2023 Ohio Bobcats football team

American college football season

2023 Ohio Bobcats football

Myrtle Beach Bowl champion

Myrtle Beach Bowl, W 41–21 vs. Georgia Southern

Conference| Mid-American Conference
Division| East Division
Record| 10–3 (6–2 MAC)
Head coach|

* Tim Albin (3rd season)

Co-offensive coordinator| Scott Isphording (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinator| Allen Rudolph (3rd season)
Offensive scheme| Spread option
Defensive coordinator| Spence Nowinsky (2nd season)
Base defense| 4–2–5
Home stadium| Peden Stadium

Seasons

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2023 Mid-American Conference football standings

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Team |  | W |  | L |  |  |  |  | W |  | L |
East Division
Miami (OH) xy$  |  | 7  | - | 1  |  |  |  |  | 11  | - | 3  |
Ohio |  | 6  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 10  | - | 3  |
Bowling Green |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 6  |
Buffalo |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 3  | - | 9  |
Akron |  | 1  | - | 7  |  |  |  |  | 2  | - | 10  |
Kent State |  | 0  | - | 8  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 11  |
West Division
Toledo xy  |  | 8  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 11  | - | 3  |
Northern Illinois |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 6  |
Eastern Michigan |  | 4  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 6  | - | 7  |
Central Michigan |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Ball State |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 4  | - | 8  |
Western Michigan |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 4  | - | 8  |
Championship: Miami (OH) 23, Toledo 14

* $ - Conference champion
* x - Division champion/co-champions
* y - Championship game participant

The 2023 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University as a member of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Tim Albin and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.[1][2][3]

Ohio entered the season coming off of their first 10 win season since 2011 as the defending division champion and favorite to repeat in the MAC East and the second favorite to Toledo to win the conference.[4] Ohio entered the season returning 9 of 11 starters from the highest scoring offense in the MAC including the defending conference player of the year in quarterback Kurtis Rourke who is returning from a torn ACL that he suffered in the eleventh game of the previous season against Ball State.[5][6][7][8]

Ohio finished non-conference play with a record of 3–1. Rourke was not cleared to play until the Monday before the Week Zero game with San Diego State.[9] He suffered an undisclosed injury and was removed from the game in the first quarter.[10] The Bobcat offense struggled in a 20–13 loss.[11] C.J. Harris and Parker Narvarro split time at quarterback in a win against Long Island.[12] Ohio's running game held the ball for over 37 minutes. The following week, Ohio kept the ball on the ground 45 times in a 17–10 win at Florida Atlantic.[13] Iowa State came to Peden Stadium where both offenses struggled in a game that featured 11 punts. The Bobcat's offense was unproductive but almost mistake free and held the ball for over 35 minutes. The Bobcat defense, led by Bryce Houston's 15 tackles, forced some key mistakes that made the difference in a 10–7 victory.[14][15]

Ohio opened conference play with a 38–7 over Bowling Green. Ohio's defense again ruled the day forcing four turnovers and scoring two touchdowns. Rourke was 14 of 16 with three touchdown passes.[16] For their Homecoming, they opened up their offense in a 42–17 win over Kent State.[17] Rourke threw for 300 yards and 3 touchdowns of which 125 yards and 2 touchdowns had Miles Cross on the receiving end.[18] The Bobcat's five game winning streak was snapped the following week with a 23–13 loss on a windy day at Northern Illinois.[19] The Bobcat offense had 460 yards against Western Michigan without a turnover but only managed to score 20 points as Ohio held on to win by 3.[20] Ohio dropped out of a first place tie in a 30–16 home rivalry loss to Miami the following week.[21] They rebounded with a 20–10 win over Buffalo in their first midweek game of the season.[22] Ohio completed their home schedule with a 34–20 win over Central Michigan but were eliminated from MAC contention when Miami won on the same night.[23] The Bobcats fell behind Akron in the season finale but outscored the Zips 22–0 in the second half to finish MAC Play at 6–2 and finished the regular season 9–3 overall for the second straight season.[24] Ohio's defense led their way for much of the year with the fifth best scoring defense in the FBS at 15.4 points per game, while allowing 96 rushing yards (8th) and 168 passing yards (7th) per game.[25] Ohio accepted a bid to play Georgia Southern in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.[26][27] Prior to the game Ohio's offense took a huge hit as Rourke, starting receivers Miles Cross and Ty Walton, and their top two backs Sieh Bangura and O'Shaan Allison all entered the transfer portal.[28][29][30] It mattered little as the Bobcats scored 41 points with the aid of five forced turnovers by the defense to cruise to a 41–21 victory.[31] Freshman Rickey Hunt set an Ohio program record and tied the record for touchdowns in bowl games by finding the endzone five times.[32] He was named the games MVP.[33] It was Ohio's second straight 10 win season.[34]

## Offseason[edit]

Positions key  C | Center |  | CB | Cornerback |  | DB | Defensive back |  | DE | Defensive end[a]

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DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety
G | Guard[b] | K | Kicker[c] | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker
LS | Long snapper | MLB | Middle linebacker[d] | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman
OLB | Outside linebacker[a] | NT | Nose tackle | P | Punter | PR | Punt returner
QB | Quarterback | RS | Return specialist | RB | Running back | S | Safety
SS | Strong safety | TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver

1. ^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
2. ^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
3. ^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
4. ^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

### Transfers[edit]

Source:[35][36]

#### Outgoing[edit]

Player  | Position  | Destination

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Cannon Blauser  | LB  | South Dakota
Jamison Collier  | ATH  | East Tennessee State
Tyler Mullins  | S  | UT Martin
Nathanial Vakos  | K  | Wisconsin
Kyle Kelly  | LB  | Eastern Kentucky
Denzel Daxon  | DL  | Illinois
Nigel Drummond  | WR  |
CJ Hankins  | LB  | Siena Heights University
Kylen McCracken  | DT  | Marshall
Kadin Beler  | QB  |
Jeremiah Burton  | DL  | Slippery Rock
Vance Van Every  | OL  | UT Martin

#### Incoming[edit]

Player  | Position  | Transferred From

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Walter Reynolds  | S  | Holy Cross
Jack Keneally  | TE  | Youngstown State
Christian Hilton  | WR  | Citadel
Dane Jackson  | OL  | North Texas
Kaci Seegars  | LB  | Liberty
Tristan Cox  | DE/LB  | Purdue
Jared Wheatley  | P/K  | Vanderbilt
Miles Fleming  | CB  | Minnesota
Kwame Sutton  | DL  | Austin Peay
Ches Jackson  | OT  | Colorado State

### Recruiting class[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes  Name  | Hometown  | High school / college  | Height  | Weight  | Commit date

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Chase Hendricks
WR | Saint Louis, Missouri | St. Mary's  | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Rickey Hunt Jr.
RB | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Millwood  | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Kobi Gorman
DL | Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington Central  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 265 lb (120 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Andrew Marshall
LB | Carroll, Ohio | Bloom Carroll  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Byron Pearson
CB | Senatobia, Mississippi | Northwest Central Community College  | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Mason Williams
TE | Mogadore, Ohio | Mogadore  | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 235 lb (107 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Jayvian Crable
ATH | Akron, Ohio | Archbishop Hoban  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Kendall Bannister
CB | Woodbridge, Virginia | Freedom  | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 165 lb (75 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Jacob Winters
QB | Jackson, Ohio | Jackson  | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 215 lb (98 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Desmond Duffy
WR | Carmel, Indiana | Carmel  | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)  | 173 lb (78 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Danny Novickas
Edge | Chicago, Illinois | Mount Carmel  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 205 lb (93 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Gianni Spetic
K | Chardon, Ohio | Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School  | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Owen DiFranco
Edge | Glen Ellyn, Illinois | Glenbard South  | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Aiden Johnson
OT | Olney, Maryland | Our Lady Good Counsel  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 300 lb (140 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Jalen Thomeson
ATH | Greenwood, Indiana | Center Grove  | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports:
Donovan Walker
S | Aliquippa, Pennsylvania | Aliquippa  | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 165 lb (75 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
Brady Sestili
LB | Dublin, Ohio | Dublin Jerome  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
RJ Keuchler
DE | Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington Central  | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Jailen Hammer
WR | Oroville, California | Butte College  | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:

* ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
* Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
* In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

* "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
*   * "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
*   * "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
* "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.

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## Preseason[edit]

### Preseason polls[edit]

#### Coaches Poll[edit]

On July 20 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Ohio was picked to finish first in the East. They received four votes to win conference which was second only to defending champion and West favorite Toledo.[40][41]

East

Predicted finish  | Team  | Votes (1st place)
1 | Ohio | 63 (9)
2  | Miami  | 52 (2)
3  | Buffalo  | 51 (1)
4  | Bowling Green  | 35
5  | Akron  | 26
6  | Kent State  | 19
West

Predicted finish  | Team  | Votes (1st place)
1  | Toledo  | 66 (11)
2  | Eastern Michigan  | 55 (1)
3  | Northern Illinois  | 38
4  | Central Michigan  | 37
5  | Ball State  | 27
6  | Western Michigan  | 23
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)

Rank  | Team  | Votes
1 | Toledo | 7
2 | Ohio | 4
3 | Buffalo | 1

### Preseason Award watch lists[edit]

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Maxwell Award[42][43] | Kurtis Rourke | QB  | Gr.
Davey O'Brien Award[44][45] | Kurtis Rourke  | QB  | Gr.
Biletnikoff Award[46][47] | Sam Wiglusz | WR  | Gr.
Doak Walker Award[48][49] | Sieh Bangura  | RB  | R-So.
Walter Camp Award[50][51] | Kurtis Rourke  | QB  | Gr.
Manning Award[52][53] | Kurtis Rourke  | QB  | Gr.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[54][55] | Kurtis Rourke  | QB  | Gr.
Comeback Player of the Year Award[56] | O'Shaan Allison  | RB  | R-5th
William V. Campbell Trophy[57] | Bryce Houston  | LB  | Gr.

