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>
Bobcats can't overcome early turnovers in 41-36 loss to Jaguars
Ohio falls behind by 17 at halftime
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 19, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. – Ohio could not overcome a pair of costly first-half turnovers, falling 41-36 to South Alabama on Saturday night at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Matt Vezza, playing for injured starter Nick Poulos, threw an interception early in the second quarter that led to a field goal for the Jaguars, and the Bobcats gave away a near certain touchdown with a fumble at the 1-yard line on the next possession.
That helped Jacksonville State take a 24-7 halftime lead, and it held on despite allowing a pair of late touchdowns orchestrated by third-string quarterback Levi Davis.
"We didn't play complimentary football," Ohio coach John Hauser said. "I liked how we came out in the second half and competed. We just dug ourselves too big of a hole in... <Read More>
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>
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