2024 Ohio Bobcats football team explained

Year:2024
Team:Ohio Bobcats
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Short Conf:MAC
Record:9–3
Conf Record:7–1
Head Coach:Tim Albin
Hc Year:4th
Off Coach:Brian Smith
Oc Year:1st
Off Scheme:Spread option
Def Coach:John Hauser
Dc Year:1st
Def Scheme:4–2–5
Stadium:Peden Stadium
Conf Champ:MAC Championship
Conf Champ Result:vs. Miami (OH)

The 2024 Ohio Bobcats football team will represent Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats are led by Tim Albin in his fourth year as the head coach. The Bobcats will play home games at Peden Stadium, located in Athens, Ohio.[1] [2] [3]

Ohio enters the season coming of their second straight 10 win season and ended the 2023 season with a win over Georgia Southern the Myrtle Beach Bowl for their fifth straight bowl win.[4] [5] It was the first time in school history that the Bobcats won 10 games in back to back years.[6] Ohio suffered numerous losses in the transfer portal in the offseason including 12 players who transferred to programs in power conferences.[7] Among the losses was starting quarterback and 2022 MAC Player of the Year Kurtis Rourke who transferred to Indiana.[8] [9] Ohio entered the season ranked 133 out of 134 FBS teams in returning production as determined by the SP+ rankings.[10] With incoming transfers and freshman recruits the Bobcats feature 53 scholarship players who are new to the roster from the prior season.[11] Among the returners are quarterback Parker Navarro and running back Ricky Hunt who both made their first start in last season's bowl game while filling the roles left open by players transferring out and were two key players in the victory.[12] Navarro had 11 competitions on 16 attempts for 120 yards and 71 rushing yards.[12] [13] Hunt's 5 TD's tied the record in bowl games and set an Ohio program record.[14]

In the season opener at Syracuse, the Bobcat running game got going behind Anthony Tyus III's 203 yards but they couldn't stop the Syracuse passing game as Kyle McCord threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns in a 38–22 loss in the JMA Wireless Dome.[15] Ohio opened their home schedule with evening game a win over South Alabama. Parker Navarro had 204 yards passing and 63 yards rushing and passed and rushed for a touchdown in a 27–20 victory.[16] Navarro threw three interceptions and the Bobcat offense turned it over four times but their defense held Morgan State to 211 yards in a 21–6 win the following week.[17] The Bobcats finished the non-conference schedule with two wins and two losses after a loss at Kentucky. Backup quarterback Nick Poulos started for Ohio and the offense struggled as the Wildcat front seven dominated in a 41–6 loss.[18]

Ohio opened MAC conference play with a 30–10 homecoming win over Akron. Parker Navarro came back from injury and threw for two touchdowns an ran for another in the win.[19] They moved to 2–0 in conference play as Navarro again scored on the ground and though the air to help the Bobcats to a 24–0 halftime lead in a win over Central Michigan in a game in which they had to hold on late to win 27–25.[20] Miami's defense held Ohio scoreless in the first half and to only 291 yards for the game as the Bobcats lost the 100th Battle of the Bricks in Oxford by a score of 30–20.[21] The Bobcats returned home the following week against Buffalo. Coleman Owen scored three touchdowns, Shay Taylor had a pick-six and Kadin Schmitz had a pick-two as Ohio cruised to an 47–16 win.[22] Ohio got its second easy win in a row when the travelled to play a banged up Kent State team on an 17-game losing streak in their first mid-week "MACtion" game. Eamonn Dennis returned a kick, Coleman Owen returned a punt, and the defense shutout the Golden Flashes on only 114 total yards in a dominant 41–0 win to move back into a tie for first in the conference.[23] Ohio, in control of its own destiny for a MAC Championship, hosted Eastern Michigan on a Wednesday night. Parker Navarro threw for 277 yards while rushing for 106 yards and 4 touchdowns while Tank Pearson had two interceptions in a 35–10 win.[24] The following Wednesday, they won at Toledo for only the second time since 1967. Ohio's offense kept the ball for over 41 minutes and their defense forced three turnovers in a 24–7 win.[25] The Bobcats have improved their conference record to 6–1 and control their own destiny in the regular season finale against Ball State.[26] [27] Navarro threw for three touchdowns, two of which were to Owen, and ran for two more. Ohio was able to sit its starters for most of the second half in a 42–21 win that sealed an appearance in the 2024 MAC Championship Game.[28]

Prior to the 2022 season the university installed new turf in Peden Stadium.[29] The new field at Peden is called "Frank Solich Field" after the MAC's all-time coaching wins leader to whom Albin was a long time assistant.[30] With the win over Ball State, Ohio finished unbeaten at home for the second time in three seasons and improved to 17–1 on the new surface.[28]

Offseason

Transfers

Source:[31] [32]

Outgoing

Keegan WilburnWRBryant
Will KacmarekTEOhio State
Ben JohnsonLB
Quintell QuinnRBTexas Southern
Kurt DannekerOLBaylor
Tyler FosterTEOklahoma State
Tristan CoxDL
Kurtis RourkeQBIndiana
Aramoni RhoneWRArkansas–Pine Bluff
O'Shaan AllisonRBAustin Peay
Sieh BanguraRBMinnesota
Miles CrossWRIndiana
Keye ThompsonLBPittsburgh
Bryce KitrellRB
Alec BurtonTEUtah Tech
Tyler WaltonWREastern Michigan
Justin HollowayLSArizona
Rayyan BuellDLColorado
Jacoby JonesWRUCF
John MottonCBRobert Morris
CJ HarrisQBCalifornia
Torrie CoxCBIllinois
Caden CampolietiLBValdosta State
Shedrick RhodesTRutgers
Jailen HammerWR
Cam McCullumCB

Incoming

Max RodarteWRCity College of San Francisco
Anthony Tyus IIIRB
Tigana CisseOTIdaho
Jacob ProcheCBCoastal Carolina
CJ DoggetteDLCincinnati
Ben McNoboeDENorth Dakota State
Blake LeakeLBBucknell
Dustin JohnsonSNorthern Colorado
Trent AllenOLDavenport
Jake BrunoTESaint Francis
Colby GarfieldLSEast Carolina
Jacob LewisKMinnesota
Beau BlankenshipTEMarshall
Coleman OwenWRNorthern Arizona
Tigana CisseTIdaho
Eian PughWRIllinois
Cam RiceDLWest Liberty
Eamonn DennisWRMichigan
Marcell Walker-BurgessDLNevada
Michael MackCBWisconsin
Reise CollierLBUAB
Carson HeideckerOLNotre Dame College
Zach ReinersOLCentre College
Nicholas PoulosQBEl Camino College
Sinn BrennanDESan Diego State
LJ ShumpertDBNorthwest Mississippi Community College
Nathan HaleDLIowa Western Community College
Jaylen JohnsonDBMemphis
Benjamin MaldonadoOLDodge City Community College
Delaney CrawfordWRVirginia
Blake GuffeyTENotre Dame College
Jakob LemusOLVentura College

Recruiting class

[33] [34] [35]

Preseason

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 19 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Ohio was picked to finish fifth in the conference. They received zero votes to win the MAC Championship.[36] [37] [38]

MAC Coaches poll
1Miami119 (9)
2Toledo109 (3)
T3Bowling Green92
T3Northern Illinois92
5Ohio81
6Eastern Michigan64
7Western Michigan60
8Central Michigan59
9Ball State42
10Buffalo37
11Akron24
12Kent State13
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
1 Miami 10
2 Toledo 2

Game summaries

At Syracuse

See also: 2024 Syracuse Orange football team.

Statistics OHIOSYR
First downs 26 25
Total yards 69–436 70–480
Rushing yards 39–255 30–126
Passing yards 181 354
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–30–1 27–40–1
Time of possession 31:28 28:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 18/30, 181 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Anthony Tyus III 16 rushes, 203 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 10 receptions, 137 yards
Syracuse Passing 27/39, 354 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Rushing 15 rushes, 98 yards
Receiving 15 receptions, 98 yards
[39] [40]

Ohio opened the season at Syracuse. The Orange were coming off a 6–7 season after which they fired head coach Dino Babers.[41] They start the season with a new head coach, Fran Brown, and a significant amount of roster tunrover.[42] [43] Syracuse started former Ohio State quarterback and transfer Kyle McCord.[44] [45]

Ohio took the opening kickoff and went on a 50-yard drive but had to settle for a Gianni Spetic field goal.[46] McCord got off to a slow start with two of is first three passes nearly intercepted by Ohio.[47] After a Syracuse punt the Bobcats marched down the field again but had to settle for another field goal.[48] Syracuse took the lead on their next possession on a 28-yard reception by Oronde Gadsden II from Kyle McCord.[49] After an Ohio punt, Syracuse went on a seven-minute drive that used most of the rest if the half but they also had to settle for a short field goal.[50] Ohio received the kickoff with 2:02 left in the half and reached the Syracuse 3 yard line with 1:07 left. They again had to settle for a field goal.[51] Syracuse used their timeouts to receive the kick with 0:49 left. McCord completed 6 of 8 passes on the ensuing drive and hit Trebor Pena to a touchdown with 5 seconds left in the half to give Syracuse a 17–9 lead.[52]

Syracuse went three and out to start the half.[53] Ohio received the punt and marched 75 yards in five plays on a drive that culminated in a 13-yard touchdown run by Anthony Tyus III to the Bobcats within 1.[54] The Ohio rushing attack was working well but they only punched it in the end zone once. In the third quarter McCord got hot and led the Orange on three consecutive touchdown drives which ended on receptions by LeQuint Allen and Trebor Pena respectively and the third on a 1-yard Pena rush.[55] A 46-yard touchdown run by Tyus early in the fourth ended the scoring.[56]

Tyus's 203 yards on the ground was the bright spot for Ohio. 137 of Narvaro's 181 passing yards were caught by transfer Coleman Owen.[57] Austin Brawley led Ohio with 12 tackles.[58] McCord threw for 357 yards of which 108 were to Gadsden and 78 to Pena.[59] LeQuin Allen had 98 rushing yards for the Orange.[60]

vs. South Alabama

See also: 2024 South Alabama Jaguars football team.