## Schedule[edit]

Date| Time| Opponent| Site| TV| Result| Attendance| Source

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August 26 |  7:00 p.m. |  at San Diego State* |

* Snapdragon Stadium
* San Diego, CA

|  FS1 | L 13–20|  23,867 | [58]
September 2 |  12:00 p.m. |  LIU* |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH

|  ESPN+ | W 27–10|  18,453 | [59]
September 9 |  6:00 p.m. |  at Florida Atlantic* |

* FAU Stadium
* Boca Raton, FL

|  ESPN+ | W 17–10|  17,934 | [60]
September 16 |  12:00 p.m. |  Iowa State* |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH

|  ESPNU | W 10–7|  21,991 | [61]
September 23 |  3:30 p.m. |  at Bowling Green |

* Doyt Perry Stadium
* Bowling Green, OH

|  ESPN+ | W 38–7|  18,248 | [62]
October 7 |  3:30 p.m. |  Kent State |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH

|  ESPN+ | W 42–17|  22,945 | [63]
October 14 |  4:00 p.m. |  at Northern Illinois |

* Huskie Stadium
* DeKalb, IL

|  ESPNU | L 13–23|  11,143 | [64]
October 21 |  12:00 p.m. |  Western Michigan |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH

|  CBSSN | W 20–17|  16,048 | [65]
October 28 |  3:30 p.m. |  Miami (OH) |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH (Battle of the Bricks)

|  CBSSN | L 16–30|  19,854 |  [66]
November 7 |  7:30 p.m. |  at Buffalo |

* UB Stadium
* Amherst, NY

|  ESPN2 | W 20–10|  11,444 |  [67]
November 15 |  7:00 p.m. |  Central Michigan |

* Peden Stadium
* Athens, OH

|  ESPNU | W 34–20|  14,736 |  [68]
November 24 |  12:00 p.m. |  at Akron |

* InfoCision Stadium
* Akron, OH

|  CBSSN | W 25–14|  6,152 |  [69]
December 16| 11:00 a.m.| vs. Georgia Southern*| |

* Brooks Stadium
* Conway, SC (Myrtle Beach Bowl)

| ESPN| W 41–21| 8,059| [70]

* *Non-conference game
* Homecoming
* All times are in Eastern time
* Source: [71][72]

## Game summaries[edit]

### At San Diego State[edit]

See also: 2023 San Diego State Aztecs football team

Ohio Bobcats (0–0) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (0–0)

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Ohio | 3 | 3 | 0| 7| 13
San Diego State | 3 | 7 | 0| 10| 20

at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA

* Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
* Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny, Temperature:83 °F (28 °C), Wind:North 9 mph
* Game attendance: 23,867
* Referee: Christian Watson
* TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman
* Pregame line: San Diego State −2.0; O/U 48.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (10:53) SDSU - Jack Browning 49 yd FG 10 plays, 44 yards, TOP 04:07 (SDSU 3–0)
* (04:22) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 19 yd FG 14 plays, 81 yards, TOP 06:26 (Tied 3–3)

Second Quarter

* (04:44) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 40 yd FG 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 06:01 (OHIO 6–3)
* (00:00) SDSU - Mark Redman 13 yd pass from Jalen Mayden (Jack Browning kick) 7 plays, 71 yards, TOP 00:44 (SDSU 10–6)

Third Quarter

* No scoring plays

Fourth Quarter

* (13:32) SDSU - Jack Browning 21 yd FG 10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 06:09 (SDSU 13–6)
* (05:39) SDSU - Mark Redman 4 yd pass from Jalen Mayden (Jack Browning kick) 11 plays, 79 yards, TOP 06:29 (SDSU 20–6)
* (01:59) OHIO - Miles Cross 3 yd pass from CJ Harris (Gianni Spetic kick) 15 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:40 (SDSU 20–13)

Statistics | Ohio | San Diego State

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First downs | 25 | 15
Total yards | 390 | 318
Rushes/yards | 31/111 | 31/154
Passing yards | 279 | 164
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 26–51–3 | 18–28–0
Time of possession | 32:36 | 27:24
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Ohio | Passing | CJ Harris | 18/42, 203 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 15 rushes, 65 yards
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 10 receptions, 103 yards
San Diego State | Passing | Jalen Mayden | 17/27, 164 yards, 2 TD
Rushing | Jaylon Armstead | 8 rushes, 78 yards
Receiving | Mark Redman | 5 receptions, 62 yards, 2 TD

Ohio traveled across the country to take on San Diego State in Week 0 game that was the earliest start to a football season in Bobcat history.[73] Defending MAC Player of the Year Kurtis Rourke, who was coming off of an ACL tear, was not cleared as the starting quarterback until the Monday prior to the game.[74] The teams exchanged field goals of their first two drives including a 49-yard connection by SDSU kicker Jack Browning on the opening drive of the game.[75] After an 8 for 10 start, Rourke was pulled from the game for precautionary reasons late in the first quarter after he got up with a limp after being hit in the pocket.[76] He was replaced by backup CJ Harris. Harris threw an interception on his first pass of the season but a missed field goal by Browning left the score tied. Ohio took the lead on a 40-yard FG by Gianni Spetic on a drive led by the running of Sieh Bangura.[77] After an Aztec punt, Harris moved the Bobcats in position to take a two score lead going into halftime but was intercepted by Cedarious Barfield. After the return, San Diego State marched 71 yards in 44 seconds to take the lead on a Mark Redman touchdown reception on the final play of the half.[78]

Ohio used up most of the third quarter on a 19 play drive to open the half but it resulted in a missed field goal. Another Browning field goal and another touchdown catch by Redman gave SDSU a two score lead with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter. Harris led Ohio on a 15 play drive that concluded with a touchdown pass to Miles Cross. Ohio's defense stopped the Aztecs on fourth down with 59 seconds remaining to give their offense a chance. After driving to the SDSU 33, New Zealand Williams intercepted Harris and returned it 40 yards to run out the clock.[79]

### Vs. LIU[edit]

See also: 2023 LIU Sharks football team

LIU Sharks (0–0) vs. Ohio Bobcats (0–1)

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LIU | 0 | 3 | 0| 7| 10
Ohio | 3 | 14 | 10| 0| 27

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
* Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny, Temperature:83 °F (28 °C)
* Game attendance: 18,453
* Referee: Rich Edwards
* TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi, Jerod Cherry
* Pregame line: Ohio −34.5; O/U 58.0 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (02:44) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 24 yd FG 10 plays, 73 yards, TOP 05:13 (OHIO 3–0)

Second Quarter

* (10:30) OHIO - Tyler Walton 3 yd pass from CJ Harris (Gianni Spetic Kick) 10 plays, 57 yards, TOP 6:19 (OHIO 10–0)
* (04:21) OHIO - Bryce Butler 9 yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick) 7 plays, 32 yards, TOP 3:55 (OHIO 17–0)
* (00:00) LIU - Michael Coney 41 yd FG 3 plays, 24 yards, TOP 00:20 (OHIO 17–3)

Third Quarter

* (11:50) OHIO - Mason Williams 32 yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:10 (OHIO 24–3)
* (04:13) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 25 yd FG 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 01:56 (OHIO 27–3)

Fourth Quarter

* (06:21) LIU - Davon Wells 15 yd pass from Luca Stanzani (Michael Coney Kick) 4 plays, 35 yards, TOP 1:54 (OHIO 27–10)

Statistics | LIU | Ohio

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First downs | 13 | 18
Total yards | 206 | 303
Rushes/yards | 22/34 | 45/199
Passing yards | 172 | 104
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 21–33 | 12–15
Time of possession | 26:51 | 33:09
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LIU | Passing | Luca Stanzani | 21/33, 173 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing | Pat Bowen | 5 rushes, 16 yards
Receiving | Quincy McDuffie | 3 receptions, 43 yards
Ohio | Passing | Parker Navarro | 5/7, 60 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 19 rushes, 107 yards
Receiving | Tyler Walton | 4 receptions, 36 yards, 1 TD

In a game in which the Bobcats were heavily favored the staff chose to sit several starters Ohio played conservatively and kept the ball on the ground much of the game. CJ Harris started at quarterback. He and Parker Navarro combined to complete 12 or 15 pass attempts. Ohio ran the ball 45 times with Sieh Bangura getting 107 yards on 19 attempts to win MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.[80] Linebacker Bryce Houston had 11 tackles with an interception and a sack to win MAC Defensive player of the week as the Bobcats cruised to a 27–10 victory over Long Island.[81]

### At Florida Atlantic[edit]

See also: 2023 Florida Atlantic Owls football team

Ohio Bobcats (1–1) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (1–0)

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Ohio | 0 | 7 | 7| 3| 17
Florida Atlantic | 0 | 10 | 0| 0| 10

at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL

* Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
* Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny, Wind:East 4 mph
* Game attendance: 17,934
* Referee: Edwin Lee
* TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling, Leger Douzable, Smacker Miles
* Pregame line: FAU −3.5; O/U 61.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* No scoring plays

Second Quarter

* (06:54) FAU - Logan Lupo 37 yd FG 10 plays, 13 yards, TOP 02:09 (FAU 3–0)
* (05:12) FAU -  Jarron Morris 72 yd interception return (Carter Davis kick) (FAU 10–0)
* (00:23) OHIO - Wil Kacmarek 13 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:49 (FAU 10–7)

Third Quarter

* (05:38) OHIO – O'Shaan Allison 5 yd run (Alex Kasee kick) 9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 05:39 (OHIO 14–10)

Fourth Quarter

* (05:26) OHIO – Alex Kasee 39 yd FG 11 plays, 38 yards, TOP 05:49 (OHIO 17–10)

