playing at the level. The Bobcats have played their home games in in since 1929. Ohio Bobcats football began in 1894 with an 8–0 loss to. Since then, the Bobcats have posted a 532–535–48 record over their 120-year existence and a 215–248–11 record over their 68 years in MAC games. The Bobcats have won five MAC championships, in 1953, 1960, 1963, 1967, and 1968, and three MAC East Division championships, in 2006, 2009 and 2011.

Prior to joining the MAC, the Bobcats won six Buckeye Athletic Association championships, in 1929, 1930, 1931, 1935, 1936, and 1938. In 1960, the Bobcats were crowned National Small College Champions after compiling a 10–0 record under.

The Bobcats have appeared in six bowl games, losing 15–14 to in the, losing 49–42 to in the, falling 28–7 to in the, losing 21–17 to in the, and a defeat at the hands of in the. Ohio won their first bowl game on December 17, 2011 with a 24–23 victory over the in the. Ohio followed up that bowl win with another in 2012 over in the, by the score 45–14.

In 2013, Ohio played in their fifth consecutive bowl game, losing to in the. Contents. History Early history (1892–1923) In 1892, Ohio University became a member of a four-school conference—the Athletic League of Ohio Colleges—which included,.

A schedule never materialized, however, and the league dissolved before even a single game was played. In preparation, though, a team was formed on Ohio's campus and H.R. Higley was elected captain. He soon began coaching the team, according to the student newspaper, the Panorama.

For the first time, the football team was given space in the Athena yearbook in 1892. The entire team was listed by position and name. The first intercollegiate football game involving an Ohio University team was played in in 1894 against. It was the only contest played that year by Ohio, with Marietta winning by a score of 8–0. The next year the Bobcats faced a five-game schedule, under the leadership of coach Harvey Deme. The 1895 squad was 2–3, with wins against Parkersburg High School abbreviated Parker H.S. In some early records and Lancaster High School, and losses against and (twice).

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From 1896 to 1905, the football program was in a state of flux, with a new coach taking over the reins every year. Injuries and the untimely death of the Ohio University quarterback, on the field, in December 1898, was a sombering event, with severe injuries often taking place in early collegiate football as uniforms of the era provided little physical protection. The coaches during this time period included Frank Remsberg, Warwick Ford, Peter McLaren, Fred Sullivan, Karl Core, Art Jones, Henry Hart, Joseph Railsback, and Harold Monosmith, with Sullivan being coach in both 1899 and 1903. The best records of this time period were forged in 1897 and 1901 under Warwick Ford and Art Jones, respectively. The 'Cats were 7–2 in their 1897 campaign, and posted a 6–1–2 record in 1901.

The 1897 season, which produced the best record of any of the 19th Century campaigns, started with two straight losses—to Marietta College and Cincinnati. The team then reeled off seven straight with victories over Muskingum College, Dennison College, Ohio Medical University, West Virginia University, Otterbein College, and Marietta College. The home victory over WVU inspired a poem that appeared in The Athens Messenger and Herald newspaper. “ And they came and they were conquer'd With swift dispatch and ease, And they felt that twinging sorrow which In vain they could appease Thought not that woe awaited them Across Ohio's stream. And like the poet found that things Aren't ever what they seem.

And they came from fair Virginia The place of Morgantown. Where swift Monogahela flows Past mountains looking down: Proud and boasting came they hither To wrestle for the goals Which they found almost as quickly As disembodied souls. Badly battered left they homeward In vain could they conceal The awful havoc of their bucks ' Gainst O.U.' S pointed steel: And they left here sad but wiser Of many manly tricks, For the gridiron here is hot As Athens politics. ” Beginning in 1906, the Bobcats began to assert themselves as a more permanent entity on campus with the hiring of as head coach. The 1906 squad exploded for a 7–1 record, with wins over respected programs such as and the.