Statistics USAOHIO
First downs 18 20
Total yards 64–335 68–404
Rushing yards 27–109 40–200
Passing yards 226 204
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–37–0 20–28–0
Time of possession 27:43 32:17
Team Category Player Statistics
South Alabama Passing Bishop Davenport 23/37, 226 yards, TD
Rushing 10 carries, 70 yards, TD
Receiving Devin Voisin 5 receptions, 77 yards
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 20/28, 204 yards, TD
Rushing Anthony Tyus III 17 carries, 74 yards, TD
Receiving Chase Hendricks 4 receptions, 65 yards, TD
[61] [62]

Ohio opened their home schedule with South Alabama. The Jaguars was coming off a 7–6 season after which head coach Kane Wommack departed to join new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's staff as defensive coordinator.[63] They started the season with a new head coach, former Texas quarterback and Houston head coach, Major Applewhite[64] [65] South Alabama dropped their week 1 opening game to North Texas by a score of 52–38 in a game where both teams had 550 yards or more of total offense.[66] Their quarterback, Gio Lopez, threw for 432 yards in the loss but did not play against Ohio due to a toe injury.[67] [68] Bishop Davenport started in his place.[69]

Both team's defenses ruled the game early as the first three drives of the game ended in punts. Ohio took the ball on their own 19 on their second drive and on the first play from scrimmage Ricky Hunt Jr. got the Bobcats into field goal range with a 59-yard rush.[70] However, they couldn't get any closer and had to settle to a field goal by Gianni Spetic.[71]

After another exchange of punts, South Alabama's punt returner fumbled Jack Wilson's punt and Ohio fell on it to set their offense up at the USA 20 yard line.[72] It only took three plays to find paydirt as Anthony Tyus scored from 7 yards out.[73] After another exchange of punts, the Jaguars took the ball with 6:35 left in the half and went on a 6 play 54-yard drive to set up a Laith Marjan field goal.[74] The Bobcats went 3 and out and gave the ball right back. The Jaguars tied the game with an easy 5 play drive culminating in a Fluff Bothwell 8-yard touchdown run with only 1:25 left in the half.[72] It was more time than the Bobcats needed as Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro connected on 6 of 7 passes and found Chase Hendricks in the endzone from 33 yards out before the half expired.[75]

Ohio took the second half kickoff and went down the field on an 11 play drive that ended on a score on a quarterback draw by Navarro to give the Bobcats a 14-point lead.[72] South Alabama answered with a 13 play drive of their own as Bishop Davenport completed a pass to Jamaal Pritchett in the endzone to get back within a touchdown.[76] On the first play of the ensuing drive Navarro was sacked and fumbled and gave the ball right back to South Alabama.[77] The Jaguars could not fully capitalize and settled for a field goal early in the fourth quarter.[78]

Ohio went 3 and out on their next drive but South Alabama could not do any better and responded with a 3 and out of their own.[79] Ohio received the punt on their own 14 and after 13 plays they reached the USA 11 with 4:02 left and elected for a 26-yard field goal to get up by 7.[72] South Alabama penalties pushed them backwards on the ensuing drive and they faced a 4th and 17 from their own 12. With 3 timeouts they elected to punt it away.[80] Ohio kept it on the ground and salted away the program's 600th victory after two first downs.[81]

Navarro was 20-of-28 for 204 yards and with 63 yards on the ground.[82] The Bobcat's held the USA offense that put up 550 yards on North Texas to 335 yards and the Ohio offense rushed for 200 yards.[83]

vs. Morgan State (FCS)

See also: 2024 Morgan State Bears football team.

Statistics MORGOHIO
First downs 16 22
Total yards 211 335
Rushing yards 75 148
Passing yards 136 187
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–30–1 14–19–4
Time of possession 29:33 30:27
Team Category Player Statistics
Morgan State Passing Tahj Smith 15/30, 136 yards, INT
Rushing Jason Collins Jr. 9 carries, 35 yards
Receiving Andre Crawley 6 receptions, 65 yards
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 12/15, 162 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing Anthony Tyus III 16 carries, 90 yards, TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 6 receptions, 112 yards
[84] [85]

Morgan State came to Athens with a 1–1 record as they had split two games with fellow FCS foes with a win over Hampton and a loss to Towson.[86]

After forcing a Bear's punt on the opening drive, the Bobcats took the ball and marched down the field in 7 plays for a touchdown to open the scoring.[87] Parker Navarro found Anthony Tyus III from 19 yards out. The Bears countered with a long drive of their own but had to settle for a Beckett Leary 30-yard field goal.[88] Ohio responded with another touchdown on a 10-yard quarterback draw from Navarro on the last play of the first quarter, which was set up by a 53-yard reception by Coleman Owen.[89]

The Bobcats recovered an onside kick but Navarro immediately threw his first of three second quarter interceptions to Bryan Stukes attempting a pass over the deep middle.[90] The defenses ruled the second quarter as teams exchanges five consecutive three and out drives. Jadon Carter then setup Morgan State deep in Ohio territory with the second pick of Navarro. They had to settle for a short field goal to get within 8. Navarro threw is third interception on the third play of the next drive to set up the Bears at the Ohio 28 but Morgan State quarterback Tahj Smith was intercepted by Marcel Walker just before the end of the half.[91] [92]

Ohio backup quarterback Nick Poulos relieved Navarro in the second half and led the Bobcats on a touchdown drive to open the half. Tyus found paydirt again from 13 yards out.[93] This would give the ‘Cats a 21–6 lead and would be the last score of the game.[94] Morgan State reached the Ohio 5 on their next drive but a chip shot field goal was blocked. They reached the Ohio 2 on their next drive but were stopped on fourth down early in the fourth quarter.[95] They were again stopped on downs after a Poulos fumble late the fourth. Morgan State had the ball in Ohio territory in seven different drives and reached the red zone four times but only managed to score six points.[96]

Ohio held the Bears to 211 yards of offense but their own offense turned it over four times.[97] Tyus again led the offense with 90 yards on the ground and scored two touchdowns. Owen had 112 receiving yards.[98] Blake Leake led the defense with 12 tackles.[99] Smith has 136 yards through the air for Morgan State.[100]

At Kentucky

See also: 2024 Kentucky Wildcats football team.

Statistics OHIOUK
First downs 14 25
Total yards 51–223 68–488
Rushing yards 32–113 41–206
Passing yards 110 282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 8–19–1 19–27–0
Time of possession 26:25 33:35
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Nick Poulos 8/19, 110 yards, INT
Rushing Duncan Brune 6 carries, 33 yards
Receiving Coleman Owen 4 receptions, 54 yards
Kentucky Passing 17/24, 237 yards
Rushing 8 carries, 82 yards
Receiving 7 receptions, 145 yards
[101] [102]

Ohio traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to play the Wildcats. This was already the Wildcats fourth home game of the season. They had an opening win over Southern Miss followed by a loss to South Carolina.[103] [104] The prior week they lost to Georgia, who was ranked #1 at the time, by only a single point.[105] [106]

With staring quarterback Parker Navarro out with an undisclosed injury Ohio tuned to backup Nick Poulos and struggled to move the ball against an SEC defense.[107] After the teams exchanged punts on their first possessions, Kentucky struck first late in the first quarter with a 30-yard field goal[108] Kentucky found paydirt on their next possession to go up by ten and then went on an 80-yard drive to go up by 17.[109] The Bobcats reached the UK 5 yard line late in the half but squandered the chance as Poulos fumbled.[110]

Kentucky took complete control in the game in the third quarter. An short Ohio punt to start the half led to another UK field goal[111] On the first play of the ensuing drive Poulos was intercepted by Maxwell Hairston who returned it for a touchdown[112] After an Ohio three and out Kentucky set up Ohio with a short field after failing on fourth down.[113] Ricky Hunt punched it into the endzone to get Ohio on the board.[114] Kentucky stretched the lead with touchdowns on each of their next two possessions.[115]

Brock Vandagriff was 17-of-24 with 237 passing yards for Kentucky.[116] Dane Key was on the receiving end of 109 yards of that total.[117] Jamarion Wilcox had 82 of Kentucky's 206 rushing yards.[114] Kentucky outgained Ohio 488 to 223.[118] Poulos was held to 110 yards passing in his first start for the Bobcats.[119]

vs. Akron

See also: 2024 Akron Zips football team.

Statistics AKROHIO
First downs 14 21
Total yards 58–178 69–440
Rushing yards 20–18 51–236
Passing yards 196 204
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–38–2 12–18–0
Time of possession 25:33 34:27
Team Category Player Statistics
Akron Passing 25/38, 196 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Charles Kellorn 4 carries, 12 yards
Receiving Adrian Norton 5 receptions, 59 yards
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 12/18, 204 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Parker Navarro 13 carries, 113 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 6 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
[120] [121]
Ohio opened MAC conference play as they hosted Akron for their homecoming.[122] The Zips came to Athens with a 1–3 record with a win over FCS Colgate and losses at power conference opponents Ohio State, Rutgers, and South Carolina.[123] [124] [125] [126] It took a while for the Bobcat offense to get going but their defense controlled the game and Ohio defended its home turn for homecoming with a 30–10 win over Akron. Quarterback Parker Navarro came back from injury and threw two touchdown passes to Coleman Owen and ran for another.[127]

The Bobcats took the opening kickoff and went three and out. After the punt, Akron took the ball and went on an 11 play 54-yard drive. However, the drive stalled at the Ohio 37 and the Zips settled for a 49-yard field goal by Garrison Smith.[128] Akron took an early lead but this turned out to be the only real sustained drive of the day for the Zips.

Over the next four drives the teams combined for only one first down. Early in the second quarter the Bobcats moved the ball but were stopped at the Akron 28.[129] Gianni Spetic missed a 44-yard field goal attempt.[130] DJ Walker intercepted a Ben Finley pass on the 3rd play of the ensuing drive and set Ohio up in Akron territory.[131] They took advantage four plays later. Running back Anthony Tyus took the ball on a run from the 4-yard line and fumbled the ball into the endzone where it was recovered by tight end Mason Williams.[132] Ohio took a 7–3 lead. It did not last. After a quick Akron punt Ohio found itself pinned at their own 2-yard line. They could not move the ball and punted from their own end zone. Jordan Castleberry's return set Akron up at the Ohio 31.[129] Three plays later Finley hit Jake Newell for a touchdown to retake the lead for the Zips with 1:20 left in the half.[133] However, Ohio still had all three timeouts and was able to march down he field for a touchdown as Navarro found Owen from 18-yards out to retake the lead with 0:17 remaining in the half.[129]

At the start of the second half neither offense was able to move the ball. At the end of Ohio's second possession punter Jack Wilson pinned Akron at their own 8-yard line.[129] On 3rd and 15 from the 3-yard line Finley dropped back and was tackled in the endzone by Marcell Walker-Burgess.[134] After the free-kick, Ohio got to the Akron 30 but Navarro was sacked and fumbled. Ohio's defense was starting to dominate the game and Akron could not capitalize and was forced to punt form the Ohio 38 and again pinned Ohio deep at their own 3.[135] After another exchange of three and outs, Navarro hit Owen who showed scampered 75-yards for a 23–10 lead with 11:53 remaining.[136]

After Akron was stopped on downs, the Bobcats had on opportunity to work the lock but Tyus fumbled on the first play of the drive.[129] Three plays later, a tipped Finley pass was intercepted by Austin Brawley. Ohio was now taking possession at their own 15. This time they took 5:30 off the clock with a 10-play drive. Navarro scored on 3rd and goal from the 3 -yard line with 0:59 remaining to seal the win.[129] Ohio outgained Akron 440 to 178 and the defense held the Zips to -18 yards rushing.[137]

Navarro threw for 204 yards and led the team with 113 rushing yards.[138] His performance earned him MAC co-offensive player of the week honors.[139] Coleman Owen had 6 catches for 130 yards. Aside from the two interceptions, Ben Finley threw for 196 yards for Akron. Bryan McCoy led the Zips with 14 tackles.[140] Avery Brook might have had the best day for Akron as he averaged 47.3 yards over 7 punts and pinned Ohio near their own goal twice.[141]

At Central Michigan

See also: 2024 Central Michigan Chippewas football team.

