Ohio finds a way to defend the Frank
Bobcats rally, top Gamecocks 29-27 in 4 overtimes
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 12, 2026
ATHENS – Jacksonville State found out just how hard it is to win at the Frank.
Ohio came back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit, survived multiple chances for the Gamecocks to win and overcame missing out on some of its own chances before a stop at the 1-yard line finally secured a 29-27 four-overtime victory Saturday night at Peden Stadium.
The Bobcats won their 14th straight home game and improved to 24-1 since dedicating Frank Solich Field in 2022.
"What a game, what a win," Ohio coach John Hauser said. "What a program win by everybody, offense, defense, special teams."
It did not look good as Ohio (1-1) did not have an answer early for versatile Jax State quarterback Caden Creel. Not only that, the Bobcats finished the game... <Read More>
Nebraska pulls away from Ohio in 4th quarter
Bobcats were within 7 before Cornhuskers score 21 straight
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 5, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. – Ohio hung tough into the fourth quarter before Nebraska put away a 49-21 victory in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Frank Solich performed the coin toss before the game between the two schools he coached, and early, and the Bobcats held a lead for much of the first half before the Cornhuskers took over, especially over the final 10 minutes with three straight touchdowns to close it out when it was a seven-point game.
“I was really proud of the way we played the first about 35, 36 minutes,” Ohio coach John Hauser said. “We fought, we battled, we were down one at the half.”
In his first season as a starter, Nick Poulos made some plays for the Bobcats, especially throwing to Riley Neer. Neer took a catch... <Read More>
Kent State builds lead in 2nd half, holds off Ohio
Golden Flashes end Bobcats'season 86-75
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CLEVELAND – Kent State went on a big run early in the second half to build a lead and held off a late push to end Ohio’s season 86-75 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament Thursday night at Rocket Arena.
The No. 3 seed Golden Flashes led by only two at halftime. The No. 6 Bobcats tied it and then were down three when Kent State scored 10 straight points to take control, eventually leading by as many as 16 points. Ohio closed the gap to five late and had a chance to get closer.
Aidan Hadaway led the Bobcats (15-17) with 24 points and seven rebounds, but his career came to an abrupt end when he was called for a fourth fall and then a subsequent technical for his fifth with 9:50 remaining. The subsequent free throws... <Read More>
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