The program tailed off considerably in 1907, however, and would not post a.500 record until 1911 under coach Arthur Hinaman. The 1911 squad outscored all opponents 88–44, but only managed to post a 3–3–2 record. Arguably the greatest Ohio team of the early era was Mark Bank's 1915 squad. This storied club posted an 8–1 record and outscored all opponents by a combined 175–33. Beating such teams as the, and, the Bobcats' only loss was a 13–6 affair versus archrival. Following the explosion of the 1915 team, the Bobcats experienced a period of success during the late 1910s. The 1916 team posted a record of 5–2–1, and the 1918 squad went an undefeated 4–0–1, with wins over the freshman team.

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In 1920, Russ Finsterwald was hired to lead the 'Cats into a new decade. His tenure, however, was marked by relative mediocrity, with records of 4–3, 4–4–1, and 5–3 in his three years at the helm. Heldt was named coach in 1923, and posted a record of 3–5–1. His lack of success against challenging opponents lead to a quick dismissal, and ultimately forced the hiring of Bobcat legend. Don Peden era (1924–1946) Through its football history, Ohio University has had 28 head coaches. Of these, has the longest tenure, 21 seasons. Over that period, he compiled a record of 121 wins, 46 losses and 11 ties.

To this day, his.711 winning percentage is by far the best of any Bobcats coach with more than twenty games of competition. As part of Peden's legacy, the Bobcats' present-day stadium (known as Ohio Stadium in Peden's time) now dons the name.

Peden's tenure began rather unceremoniously in 1924, with a 4–4 record. The next year, however, Peden led the 'Cats to a 6–2 season, and wins over the Cincinnati and Toledo.

From 1926 to 1928, the Bobcats posted winning records every season, with the 1928 team forging a 6–3 season and a marquee 66–6 victory over the Cincinnati. Peden oversaw one of the Bobcats' best-ever spans—seven seasons from 1929 through 1935—in which Ohio compiled a cumulative record of 49–9–3. In that period, Peden's squads won four championships and enjoyed three undefeated seasons. In 1929, the Bobcats moved into brand new Ohio Stadium, and celebrated with a 9–0 record, while giving up just 7 points all season (a lone touchdown to Ohio Wesleyan). The 1935 team upset the University of Illinois in the season opener, 6–0, on its way to a perfect 8–0 season.

That year, the Bobcats were led by All-American Art Lewis, a sturdy tackle who became a first-round selection of the New York Giants in the first-ever National Football League draft in 1936. Lewis would go on to become a very successful college coach himself at West Virginia.

Peden continued his legacy of success following the graduation of Lewis and the other seniors of the 1935 team. He won a Buckeye Athletic Association title in 1936 and another in 1938, with the 1938 team being one of the best under Peden.

That team upset Illinois yet again, and also earned victories over Xavier, Marshall, and arch-rival Miami. The Bobcats would never win another Buckeye Athletic Association title under Peden, though he still led the team through many winning seasons and thrilling victories. His storied 1941 team posted a record of 5–2–1 while outscoring all opponents 108–42. Bobcat football was interrupted by World War II, with Ohio not fielding a team in either the 1943 or 1944 seasons. The 1945 team was 3–4 while struggling to recruit new members after the war and facing a challenging schedule. In his final year as head coach, 1946, Peden steered the Bobcats into the as a charter member.

Today, the Bobcats are the only team still in the conference from the original 5 team league that included Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State, and Case Western. The 1946 squad was 6–3, and posted impressive wins over Western Michigan and Murray State. Wise and Widdoes era (1947–1957) With the retirement of legendary coach Don Peden in 1946, the Ohio athletics administration knew that it would be challenging to find a worthy successor.

The man chosen was Harold Wise, who lasted only two seasons and posted 3–5–1 and 3–6 records. His teams were competitive, but struggled to face the challenging schedule presented by membership in the MAC. His 1948 team, though only 3–6, is best known for its 37–7 demolishing of Case Western Reserve.

In 1949, became the new coach of the Bobcats following a successful two-year tenure at Ohio State. Widdoes led the team to a 4–4–1 record in his first year, and made noise with an opening day upset of West Virginia. Widdoes' 1950, 1951, and 1952 teams all posted winning records, and were led by All-American linebacker. Costello would go on to a highly decorated professional career with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. The 1953 squad won Ohio's first ever title, while posting an impressive 6–2–1 record (5–0–1 MAC). The 1954 squad failed to disappoint as well, posting a 6–3 mark against a challenging gauntlet that featured perennial power Harvard.

