Poulos sparks Bobcats to huge 1st half in homecoming win
Bobcats jump out to 31-0 lead on Chippewas
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, October 10, 2026
ATHENS – Nick Poulos’ return provided a huge spark as Ohio had a huge first half and rolled to a 31-14 homecoming victory against Central Michigan on Saturday at Peden Stadium.
After missing most of the last four games, Poulos threw three touchdown passes in the first half when the Bobcats jumped out to a 31-0 lead at halftime. He was 11-of-18 passing for 158 yards and also rushed 16 times for 52 yards.
"It's great to get a win on homecoming," Ohio coach John Hauser said. "I thought the first half was as good as we probably played this year, offense, defense and special teams-wise."
He led Ohio (4-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) to a touchdown on the game’s opening drive. Duncan Brune capped it off with a 23-yard run.
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Special teams makes the difference in Ohio's 13-10 win
Golden Flashes miss tying field goal in final seconds
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, October 3, 2026
KENT – Sean Leonard missed a 32-yard field goal attempt wide right to allow Ohio to hold on to a 13-10 victory against Kent State to begin Mid-American Conference play Saturday at Dix Stadium.
Leonard also had a 49-yard attempt blocked by Jack Fries early in the fourth quarter.
The Bobcats (3-2, 1-0 MAC) did not get much going offensively all day long, but the defense stood tough, holding the Golden Flashes (2-3, 1-1 MAC) to only 49 yards rushing and intercepting quarterback Dru Deshields twice.
"We were 0-2 (on the road) coming in here," Ohio coach John Hauser said. "We put an emphasis on it and found a way to win a game. I am proud of the guys, their effort, and just getting a win on the road."
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Ohio overpowers Stonehill in 35-7 victory
Bobcats rush for 301 yards, hold Skyhawks to -1
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 26, 2026
ATHENS – Ohio racked up 523 yards of offense and wore down Stonehill in a 35-7 victory Saturday at Peden Stadium.
Despite missing starting running back Duncan Brune for the second straight week, the Bobcats (2-2) rushed for 301 yards and had a fairly efficient passing day from Matt Vezza, who started at quarterback for the second week in a row.
The Skyhawks (2-3) finished with just 124 yards of offense, including minus 1 on the ground, and yet they hung around in the first half, trailing just 14-7 at the break. But they could not stay in it after that as Ohio scored touchdowns on three straight second-half possessions.
"I'll say this, 300 yards rushing (and giving up minus 1 rushing yards), that's big for us," Ohio coach John Hauser said... <Read More>
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