Statistics | Ohio | Florida Atlantic

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First downs | 23 | 13
Total yards | 354 | 185
Rushes/yards | 45/151 | 15/5
Passing yards | 203 | 180
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 18–28–2 | 23–43–2
Time of possession | 37:13 | 21:22
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 18/29, 203 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing | O'Shaan Allison | 22 rushes, 80 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Mason WIlliams | 2 receptions, 46 yards
Florida Atlantic | Passing | Casey Thompson | 23/42, 180 yards, 2 INT
Rushing | Larry McCammon | 7 rushes, 23 yards
Receiving | LaJohntay Wester | 12 receptions, 101 yards

In a game that went differently from last year's shootout between Ohio and Florida Atlantic in Athens the prior season, Ohio won a defensive struggle by holding off FAU by a score of 17–10.[82][83] Kurtis Rourke started for Ohio after sitting out the prior week. Casey Thompson started for FAU after transferring from Nebraska during the off season.[84]

Rourke was intercepted on his first pass of the game. However, Thompson gave Ohio the ball right back with an interception by Austin Brawley on the next play.[85] Ohio moved into field goal range on the ensuing possession, but, in the first of what would be many missed opportunities for Ohio's offense, Alex Kasee missed a 44-yard field goal attempt.[85] After an FAU three and out, Ohio again got into field goal range. However, in lieu of another long field goal try they were stopped on fourth down.[86] After a series of drives ending in punts, a Sieh Bangura fumble in the second quarter set up a Logan Lupo field goal to give the Owls the lead.[86] On the next possession, Ohio drove into Owl territory again but Jarron Morris intercepted a Rourke pass off Ty Walton's hands and returned it 72 yards to give the Owls a ten-point lead.[87][88] Rourke then led the Bobcats on an 11 play, 75-yard drive and this time they capitalized with a touchdown pass to Will Kacmarek to cut the lead to three.[89]

After an FAU punt to open the second half, Ohio went on another long touchdown drive that culminated with an O'Shaan Allison 5 yard rush.[90] After an exchange of punts Tank Pearson intercepted a Thompson pass set up a Kasee field goal to put Ohio up by a touchdown with 5 minutes left.[91][85] Ohio's offense played conservatively the rest of the way and finished the game with 45 rushing attempts as they relied on their defense to stop the final two Owl drives and preserve the win.[88] The Bobcat defense forced two turnovers and held the Owls to 185 total yards with only 5 yards rushing.[92] Both FAU scores were set up by Bobcat turnovers.[86] LaJohntay Wester was the lone bright spot for the Owls' offense with 12 catches for 101 yards.[93]

### Vs. Iowa State[edit]

See also: 2023 Iowa State Cyclones football team

Iowa State Cyclones (1–1) vs. Ohio Bobcats (2–1)

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Iowa State | 0 | 0 | 0| 7| 7
Ohio | 0 | 0 | 7| 3| 10

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
* Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 21,991
* Referee: Henry Johns
* TV announcers (ESPNU): John Schriffen, Rocky Boiman, Dawn Davenport
* Pregame line: ISU −1.5; O/U 42.0 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* No scoring plays

Second Quarter

* No scoring plays

Third Quarter

* (11:18) OHIO - Sam Wiglusz 5 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 6 plays, 23 yards, TOP 02:51 (OHIO 7–0)

Fourth Quarter

* (05:26) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 27 yd FG 12 plays, 81 yards, TOP 05:47 (OHIO 10–0)
* (11:18) ISU - Jayden Higgins 5 yd pass from Rocco Becht (Chase Contreraz kick) 2 plays, 72 yards, TOP 00:48 (OHIO 10–7)

Statistics | Iowa State | Ohio

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First downs | 13 | 18
Total yards | 271 | 247
Rushes/yards | 23/38 | 37/112
Passing yards | 233 | 135
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 17–24–2 | 16–32–0
Time of possession | 24:09 | 35:51
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Iowa State | Passing | Rocco Becht | 17/24, 233 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing | Rocco Becht | 9 rushes, 31 yards
Receiving | Daniel Jackson | 3 receptions, 65 yards
Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 16/32, 135 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Kurtis Rourke | 7 rushes, 58 yards
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 5 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD

In another defensive slugfest, Ohio's offense eked out enough points against the top defense in the Big 12 Conference from the prior season to edge Iowa State by a score of 10–7.[94][95] Points were hard to come by. Each team had one drive during the first half that ended in a missed long field goal attempt but the other possessions in the first half ended in a combined six punts and Ohio's final possession that ended with the half expiring. The score at the half was deadlocked at zero with very little productivity out of either offensive unit.[96]

Ohio caught the first break major break of the game when a Cyclone receiver slipped on his route on the second play from scrimmage of the second half. The play resulted in Torrie Cox Jr. intercepting a Rocco Becht pass that set the Bobcats up with a short field on offense. They capitalized six plays later when Sam Wiglusz grabbed a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kurtis Rourke on third and goal.[97] Iowa State managed one first down on the next drive but then teams then exchanged three and out possessions.[96]

Ohio's offense finally found some rhythm near the end of the third quarter. The Bobcat's managed a 12 play drive netting 81 yards that ate 5:47 off of the clock. Ohio kicker Gianni Spetic hit a 27-yard field goal to give Ohio a ten-point lead early in the fourth quarter.[98] On the ensuing drive the Cyclones found some offense and marched 63 yards on 14 plays. They passed on going for a first down on 4th and 1 from the Ohio 19. Instead, they opted for a short field goal attempt with controversial results. The ball passed high over the right goal post and was ruled as a miss.[99] After an Ohio three and out, Iowa State's offense provided just what it needed to get back in the game with a quick two play touchdown drive ending in an 18-yard touchdown reception by Jaydin Higgins.[100] After Ohio could only manage one first down on their next possession, a punt set up the Cyclones with a chance starting from their own 12-yard line.[101] Becht's pass on the first play was defected and bounced back toward defensive lineman Rodney Mathews who snatched a game sealing interception.[102]

Ohio's defense held Iowa State to 7 points, 271 yards, and forced two Cyclone turnovers. Linebacker Bryce Houston led the way and won his second MAC East Defensive Player of the Week award on the young season with a 15-tackle performance.[103][104] Ohio's offense was equally unproductive but made fewer mistakes than the Cyclones and that made the difference in the game. The Bobcat offense allowed no sacks, never fumbled or dropped a pass, did not commit a single penalty or turn the ball over, held the ball for almost 36 minutes, and, other than the plays killing the clock at the end of the game, had only one rushing attempt for negative yardage.[105][106]

### At Bowling Green[edit]

See also: 2023 Bowling Green Falcons football team

Ohio Bobcats (3–1) vs. Bowling Green Falcons (1–2)

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Ohio | 21 | 10 | 7| 0| 38
Bowling Green | 0 | 0 | 0| 7| 7

at Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH

* Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 18,248
* Referee: Rich Edwards
* TV announcers (ESPN+): Doug Sherman, Marcus Ray
* Pregame line: Ohio −13.0; O/U 45.0 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (13:08) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 29 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 2 plays, 28 yards, TOP 01:12 (OHIO 7–0)
* (08:38) OHIO - Will Kacmarek 10 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 6 plays, 79 yards, TOP 03:33 (OHIO 14–0)
* (08:38) OHIO - Keye Thompson 71 yd fumble return (Gianni Spetic Kick) 6 plays, 46 yards, TOP 03:29 (OHIO 21–0)

Second Quarter

* (08:38) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 27 yd FG 9 plays, 58 yards, TOP 04:51 (OHIO 24–0)
* (08:35) OHIO - Roman Parodie 28 yd fumble return (Gianni Spetic Kick) 1 play, -7 yards, TOP 00:08 (OHIO 31–0)

Third Quarter

* (01:22) OHIO - Miles Cross 19 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic Kick) 10 plays, 77 yards, TOP 06:33 (OHIO 38–0)

Fourth Quarter

* (13:42) BGSU - Terion Stewart 4 yd run (Alan Anaya Kick) 6 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:35 (OHIO 38–7)

Statistics | Ohio | Bowling Green

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First downs | 19 | 10
Total yards | 328 | 211
Rushes/yards | 37/127 | 22/102
Passing yards | 201 | 109
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 16–19–0 | 16–31–2
Time of possession | 34:13 | 25:47
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 14/16, 196 yards, 3 TD
Rushing | O'Shaan Allison | 13 rushes, 42 yards
Receiving | Jacoby Jones | 4 receptions, 85 yards
Bowling Green | Passing | Connor Bazelak | 16/31, 109 yards, 2 INT
Rushing | Terion Stewart | 12 rushes, 107 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Odieu Hiliare | 5 receptions, 85 yards

Ohio spoiled Bowling Green's homecoming by putting up 38 points, their highest point total of the young season, but it was again Ohio's defense that stole the show.[107][108] Ohio's defense held Bowling Green to 211 yards and forced 4 turnovers, scored 2 touchdowns, and did not surrender points until the game was out of hand with Ohio holding a 38–0 lead in the 4th quarter.[109]

Former Missouri and Indiana starting quarterback Connor Bazelak was intercepted by Ohio linebacker Keye Thompson on the game's opening possession.[110][111] Ohio capitalized on their second play with a 29 catch by running back Sieh Bangura.[112] After a Bowling Green three and out Ohio went up by fourteen on a Will Kacmarek 10 yard reception.[113] On the ensuing possession Keye Thompson came up big for Ohio after recovering a fumble forced by Vonnie Watkins and returned it 71 yards for a touchdown to put Ohio up by 21 less than ten minutes into the game.[114] Thompson's big plays would eran him MAC East Defensive Player of the week.[115] After a Gianni Spetic field goal early in the second quarter, Bryce Houston and Torrie Cox Jr forced a fumble that was picked up by Roman Parodie for the second scoop and score of the game.[116][117] Beginning early in the 3rd quarter A 10 play, 77-yard drive resulted in Kurtus Rourke's third touchdown pass of the game.[118] This time Miles Cross was on the receiving end to put the Bobcats up 38–0.[119] Bowling Green got on the board with a 4-yard rush by Terion Stewart in the 4th quarter to make the final 38–7.[120]