The 1955 Bobcats were 5–4, but in 1956 and 1957 Ohio was 2–7 and 2–6–1, respectively. With two losing seasons in a row, Widdoes resigned as coach and became Ohio's athletics director. Widdoes handpicked a successor in, who had spent seven seasons as an assistant to and brought a similar philosophy back to Athens. Bill Hess era (1958–1977) If one Bobcat coach can rival the success of Don Peden, it is certainly. In his 19 seasons at the helm, Hess had a 108–91–4 record, placing him second to Peden on Ohio's all-time wins list. His winning percentage is.542, and he is responsible for bringing 4 MAC titles and one National Championship to Athens.

He also took the Bobcats to two bowl games, and oversaw countless winning seasons and exciting victories along the way. The 1958 season under Hess ushered in a new level of Bobcat success. Against a grueling schedule, Ohio was 5–4, and amassed a thrilling 23–6 upset of Louisville.

That team outscored all opponents by a combined 159–102, but was only a precursor of the impending prominence. In Hess's second season in 1959, Ohio went 7–2, finishing as runners-up to an undefeated Bowling Green squad. The following year, 1960, the Green and White enjoyed what many argue was their best season ever. Behind the powerful running of Robert Brooks and the blocking and tackling of two-way standout Dick Grecni, the Bobcats went a perfect 10–0. In the process, they claimed the National College Division championship. Grecni earned All-America honors and was one of five standouts on that team who eventually played professionally.

Two years later in 1962, Hess led Ohio to its first-ever bowl game, a matchup with West Texas State in the. Jim McKee kicked a 52-yard field goal to put the Bobcats ahead early but they trailed at the half 7–3. In the third quarter, three time all-MAC performer Skip Hoovler intercepted a pass and ran it back 91 yards for a touchdown.

Ohio led 14–7 late in the game before West Texas scored on a 32-yard touchdown pass and a two-point conversion to win 15–14. Hoovler was named Lineman of the Game, and his 91-yard interception still stands as a Sun Bowl record. Ironically, the Bobcats did not win the MAC in that 1962 season but did go to a bowl. The following season, Ohio won the league championship but was not invited to a bowl game. From 1964 to 1966, Hess's teams struggled, with the low point being a 0–10 season in 1965.

The 'Cats were far from a disaster, however, and in 1967, Hess would claim his third MAC championship (shared with the Toledo). That team also raised eyebrows with a 30–15 win over Kansas, runners-up in the Big Eight conference that season. It was a performance that hinted at even greater things to come. In 1968, the most explosive Bobcat offense ever stormed its way to a 10–0 regular season, a MAC championship, and an invitation to the.

Along the way, they racked up 418 points in 11 games. That average of 37.6 points per game stood as the MAC record until 1997. The amazing pass-and-catch combination of Cleve Bryant and Todd Snyder, coupled with the sturdy running of Dave LeVeck and Bob Houmard, proved to be nearly unstoppable. The 1968 season also marked Ohio's first-ever appearance in the Top 20. On the heels of a 28–27 victory over the Bowling Green in which the Bobcats scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes, Bryant led the way to a 60–48 win against the Cincinnati.

Sports Illustrated called it an 'insane circus' and it helped to land the 'Cats at 18th in the United Press International coaches' poll and 20th in the Associated Press writers' poll. Ohio would cap off the season at the Tangerine Bowl against the Richmond and to no one's surprise the contest was another shootout. Bryant threw four touchdown passes and Snyder caught 11 passes for 214 yards.

But it wasn't enough, however, as Richmond prevailed for a 49–42 win. The 1969 season saw the Bobcats begin to tail off a bit, with the team only posting a record of 5–4–1. That team did score several impressive victories, though, with a 46–6 win over the Cincinnati and a 35–35 tie against Minnesota.