Statistics OHIOCMU
First downs 18 16
Total yards 59–430 61–292
Rushing yards 35–283 39–161
Passing yards 147 131
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 13–22–0 14–22–0
Time of possession 29:31 30:29
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 13/22, 147 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Parker Navarro 14 carries, 176 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Chase Hendricks 2 receptions, 74 yards
Central Michigan Passing Tyler Jefferson 8/13, 95 yards
Rushing Marion Lukes 20 carries, 110 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Chris Parker 3 receptions, 33 yards, 2 TD
[142] [143]
Ohio travelled to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to play Central Michigan against whom they came in with a 5–27–2 record since CMU joined the MAC in 1975.[144] [145] The Chippewas entered the game with three wins and two losses. They had one conference win against Ball State, another FBS win against San Diego State and opened the season with a win over FCS Central Connecticut. They had losses to FIU and Illinois.[146]

Ohio took the opening kickoff and, mostly on the strength of a 53-yard run by Parker Navarro, reached the CMU 18 but had to settle for a short field goal.[147] After a Chippewa three and out, Anthony Tyus reached the CMU 16 but lost a fumble.[148] Early in the second quarter a nine play drive finally found paydirt as Navarro ran it in from eight yards out.[149] The Bobcat defense forced their fourth punt in as many possessions and the offense again took advantage.[150] This time Navarro found Coleman Owen on a five-yard touchdown pass with 3:11 remaining in the half.[151] After another CMU three and out the Bobcats took over with 1:40 left. Five plays later Duncan Brune scored his first touchdown as a Bobcat on a four-yard rush.[152]

To this point the Ohio defense was dominating the game, holding Central Michigan to 70 total yards in the first half, and it continued as Central Michigan took the second-half kickoff and again punted after three offensive plays.[153] The Ohio offense began to struggle and punted in the first of three straight three and out possessions. The Chips now tried to start an incredible rally. They went 67 yards in 8 plays as Marion Lukes scored his first on three touchdowns on a three-yard rush.[154] A successful two-point conversion made the score 24–8. After Ohio's third straight three play drive, CMU responded with a possession that went nowhere. But Navarro was sacked on the 2nd play of Ohio's next drive and fumbled at the Bobcat 15.[148] CMU got right back in the game 3 plays later on Luke's second touchdown.[155] Now ahead by 6 with nine minutes remaining, and not having earned a first down the second half, Ohio's offense responded with but were faced with a fourth and four at the CMU 28 with 5:17 remaining. They elected to send out kicker Gianni Spetic who connected on a 46-yard field goal.[156] Central Michigan scored on Luke's third touchdown on the ensuing drive but they took eleven plays and used up most of the clock.[148] Ohio kept the ball on the ground and, after two first downs, locked up the win.[148]

Ohio outgained CMU 430 to 292.[157] Navarro led Ohio in rushing for the second straight game as he had 176 of the team's 283 yards.[158] He also threw for 147. Marion Lukes, in addition to the three touchdowns, had 110 yards on the ground for the Chips.[159] A big part of the story was penalties as CMU lost 133 yards on 15 total penalties and had several big plays negated.[160]

At Miami (OH) (Battle of the Bricks)

See also: 2024 Miami RedHawks football team and Battle of the Bricks.

Statistics OHIOM-OH
First downs 21 15
Total yards 76–291 51–330
Rushing yards 33–110 29–152
Passing yards 181 178
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–43–2 14–21–0
Time of possession 30:51 29:19
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Nick Poulos 9/21, 93 yards
Rushing Parker Navarro 11 carries, 38 yards
Receiving Rodney Harris II 7 receptions, 82 yards
Miami (OH) Passing 14/21, 179 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Keyon Mozee 16 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Cade McDonald 5 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD
[161] [162]
Ohio travelled to Oxford, Ohio to take on defending MAC champion Miami.[163] Miami was picked to repeat but hosted Ohio in the 100th Battle of the Bricks sporting a 2–4 record having opened the season with three consecutive non-conference losses to power conference opponents Northwestern, Cincinnati and Notre Dame.[164] [165] They then earned an FBS win over Massachusetts and split MAC games with Toledo and Eastern Michigan.[166]

Miami opened the scoring on their second possession with a short field goal by Dom Dzioban with 6:42 remaining in the first quarter.[167] The defenses stiffened and there were five straight three-and-out possessions. Miami opened up a two score lead when Brett Gabbart hit Reggie Virgil with a 14-yard touchdown pass with 8:18 left in the half.[168] To this point Ohio had not achieved a first down after four possessions.[168] However, they found a little offense on the ensuing drive and after nine plays they had reached the Miami 32.[169] On the next play Parker Navarro was intercepted by Raion Strader who returned it ot the Miami 43 and the RedHawks took over with 2:28 remaining in the half. It was enough time as Miami took control of the game with 0:19 when Gabbert connected with Javon Tracy.[170]

Ohio took the opening kick of the second half and when on a 15-play touchdown drive that ate 7:31 off of clock that culminated in a 1-yard plunge by Anthony Tyus III.[171] Miami was forced to punt but the Bobcat effort to get back in the game went sour when a short Ohio punt on the following drive set Miami up on their own 42.[168] Miami quickly re-established control of the game when Keyon Mozee scored on a 58-yard run on the following play.[168] Navarro threw his second interception to Matt Salopel on the third play of the ensuing drive and Miami again scored in one play on Gabbert's third touchdown pass.[172] This time it was Cade McDonald on the receiving end of a 28-yard pass that put the RedHawks up 30–6.[173] After an exchange of punts, the Bobcats went on another long 11-play scoring drive ending in a 1-yard rush by Nolan McCormick. Ohio was down by 16 with just 5:58 remaining in the game. Ohio's defense forced Miami punts on their next two possessions but their offense was unable to put anymore points of the board until Nick Poulos, in relief of Navarro, ran it in with just five seconds left to make the final 30–20.[174]

Miami outgained Ohio 330 to 291.[172] Gabbert led Miami's offense with 178 passing yards and three touchdowns.[172] Mozee had 111 rushing yards including the long touchdown run.[175] McDonald had 5 catches to 84 yards and a touchdown.[176] Miami linebacker Matt Salopek earned MAC co-defensive player of the week honors with a 10 tackles and an interception.[177] Receivers Rodney Harris II and Chase Hendricks might have had the best days for the Bobcats in a game where they ball was distributed between many athletes with 7 and 5 respective receptions for 82 and 50 yards.[178]

vs. Buffalo

See also: 2024 Buffalo Bulls football team.

Statistics BUFFOHIO
First downs 22 22
Total yards 72–383 60–489
Rushing yards 33–126 41–258
Passing yards 257 231
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 24–39–1 14–19–1
Time of possession 29:29 30:31
Team Category Player Statistics
Buffalo Passing C.J. Ogbonna 24/39, 257 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Al-Jay Henderson 14 carries, 81 yards
Receiving Victor Snow 5 receptions, 75 yards, 1 TD
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 14/19, 231 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Rickey Hunt Jr. 9 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 6 receptions, 146 yards, 2 TD
[179] [180]
Ohio hosted Buffalo with both teams sporting 4–3 overall records and 2-3 conference records. The Bulls were coming off of a loss to Western Michigan but scored wins in the first two MAC games over two of the early favorites in Northern Illinois, and Toledo.[165] [181] Explosive plays helped Ohio to earn a 47–16 win. Ohio improved to 15–1 at home since the start of the 2022 season and 12–1 at home against Buffalo since Buffalo joined the MAC in 1999.[182] [183]

It took until near the end of the first quarter before either offense was able to post any points. The first three drives resulted in a Buffalo punt, Marquis Cooper intercepting a Parker Navarro pass to end a Bobcat drive at the Buffalo 21, and a missed 47-yard field goal by Upton Bellenfant. Gianni Spetic was able to finish Ohio's 11-play drive on their second possession with a short 23-yard field goal to give Ohio an early lead.[184] The lead didn't last long and Buffalo back Messiah Burch escaped for a 27-yard touchdown run on the ensuing drive.[185] Rickey Hunt Jr. gave Ohio the lead right back with the first of several huge plays for the Bobcats as he ripped off a 46-yard touchdown to give Ohio a 10–7 lead.[186] Following a Buffalo three and out Parker Navarro found Coleman Owen on a long 65-yard touchdown pass on the second play of the following drive.[187] Buffalo was forced to settle for a field goal with 3:23 left in the half. The Bobcat offense took the field and chewed up most of what was left in the half before Owen was on the scoring end on another Navarro pass as Ohio took a 24–10 lead into the locker room.[188]

Ohio was unable to do anything after receiving the 2nd half kickoff but halted Buffalo's subsequent scoring chance when Bralen Henderson recovered a fumble on a sack of C.J Ogbonna at the Ohio 20.[189] Ohio marched down the field in six plays and took control of the game when Nolan McCormick plunged into the end-zone.[190] Buffalo again moved the ball on their next drive. This time they converted it into a touchdown on the 11th play on a 21-yard catch by Victor Snow.[189] Their effort to get back in the game was significantly hampered when Kadin Schmitz intercepted Ogbonna's conversion pass and returned it 100 yards for two points for the Bobcats.[191] After a short Ohio punt the Bulls had an opportunity to starting at mid-field. They were stopped on downs without a first-down.[189] Six plays later Owen ended most of what might have been left of Buffalo's hope when he scored his third touchdown of the game. This time it was on the ground as he scored on a 22-yard reverse.[192] Shay Taylor then ended all hoped when he returned on Ogbonna interception for a touchdown two plays later. Ohio's defense stopped the Bull's on downs. Ohio's running game then chewed most of what was left of the clock before being stopped on downs at the two-minute timeout. The Bulls were unable to convert any points in the final two minutes.[193]

With the 31 point margin of victory, Ohio only outgained Buffalo by a margin of 489 to 383.[194] It was big plays that helped Ohio to the win.[195] Coleman Owen provided more than anyone with 6 receptions for 146 yards and two receiving touchdowns and a rushing touchdown.[196] He earned MAC offensive player of the week honors for his efforts. [197] Parker Navarro had 81 yards on the ground and rushing touchdown along with 231 passing yards, averaging 12.2 yards per attempt and a touchdown.[198] Rickey Hunt Jr. led the team with 89 rushing yards with a long touchdown run.[199] Shay Taylor had 11 tackles, a sack, and an interception returned for a touchdown. He earned MAC defensive player of the week.[197] Kadin Schmitz had 8 tackles along with a rarely seen pick-two conversion return.[199]

Ogbonna had 257 passing yards and a touchdown for the Bulls. Al-Jay Henderson had 81 rushing yards and Victor Snow had 75 receiving yards and a TD.[200] Red Murdock, Jalen McNair, and Shaun Dolac all had double figures in tackes with Murdock leading the way with 15.[199]

At Kent State

See also: 2024 Kent State Golden Flashes football team.

Statistics OHIOKENT
First downs 22 7
Total yards 411 114
Rushing yards 262 52
Passing yards 149 62
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–25–0 8–18–1
Time of possession 33:18 26:42
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 14/24, 142 yards
Rushing Anthony Tyus III 14 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 4 receptions, 61 yards
Kent State Passing Ruel Tomlinson 8/18, 62 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Ky Thomas 15 carries, 50 yards
Receiving Chrishon McCray 3 receptions, 28 yards
[201] [202]
Ohio hosted Kent State in the first of their November midweek "MACtion" games.[203] The Golden Flashes entered the game as the only winless team in the FBS subdivision and on a seventeen-game losing streak.[204] [205] They had dropped all four conference games along with three losses to power five teams and a loss to FCS opponent Saint Francis[206] They encountered more problems as they were planning on starting third-string quarterback Tommy Ulatowski but he was unable to play and they were forced to go with true freshman walk-on Ruel Tomlinson.[207] Kent State struggled to the tune of only 114 yards of total offense while Ohio's defense and special teams controlled the game.[208] Ohio became bowl eligible and moved into a 4-way tie for first place in a 41–0 win.[209]

The Golden Flashes quickly punted after receiving the opening kickoff. On their first drive of the game the Bobcats kept the ball for 11 plays but could not punch it in the endzone and had to settle for a 42-yard field goal.[210] They were able to find the endzone on their second drive as Anthony Tyus III ran it in from 19-yards out.[211] It remained 10–0 for the remainder of the first quarter. Kent State, on their fourth possession, finally got their initial first-down of the game with 1:27 remaining in the first but a Tomlinson pass was deflected upward by Adonis Williams Jr. and then by intercepted by Roman Parodie two plays later. Ohio started the ensuing drive at the Kent 37 but had to settle for a second field goal by Gianni Spetic early in the second quarter.[212] Ohio got the ball back after a Kent State punt and made the score 20–0 when quarterback Parker Navarro scored on a 3-yard rush on the 10th play of the next drive.[213] After another Golden Flash punt, Ohio tried a 55-yard field goal on the last play of the half but, after a well timed Kent State timeout negated a successful first attempt, could not convert.[213]

Ohio's special teams started to put the game away in the third quarter. Eamonn Dennis took the opening kickoff of the half and returned it 96-yards for a touchdown.[214] After a quick exchange of punts, Ohio forced Kent State to punt again with seven minutes remaining in the quarter. Coleman Owen provided another special team touchdown with a 61-yard punt return to make the score 34–0.[215] After another Kent three and out Ohio took the back into Kent State territory but Tyus fumbled the chance away.[213] Ohio scored the last points of the game on ther next drive when Nick Poulos, in fourth quarter relief of Navarro, threw is only pass of the game and found Bryce Butler for a touchdown. Neither team could find much offense on each of their respective final two possessions.[213]

The Bobcat offense outgained the Golden Flashes by almost 300 yards.[211] Navarro threw for 142 and added 41 on the ground. Tyus and Rickey Hunt Jr. rushed for 84 and 80 yards respectively.[216] In addition to the punt return, Owen led the Bobcats receiving corp with 4 catches for 61 yards.[217] The Bobcat defense collected 5 sacks.[218] Dennis's kick return earned him MAC co-special teams player of the week.[219] Josh Baka was the bright spot for Kent State with 18 tackles.[211]

vs. Eastern Michigan

See also: 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team.

