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>
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>
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