Ohio's offense again played conservatively with another strong defensive performance. They kept the ball on the ground 37 times and held the ball for over 34 minutes.[109] Rourke was 14 of 16 on his pass attempts for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns.[121] His 98.5 Total QBR Rating on the game led the FBS for the week.[122]

### Vs. Kent State[edit]

See also: 2023 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

Kent State Golden Flashes (1–4) vs. Ohio Bobcats (4–1)

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Kent State | 0 | 7 | 3| 7| 17
Ohio | 0 | 21 | 14| 7| 42

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
* Game time: 3:30 p.m EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 22,945
* Referee: Jeremy Valentine
* TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi, Jerod Cherry
* Pregame line: Ohio -25.0; O/U 45.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* No scoring plays

Second Quarter

* (13:35) OHIO - Miles Cross 25 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 6 plays, 55 yards, TOP 02:16 (OHIO 7–0)
* (11:20) KENT - Chrishon McCray 42 yd pass from Michael Alaimo (Andrew Glass Kick) 7 plays, 77 yards, TOP 02:09 (Tied 7–7)
* (04:05) OHIO - Sam Wiglusz 30 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 2 plays, 45 yards, TOP 00:49 (OHIO 14–7)
* (00:37) OHIO – Kurtis Rourke 4 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 5 plays, 57 yards, TOP 01:53 (OHIO 21–7)

Third Quarter

* (12:18) KENT – Andrew Glass 37 yd FG 7 plays, 42 yards, TOP 02:34 (OHIO 21–10)
* (09:13) OHIO - Miles Cross 22 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 6 plays, 90 yards, TOP 02:59 (OHIO 28–10)
* (05:39) OHIO – Sieh Bangura 3 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 6 plays, 31 yards, TOP 02:56 (OHIO 35–10)

Fourth Quarter

* (13:26) OHIO – Sieh Bangura 3 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 11 plays, 69 yards, TOP 05:31 (OHIO 42–10)
* (09:57) KENT - Chrishon McCray 10 yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick) 10 plays, 76 yards, TOP 03:23 (OHIO 42–17)

Statistics | Kent State | Ohio

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First downs | 16 | 24
Total yards | 228 | 466
Rushes/yards | 36/109 | 35/166
Passing yards | 119 | 300
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 11–20–1 | 20–32–0
Time of possession | 27:04 | 32:56
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Kent State | Passing | Michael Alaimo | 9/13, 107 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | Jaylen Thomas | 24 rushes, 67 yards
Receiving | Chrishon McCray | 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD
Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 20/32, 300 yards, 3 TD
Rushing | Parker Navarro | 3 rushes, 65 yards
Receiving | Miles Cross | 7 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TD

Ohio won its homecoming matchup with the Kent State Golden Flashes.[123] They won at home for the ninth straight time and won their ninth straight MAC regular season game. Ohio had its best offensive output so far on the season with 42 points.[124] The Bobcats gave quarterback Kurtis Rourke his first real opportunity to air it out since tearing his ACL in 2022.[125] He took advantage of 32 pass attempts by netting 300 passing yards with 3 touchdowns and also scored on the ground.[126] Two of the touchdowns were caught by Miles Cross who had 125 receiving yards on the day.[127] That was good enough for Cross to win MAC East Offensive Player of the Week honors.[128] Sam Wiglusz caught the other TD and ended with 44 yards.[129] Ohio's defense had another good effort as they held Kent State to 228 total yards.[130] Linebacker Bryce Houston continued his stellar season with 10 tackles, ½ sack, 1½ tackles for loss, and an interception.[131] Bradley Weaver added 2 sacks for the Bobcats.[132] Chrishon McCray was the offensive bright spot for Kent State with 93 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.[133]

Both offenses started slowly as the first quarter ended 0–0.[134] Cross caught is first touchdown early in the second but Kent State immediately responded with a 42-yard bomb to McCray from Michael Alaimo.[135] After an exchange of punts, Wiglusz scored the first of five touchdowns in five possessions on a 30-yard reception that was ruled a catch after official review.[136] Rourke scored from 4 yards out on a rush just before the half as Ohio took a 21–7 lead.[137] The Kent State opened the second half with a field goal but then Ohio broke the game open in the second half with another Cross catch and two 3 yard rushing touchdowns from running back Sieh Bangura.[138][139] McCray caught his second touchdown from Golden Flashes backup quarterback Tommy Ulatowski in the fourth quarter to make the final 42–17.[140]

### Vs. Northern Illinois[edit]

See also: 2023 Northern Illinois Huskies football team

Ohio Bobcats(5–1) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (2–4)

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Ohio | 3 | 10 | 0| 0| 13
Northern Illinois | 7 | 0 | 10| 6| 23

at Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL

* Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
* Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: cloudy, Temperature:53 °F (12 °C), Wind:Southwest 17 mph
* Game attendance: 11,143
* Referee: Andrew Speciale
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Drew Carter, Dustin Fox
* Pregame line: Ohio -5.5; O/U 45.0 • Ohio notes, boxcore

Game information

First Quarter

* (08:18) NIU - Gavin Williams 53 yd run (Kanon Woodill Kick) 7 plays, 85 yards, TOP 04:05 (NIU 7–0)
* (03:04) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 27 yd FG 10 plays, 51 yards, TOP 05:10 (NIU 7–3)

Second Quarter

* (10:22) OHIO - Kurtis Rourke 1 yd run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 13 plays, 60 yards, TOP 07:00 (OHIO 10–7)
* (00:07) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 37 yd FG 16 plays, 69 yards, TOP 06:00 (OHIO 13–7)

Third Quarter

* (12:54) NIU - Grayson Barnes 58 yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Kanon Woodill Kick) 3 plays, 66 yards, TOP 01:10 (NIU 14–13)
* (02:12) NIU - Kanon Woodill 31 yd FG 12 plays, 68 yards, TOP 06:50 (NIU 17–13)

Fourth Quarter

* (10:31) NIU - Kanon Woodill 37 yd FG 9 plays, 40 yards, TOP 05:11 (NIU 20–13)
* (08:09) NIU - Kanon Woodill 32 yd FG 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 02:05 (NIU 23–13)

Statistics | Ohio  | Northern Illinois

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First downs | 16 | 13
Total yards | 254 | 302
Rushes/yards | 159 | 172
Passing yards | 159 | 172
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 22–36–3 | 15–23–0
Time of possession | 28:15 | 31:45
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 23/36, 159 yards, 3 INT
Rushing | O'Shaan Allison | 11 rushes, 43 yards
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 4 receptions, 37 yards
Northern Illinois | Passing | Rocky Lombardi | 15/23, 172 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Gavin Williams | 10 rushes, 55 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Grayson Barnes | 2 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD

On a windy day in DeKalb, Illinois both offenses struggled moving the ball.[141] Northern Illinois kept the ball on the ground 34 times for 130 yard while Ohio's passing attack turned it over three times in the fourth as the Huskies defended their turf on their homecoming defeating the Bobcats by a score of 23–13.[142][143]

Northern Illinois struck first on their second possession of the game as Gavin Williams broke loose on a rush from 53 yards out for the first touchdown the Ohio defense surrendered in the first quarter on the season.[144] Ohio responded with a field goal on the ensuing possession and took the lead on a 1-yard run by quarterback Kurtis Rourke on their next possession.[145] Ohio's offense burned up nearly the rest of the half with a 16 play drive on their next possession as Gianni Spetic connected on a 37-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining.to take a 13–7 lead into the break.[146]

After an Ohio 3 and out to open the second half, NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi found Grayson Barnes on a short pass on third and 2 and he got behind the Bobcat defense and scampered 58 yards to retake the lead.[147] The Huskies extended the lead after a nine play drive on their next possession ending in 37-yard field goal by Kanon Woodill. Ohio's offense failed to move the ball against the wind in the third quarter gaining only 37 yards on three possessions.[148] Now behind and with the wind the in fourth they opened up the passing game with disastrous results. Rourke missed his receiver resulting in an interception on all three Ohio possessions.[149] Two of which set Northern Illinois's offense up for late field goals as the game ended in 23–13 Huskie victory.[150] Lombardi finished the game with 172 yards and no turnovers while Rourke was held to 159 yards.[151]

### Vs. Western Michigan[edit]

See also: 2023 Western Michigan Broncos football team

Western Michigan Broncos (2–5) vs. Ohio Bobcats (5–2)

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Western Michigan | 0 | 0 | 10| 7| 17
Ohio | 3 | 3 | 7| 7| 20

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
* Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 16,048
* Referee: William Williams
* TV announcers (CBSSN): Jason Knapp, Russ Tucker
* Pregame line: Ohio -16.5; O/U 52.0 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (08:49) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 28 yd FG 13 plays, 57 yards, TOP 04:51 (OHIO 3–0)

Second Quarter

* (00:02) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 19 yd FG 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 00:37 (OHIO 6–0)

Third Quarter

* (07:07) WMU - Palmer Domschk 43 yd FG 6 plays, 52 yards, TOP 02:29 (OHIO 6–3)
* (02:36) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 1 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:31 (OHIO 13–3)
* (00:18) WMU - Hayden Wolff 3 yd run (Palmer Domschk kick) 5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 02:07 (OHIO 13–10)

Fourth Quarter

* (04:36) OHIO - Sam Wiglusz 7 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic kick) 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 05:05 (OHIO 20–10)
* (00:18) WMU - Kenneth Womack 8 yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Palmer Domschke Kick) 8 plays, 68 yards, TOP 02:09 (OHIO 20–17)