Statistics EMUOHIO
First downs 15 20
Total yards 266 434
Rushing yards 111 157
Passing yards 155 277
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–30–3 22–32–1
Time of possession 27:57 32:03
Team Category Player Statistics
Eastern Michigan Passing 18/30, 155 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
Rushing Delbert Mimms III 16 carries, 71 yards
Receiving Oran Singleton 5 receptions, 70 yards
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 22/32, 277 yards, INT
Rushing Parker Navarro 13 carries, 106 yards, 4 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 8 receptions, 139 yards
[220] [221]
Ohio hosted Eastern Michigan in their second consecutive Wednesday night game.[222] The Eagles came in with a 2–3 MAC conference record but with an overall winning record at 5–4 as their only non-conference loss came at Washington.[223]

Neither offense could get anything going early on. On their second possession, Ohio held the ball for 11 plays but stalled at the EMU 11.[224] The short field goal was blocked by Joey Zelinsky.[225] After an exchange of punts, EMU got on the board first when Cole Snyder hit Delbert Mimms III on an 18-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter.[226] Neither team could get a first down on the next two drives. Ohio, starting from inside their own 12 for the third time to that point, then took the ball on their own 5.[227] They went 95 yards in 5 plays as Parker Navarro hit Chase Hendricks, Coleman Owen, and Rodney Harris II for long gains on his only three attempts of the drive and then finished the drive himself on a 3-yard touchdown rush to tie the game.[228] After another exchange of punts Ben McNaboe intercepted a Snyder pass to kill an Eagle scoring chance at the Ohio 25.[229] With only 2:30 left in the half Ohio started an 8 play drive ending in an Anthony Tyus 1-yard plunge to take the lead before the half.[230]

The Bobcats received the second half kickoff but Navarro was intercepted by Quentavius Scandrett.[229] Tank Pearson got the ball back for Ohio with an interception of his own.[229] Ohio was forced to punt it away but Pearson got is second interception in as many EMU drives and set Ohio up and the EMU 25.[229] Navarro immediately cashed the turnover in with a 25-yard run on the next play with 6:04 left in the third quarter. Eastern Michigan stayed in the game with a 16 play drive that used up over a third of the time left in the game but they had to settle for a field goal that made the score 21 –10.[230] Ohio responded with a 9-play drive of their own that ended in Navarro's third touchdown from 1-yard out to take an 18-point lead with 7:20 remaining.[229] EMU lost their chance to get back in the game when Snyder was sacked by McNaboe and fumbled on the first play of the ensuring drive.[229] Navarro capitalized with his 4th touchdown run for the game's final score.[229] With the 35–10 victory, the Bobcats stayed in a three-way tie for first place in the MAC.[24]

Navarro led the Bobcats with 106 rushing yards and tied a program record with four rushing touchdowns.[231] He also set a personal career best with 277 passing yards.[232] He won MAC offensive player of the week.[233] Owen once again led the receivers with 8 catches for 139 yards.[234] Ohio's defense forced four turnovers from an Eastern Michigan offense that had only given the ball away seven times for the season.[235] Pearson had two interceptions while McNaboe had one and a strip-sack.[236] Mimms had 155 hards and a touchdown for the Eagles.[236] Snyder, who was responsible for all four turnovers, threw for 155 yards and a touchdown.[237] After a slow start Ohio's offense go going with the help of turnovers as the Bobcats outgained the Eagles 434 to 266.[238]

At Toledo

See also: 2024 Toledo Rockets football team.

Statistics OHIOTOL
First downs 17 9
Total yards 367 212
Rushing yards 238 39
Passing yards 129 174
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–19–1 14–26–0
Time of possession 41:24 18:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 11/19, 129 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Anthony Tyus III 33 carries, 125 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Caleb Gossett 6 receptions, 86 yards
Toledo Passing 9/17, 136 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Willie Shaw III 6 carries, 30 yards
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 4 receptions, 45 yards
[239] [240]
Ohio next traveled to Toledo to play the Rockets.[241] Toledo entered with 7–3 record with a non-conference win over SEC opponent Mississippi State.[242] Their 4–2 MAC conference record had them one game behind Ohio, Miami, and Bowling Green.[243] [244] The last time these two programs played was when Toledo won the 2022 MAC Championship Game.[245] Ohio entered this game having won its last trip to the Glass Bowl in 2016. That win snapped a streak of sixteen losses at the Glass Bowl since they had last won at Toledo in 1967.[246] On a somewhat cold and somewhat windy Wednesday night, Ohio's offense controlled the clock, Ohio's defense controlled the game, and Ohio kept control of their own destiny as they overcame a first half deficit to win 24–7 slugfest.[247] [248] The loss eliminated Toledo from MAC championship contention.[249]

Both offenses struggled early on as the first seven drives of the game ended in punts.[250] Early in the second quarter, Toledo got on the board first with a 23-yard pass from Tucker Gleason to Anthony Torres.[251] Ohio finally found some offense on the ensuing drive, holding the ball for ten plays, but could not get into field goal range.[252] Neither offense did much for the rest of the half.[251]

Toledo went three and out to start the second half. Ohio marched to the Toledo 5-yard line but Parker Navarro was intercepted by Mason Hooks.[253] Ohio's defense got the ball right back as DJ Walker forced an Eric Holley III fumble that was subsequently recovered by Roman Parodie.[254] This time, Navarro cashed it in with a 1-yard touchdown run to tie the game.[254] On the ensuing drive Ohio's defense forced their second straight turnover. Blake Leake forced a Junior Vandeross III fumble recovered by Adonis Williams Jr.[255] Ohio took the ball and reached a 2nd and goal at the Toledo 5 when the game's most controversial play occurred. Anthony Tyus III was stripped of the ball but it was ruled that his forward progress was stopped.[248] Toledo forced a fourth down at the 2. Ohio elected to go for it an Navarro scored is second touchdown to take the lead for Ohio early in the fourth quarter.[256] Now ahead and with the wind at their back, Ohio's defense controlled the fourth quarter. They forced a three and out.[250] The Bobcats took the ball and kept it for 8 plays before Tyus scored on a 1-yard plunge.[257] Ohio's defense then forced a 4th and 18 on Toledo's 36. They chose to go for it when John Alan Richter, in relief of Gleason, fumbled and was tackled by Shay Taylor for an 11-yard loss.[258] With the lead and good-field position and time running out the Bobcats kept the ball on the ground and settled for a short Gianni Spetic field goal with 3:33 remaining.[256] On the ensuing drive, Richter fumbled on a sack by Bradley Weaver that was recovered by Parodie.[250] Ohio then ran out the clock.

Navarro passed for 129 yards and rushed for 104 and two touchdowns and won MAC offensive player of the week for the second week in a row and third time this season.[259] Tyus had 125 rushing yards and a touchdown[260] Caleb Gossett led Ohio with 6 receptions for 86 yards.[261] Ohio's defense forced three turnovers while holding the Rockets to 215 total yards[247]

vs. Ball State

See also: 2024 Ball State Cardinals football team.

Statistics BALLOHIO
First downs 21 22
Total yards 375 475
Rushing yards 42 270
Passing yards 333 205
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 29–47–0 9–15–1
Time of possession 29:16 30:44
Team Category Player Statistics
Ball State Passing Kadin Semonza 29/47, 333 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Braedon Sloan 10 carries, 31 yards
Receiving Cam Pickett 9 receptions, 119 yards
Ohio Passing Parker Navarro 7/11, 169 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Parker Navarro 11 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Coleman Owen 5 receptions, 142 yards, 2 TD
[262] [263]
The Bobcats hosted Ball State on Black Friday.[264] The Bobcats knew that a win put Ohio the MAC Championship game.[265] Ohio and Ball State had played 27 times since 1975 with the Bobcats winning 12.[266] The Cardinals only had wins over only FCS Missouri State, winless Kent State, and an upset win over Northern Illinois.[267] However, their loss to Vanderbilt was only by 10 and, entering with a 2–5 conference record, their first four MAC losses were by a combined 15 points.[268] They were coming in off a 38–13 loss to MAC co-leader Bowling Green.[269]

Ohio took the opening kickoff and scored on their fifth offensive snap Parker Navarro hit Coleman Owen on a 50-yard bomb.[270] Ball State reached as deep as the Ohio 34 on their first drive but they were forced to punt. Three plays later Navarro and Owen hooked up deep again. This time from 41-yards.[271] After a Cardinal three-and-out the Bobcats reached as deep as the Ball State 30 but Navarro was intercepted by Thailand Baldwin as the 3-yard line.[272] Ball State went three-and-out again and were forced to punt deep in their own end. Ohio took over at the Cardinal 44 but were quickly forced to punt and pinned the Cardinals at their own 15. They reached midfield but were again forced to punt. This time the Bobcats marched 80-yards as it was Navarro who took it in himself this time with a 2-yard rush to put the Bobcats in control with a 21–0 lead with 8:25 remaining in the half.[273] Ball State took the kickoff and went on a 70-yard drive that culminated in a 33-yard pass from Kadin Semonza to Dahya Patel.[274] Seeing on opportunity to get right back in the game before the half, the Cardinals caught the Bobcats off-guard with an onsides kick. Seven plays later they faced a 4th and 1 and the Ohio 20 and elected to go for it but the conversion attempt was stuffed by the Ohio defense. Ohio punted on the ensuing drive and went into the half up by 14.[275]

Ball State received to opening kickoff. On the first play Semonza was sacked by Bradley Weaver and fumbled. Shay Taylor recovered at the Cardinal 16-yard line.[275] Two plays later, Navarro connected with Mason Williams for his third touchdown pass of the game.[276] The Ohio defense then forced a Ball State punt.[275] Ohio again marched 80-yards and went up 28 when Navarro scored his second touchdown on the ground.[275] Seeing an opportunity for their first MAC championship since 1968, Ohio sat most of their starters for the remainder of the game.

Ball State responded and Semonza found Tanner Koziol for a touchdown on the ensuing drive. With many Bobcats starters sitting the Cardinal defense forced an Ohio three-and-out.[275] Seeing an opportunity to get back into the game against Ohio's backups, the Cardinals reached the Ohio 25 on the last play of the third quarter. But Semonza then threw four straight incompletions and the drive ended on downs.[275] Ohio drove into Ball State territory but a fumble by backup quarterback Nick Poulos was recovered by Riley Tolsma.[275] Two plays later, Semonza was sacked by Taylor and his fumble was recovered by Dustin Johnson.[275] Poulos found Max Rodarte for a touchdown to make the score 41–14 with 5:25 remaining.[277] Semonza connected with Jamarion McDougle for a 27 yard TD on next possession but their onside kick failed and Ohio ran out the clock to earn a 42–21 victory and a spot in the MAC Championship game.[278] The win completed an unbeaten season at home[279]

Navarro threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns and added led the team with 110 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[280] Navarro earned MAC offensive player of the week honors for the fourth time on the season and the third week in a row.[281] Anthony Tyus III added 109 yards on the ground.[282] Owen scored on two early touchdown passes and joined LaVon Brazill and Donte Foster as the only receivers with a 1000 yard season.[283] Blake Leake led Ohio with 12 tackles.[284] Taylor forced a fumble and recovered another. Ohio outgained Ball State 475 to 375. The Bobcat defense held the Cardinals to 42 yards rushing.[285]

Freshman quarterback Kadin Semonza threw for 333 yards and 3 touchdowns.[286] Cam Pickett led the Cardinals with 119 yards while tight-end Tanner Koziol had 10 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown.[286] George Udo led them with 11 tackles.