Hess's squads would not enjoy a.500 record again until 1973, when the 'Cats were 5–5 with a 14–12 upset of the Northwestern. The 1974 and 1975 teams were 6–5 and 5–5–1, respectively, and built up to the successful 1976 season. In Hess's second to last year, Ohio managed a 7–4 mark, including a 6–2 record against MAC foes. Hess would also coach the 1977 team while fighting a battle with cancer, leading the team to a 1–10 record that included numerous close losses to challenging opponents. Brian Burke era (1979–1984) The darkest era in Bobcat football history followed the passing of legend. Hess's successor was Bob Kappes, who lasted only one year and posted a 3–8 record. Kappes was replaced by Brian Burke, who brought the program back to a reasonable level of respectability.

The 1979 and 1980 teams were both 6–5, with the Bobcats managing to beat Miami both years. The 1982 squad also managed a 6–5 mark, with a key 20–0 win Miami and a 17–14 upset of Toledo.

Cleve Bryant era (1985–1989) Following a 1984 season that saw the 'Cats go 4–6–1, Burke was replaced by, an Ohio legend who was responsible for quarterbacking the 1967 and 1968 MAC championship teams. Bryant proved less successful as a coach, however, and led the team to a 2–9 record in his first year. He followed that up with 1–10 campaigns in 1986 and 1987, leading to his best year in 1988. That year, the 'Cats were 4–6–1, and beat Miami for the first time in 4 years. Bryant's team fell to 1–9–1 in 1989, though, and Bryant was subsequently relieved of his duties as coach of the 'Cats. Tom Lichtenberg era (1990–1994) The 1990 season saw the arrival of to coach the Bobcats, though the results on the field were similar to those seen under Bryant.

The 1990 squad was 1–9–1, and that was followed up with a 2–8–1 performance in 1991. Lichtenberg's best year was 1993, in which he led the Bobcats to a 4–7 mark and a win over Miami for the first time since 1988. However, the 1994 Bobcats were winless, going 0–11 and leading to the dismissal of Lichtenberg and his staff. Jim Grobe era (1995–2000) In 1995, took over an Ohio program that was in great need of an overhaul. He brought with him a unique offensive and defensive philosophy learned as a long-time assistant coach at the. While most of the college football world was moving towards a high-octane passing attack, Grobe took the Bobcats back to the basics of the triple option, with wildly successful results.

Ohio scored over 300 points in both 1996 and 1997, going 8–3 in 1997. It was the Green and White's first winning season in 15 years.

Grobe's squads were prolific offensive teams, in spite of the media's ill-conceived notion of an 'antique' offense. Kareem Wilson, the Bobcats' fireplug of a quarterback, was voted the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year following a 1996 season in which he rushed for 1,072 yards and a school-record 14 touchdowns. Meanwhile, fullback Steveland Hookfin was piling up 3,972 rushing yards during the same era to become Ohio's all-time rushing leader. Wilson's total of 3,597 yards still stands as the fifth-most ever by an NCAA quarterback. His 875 career carries are the most by a signal caller in college football history.

Following the success of the 1996 and 1997 campaigns, Grobe teams fell to 5–6 in both 1998 and 1999. In 2000, however, the 'Cats went 7–4 and upset Minnesota for their first win over a Big Ten Conference team in 27 years. Ohio finished that season with a win over Marshall, giving the 'Cats two wins over bowl teams for the first time since the 1970s. The 2000 team also set a new school record for total offense, piling up 4,599 yards. The total broke the previous mark held by the legendary 1968 squad. Brian Knorr (2001–2004) After the 2000 season, however, Grobe left the 'Cats to become head coach of Wake Forest.

His appointed successor was, who had been an assistant with Grobe while at and was Grobe's defensive coordinator at Ohio. Knorr proved inept as a head coach, however, and posted a 1–10 mark in 2001 despite retaining many players from the 7–4 2000 squad. Knorr was 4–8 in 2002, and regressed to 2–10 in 2003.