Statistics | Western Michigan | Ohio

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First downs | 21 | 28
Total yards | 369 | 460
Rushes/yards | 22/79 | 39/185
Passing yards | 290 | 275
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 30–42–1 | 24–39–0
Time of possession | 24:25 | 35:35
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Western Michigan | Passing | Hayden Wolff | 30/42, 290 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | CJ Hester | 5 rushes, 26 yards
Receiving | Kenneth Womack | 14 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 24/39, 275 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 15 rushes, 86 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 10 receptions, 155 yards, 1 TD

In a game a day where both offenses moved the ball well but failed to capitalize with a lot of points, Ohio managed to hold on late to edge Western Michigan by a score of 20–17 to become bowl eligible.[152] After WMU opened with a 3 an out, the Bobcats went on a 13 play drive but had to settle for a 18-yard field goal.[153] The Broncos responded with an 11 play drive of their own. On the following possession WMU drove 43 yards but missed a 4-yard field goal try.[154] After an Ohio 3 and out, the Broncos got to the Ohio 6 yard line but penalties left them missing a 41-yard field.[155] Early in the second quarter Ohio drove to the Western Michigan 41 but were stuffed on 4th and short. After an exchange of punts it was WMU that was stopped on 4th down at the Bobcat 22.[154] Following another Ohio punt, the Broncos again got into Ohio territory but a Hayden Wolfe pass was picked off by Tank Pearson at the 18 yard line.[156] OU took over with 0:39 left in the half. On the 5th play of the drive a 38-yard reception by Sam Wiglusz put them on the WMU 13. Kurtis Rourke tried to hit Miles Cross in the corner of the end zone but a pass interference penalty prevented a touchdown.[154] Now with the ball spotted on the 2, and with only 4 seconds left in the half, Ohio chose to settle for a short field goal. After one half of play the two teams managed to combine for only 6 points.[157]

Ohio received the second half kickoff but an 11-play drive ended in a missed 25-yard field goal.[154] WMU went 52 yards on the ensuing drive and got on the scoreboard by finally succeeding on a field goal try. This one was from 43 yard.[154] Ohio was the first team to find the endzone as the as running back Sieh Bangura found paydirt with a 1-yard rush with 2:36 left in the 3rd quarter.[158] WMU's offense quickly moved down the field to get back within three 5 plays later as quarterback Hayden Wolff scored from 3 yards out.[159] Ohio went on a 9 play, 66-yard drive early in the 4th but, again, failed to capitalize, as the drive ended in another missed short field goal from 26 yards. Ohio's defense held the lead and forced a WMU punt. The Bobcats took control on the game when Rourke found Wiglusz in the endzone with 4:36 remaining to take a 20–10 lead.[160] The Broncos kept hope alive with a TD reception by Kenneth Womack late in the game but after a first down on the next possession on the running of O'Shaun Allison, Ohio was able to run out the clock.[161][162]

Wiglusz had a big day with 10 catches for 155 yards.[163] Rourke threw for 275 yards while Bangura had 85 yards on the ground.[164] Linebackers Keye Thompson and Bryce Houston led the defense with 13 and 12 tackles respectively.[165] Punter Jack Wilson aided the Bobcat cause averaging 48 yards per punt to win MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week.[166] Hayden Wolff threw for 290 yards for the Broncos with 90 going to Womack who had 14 catches.[167]

### Vs. Miami (OH)[edit]

See also: 2023 Miami RedHawks football team and Battle of the Bricks

Miami RedHawks (6–2) vs. Ohio Bobcats (6–2)

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Miami | 0 | 13 | 10| 7| 30
Ohio | 9 | 0 | 0| 7| 16

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
* Game time: 3:30 EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 19,854
* Referee: David Siegle
* TV announcers (CBSSN): Jason Knapp, Malik Zaire
* Pregame line: Ohio -7.5; O/U 39.0 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (09:57) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 2 yd Run (Gianni Spetic PAT blocked) 6 plays, 79 yards, TOP 03:04 (OHIO 6–0)
* (01:28) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 33 yd Field Goal 14 plays, 49 yards, TOP 06:35 (OHIO 9–0)

Second Quarter

* (12:11) M–OH - Graham Nicholson 26 yd Field Goal 4 plays, 2 yards, TOP 01:15 (OHIO 9–3)
* (04:20) M–OH - Graham Nicholson 40 yd Field Goal 9 plays, 36 yards, TOP 05:20 (OHIO 9–6)
* (01:21) M–OH - Rashad Amos 1 yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 01:24 (M–OH 13–9)

Third Quarter

* (11:22) M–OH - Graham Nicholson 32 yd Field Goal 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 02:04 (M–OH 16–9)
* (01:21) M–OH - Aveon Smith 3 yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) 5 plays, 60 yards, TOP 02:21 (M–OH 23–9)

Fourth Quarter

* (11:13) M–OH - Kevin Davis 46 yd pass from Aveon Smith (Graham Nicholson Kick) 7 plays, 72 yards, TOP 03:58 (M–OH 30–9)
* (07:56) OHIO - Tyler Walton 1 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic Kick) 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:17 (M–OH 30–16)

Statistics | Miami | Ohio

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First downs | 14 | 19
Total yards | 291 | 363
Rushes/yards | 45/188 | 26/50
Passing yards | 103 | 313
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 7–11–0 | 25–39–0
Time of possession | 32:19 | 27:41
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Miami | Passing | Aveon Smith | 7/11, 103 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Rashad Amos | 21 rushes, 163 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Kevin Davis | 3 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 25/39, 313 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 9 rushes, 38 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 5 receptions, 79 yards

Miami snapped Ohio's ten game home winning streak and took possession of first place in the MAC East with a rivalry win in the Battle of the Bricks in spite of their starting quarterback Brett Gabbert being lost for the season with an injury during the prior week.[168][169] Ohio jumped out to a 9–0 lead by the end of the first quarter with a rushing touchdown by Sieh Bangura and a field goal by Gianni Spetic.[170] Miami converted a field goal after a strip sack of Kurtis Rourke by Brian Ugwu set them on Ohio's 11 yard line.[171] That was the first of 30 straight points the RedHawks would score as they took a 30–9 in the fourth quarter.[172] A late Ohio touchdown catch by Ty Walton made the final 30–16.[173]

Miami kept the ball on the ground 46 times and rushed for 188 yards.[174] Rashad Amos has 163 yards on the ground and Aveon Smith had 103 yards passing.[175] Playing from behind for much of the game Rourke had his highest passing yard total so far on the year with 313 yards.[176]

### At Buffalo[edit]

See also: 2023 Buffalo Bulls football team

Ohio Bobcats (6–3) vs. Buffalo Bulls (3–2)

Period | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Ohio | 0 | 0 | 10| 10| 20
Buffalo | 0 | 3 | 0| 7| 10

at UB Stadium, Amherst, NY

* Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
* Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: clear
* Game attendance: 11,444
* Referee: Jeremy Valentine
* TV announcers (ESPN2): Jay Alter, Tom Luginbill, Lericia Harris
* Pregame line: Ohio −9.5; O/U 45.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (06:24) BUFF - Alex McNulty 41 yd FG 10 plays, 71 yards, TOP 05:51 (BUFF 3–0)

Second Quarter

* No scoring plays

Third Quarter

* (08:48) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 29 yd FG 13 plays, 63 yards, TOP 06:07 (Tied 3–3)
* (02:46) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 2 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 7 plays, 38 yards, TOP 03:52 (OHIO 10–3)

Fourth Quarter

* (13:30) BUFF - CJ Ogbonna 2 yd run (Alex McNulty kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:38 (Tied 10–10)
* (08:52) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 25 yd FG 9 plays, 66 yards, TOP 04:38 (OHIO 13–10)
* (01:55) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 1 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 8 plays, 29 yards, TOP 05:05 (OHIO 20–3)

Statistics | Ohio | Buffalo

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First downs | 15 | 14
Total yards | 236 | 295
Rushes/yards | 30/115 | 41/114
Passing yards | 121 | 181
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 14–21–0 | 7–16–1
Time of possession | 27:50 | 31:10
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 14/21, 121 yards
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 17 rushes, 78 yards, 2 TD
Receiving | Tyler Walton | 6 receptions, 62 yards
Buffalo | Passing | Cole Snyder | 14/21, 171 yards
Rushing | Ron Cox Jr. | 16 rushes, 48 yards
Receiving | Boobie Curry | 4 receptions, 66 yards

Ohio went on the road for their first mid-week MACtion game of the season and defeated the Buffalo Bulls by a score of 20–10.[177] Buffalo outplayed Ohio during the first half, marching as far as the Ohio 14, 23, and 37 on three of their first half drives but only had one Alex McNulty field goal to show for it.[178]

Ohio took the opening kickoff of the second half and after a 13 play drive tied the score with a shot field goal off the leg of Gianni Spetic.[179] After reaching the Buffalo two on their next possession, head coach Tim Albin decided to go for it on 4th down and Ohio took their first lead when Sieh Bangura found paydirt.[180] The Bulls immediately responded and retied the score on the ensuing drive with a CJ Ogbonna touchdown rush early in the fourth quarter.[181] The Bobcats took the lead again after another 13 play drive ended in a Spetic field goal.[182] After Buffalo fumbled on their next possession, Ohio took advantage with another Bangura touchdown to provide the final margin.[183]

Ohio's offense was limited to a season low 236 total yards.[184] Their defense was the key to the win. Linebackers Keye Thompson and Bryce Houston led the way with 13 and 12 tackles each.[185] Thompson won his second MAC East Defensive Player of the Week award for the effort.[186]

### Vs. Central Michigan[edit]

See also: 2023 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Central Michigan (5–5) vs. Ohio Bobcats (7–3)