At Miami (OH) (MAC Championship / rivalry)

See also: 2024 Miami RedHawks football team, 2024 MAC Football Championship Game and Battle of the Bricks.

Statistics OHIOM-OH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami (OH) Passing
Rushing
Receiving

For the first time in its history, the MAC Championship will feature the teams with the best conference records without regard to divisions.[287] This allowed Ohio and Miami to continue the Battle of the Bricks rivalry in the championship game[288] They will play twice in the same season for the first time.[289] Miami won the first matchup on October 19 by as score of 30–20.[290] Both teams enter the game without having lost since the last meeting.[291] [292] Entering the championship game, Miami leads the rivalry series 56–42–2.[293] Ohio has won 13 of the last 18 but Miami has won the last two.[294] In addition to the win earlier in the 2024 season, their win over Ohio during the 2023 season handed the Bobcats their second conference loss and vaulted the Redhawks to the 2023 MAC Football Championship Game where they defeated Toledo.[295] [296]

Statistics

Statistics through November 30, 2024

Source:[297]

Team

Ohio Opp
Scoring 342 224
  Points per Game 28.5 18.67
First Downs 248 203
  Rushing 123 69
  Passing 100 121
  Penalty 25 13
Rushing yards 2761 1528
  Avg per play 5.2 3.2
  Avg per game 210.5 98.7
  Rushing touchdowns 29 11
Passing yards 2205 2485
  Att-Comp-Int 290-178-11 375-230-9
  Avg per pass 7.60 6.63
  Avg per catch 12.38 10.80
  Avg per game 183.75 207.08
  Passing touchdowns 12 15
Total Offense 4731 3669
  Avg per Play 6.1 4.9
  Avg per Game 394.3 305.8
Fumbles-Lost 13-9 23-8
Penalties-Yards 66-548 72-641
  Avg per Game 45.67 53.42
Ohio Opp
Punts-Yards 54-2219 66-2740
  Avg per Punt 38.06 38.53
Time of Possession/Game 31:55 28:03
3rd Down Conversions 70-150 64-169
4th Down Conversions 5-9 8-19
Touchdowns Scored 44 27
Field Goals-Attempts 11-14 12-24
PAT-Attempts 39-39 24-25
Attendance
  Games/Avg per Game
  Neutral Site

Individual Leaders

Passing

Passing statistics
Name GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Y/G Lng TD Int Rtg
13 Parker Navarro 11 11 9−2 156 240 65.0 1,934 8.1 175.8 75T 10 10 138.1
8 Nick Poulos 7 1 0−1 22 49 44.9 271 5.5 38.7 30 2 1 100.7
Totals 12 12 9−3 178 290 61.4 2,205 7.6 183.8 75T 12 11 131.3

Rushing

Rushing statistics
NAME GP ATT GAIN AVG TD LONG AVG/G
2 Anthony Tyus III 11 184 960 5.2 8 46 87.27
13 Parker Navarro 11 132 876 6.6 13 55 79.64
28 Rickey Hunt Jr. 11 73 365 5.0 2 59 33.18
8 Nick Poulos 7 28 149 5.3 1 22 21.29
22 Duncan Brune 12 26 84 3.2 1 8 7.00
21 Nolan McCormick 7 18 62 3.4 2 7 8.86
10 Eamonn Dennis 10 5 30 6.0 0 10 3.00
6 Coleman Owen 12 1 22 22.0 1 11 1.83
85 Mason Williams 12 1 7 7.0 1 7 0.58
Team 12 14 -29 -2.1 0 0 -2.42
TOTALS 12 482 2761 5.2 29 59 210.50

Receiving

Receiving statistics
NAME GP CTH YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/G
6 Coleman Owen 12 62 1032 16.65 7 75 86.00
7 Chase Hendricks 12 32 392 12.25 1 56 32.67
11 Rodney Harris II 12 19 246 12.95 0 52 20.50
85 Mason Williams 12 16 161 10.06 1 20 13.42
88 Caleb Gossett 12 15 144 9.60 0 344 12.00
2 Anthony Tyus III 11 11 81 7.36 1 19 7.36
3 Max Rodarte 9 5 60 12.00 1 23 6.67
10 Eamonn Dennis 10 3 26 8.67 0 16 2.60
28 Rickey Hunt Jr. 11 6 23 3.83 0 8 2.09
12 Eian Pugh 9 4 23 5.75 0 9 2.56
14 Bryce Butler 12 1 7 7.00 1 7 0.58
69 Parker Titsworth 12 1 5 5.00 0 5 0.42
86 Jake Bruno 12 2 3 1.50 0 4 0.25
21 Nolan McCormick 7 1 2 2.00 0 2 0.29
37 TOTALS 12 178 2205 12.39 12 75 183.75

Defense

Defense statistics
NAME GP SOLO AST TOT TFL-YDS SACK-YDS INT BU QBH FR FF BLK SAF TD
9Blake Leake123043733.0-50-003201000
6Dustin Johnson124225671.5-30-003010000
35Shay Taylor112736639.0-432.0-2614112001
17Marcel Walker-Burgess123121526.5-355.0-3112802010
21DJ Walker123117486.0-140-017001000
4Roman Parodie112815430-00-019020000
7Tank Pearson112714410.5-20-036000000
8Ben McNaboe121425396.5-243.5-2013702000
94Bradley Weaver1122143612.5-878.0-7300703100
0Austin Brawley52211331.5-20-011000000
11CJ Doggette11820286.5-233.0-1300101000
10Cam Rice111017278.0-373.0-2701500000
19Kadin Schmitz121215273.0-252.5-2400100000
5Adonis Williams Jr.71413271.0-60-003010000
30Stellan Bowman11815232.5-50-000101000
81Bralen Henderson12149232.0-91.0-700010000
22Jalen Thomeson1198170-00-000000000
12Michael Mack II1293121.0-30-000000000
13Kaci Seegars1165114.5-161.0-600310000
95Walter Bob Jr. 64590-00-000000000
27Jack Fries127290-00-000000000
16Chris Mayfield121782.5-30.5-100200000
23Tony Mathis76170-00-001000000
29JT Haskins42240-00-000000000
15Reise Collier32130-00-000000000
5Khamani Debrow80330-00-000000000
2Miles Fleming72130-00-000000000
28Jaylen Johnson71230-00-000000000
97Austin Mitchell51230.5-10.5-100000000
44Gianni Spetic123030-00-000000000
20Kendall Bannister10220-00-000000000
96Sinn Brennan32021.0-10-000000000
86Jake Bruno121120-00-000000000
91Jay Crable71120-00-000000000
25Michael Molnar20220.5-10-000000000
57Nathan Hale41010-00-000000000
55Jordon Jones101010-00-000000000
14Xander Karagosian31010-00-000000000
24DJ Morton40110-00-000000000
6Coleman Owen121010-00-000000000
3Max Rodarte91010-00-000000000
18Bailey Russ80110-00-000000000
22Duncan Brune120000-00-000000000
14Bryce Butler120000-00-000000000
10Eamonn Dennis100000-00-000000000
39Colby Garfield120000-00-000010000
88Caleb Gossett120000-00-000000000
11Rodney Harris II120000-00-000000000
7Chase Hendricks120000-00-000000000
28Rickey Hunt Jr.110000-00-000000000
21Nolan McCormick70000-00-000000000
13Parker Navarro110000-00-000000000
8Nick Poulos70000-00-000000000
2Anthony Tyus III110000-00-000000000
85Mason Williams120000-00-000000000
TOTALS 1240636577180.0-34530.0-22994338813110
OPPONENTS 1239944684560.0-18317.0-991132289910
Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Kicking statistics
NAME GP XPM XPA XP% FGM FGA FG% 1–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50+ LNG
44 Gianni Spetic 39 39 34 100.0% 11 14 78.57% 0/0 4/4 4/5 3/4 0/1 46
TOTALS 39 39 100.0% 11 14 78.57% 0/0 4/4 4/5 3/4 0/1 46
Kickoff statistics
NAME GP KICKS YDS AVG TB OB
44 Gianni Spetic 12 64 3947 61.7 28 1
TOTALS 64 3947 61.7 28 1
Punting statistics
NAME GP PUNTS YDS AVG LONG TB I–20 50+ BLK
43 Jack Wilson 12 54 2219 41.09 56 1 18 16 0
TOTALS 54 2219 41.09 56 1 18 16 0
Punt return statisitics
NAME RET YDS AVG TD LONG
6 Coleman Owen 13 137 10.54 1 61
23 Tony Mathis 1 0 0.00 0 0
TOTALS 14 137 9.79 1 61
Kickoff return statisitics
NAME RET YDS AVG TD LONG
10 Eamonn Dennis 7 196 28.00 1 96
7 Tank Pearson 9 196 21.78 0 31
22 Duncan Brune 5 81 16.20 0 17
0 Delaney Crawford 1 16 16.00 0 16
TOTALS 22 498 22.23 1 96

Personnel

Coaching staff

Since July 14, 2021, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Tim Albin. He heads a staff of ten assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and numerous other support staff.[298]

Head coach 2005 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/running backs 2022 University of Hawaii 2002
Defensive Coordinator/Safeties 2022 Wittenberg University 2002
Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks 2014 Hanover College 1994
Nate Faanes co-defensive coordinator/Special teams coordinator/linebackers 2019 Winona State University 2015
De'Angelo Smith Def. Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks/director of player development 2017 University of Cincinnati 2008
Recruiting Coordinator/Tight ends 2020 University of Notre Dame 2013
Tremayne Scott Def. Running Game Coordinator/Defensive tackles 2018 Ohio University 2012
Offensive line 2019 University of Southern Mississippi 1995
Andre Allen Wide receivers 2023 Ashford
Defensive ends/Pass Rush Specialist 2024 Valparaiso University 1999
Jeremiah Covington Assistant athletic director for football operations 2022 Wingate University 2011
Kyle Obly Graduate assistant – offense
Jake Roney Graduate assistant – offense
Garrett Pruss Graduate assistant – defense
Nick Auriemma Graduate assistant – defense

Support staff

Sarah Newgarde Director of athletics administration and football communications 2021 Ohio University
Matthias Reiber Head football athletic trainer 2021 Bowling Green State University
Jerry Lin Staff Athletic trainer (football, swim & dive)
Will Fife Director of equipment
Caleb Moon Assistant director of equipment services
Thomas Turnbaugh Director of video and recruiting services 2018 Ohio University
Clay Finney Director of recruiting 2023
Elaine Goodfellow Administrative assistant
Jaydin Schrantz Football operations assistant 2024
Jessica Arquette Ohio athletics sports dietitian Bowling Green State University
Kaitlyn Michener Nutritionist
Hannah Rastatter Nutritionist
Joseph Benish Staff Athletic Trainer (Football/Track)
Tyler Shumate Director of Strength and Conditioning 2024 University of Virginia
Ben Gilkey Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
John Bowman Director of Sports Medicine & Athletics Health Care Administrator 1994 Ohio University
Dr. Sergio Ulloa Team Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Katherine Guran Head Team Physician
James Odenthal Staff Physical Therapist 2010 Ohio University

