ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio University football will return to Athens today at 5:45 p.m. Students, fans and alumni are encouraged to welcome back the Bobcats at Peden Stadium to celebrate Ohio's first-ever bowl victory.

Ohio posted a thrilling 24-23 victory over Utah State to claim the 2011 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Quarterback Tyler Tettleton scored the game-winning touchdown from a yard out.

With the victory, Ohio earned its first 10-win season since 1968 and finished the year with wins in four of its last five games.

Follow the Bobcats' official twitter page @ohiobobcats to receive updates on the team's journey back to Athens.