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Central Michigan | 0 | 7 | 7| 6| 20
Ohio | 10 | 7 | 14| 3| 34

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

* Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
* Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 14,736
* Referee: Andrew Speciale
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Jason Ross, Dustin Fox
* Pregame line: Ohio −11.5; O/U 48.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (09:49) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 39 yd FG 7 plays, 41 yards, TOP 03:56 (OHIO 3–0)
* (06:19) OHIO - Shane Bonner 21 yd Interception Return (Gianni Spetic Kick) 1 play, 0 yards, TOP 00:08 (OHIO 10–0)

Second Quarter

* (08:19) OHIO – O'Shaan Allison 1 yd run (Gianni Spetic kick) 8 plays, 87 yards, TOP 04:38 (OHIO 17–0)
* (09:57) CMU - Tyson Davis 50 yd pass from Jase Bauer (Tristan Mattson Kick) 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 03:36 (OHIO 17–7)

Third Quarter

* (10:34) OHIO - Kurtis Rourke 16 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:20 (OHIO 24–7)
* (09:40) CMU - Chris Parker 62 yd pass from Jase Bauer (Tristan Mattson Kick) 2 plays, 64 yards, TOP 00:47 (OHIO 24–14)
* (04:11) OHIO - O'Shaan Allison 1 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 10 plays, 73 yards, TOP 05:22 (OHIO 31–14)

Fourth Quarter

* (14:18) CMU - Marion Lukes 14 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson PAT failed) 8 plays, 53 yards, TOP 04:48 (OHIO 31–10)
* (06:07) OHIO – Gianni Spetic 33 yd FG 4 plays, 6 yards, TOP 01:40 (OHIO 34–20)

Statistics | Central Michigan | Ohio

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First downs | 13 | 21
Total yards | 319 | 377
Rushes/yards | 33/162 | 41/148
Passing yards | 157 | 229
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 10–21–1 | 16–24–0
Time of possession | 22:11 | 36:56
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Central Michigan | Passing | Jase Bauer | 10/21, 157 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | Marion Lukes | 15 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Chris Parker | 1 reception, 62 yards, 1 TD
Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 15/23, 222 yards
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 21 rushes, 126 yards
Receiving | Miles Cross | 3 receptions, 53 yards

The Bobcats won their final home game of the season with a 34–20 win over Central Michigan.[187] Ohio snapped a six-game losing streak against the Chippewas with their first win in the series since 2011.[188] Ohio jumped out to a 10–0 lead with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter when defensive end Shane Bonner intercepted a Jase Bauer pass and returned it for a touchdown.[189] Then the first of two short touchdown runs by O’Shaaun Allison gave Ohio a 17-point lead midway through the second quarter.[190] CMU responded on the ensuing possession when Tyson Davis got behind the Ohio defense and caught a 50-yard touchdown pass to make the score 17-7 going into the half.[191]

Ohio took the second half kickoff and marched 75 yards in eight play in a drive that culminated in a 16-yard touchdown run by Kurtis Rourke.[192] It was the first of four consecutive touchdown drives.[193] Another long Jase Bauer touchdown pass, this one 62 yards, caught by Chris Parker made the score 24–14.[194] Ohio looked to take command after Allision's second touchdown run but two separate personal fouls on fourth downs kept a CMU touchdown drive alive and the Chips stayed in the game after the drive ended in a Marion Lukes touchdown rush.[195] Ohio's defense shut down CMU for the rest of the game and Ohio's offense was able to control the clock. A fourth quarter field goal by Gianni Spetic made the final a 14-point margin for the Bobcats.[196]

Rourke threw for 222 yards while running back Sieh Bangura had 126 yards and won MAC East Offensive Player of the Week.[197][198] Linebackers Keye Thompson and Bryce Houston continued their good play with 9 tackles each.[199] Jase Bauer had 157 yards through the air for Central Michigan with most coming on two long touchdown passes.[200]

### At Akron[edit]

See also: 2023 Akron Zips football team

Ohio Bobcats (8–3) vs. Akron Zips (2–9)

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Ohio | 3 | 0 | 15| 7| 25
Akron | 0 | 14 | 0| 0| 14

at InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH

* Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
* Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 6,152
* Referee: David Siegle
* TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Adam Breneman
* Pregame line Ohio −16.0; O/U 41.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (10:50) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 26 yd FG 11 plays, 62 yards, TOP 04:10 (OHIO 3–0)

Second Quarter

* (09:53) AKR - Lorenzo Lingard 43 yd pass from Tahj Bullock (Owen Wiley Kick) 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 02:30 (AKR 7–3)
* (01:50) AKR - Tahj Bullock 5 yd Run (Owen Wiley Kick) 10 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:44 (AKR 14–3)

Third Quarter

* (08:16) OHIO - Kurtis Rourke 4 yd run (Kurtis Rourke Pass to Tyler Walton) 9 plays, 76 yards, TOP 03:18 (AKR 14–11)
* (02:06) OHIO - Miles Cross 1 yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Gianni Spetic Kick) 7 plays, 74 yards, TOP 04:13 (OHIO 18–14)

Fourth Quarter

* (07:23) OHIO - Sieh Bangura 1 yd run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 15 plays, 64 yards, TOP 08:41 (OHIO 25–14)

Statistics | Ohio | Akron

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First downs | 27 | 13
Total yards | 394 | 183
Rushes/yards | 47/186 | 20/37
Passing yards | 208 | 146
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 19–30–0 | 17–30–1
Time of possession | 38:35 | 21:25
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Ohio | Passing | Kurtis Rourke | 19/30, 208 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Sieh Bangura | 23 rushes, 121 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Miles Cross | 7 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
Akron | Passing | Jeff Undercuffler Jr. | 16/27, 103 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
Rushing | Tahj Bullock | 6 rushes, 31 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Lorenzo Lingard | 5 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD

In the final game of the season Ohio's defense shut down the Akron offense which was held to 183 total yards in a 25–14 win over the Zips to finish the regular season 9–3.[201]

Ohio took the opening kickoff and marched 62 yards in 11 plays but had to settle for a short field goal.[202] Both offenses struggled for the rest of the quarter. The Bobcats missed two long field goals on their first two drives of the second quarter.[203] Akron took advantage of the good field position and scored a touchdown on the ensuing drive following each miss. The first was a long reception by Lorenzo Lingard Tahj Bullock while the second was on a Bullock run.[204] Akron took a 14–3 lead into the half.[205]

Ohio's offense found paydirt on their first three drives of the second half.[206] Kurtis Rourke found Ty Walton for the first and Miles Cross for the second.[207] Bryce Houston intercepted Jeff Undercuffler to set up the third as Sieh Bangura scored from 1 yard out.[208]

Rourke threw for 208 yards and passed his older brother Nathan Rourke for second on Ohio's all time passing yards list and won MAC East Offensive Player of the Week.[209] Cross had 85 receiving yards.[210] Bangura accumulated 121 yards on the ground while Houston had 6 tackles.[211] Jack Wilson averaged 43.3 yards per punt and won his second MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week award on the season.[212]

### Vs. Georgia Southern[edit]

See also: 2023 Georgia Southern Eagles football team

See also: 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl

2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl - Georgia Southern Eagles (6–6) vs. Ohio Bobcats (9–3)

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Georgia Southern | 0 | 0 | 14| 7| 21
Ohio | 3 | 17 | 14| 7| 41

at Brooks Stadium • Conway, South Carolina

* Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
* Game time: 11:00 a.m. EST
* Game weather: sunny
* Game attendance: 8,059
* Referee: Patrick Foy (Mountain West)[213]
* TV announcers (ESPN): Drew Carter (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
* Pregame line: Georgia Southern −1.5; O/U 48.5 • Ohio notes, boxscore

Game information

First Quarter

* (06:27) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 27 yd FG 11 plays, 43 yards, TOP 06:42 (OHIO 3–0)

Second Quarter

* (12:22) OHIO - Ricky Hunt 2 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 13 plays, 59 yards, TOP 07:13 (OHIO 10–0)
* (03:16) OHIO - Ricky Hunt 18 yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick) 4 plays, 62 yards, TOP 01:53 (OHIO 10–0)
* (00:00) OHIO - Gianni Spetic 26 yd FG 6 plays, 25 yards, TOP 01:07 (OHIO 20–0)

Third Quarter

* (11:46) OHIO - Ricky Hunt 6 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 1 play, 6 yards, TOP 00:05 (OHIO 27–0)
* (07:54) GASO - David Mbadinga 3 yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick) 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 03:52 (OHIO 27–7)
* (11:46) OHIO - Ricky Hunt 40 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 6 plays, 60 yards, TOP 03:19 (OHIO 34–7)
* (01:13) GASO - Derwin Burgess Jr. 65 yd pass from Davis Brin 2 plays, 68 yards, TOP 00:51 (OHIO 34–14)

Fourth Quarter

* (12:27) GASO - Jjay Mcafee 15 yd pass from Davis Brin 7 plays, 52 yards, TOP 03:46 (OHIO 34–21)
* (02:52) OHIO - Ricky Hunt 9 yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) 8 plays, 55 yards, TOP 03:40 (OHIO 41–21)

Statistics | Georgia Southern | Ohio

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First downs | 16 | 18
Total Yards | 383 | 352
Rushes/yards | 21–33 | 46–232
Passing yards | 350 | 120
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 32–42–3 | 11–16–120
Time of possession | 26:40 | 33:20
Team | Category | Player | Statistics

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Georgia Southern | Passing | Davis Brin | 32/42, 350 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Rushing | David Mbadinga | 4 rushes, 44 yards, 1 TD
Receiving | Derwin Burgess Jr. | 6 receptions, 117 yards
Ohio | Passing | Parker Navarro | 11/16, 120 yards, 1 TD
Rushing | Rickey Hunt | 17 rushes, 115 yards, 4 TD
Receiving | Sam Wiglusz | 5 receptions, 64 yards