Roster

2023 Ohio Bobcats football roster
Quarterback
  • 4 Jacob Winters – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (233 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Jackson
  • 8 Nick Poulos - R-Jr. 6‘6“ (234 lb.) Granite Bay, Calif. / Granite Bay
  • 9 Callum Wither – R-So. 6‘4“ (211 lb.) Mississauga, Ontario / Clarkson Football North
  • 13 Parker Navarro – Gr. 6‘1“ (205 lb.) Tempe, Ariz. / Desert Vista
  • 16 Matthew Papas – Fr. 5‘11“ (178 lb.) Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

Running Back

  • 2 Anthony Tyus III – Gr. 6‘1“ (226 lb.) Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern
  • 21 Nolan McCormick – R-Jr. 5‘11“ (226 lb.) Mason, Ohio / William Mason
  • 22 Duncan Brune – Fr. 5‘11“ (210 lb.) Cologne, Germany / Cologne Crocodiles
  • 28 Rickey Hunt Jr. – R-Fr. 5‘11“ (210 lb.) Oklahoma City, Okla. / Millwood
  • 41 Devon Hunter – R-Jr. 5‘11“ (214 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
  • 48 Aginon Wilson Jr. – R-Fr. 5‘10“ (213 lb.) Cleveland, Ohio / Cleveland Heights

Wide Receiver

  • 0 Delaney Crawford – R-So. - (lb.) Fontana, CA / Corona Senior
  • 3 Max Rodarte – Jr. 6‘1“ (191 lb.) Sacramento, California / Capital Christian
  • 5 Khamani Debrow – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (201 lb.) Killeen, Texas / Ellison
  • 6 Coleman Owen – Gr. 5‘11“ (191 lb.) Gilbert, Ariz. / Higley
  • 7 Chase Hendricks – So. 6‘1“ (200 lb.) St. Louis, Mo. / St. Mary's
  • 10 Eamonn Dennis – Gr. 5‘11“ (194 lb.) Worcester, Mass. / St. John's
  • 11 Rodney Harris II – R-So. 6‘2“ (211 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton (Ohio)
  • 12 Eian Pugh – R-So. 6‘3“ (184 lb.) Oak Park, Ill. / Fenwick
  • 17 Kaden Hurst – Fr. 6‘1“ (195 lb.) Fort Wayne, Indiana / Leo
  • 18 Miles Cremascoli – Fr. 6‘3“ (223 lb.) Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier
  • 19 Dom Dorwart – Fr. 6‘2“ (200 lb.) Leonardtown, Md. / St. Mary's Ryken
  • 20 Jack Borer – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (203 lb.) Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
  • 23 Riley Neer – Fr. 5‘11“ (180 lb.) Bellefontaine, Ohio / Bellefontaine
  • 37 Blake Guffey – R-So. 6‘1“ (219 lb.) Glouster, Ohio / Trimble
  • 80 Ryan McDole – R-So. 6‘4“ (211 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
  • 81 Matthew Stuewe – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (198 lb.) Avon Lake, Ohio / Avon Lake
  • 83 Hunter Thompson – Fr. 6‘3“ (215 lb.) Adamstown, Md. / Oakdale
  • 88 Caleb Gossett – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (200 lb.) Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy

Tight End

  • 14 Bryce Butler – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (248 lb.) Bowie, Md. / St. John's College High School
  • 40 Beau Blankenship – R-So. 6‘4“ (240 lb.) Hillsboro, Ohio / Paint Valley
  • 44 Aiden Lowery – Fr. 6‘3“ (204 lb.) Dublin Ohio / Dublin Jerome
  • 82 Nick Segarra – Fr. 6‘6“ (257 lb.) Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholic
  • 84 AJ Miller – Fr. 6‘4“ (226 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North
  • 85 Mason Williams – R-Fr. 6‘5“ (257 lb.) Mogadore, Ohio / Mogadore
  • 86 Jake Bruno – R-Jr. 6‘6“ (249 lb.) Amherst, N.Y. / Saint Francis

Offensive lineman

  • 51 Davion Weatherspoon – R-Jr. 6‘1“ (311 lb.) Harper Woods, Mich. / Harper Woods High School
  • 53 Andrew Erby – Fr. 6‘3“ (261 lb.) Harrisburg, Pa. / Steelton
  • 54 Charlie Nowinsky – Fr. 6‘5“ (324 lb.) Wittenberg, Wis. / Wittenberg-Birnamwood
  • 55 Jordon Jones – R-So. 6‘3“ (297 lb.) Ashland, Ky. / Paul G. Blazer
  • 56 Ben Maldonado – Jr. 6‘4“ (294 lb.) Miami, Fla. / Champagnat Catholic School
  • 57 Carson Heidecker – R-Sr. 6‘3“ (295 lb.) Columbia Station, Ohio / Columbia
  • 60 Trent Allen – Jr. 6‘3“ (284 lb.) Windemere, Fla. / Bishop Moore
  • 61 Kaden Rogers – R-Jr. 6‘3“ (297 lb.) Hamilton, Ohio / Ross High School
  • 64 Seth Anstead – Fr. 6‘4“ (289 lb.) Chelsea, Mich. / Chelsea
  • 65 Jake Skelly – R-Jr. 6‘4“ (276 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Harley High School
  • 66 Christophe Atkinson – Gr. 6‘4“ (308 lb.) Leesburg, Va. / Tuscarora
  • 67 Kam Wright – R-So. 6‘4“ (321 lb.) Granville, Ohio / Granville
  • 69 Parker Titsworth – Gr. 6‘1“ (290 lb.) Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
  • 70 Brennan Meadows – Fr. - (lb.) Coal Grove, Ohio / Dawson-Bryant
  • 71 Aidan Johnson – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (304 lb.) Elkridge, Maryland / Good Counsel
  • 72 Jakob Lemus – R-Jr. - (lb.) Oxnard, Calif. / Hueneme
  • 73 Joseph Habinowski – R-Sr. 6‘5“ (317 lb.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory
  • 74 Tigana Cisse – Jr. 6‘3“ (300 lb.) Oakland, Calif. / McClymonds
  • 75 Jarian Shelby – R-So. 6‘3“ (283 lb.) Luling, La. / Hahnville High School
  • 76 Bryce Parson – Fr. 6‘2“ (291 lb.) Saint Louis, Mo. / Christian Brothers College
  • 77 Jacob Dennison – R-Sr. 6‘5“ (299 lb.) Mansfield, Ohio / Lexington

Placekicker

  • 44 Gianni Spetic – So. 6‘3“ (211 lb.) Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
  • 46 Jacob Lewis – Gr. 6‘3“ (227 lb.) Delaware, Ohio / Olentangy Berlin
  • 47 Alex Kasee – So. 6‘2“ (175 lb.) Sylvania, Ohio / Sylvania Northview

Defensive line

  • 8 Ben McNaboe – Gr. 6‘3“ (250 lb.) Rogers, Minn. / Rogers
  • 10 Cam Rice – Gr. 6‘3“ (290 lb.) Morgantown, W.Va / Morgantown
  • 11 CJ Doggette – R-So. 6‘2“ (277 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  • 13 Kaci Seegars – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (255 lb.) Charlotte, N.C. / Audrey Kell
  • 16 Chris Mayfield – R-Sr. 6‘3“ (275 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
  • 17 Marcel Walker-Burgess – Gr. 6‘2“ (252 lb.) Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway
  • 19 Kadin Schmitz – So. 6‘1“ (237 lb.) Ashland, Ohio / Ashland
  • 50 Owen DiFranco – R-Fr. 6‘4“ (251 lb.) Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Glenbard South
  • 51 Maverick Ohle – Fr. 6‘3“ (255 lb.) Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central
  • 57 Nathan Hale – Jr. 6‘4“ (281 lb.) Wichita, Kan. / Northwest
  • 81 Bralen Henderson – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (280 lb.) Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic
  • 90 Brock Arndt – Fr. 6‘4“ (248 lb.) Appleton, Wis. / Appleton North
  • 91 Jay Crable – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (227 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Archbishop
  • 92 RJ Keuchler – R-Fr. 6‘5“ (266 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  • 93 Sam Ehret – Fr. 6‘4“ (246 lb.) Clearwater, Fla / Clearwater Academy International
  • 94 Bradley Weaver – R-Jr. 6‘4“ (262 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby High School
  • 95 Walter Bob – Jr. - (lb.) Lafayette, La. / Acadiana
  • 96 Sinn Brennan – R-Fr. 6‘4“ (235 lb.) Osaka, Japan / Los Alamitos (Calif.)
  • 97 Austin Mitchell – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (267 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
  • 98 Danny Novickas – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (231 lb.) Chicago, Ill. / Mt. Carmel
  • 99 Joey Woolard – R-Sr. 6‘1“ (278 lb.) Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

Linebacker

  • 9 Blake Leake – Gr. 6‘2“ (215 lb.) Culpeper, Va. / Eastern View
  • 15 Reise Collier – 5th 6‘3“ (213 lb.) Midwest City, Okla. / Carl Albert High School
  • 25 Michael Molnar – R-So. 6‘3“ (221 lb.) Mason, Ohio / Mason
  • 27 Jack Fries – R-So. 6‘2“ (215 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / LaSalle
  • 30 Stellan Bowman – Fr. 6‘1“ (226 lb.) Grand Rapids, Michigan / East Kenwood
  • 33 Brady Sestili – R-Fr. 6‘4“ (205 lb.) Delaware, Ohio / Dublin Jerome
  • 34 Lukas Stiles – R-Fr. 5‘9“ (225 lb.) Wadsworth, Ohio / Highland
  • 35 Shay Taylor – R-Jr. 6‘3“ (232 lb.) Mount Perry, Ohio / Sheridan High School
  • 36 Parker Startz – Fr. 6‘3“ (240 lb.) Chicago, Ill. / Mount Carmel
  • 56 Ryan Matheny – Fr. - (lb.) Fairfax Station, Va. / Lake Baddock Secondary

Defensive back

  • 0 Austin Brawley – Jr. 6‘1“ (180 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Massillon Washington
  • 2 Miles Fleming – R-Sr. 5‘11“ (197 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Hartley
  • 3 Jeremiah Wood – Gr. 6‘1“ (216 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  • 4 Roman Parodie – R-Sr. 6‘2“ (204 lb.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons
  • 5 Adonis Williams Jr. – Jr. 6‘2“ (217 lb.) South Euclid, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
  • 6 Dustin Johnson – Gr. 6‘1“ (201 lb.) Denver, Co. / Cherry Cree
  • 7 Tank Pearson – Sr. 5‘9“ (178 lb.) Oxford, Miss. / Oxford
  • 12 Mike Mack – R-Jr. 6‘1“ (199 lb.) Glenn Dale, Md. / Bullis School
  • 14 Xander Karagosian – R-So. 6‘1“ (206 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Alexander and Jackson
  • 18 Bailey Russ – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (212 lb.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
  • 20 Kendall Bannister – R-Fr. 5‘11“ (183 lb.) Woodbridge, Va. / Freedom
  • 21 DJ Walker – R-Fr. 6‘1“ (186 lb.) Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa
  • 22 Jalen Thomeson – So. 5‘11“ (187 lb.) Greenwood, Ind. / Center Grove
  • 23 Tony Mathis – Fr. 5‘11“ (176 lb.) Macon, Ga. / Westside
  • 24 DJ Morton – Fr. 6‘1“ (181 lb.) Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central
  • 26 LJ Shumpert – Jr. 5‘11“ (175 lb.) Booneville, Miss. / Booneville
  • 28 Jaylen Johnson – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (221 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Lasalle
  • 29 JT Haskins – Fr. 5‘11“ (172 lb.) Lexington, Ky. / Bryant Station
  • 38 Andrew Vera – So. 5‘11“ (190 lb.) St. Clairsville, Ohio / St. Clairsville
  • 41 Creed Hill – R-Fr. 5‘10“ (179 lb.) Medina, Ohio / Highland
  • 42 Carson Canning – Fr. 5‘10“ (189 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
  • 49 Xavier Williams – Fr. - (lb.) Akron, Ohio / Archbishop Hoban

