Ohio comes up big late to hand Miami first MAC loss
Bobcats move into first-place tie
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
ATHENS – Rodney Harris II caught a go-ahead 49-yard touchdown pass from Parker Navarro with 2:15 remaining, and Jalen Thomeson intercepted Dequan Finn on the ensuing possession as Ohio earned a share of first place in the Mid-American Conference with a 24-20 victory against Miami on Tuesday night at Peden Stadium.
Sieh Bangura had a touchdown run and also returned a kickoff for a score as the Bobcats (6-3, 4-1 MAC) remained undefeated at home this season and improved to 22-1 over the past four seasons since dedicating Frank Solich Field. They avenged their only home loss in that span as the RedHawks beat them two seasons ago 30-16.
The result puts Ohio, Miami, Buffalo and Western Michigan all at 4-1, with the Bobcats still to face the... <Read More>
Arkansas State tops Ohio with FTs, 2nd-chance points
Hadaway's career-high 28 points not enough in 89-85 loss
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Monday, November 3, 2025
ATHENS – Arkansas State took the lead in the final four minutes and topped Ohio in its basketball season opener 89-85 on Monday night at The Convo.
The Bobcats led by seven at halftime and held an advantage throughout most of the second half, but the Red Wolves were best when it mattered most, down the stretch. They went up 77-75 on a pair of Joey Chammaa free throws with 3:54 left and held the lead from there.
That allowed them to withstand a career night from Aidan Hadaway, who scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Bobcats. Jackson Paveletzke added 16 points, and Javan Simmons had 14 points.
Chammaa, off the bench, and Chandler Jackson both scored 21 points for Arkansas State.
"It's a growth process for us,” Ohio coach Jeff... <Read More>
Ohio, Navarro bounce back in 2nd half in win over Eagles
Bobcats pick up first road win 28-21
Saturday, October 25, 2025
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Ohio overcame a slow start and earned its first road win of the season, beating Eastern Michigan 28-21 on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium.
Intercepted twice in the first half, Parker Navarro threw for a career-high 315 yards and added a pair of touchdown passes to Chase Hendricks, who had his nation-leading sixth 100-yard game of the season, making 10 catches for 112 yards. Sieh Bangura reached 100 yards rushing on 18 carries and scored two second half touchdowns.
"Something that we talked about all week long was that this was going to be a four-quarter game," Ohio coach Brian Smith said. "I really loved how our guys played on all three sides. There were great moments within the game, and I'm really proud of our defense."... <Read More>
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