The Bobcats sought their 2nd straight 10 win season for the first time in program histrory against Georgia Southern in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.[214] It was the first time both Ohio and Georgia Southern played in the Myrtle Beach Bowl and the first time that they have played each other.[215] Ohio suffered transfer portal losses before the game as quarterback Kurtis Rourke, starting receivers Miles Cross and Ty Walton, and their top two backs Sieh Bangura and O'Shaan Allison and middle linebacker Keye Thompson left the team.[216]

Ohio struck first, capitalizing with a field goal after Jeremiah Wood intercepted Georgia Southern quarterback Davis Brin on the game's first series.[217] Following an Eagle punt the Bobcat's took a ten point lead on a 13 play drive when freshman running back Ricky Hunt scored on a two yard run.[218] Two plays later Adonis Williams Jr. intercepted Brin for the second time setting Ohio up on the 21 yard line.[219] They failed to capitalize on the turnover as a fourth down pass at the goal line by third string quarterback Parker Navarro to Sam Wiglusz fell incomplete.[220] After another Eagle punt, Ohio went 62 yards in 4 plays and took a 17–0 lead when Navarro found Hunt from 18 yards out on a jump pass.[221] A Bradley Weaver strip sack of Brin set the Bobcats up for Spetic's second field goal as the half expired.[222]

Following an Ohio punt Walter Reynolds gave Ohio its third interception of Brin as a 40 yard return set the Bobcats up on the Eagle 6 yard line.[223] Hunt ran it into the endzone on the next play.[224] Ohio had jumped out to a 27–0 lead.[225] The Georgia Southern offense found some life and went 69 yards on 6 plays culminating on David Mbadinga touchdown run.[226] After an Ohio three and out, Georgia Southern looked to get back in the game but fumbles away a chance the Ohio 10.[222] Six plays later, Hunt burst through the Eagle defense and scored from 40 yards away.[227] A shift that put the Bobcats back up by 27.[222] The Eagles then went 68 yards in two plays ending in a Derwin Burgess Jr. 65 yard touchdown reception.[228] Then, after a successful onside kick they got to with 13 when Brin found Jjay Mcafee in the endzone.[229] Ohio's ensuing drive lasted only four plays and set Georgia Southern up with a chance as the got the ball back with 9:01 remaining. They reached the Ohio 45 but failed on a fourth down pass attempt.[230] Rickey Hunt's Ohio record fifth touchdown of the game provided the final 20 point margin.[231] It was Ohio's fifth straight bowl win.[232]

Hunt's 115 yards and 5 TDs with four if those coming on the ground won him the game's MVP and came in his first extended playing time of his career.[233][234] His 5 TD's tied the record in bowl games and set an Ohio program record.[235] Navarro also played well in his first collegiate with start with 11 competitions on 16 attempts for 120 yards and 71 rushing yards.[236][237] Brin threw for 350 yards, bringing his total for the year to 3,781, but his three interceptions and lost fumble provided much of the difference in the game.[238] Georgia Southern outgained Ohio by 21 yards but Ohio won the turnover battle 5–0, held the Eagles to 1.6 yards per rush attempt, and, with 232 total rushing yards, held the ball for almost seven more minutes.[239] Bryce Houston, in his final game, led the Bobcat defense won eight tackles.[240] Ohio sacked Brin five times.[241]

## Statistics[edit]

Final Statistics through December 16, 2023

Source:[242]

### Team[edit]

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Scoring | 316 | 206
Points per Game | 24.31 | 15.85
First Downs | 272 | 186
Rushing | 114 | 67
Passing | 127 | 97
Penalty | 31 | 22
Rushing yards | 2147 | 1533
Avg per play | 3.9 | 3.2
Avg per game | 144.4 | 91.2
Rushing touchdowns | 18 | 9
Passing yards | 2647 | 2371
Att-Comp-Int | 383-239-9 | 372-234-15
Avg per pass | 6.91 | 6.37
Avg per catch | 11.08 | 10.13
Avg per game | 203.62 | 182.38
Passing touchdowns | 16 | 14
Total Offense | 4524 | 3556
Avg per Play | 5.2 | 4.8
Avg per Game | 348.0 | 273.5
Fumbles-Lost | 8-4 | 15-7
Penalties-Yards | 73-673 | 82-787
Avg per Game | 51.77 | 60.54
|  | Ohio | Opp

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Punts-Yards | 48-1936 | 52-2130
Avg per Punt | 35.56 | 39.02
Time of Possession/Game | 33:25 | 26:23
3rd Down Conversions | 84-184 | 49-161
4th Down Conversions | 8-16 | 15-31
Touchdowns Scored | 37 | 24
Field Goals-Attempts | 19-28 | 13-20
PAT-Attempts | 35-36 | 24-25
Attendance |  |
Games/Avg per Game |  |
Neutral Site |

### Individual Leaders[edit]

#### Passing[edit]

Passing statistics

# | NAME | GP | RAT | CMP | ATT | YDS | AVG/G | CMP% | TD | INT | LONG
7 | Kurtis Rourke | 11 | 132.47 | 195 | 307 | 2207 | 200.64 | 63.52% | 11 | 5 | 50
10 | CJ Harris | 2 | 94.76 | 25 | 49 | 248 | 124.00 | 51.02% | 2 | 3 | 22
13 | Parker Navarro | 6 | 159.38 | 18 | 26 | 185 | 30.83 | 69.23% | 3 | 0 | 32
19 | Miles Cross | 11 | 158.80 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.64 | 100.00% | 0 | 0 | 7
| TOTALS | 13 | 129.54 | 239 | 383 | 2647 | 203.62 | 62.40% | 16 | 9 | 50

#### Rushing[edit]

Rushing statistics

# | NAME | GP | ATT | GAIN | AVG | TD | LONG | AVG/G
5 | Sieh Bangura | 12 | 178 | 811 | 4.6 | 7 | 26 | 67.58
0 | O'Shaan Allison | 12 | 139 | 452 | 3.3 | 3 | 30 | 37.67
7 | Kurtis Rourke | 11 | 67 | 219 | 3.3 | 4 | 25 | 19.91
13 | Parker Navarro | 6 | 25 | 178 | 7.1 | 0 | 52 | 29.67
28 | Rickey Hunt | 3 | 23 | 134 | 5.8 | 4 | 40 | 44.67
10 | CJ Harris | 2 | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 0 | 23 | 27.5
21 | Nolan McCormick | 1 | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 0 | 17 | 40.00
4 | Tyler Walton | 12 | 5 | 34 | 6.9 | 0 | 15 | 2.83
6 | Quintell Quinn | 7 | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 8 | 3.14
48 | Tristan Cox | 12 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0.58
87 | Will Kacmarek | 13 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 3.14
12 | Sam Wiglusz | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.08
24 | Jared Wheatley | 13 | 1 | -15 | -15.0 | 0 | 0 | -1.15
| Team | 12 | 15 | -66 | -4.4 | 0 | 0 | -5.50
| TOTALS | 13 | 485 | 1877 | 3.9 | 18 | 52 | 144.38

#### Receiving[edit]

Receiving statistics

# | NAME | GP | CTH | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | AVG/G
12 | Sam Wiglusz | 12 | 56 | 660 | 11.79 | 3 | 38 | 55.00
19 | Miles Cross | 11 | 47 | 599 | 12.72 | 5 | 42 | 54.45
4 | Ty Walton | 12 | 37 | 349 | 9.43 | 2 | 27 | 29.08
87 | Will Kacmerek | 13 | 22 | 243 | 11.05 | 2 | 36 | 18.69
86 | Tyler Foster | 11 | 20 | 211 | 10.55 | 0 | 50 | 19.18
5 | Sieh Bangura | 12 | 18 | 159 | 8.83 | 1 | 29 | 13.25
8 | Jacoby Jones | 3 | 8 | 147 | 18.38 | 0 | 42 | 49.00
16 | Chase Hendricks | 13 | 11 | 108 | 9.82 | 0 | 20 | 8.31
0 | O'Shaan Allison | 12 | 9 | 24 | 2.67 | 0 | 7 | 2.00
28 | Rickey Hunt | 3 | 2 | 21 | 10.50 | 1 | 18 | 7.00
14 | Bryce Butler | 13 | 3 | 15 | 5.00 | 1 | 9 | 1.15
7 | Kurtis Rourke | 11 | 1 | 7 | 7.00 | 0 | 7 | 0.64
3 | Keegan Wilburn | 10 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 0 | 4 | 0.40
11 | Rodney Harris II | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.50
11 | Keegan Wilburn | 11 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.36
37 | TOTALS | 13 | 239 | 2647 | 11.08 | 16 | 50 | 203.62