In 2004 a slight improvement was seen with a 4–7 record and a marquee win over the, but it was too little too late for Knorr. He was fired after the 2004 season. Frank Solich era (2005–present) was named the 28th football coach of the Bobcats on December 16, 2004. Prior to coming to Ohio, Solich spent many years as a part of the football program, as a player, an assistant coach, and later as the head coach. Solich was head coach of the Cornhuskers from 1998–2003 where he directed Nebraska to 6 consecutive bowl games, including the national championship game in the.

Solich's impact on the Ohio program was immediate, as plans were put in place to renovate Ohio's football facilities and increase financial support for the football program. Also, Ohio was selected to appear on national television 6 times for the 2005 football season, a record for the program. Frank Solich's first home game as coach of Ohio was a memorable one, as Peden Stadium brought in its largest crowd ever at the time to watch the Bobcats defeat Pittsburgh 16–10 in overtime. Under the guidance of Frank Solich, the Ohio football program enjoyed a return to national prominence in 2006. On November 16, 2006 the Bobcats secured their first ever East Division title and their first football championship of any sort since 1968 with a victory over Akron. The Bobcats advanced to the, where they were defeated by Central Michigan 31–10.

On January 7, 2007, the Bobcats were defeated by Southern Mississippi 28–7 in the. The Bobcats followed up the impressive 2006 campaign with a 6–6 record in 2007, and was one of 6 bowl eligible programs that was not invited to post-season play. The Bobcats returned to the post-season in 2009, posting a 9-3 regular season record and another MAC East Championship.

Ohio played in the, where they fell to Central Michigan 20–10. On December 26, 2009, the Bobcats fell 21-17 to Marshall in the. The following season, the Bobcats won their home opener against Wofford before dropping their next three straight.

The Bobcats went on to win their next seven before playing at Kent State for a chance to play in the MAC Championship game. The Bobcats were blown out at the hands of Troy on December 18, 2010 in the 48–21. After the loss in the New Orleans, Solich sent top offensive assistants Tim Albin and Gerry Gdowski to Troy, Alabama to learn the spread offense. The season prior, he had sent assistants to Nevada to learn the pistol offense. Solich planned to use the pistol and the spread, scrapping the fullback dive for the zone-read run.

Needing a quarterback that was both able to throw the ball down field effectively and command the no-huddle offense a battle commenced for the starting quarterback position. Emerged as the starting quarterback over the likes of Kyle Snyder and Phil Bates, who switched his position to wide receiver. Ohio's new spread offense proved to be explosive in the early part of the season, averaging just under 40 points per game in their first 3 contests, all of which were convincing wins.

The Bobcats would go on to finish 10–4 on the season, including a 20-point, 2nd half collapse in the against Northern Illinois. Despite the crushing loss, Ohio rebounded to defeat Utah State 24-23 in the. The win was the first bowl victory in the program's history.

Ohio kicked off their 2012 season with a prime time nationally televised win on ESPN over Penn State and won their next six contests, starting the season 7–0 for the first time in 1968. The team's enhanced national reputation prompted the President of the United States, during a visit to campus in October, 2012, to exclaim 'I hear you Bobcats have quite an exciting football team and they are fun to watch.undefeated this year!' Following that win the Bobcats were ranked #25 in the Associated Press poll. The following week moved up to #23 in the AP Poll and #25 in the BCS standings, but were defeated 23-20 by the Miami University Redhawks on October 27 and dropped out of the top 25 in both the AP and BCS rankings. The Bobcats were consequently invited to the 2012 Independence Bowl and won their second straight bowl game, 45–14 over the University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. In 2013, the Bobcats started 6–2, but went 1–4 the rest of the season, including a loss in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl to East Carolina.

Conference affiliations Ohio has been both an independent and conference-affiliated. Independent (1894–1925).

(1926–1939). Independent (1940–1946). (1947–present) Championships National championships Ohio was the 1960 NCAA College Division national champion, as selected by both and in the. The team outscored its opponents 269–34.