Punter

  • 43 Jack Wilson – R-Sr. 5‘11“ (222 lb.) Lancefield, Victoria, Australia / Gisborne Secondary College (ProKick Australia)

Long Snapper

  • 38 Dominic Konopka – R-So. 5‘11“ (248 lb.) Sharon Center, Ohio / Highland
  • 39 Colby Garfield – Gr. 6‘2“ (234 lb.) Clemmons, N.C. / North Davidson

As of August 25, 2024 - Source:[299]

Depth chart

Starters out for the season: SS:Austin Brawley; Nickel:Jeremiah Wood

For November 29, 2024 vs. Ball State - Source:[300]

Awards and honors

Weekly awards

MAC Offensive Player of the WeekParker NavarroQBGSSept. 30[301]
MAC Offensive Player of the WeekColeman OwenWRGSOct. 28[302]
MAC Defensive Player of the WeekShay TaylorLBR-Jr.Oct. 28
MAC Special Teams Player of the WeekEamonn DennisWR/KRGSNov. 8[303]
MAC Offensive Player of the WeekParker NavarroQBGSNov. 15[304]
MAC Offensive Player of the WeekParker NavarroQBGSNov. 25[305]
MAC Offensive Player of the WeekParker NavarroQBGSDec. 2[306]

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  6. Web site: Ohio goes for second straight 10-win season against Georgia Southern in Myrtle Beach Bowl. usatoday.com. AP. December 15, 2023. December 18, 2023.
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  10. Web site: College football 2024 returning production rankings: 134 teams. Bill. Connelly. espn.com. ESPN. February 5, 2024. en.
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  12. Web site: Reserves Hunt, Navarro lead Ohio to 41-21 victory over Georgia Southern in Myrtle Beach Bowl. December 18, 2023. December 16, 2023. foxsports.com. AP.
  13. Web site: GA SOUTHERN 21 OHIO 41. December 18, 2023. December 16, 2023. Fox Sports.
  14. Web site: Freshman Running Back Rickey Hunt Tied NCAA Bowl Record This Saturday. December 18, 2023. December 16, 2023. msn.com. The Spun. Tzvi. Machlin.
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  46. Web site: Ohio 22, Syracuse 38 - Play by Play. August 31, 2024. September 1, 2024. Fox Sports.
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  54. Web site: Syracuse QB slings 4 touchdown passes to help new coach win his debut. Marquell. Slaughter. democratandchronicle.com. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. September 1, 2024. September 1, 2024.
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  58. Web site: Ohio Football Falls to Syracuse, 38-22. Ohio Athletics. ohiobobcats.com. August 31, 2024 . September 1, 2024.
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  67. Web site: North Texas 52, South Alabama 38. August 31, 2024. September 1, 2024. FOX Sports.
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  109. News: Ohio Football Falls to Kentucky, 41-6. Ohio Athletics. ohiobobcats.com . September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024.
  110. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 6, Kentucky Wildcats- Play-By-Play . September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. CBS Sports.
  111. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky 41 - Recap. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. Fox Sports.
  112. Web site: Dane Key, Brock Vandagriff lead UK to blowout of Ohio, snapping two-game losing streak. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. Lexington Herald Leader. Jon. Hale.
  113. Web site: DKentucky Did Its Job in Ohio Win Despite Odd Operation. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. on3.com. Nick. Roush.
  114. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky - Gamecast. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. ESPN .
  115. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky 41 – Play-by Play. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. ESPN .
  116. Web site: Kentucky offense wakes up in 41-6 win over Ohio. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. CBS Sports.
  117. Web site: Kentucky slams Ohio: 4 things to know and postgame cheers. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. seaofblue.com. SB Nation.
  118. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky 41 – Team Stats. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. ESPN .
  119. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky - Boxscore. September 21, 2024. September 22, 2024. ESPN .
  120. Web site: Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats - Final Score Akron 10, Ohio 30 - Boxscore - September 28, 2024 . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. Fox Sports .
  121. Web site: Akron 10, Ohio 30. September 29, 2024. google.com.
  122. Web site: Join us to celebrate OHIO Homecoming 2024, Sept. 23-28. September 22, 2024. September 9, 2024. ohio.edu. Ohio University.
  123. Web site: Akron 6, Ohio State 52. September 22, 2024. espn.com. ESPN.
  124. Web site: Monangai runs for a career-high 208 yards and 3 TDs to lead Rutgers over Akron 49-17. September 22, 2024. espn.com. ESPN.
  125. Web site: Akron takes a break from power-conference opponents to beat FCS foe Colgate 31-20. September 22, 2024. espn.com. ESPN.
  126. Web site: Robby Ashford throws for two touchdowns and runs for a third in South Carolina's 50-7 win over Akron. September 22, 2024. espn.com. ESPN.
  127. Web site: Parker Navarro throws 2 TD passes to Coleman Owen as Ohio rolls past Akron 30-10 in MAC opener . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. apnews.com.
  128. Web site: Parker Navarro throws 2 TD passes to Coleman Owen as Ohio rolls past Akron 30-10 in MAC opener. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. ESPN .
  129. Web site: Akron 10, Ohio 30 – Play-by Play. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. ESPN .
  130. News: Ohio Football defeats Akron 30-10, starts MAC play 1-0. Ohio Athletics. woub.com . September 28, 2024. Grant. Kiefer. September 29, 2024.
  131. News: Ohio Football Defeats Akron 30-10 on Homecoming. Ohio Athletics. ohiobobcats.com . September 28, 2024. Ashley. Beach. September 29, 2024.
  132. Web site: Parker Navarro throws 2 TD passes to Coleman Owen as Ohio rolls past Akron 30-10 in MAC opener . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. Fox Sports.
  133. Web site: Parker Navarro throws 2 TD passes to Coleman Owen as Ohio rolls past Akron 30-10 in MAC opener. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. CBS Sports.
  134. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky - Gamecast. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. ESPN .
  135. Web site: Akron Zips 10, Ohio Bobcats 30 – Play-by Play . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. CBS Sports.
  136. News: Akron Zips football Ohio pulls away in second half for Mid-American Conference win. Ohio Athletics. woub.com . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024.
  137. Web site: Akron 10, Ohio 30 – Team Stats. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. ESPN .
  138. Web site: Akron Zips 10, Ohio Bobcats 30 – Play-by Play . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. CBS Sports.
  139. Web site: MAC Announces Week 5 Football Players of the Week. September 30, 2024. September 30, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  140. News: Akron Falls at Ohio in League Opener. Akron Athletics. gozips.com . September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024.
  141. Web site: Ohio 6, Kentucky - Boxscore. September 28, 2024. September 29, 2024. ESPN .
  142. Web site: Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas - Final Score Ohio 27, Central Michigan 25 - Boxscore - October 12, 2024 . October 12, 2024. October 12, 2024. Fox Sports .
  143. Web site: Ohio 27, Central Michigan 25. October 13, 2024. google.com.
  144. Web site: 2020 CMU Football Media Guide. Central Michigan Athletics. cmuchippewas.com. October 4, 2024.
  145. Web site: Ohio Bobcats Head-to-Head Results. Sports Reference. sports-reference.com. October 4, 2024.
  146. Web site: Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule 2024. ESPN. ESPN.com. October 4, 2024.
  147. Web site: Ohio Outlasts Central Michigan, 27-25. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics.
  148. Web site: Ohio 27. Central Michigan 25 – Play-by Play. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. ESPN .
  149. Web site: Ohio 27, Central Michigan 25 - Gamecast. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. ESPN .
  150. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 27, Central Michigan Chippewas 25 - Plays. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. CBS Sports.
  151. Web site: Navarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. CBS Sports .
  152. Web site: Navarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. ESPN .
  153. Web site: Central Michigan football falls just short of an incredible comeback against Ohio on homecoming. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. WNEM 5.
  154. Web site: Ohio Football holds off Central Michigan comeback attempt, grabs first road win. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. WOUB. Grant. Kiefer.
  155. Web site: Ohio withstands Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25 . October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. 9 and 10 news.
  156. Web site: Navarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25 . October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. AP.
  157. Web site: Ohio 27. Central Michigan 25 – Team Stats. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. ESPN .
  158. Web site: Ohio 27. Central Michigan 25 - Boxscore. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. ESPN .
  159. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 27, Central Michigan Chippewas 25 - Boxscore. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. CBS Sports.
  160. Web site: Chippewas' Rally Falls Short in 27-25 Homecoming Loss to Ohio. October 12, 2024. October 13, 2024. cmuchippewas.com . Central Michigan Athletics. Andy. Snedden.
  161. Web site: Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas - Final Score Ohio 20, Miami 30 - Boxscore - October 19, 2024 . October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. Fox Sports .
  162. Web site: Ohio 20, Miami 30. October 20, 2024. google.com.
  163. Web site: Miami (Ohio) beats No. 23 Toledo 23-14 to win MAC championship. December 2, 2023. CBS Sports. December 2, 2023.
  164. Web site: Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule 2024. October 14, 2024. ESPN. espn.com.
  165. Web site: Mid-American Conference football media day: Miami picked by coaches to win MAC title. October 14, 2024. Akron Beacon Journal. beaconjournal.com. July 19, 2024. Michael. Beaven.
  166. Web site: 2024 Football Schedule. October 14, 2024. Miami University Athletics. miamiredhawks.com.
  167. Web site: Ohio Football Falls to Miami, 30-20. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics.
  168. Web site: Ohio 20. Miami (OH) 30 – Play-by Play. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. ESPN .
  169. Web site: Miami Takes Down Ohio 30-20 in Battle of the Bricks. October 19, 2024 . October 20, 2024 . MiamiRedhawks.com . Miami Athletics.
  170. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30- Plays. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. CBS Sports.
  171. Web site: Brett Gabbert, Keyon Mozee guide Miami (Ohio) to 30-20 victory over Ohio. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. ESPN .
  172. Web site: Ohio 20. Miami (OH) 30 – Team Stats. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. ESPN .
  173. Web site: Ohio 20. Miami (OH) 30 - Gamecast. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. ESPN .
  174. Web site: Brett Gabbert, Keyon Mozee guide Miami (Ohio) to 30-20 victory over Ohio. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. CBS Sports .
  175. Web site: Miami Defeats Ohio 30-20 in Thrilling Battle of the Bricks. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. BVM Sports.
  176. Web site: Ohio 20. Miami (OH) 30 - Boxscore. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. ESPN .
  177. Web site: MAC Announces Week 8 Football Players of the Week. October 21, 2024. October 21, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  178. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Boxscore. October 19, 2024. October 20, 2024. CBS Sports.
  179. Web site: Buffalo Bulls vs. Ohio Bobcats - Final Score Buffalo 16, Ohio 47 - Boxscore - October 26, 2024 . October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. Fox Sports .
  180. Web site: Buffalo 16, Ohio 47. October 27, 2024. google.com.
  181. Web site: Buffalo Bulls Schedule 2024. October 26, 2024. ESPN. espn.com.
  182. Web site: Buffalo Football Information Guide. October 27, 2024. ubbulls.com.
  183. Web site: Ohio (4-3, 2-1 MAC) vs. Buffalo (4-3, 2-1 MAC) Game Notes. October 27, 2024. OhioBobcats.com.
  184. Web site: Ohio Football bounces back in dominating win over Buffalo. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. WOUB. Ty. Carpenter.
  185. Web site: Bulls Drop Road Contest at Ohio. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. UBBulls.com . Buffalo Athletics.
  186. Web site: Ohio Football Defeats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics. Ashley. Beach.
  187. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. Yahoo! Sports.
  188. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30- Plays. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. CBS Sports.
  189. Web site: Buffalo 16, Ohio 47– Play-by Play. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. ESPN .
  190. Web site: Buffalo 16, Ohio 47- Gamecast. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. ESPN .
  191. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. ESPN .
  192. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. San Mateo Daily Journal.
  193. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. Idaho Falls Post Register.
  194. Web site: Buffalo 16, Ohio 47– Team Stats. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. ESPN .
  195. Web site: Ohio's explosive plays hurt Bulls in 47-16 loss to Bobcats. October 27, 2024. October 27, 2024. Buffalo News.
  196. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. Watertown Daily Times .
  197. Web site: MAC Announces Week 9 Football Players of the Week. October 28, 2024. October 28, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  198. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Boxscore. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. CBS Sports.
  199. Web site: Buffalo 16, Ohio 47- Boxscore. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. ESPN .
  200. Web site: Coleman Owen accounts for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Buffalo 47-16. October 26, 2024. October 27, 2024. CBS Sports .
  201. Web site: Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes - Final Score Ohio 41, Kent State 0 - Boxscore - November 6, 2024 . November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. Fox Sports .
  202. Web site: Ohio 41, Kent State 0. November 7, 2024. google.com.
  203. Web site: 2024 Kent State Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . October 28, 2024.
  204. Web site: 'Have to keep improving': Kent State football loses again as run game continues to struggle . Akron Beacon Journal . October 28, 2024. October 26, 2024. John. Hilber.
  205. Web site: Western Michigan gains 358 yards on the ground in a 52-21 victory over winless Kent State. ESPN . October 28, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  206. Web site: Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule 2024. ESPN . October 28, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  207. Web site: Ohio opened midweek MACtion in grand style, locking up bowl eligibility in a rout of the Golden Flashes. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. SB Nation. Keith. Gregorski.
  208. Web site: Ohio 41, Kent State 0 – Team Stats. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. ESPN .
  209. Web site: Kick return touchdowns by Eamonn Dennis and Coleman Owen highlight Ohio's 41-0 rout of Kent State. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. ESPN .
  210. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30- Plays. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. CBS Sports.
  211. Web site: Ohio Football completely dominates Kent State, becomes bowl eligible. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. WOUB. Grant. Kiefer.
  212. Web site: Ohio 41, Kent State 0 - Gamecast. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. ESPN .
  213. Web site: Ohio 41, Kent State 0 – Play-by Play. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. ESPN .
  214. Web site: Kick return touchdowns by Eamonn Dennis and Coleman Owen highlight Ohio's 41-0 rout of Kent State. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. CBS Sports .
  215. Web site: Kick return touchdowns by Eamonn Dennis and Coleman Owen highlight Ohio's 41-0 rout of Kent State. November 7, 2024. November 7, 2024. Dayton Daily News.
  216. Web site: Ohio 41, Kent State 0 - Boxscore. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. ESPN .
  217. Web site: Ohio Football Becomes Bowl Eligible With 41-0 Shutout Over Kent State. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics.
  218. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Boxscore. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024. CBS Sports.
  219. Web site: MAC Announces Week 10 & 11 Football Players of the Week. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  220. Web site: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Ohio Bobcats - Final Score Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 35 - Boxscore - November 13, 2024 . November 13, 2024. November 13, 2024. Fox Sports .
  221. Web site: Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 35. November 13, 2024. google.com.
  222. Web site: 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles Schedule. FBSchedules.com . November 8, 2024.
  223. Web site: Eastern Michigan Eagles Schedule 2024. November 8, 2024. ESPN. espn.com.
  224. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30- Plays. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. CBS Sports.
  225. Web site: Football Falls at Ohio in Midweek Contest. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. emueagles.com . Eastern Michigan Athletics.
  226. Web site: Ohio Football wins turnover battle, keeps win streak alive. November 14, 2024. November 14, 2024. WOUB. Andrew. Bowlby.
  227. Web site: 2024 MAC Football Week 12 Game Recap: Ohio Bobcats 35, Eastern Michigan Eagles 10 . November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. SB Nation. Keith. Gregorski.
  228. Web site: Ohio Football Defeats Eastern Michigan 35-10. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics. Ashley. Beach.
  229. Web site: Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 30 – Play-by Play. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. ESPN .
  230. Web site: Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 30 - Gamecast. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. ESPN .
  231. Web site: Navarro has career-best passing day, runs for 4 TDs to lead Ohio over Eastern Michigan 35-10. November 14, 2024. November 14, 2024. Middletown Press.
  232. Web site: Navarro has career-best passing day, runs for 4 TDs to lead Ohio over Eastern Michigan 35-10. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. Easton Star Democrat.
  233. Web site: MAC Announces Week 12 Football Players of the Week. November 15, 2024. November 15, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  234. Web site: Navarro has career-best passing day, runs for 4 TDs to lead Ohio over Eastern Michigan 35-10. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. CBS Sports .
  235. Web site: Navarro has career-best passing day, runs for 4 TDs to lead Ohio over Eastern Michigan 35-10. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. ESPN .
  236. Web site: Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 30 - Boxscore. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. ESPN .
  237. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Boxscore. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. CBS Sports.
  238. Web site: Eastern Michigan 10, Ohio 30 – Team Stats. November 13, 2024. November 14, 2024. ESPN .
  239. Web site: Ohio Bobcats vs. Toledo Rockets - Final Score Ohio 24, Toledo 7 - Boxscore - November 20, 2024 . November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. Fox Sports .
  240. Web site: Ohio 24, Toledo 7. November 20, 2024. google.com.
  241. Web site: 2024 Toledo Rockets Schedule. FBSchedules.com . November 21, 2024.
  242. Web site: Toledo stuns SEC host Mississippi State with 41-17 rout. AP News . September 14, 2024. November 14, 2024.
  243. Web site: 2024 Toledo Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . November 14, 2024.
  244. Web site: Rockets Bombard Chippewas, 37-10 . utrockets.com. Toledo Athletics. November 14, 2024.
  245. Web site: Toledo 17, Ohio 7. February 26, 2023. ESPN.
  246. Web site: History from Oct 4, 1969 - Dec 3, 2022 . Ohiobobcats.com. Ohio Athletics. November 15, 2024.
  247. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 – Team Stats. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. ESPN .
  248. Web site: Turnovers, ineffective offense doom Toledo in 24-7 loss to Ohio. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. Toledo Blade. Kyle. Rowland.
  249. Web site: Ohio Drops Toledo Out of MAC Championship Contention. November 21, 2024. November 21, 2024. BCSN.
  250. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 – Play-by Play. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. ESPN .
  251. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Plays. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. CBS Sports.
  252. Web site: Ohio takes major step toward MAC Title Game with gritty win over Toledo. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. WOUB. Andrew. Bowlby.
  253. Web site: QB Navarro runs for 104 yards and 2 TDs, Ohio beats Toledo 24-7. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. ESPN .
  254. Web site: Ohio Football Takes Down Toledo, 24-7. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics.
  255. Web site: QB Navarro runs for 104 yards and 2 TDs, Ohio beats Toledo 24-7. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. Washington Post.
  256. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 - Gamecast. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. ESPN .
  257. Web site: QB Navarro runs for 104 yards and 2 TDs, Ohio beats Toledo 24-7. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. Watertown Daily Times.
  258. Web site: 2024 MAC Football Week 13 Game Recap: Ohio Bobcats 24, Toledo Rockets 7. November 21, 2024. November 21, 2024. SBNation. hustlebelt.com. Keith. Gregorski .
  259. Web site: MAC Announces Week 13 Football Players of the Week. November 25, 2024. November 25, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  260. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 27, Toledo Rockets 7- Boxscore. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. CBS Sports.
  261. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 - Boxscore. November 20, 2024. November 20, 2024. ESPN .
  262. Web site: Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio Bobcats - Final Score Ball State 21, Ohio 42 - Boxscore - November 29, 2024 . November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. Fox Sports .
  263. Web site: Ball State 21, Ohio 42. November 29, 2024. google.com.
  264. Web site: 2024 Ball State Cardinals Schedule. FBSchedules.com . November 22, 2024.
  265. 2024 Ball State Cardinals Schedule. Sports Illustrated . November 22, 2024. Joe. Londergan.
  266. Web site: Ohio Football to Host Ball State on CBS Sports Network on Black Friday. Ohio Athletics. ohiobobcats.com. November 22, 2024. November 20, 2024.
  267. Web site: Ball State Cardinals Schedule 2024. ESPN. November 22, 2024.
  268. Web site: Ball State Cardinals Schedule 2024. Fox Sports. November 22, 2024.
  269. Web site: Connor Bazelak, Rahkeem Smith power Bowling Green to 38-13 win over Ball Stsate. ESPN. November 25, 2024.
  270. Web site: Parker Navarro accounts for 5 TDs, Ohio beats Ball State 42-21 for share of MAC regular-season title. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. ESPN .
  271. Web site: Parker Navarro accounts for 5 TDs, Ohio beats Ball State 42-21 for share of MAC regular-season title. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. CBS Sports .
  272. Web site: 2024 MAC Football Week 14 Game Recap: Ohio Bobcats 42, Ball State Cardinals 21. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. SBNation. hustlebelt.com. Keith. Gregorski .
  273. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 20, Miami (OH) Redhawks 30 - Plays. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. CBS Sports.
  274. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 - Gamecast. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. ESPN .
  275. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 – Play-by Play. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. ESPN .
  276. Web site: Parker Navarro accounts for 5 TDs, Ohio beats Ball State 42-21 for share of MAC regular-season title. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. AP News.
  277. Web site: Ohio Football Remains Undefeated at Home, Punches Ticket To MAC Championship. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. Ohiobobcats.com . Ohio Athletics. Ashley. Beach.
  278. Web site: MAC Football Championship Set Between Miami RedHawks and Ohio Bobcats. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. Sports Illustrated. Kevin. Barral.
  279. Web site: Ohio Bobcats. November 30, 2024. CBS Sports.
  280. Web site: Parker Navarro accounts for 5 TDs, Ohio beats Ball State 42-21 for share of MAC regular-season title. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. Dayton Daily News.
  281. Web site: MAC Announces Final Football Players of the Week. December 2, 2024. December 2, 2024. getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference.
  282. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 - Boxscore. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. ESPN .
  283. Web site: Ohio clinches spot in the MAC Championship game as Coleman Owen makes history. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. WOUB. Andrew. Bowlby.
  284. Web site: Ohio Bobcats 27, Toledo Rockets 7- Boxscore. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. CBS Sports.
  285. Web site: Ohio 24. Toledo 7 – Team Stats. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. ESPN .
  286. Web site: Ohio and Miami prevail, will meet in Detroit for MAC championship. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024. Detroit News.
  287. Web site: MAC announces new football schedule model, eliminates divisions. FBSchedules.com . November 26, 2024. Kevin. Kelley.
  288. Web site: RedHawks, Bobcats Clinch Football Championship Spots. Mid-American Conference. November 29, 2024 .
  289. Web site: 2024 MAC Championship is set: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ohio Bobcats. Hustle Belt. November 30, 2024. November 29, 2024. Steve. Helwick.
  290. Web site: Miami wins 100th 'Battle of the Bricks' over Ohio, 30-20. WKRC. November 30, 2024. October 19, 2024.
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  292. Web site: MIAMI REDHAWKS - Schedule. November 30, 2024. Fox Sports.
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  295. Web site: Miami (OH) 30, Ohio 16 - Box Score. ESPN. November 2, 2023. October 28, 2023.
  296. Web site: Miami (Ohio) beats No. 23 Toledo 23-14 to win MAC championship. December 2, 2023. CBS Sports. December 2, 2023.
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  298. Web site: 2024 Football Roster . ohiobobcats.com . February 29, 2024.
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  301. Web site: Navarro Earns MAC Weekly Honors. September 30, 2024. September 30, 2024. ohiobobcats.com. Ohio University Athletics.
  302. Web site: Owen, Taylor Earn MAC Weekly Honors. October 28, 2024. October 28, 2024. ohiobobcats.com. Ohio University Athletics.
  303. Web site: Dennis Earns MAC Weekly Honors. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024. ohiobobcats.com. Ohio University Athletics.
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