Main article: Ohio's archrival is. 'The Battle of the Bricks' is an annual all-sports rivalry competition between the Ohio Bobcats and the Miami RedHawks athletic programs. The name 'Battle of the Bricks' evolved from each school's reputation of having a campus of red brick roads. Each varsity athletic competition in which the Bobcats and RedHawks meet including tournament play is counted as part of the years series record. At the conclusion of each academic year, the school with the most varsity wins takes the trophy back to their campus for the following year. Marshall.

Main article: Ohio's regional rival is. The annual football game between Ohio and Marshall is called ', with a traveling bell trophy as the prize for the victor. The two schools met in the 2009 in Detroit, with Marshall winning 21-17. Although Marshall had won each of the last six meetings between the schools up until the 2011 Ohio win of 44-7, Ohio leads the all-time series over the Thundering Herd with 33 wins, 20 losses, and 6 ties, with the last matchup being on September 12, 2015. Bobcat football traditions.

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(November 2018) Ohio football is rich in traditions, and Coach Solich has since his hiring made upholding tradition a cornerstone of his program. Some Ohio football traditions include:. Rufus the Bobcat – The school mascot, a fierce yet friendly looking Bobcat that always sports an Ohio jersey with a number '1' on the back.

Avowed enemy of. The name 'Rufus' was given to the university mascot, after an alumnus, Michael A Massa, suggested that a proper name be given to the bobcat, in 2006. A university-wide name competition resulted in the popular new moniker. – 'The Most Exciting Band in the Land' was ranked by Link Magazine in 1996 as one of the Top 10 college marching bands in the nation. They perform at every Ohio home football game and have marched in other events such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, and numerous NFL games.

The band was reborn in 1967 from its previous co-ed state, in which members wore green blazers and ties, and the women wearing the blazer with long skirts. Under Gene Thrailkill, the band became the all-male Marching Men of Ohio. In 1975, women were re-admitted to the band, and remain so to this day. The band is known for playing current day music, and putting on an energetic and exciting performance every game. The band is also known for its dance breaks, one of which is performed every halftime. The band is currently under the direction of Dr. Washing the locker room – A Tradition started by Solich, At the start of every season the incoming recruiting class is asked to scrub the locker room.

Solich says that this is an attempt to show the young guys that they are starting the season with a clean slate. 'Stand Up and Cheer' – Ohio's fight song. 'Alma Mater, Ohio' – Ohio's alma mater song. Salute to the Students – Following every Ohio home football game, win or lose, Ohio football players head to the student section to thank the Bobcat's most rabid fans for attending, and sing 'Alma Mater, Ohio' with the Marching 110, and students present. The Cannon – After every Ohio score, a 19th-century style military cannon is fired. When the Bobcats enter the field, the cannon shoots off a smoke 'O' that can be seen for several minutes before fading into the air. Rubbing the Bobcat Statue, at entrance to Peden Stadium, for good luck on the gridiron.

The 'O Zone' – The at every Ohio home football game. Tail-Great Park – The park across from Peden Stadium is transformed for every home football game into 'Tail-Great Park'.

The park features kid's games, live music, and tailgating everywhere the eye can see on gameday. Homecoming Parade – The annual homecoming parade at Ohio begins in downtown Athens and ends in the Peden Stadium parking lot just in time for the big game. Always on a Saturday afternoon, homecoming is always one of the highest attended games of the football season. All-time MAC records. This section does not any.

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Art Lewis (1935). Danny Risaliti (1940). John Kerns (1946). Al Scheider (1951). Vince Costello (1952).

Bob Brooks (1960). Dick Grecni (1960).

Skip Hoovler (1963). John Frick (1966). Cleve Bryant (1968). Ken Carmon (1968).

Todd Snyder (1968). Mark Poindexter (1983). (2001). (2005).

(2009). Gerald Moore (2009). Noah Keller (2009). Matt Weller (2009).

Tarell Basham (2013) Current coaching staff Since December 16, 2004, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been. He heads a staff of nine assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and a director of player personnel. Retrieved September 26, 2017. The Athens Messenger and Herald, November 11, 1897, p. Rohan, Tim (2 September 2012). – via www.nytimes.com.

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