#### Defense[edit]

Defense statistics

# | NAME | GP | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL-YDS | SACK-YDS | INT | BU | QBH | FR | FF | BLK | SAF | TD
32 | Bryce Houston | 13 | 59 | 68 | 127 | 12.5-45 | 2.5-19 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
38 | Keye Thompson | 12 | 42 | 52 | 94 | 10.0-29 | 1.5-9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
26 | Walter Reynolds | 13 | 26 | 45 | 71 | 1.5-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Austin Brawley | 9 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 0.5-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Adonis Williams Jr. | 12 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 3.5-14 | 1.5-8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Torrie Cox Jr. | 12 | 21 | 15 | 36 | 2.0-3 | 1.5-3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
94 | Bradley Weaver | 13 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 13.0-42 | 6.0-20 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Vonnie Watkins | 13 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 8.0-37 | 5.0-29 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Shane Bonner | 13 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 8.5-41 | 4.5-34 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | Rayyan Buell | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 12.5-55 | 4.5-25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Justin Birchette | 12 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 2.5-6 | 0-0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Jeremiah Wood | 10 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 2.5-10 | 0-0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
81 | Bralen Henderson | 12 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 2.0-6 | 1.0-6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Rodney Mathews | 13 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 4.5-17 | 0.5-5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Roman Parodie | 13 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 2.0-5 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
35 | Shay Taylor | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1.5-9 | 1.0-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Kwame Sutton | 10 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 2.5-9 | 2.0-8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
30 | Ben Johnson | 13 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Tank Pearson | 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1.5-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
48 | Tristan Cox | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1.0-2 | 0.5-1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | Michael Molnar | 13 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | John Motton | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
34 | Dylan Stevens | 13 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Caden Campolieti | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
49 | Jalen Thomeson | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Kobi Gorman | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.0-9 | 1.0-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Dontay Hunter II | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2.0-9 | 2.0-9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
39 | Mekah Ryder | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Kaci Seegars | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Sieh Bangura | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
47 | Alex Kasee | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Keegan Wilburn | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Kendall Bannister | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Bryce Butler | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 | Miles Fleming | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Ryan Logan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31 | Andrew Marshall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Parker Navarro | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Quintell Quinn | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
64 | Shedrick Rhodes | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Kadin Schmitz | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0-8 | 1.0-8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
42 | DJ Walker | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | O'Shaan Allison | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Miles Cross | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Rickey Hunt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
87 | Will Kacmarek | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Kurtis Rourke | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
44 | Gianni Spetic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Tyler Walton | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Jared Wheatley | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Sam Wiglusz | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
85 | Mason Williams | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 353 | 448 | 801 | 96.0-363 | 36.0-202 | 15 | 27 | 57 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Opponents | 13 | 393 | 540 | 933 | 66.0-228 | 15.0-96 | 9 | 45 | 52 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

#### Special teams[edit]

Kicking statistics

# | NAME | GP | XPM | XPA | XP% | FGM | FGA | FG% | 1–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50+ | LNG
44 | Gianni Spetic | 13 | 33 | 34 | 97.0% | 18 | 26 | 69.23% | 2/2 | 11/12 | 4/6 | 1/4 | 0/2 | 40
47 | Alex Kasee | 13 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 1 | 2 | 50.00% | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 39
| TOTALS |  | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 19 | 28 | 67.86% | 2/2 | 11/12 | 5/7 | 1/5 | 0/2 | 40
Kickoff statistics

# | NAME | GP | KICKS | YDS | AVG | TB | OB
47 | Alex Kasee | 13 | 67 | 3769 | 56.3 | 13 | 1
| TOTALS |  | 67 | 3769 | 56.3 | 13 | 1
Punting statistics

# | NAME | GP | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | LONG | TB | I–20 | 50+ | BLK
43 | Jack Wilson |  | 29 | 1237 | 42.66 | 58 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 0
24 | Jared Wheatley |  | 19 | 699 | 36.79 | 48 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0
| TOTALS |  | 48 | 1936 | 40.33 | 58 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 0
Kick return statistics

# | NAME | GP | RTNS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG
3 | Keegan Wilburn | - | 10 | 179 | 17.90 | 0 | 28
12 | Tank Pearson | - | 2 | 44 | 22.00 | 0 | 28
28 | Ricky Hunt | - | 1 | 19 | 19.00 | 0 | 19
30 | Ron Johnson | - | 1 | 16 | 16.00 | 0 | 16
12 | Sam Wiglusz | - | 1 | 15 | 15.00 | 0 | 15
| TOTALS |  | 15 | 273 | 18.20 | 0 | 28
Punt return statistics

# | NAME | GP | RTNS | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG
4 | Ty Walton | - | 13 | 37 | 2.85 | 0 | 9
12 | Tank Pearson | - | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 0 | 4
84 | Aramoni Rhone | - | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0
| TOTALS |  | 15 | 41 | 2.73 | 0 | 9

## Personnel[edit]

### Coaching staff[edit]

Since July 14, 2021, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Tim Albin. He heads a staff of ten assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and numerous other support staff.[243]

Name  | Position  | Years at Ohio  | Alma mater

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Tim Albin | Head coach | 2005 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Spence Nowinsky | Defensive coordinator/defensive ends | 2022 | Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994
Scott Isphording | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks | 2014 | Hanover College 1994
Allen Rudolph | Co-offensive coordinator/offensive line | 2019 | University of Southern Mississippi 1995
Dwayne Dixon | Wide receivers | 2007 | University of Florida 1985
Tremayne Scott | Defensive tackles | 2018 | Ohio University 2012
John Hauser | Safeties | 2022 | Wittenberg University 2002
Brian Smith | Running backs and passing game coordinator | 2022 | University of Hawaii 2002
De'Angelo Smith | Cornerbacks/director of player development | 2017 | University of Cincinnati 2008
Nate Faanes | Special teams coordinator/linebackers | 2019 | Winona State University 2015
Brian Metz | Tight ends | 2020 | University of Notre Dame 2013
Jeremiah Covington | Assistant athletic director for football operations | 2022 | Wingate University 2011
Kyle Pollack | Director of recruiting & video operations | 2020 | Penn State University
Kyle Obly | Graduate assistant – offense |  |
Jake Roney | Graduate assistant – offense |  |
Clay Finney | Graduate assistant – defense |  |
Danny Orrock | Graduate assistant – defense |  |
Jake Miller | Director of strength and conditioning | 2021 | Baker University
Sarah Newgarde | Director of athletics communications (football, wrestling, baseball) | 2021 | Ohio University
Matthias Reiber | Head football athletic trainer | 2021 | Bowling Green State University
Jerry Lin | Staff Athletic trainer (football, swim & dive) |  |
Will Fife | Director of equipment |  |
Caleb Moon | Assistant director of equipment |  |
Thomas Turnbaugh | Director of video and recruiting services | 2018 | Ohio University
Jessica Arquette | Ohio athletics sports dietitian |  | Bowling Green State University
Kaitlyn Michener | Nutritionist |  |
Hannah Rastatter | Nutritionist |  |
Elaine Goodfellow | Administrative assistant |  |
Quentin Singleton | Football Operations Assistant |  |
Joseph Benish | Staff Athletic Trainer (Football/Track) |  |
Ben Gilkey | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach |  |
John Bowman | Director of Sports Medicine & Athletics Health Care Administrator | 1994 | Ohio University
Dr. Sergio Ulloa | Team Orthopedic Physician |  |
Dr. Katherine Guran | Head Team Physician |  |
James Odenthal | Staff Physical Therapist | 2010 | Ohio University

### Roster[edit]

2023 Ohio Bobcats football roster

Quarterback

* 7 Kurtis Rourke – Gr. (6'5", 231 lb.) Oakville, Ontario, Canada / Holy Trinity
* 9 Callum Wither – R-Fr. (6'4", 205 lb.) Mississauga, Ontario / Clarkson Football North
* 10 CJ Harris – Gr. (6'4", 220 lb.) West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield
* 13 Parker Navarro – Gr. (6'0", 203 lb.) Tempe, Ariz. / Desert Vista
* 15 Jacob Winters – Fr. (6'2", 226 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Jackson

Running Back

* 0 O'Shaan Allison – Red 5th (5'9", 211 lb.) Malvern, Pa. / Malvern Prep
* 5 Sieh Bangura – R-So. (6'0", 209 lb.) Bowie, Md. / Dematha Catholic High School
* 6 Quintell Quinn – R-So. (6'1", 217 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / St. Francis DeSales High School
* 21 Nolan McCormick – R-So. (5'11", 214 lb.) Mason, Ohio / William Mason
* 26 Bryce Kitrell – R-Jr. (5'11", 195 lb.) Ashland, Neb. / Ashland-Greenwood
* 28 Rickey Hunt – Fr. (5'11", 203 lb.) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / Millwood
* 41 Devon Hunter – R-So. (5'11", 205 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
* 48 Aginon Wilson Jr. – Fr. (5'10", 203 lb.) Cleveland, Ohio / Cleveland Heights

Wide Receiver

* 3 Keegan Wilburn – Gr. (5'10", 183 lb.) Nelsonville, Ohio / Nelsonville-York
* 4 Tyler Walton – Red 5th (5'10", 187 lb.) St. Louis, Mo. / Christian Brothers
* 8 Jacoby Jones – Sr. (6'3", 228 lb.) Tunica, Miss. /
* 11 Rodney Harris II – R-Fr. (6'2", 208 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton High School
* 12 Sam Wiglusz – Gr. (6'0", 183 lb.) Brecksville, Ohio / Brecksville
* 16 Chase Hendricks – Fr. (6'0", 195 lb.) St. Louis, Mo. / St. Mary's
* 17 Jalien Hammer – Jr. (-, 204 lb.) /
* 18 Major Brown – R-Jr. (6'2", 216 lb.) Gahanna, Ohio / Gahanna Lincoln
* 19 Miles Cross – Jr. (6'1", 213 lb.) Bowie, Md. / Rock Hill High School (S.C.)
* 20 Jack Borer – Fr. (6'2", 193 lb.) Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
* 23 Desmond Duffy – Fr. (5'8", 189 lb.) Carmel, Indiana / Carmel
* 25 KJ Howard – Jr. (5'7", 167 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / LaSalle
* 80 Ryan McDole – R-Fr. (6'4", 210 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
* 81 Matthew Stuewe – Fr. (6'2", 192 lb.) Avon Lake, Ohio / Avon Lake
* 83 Christian Hilton – So. (6'1", 200 lb.) /
* 84 Aramoni Rhone – R-So. (6'5", 196 lb.) Orlando, Fla. / Plant City High School
* 88 Caleb Gossett – R-So. (6'2", 202 lb.) Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy
* 89 Khamani Debrow – Fr. (6'2", 189 lb.) /

Tight End

* 2 Alec Burton – Gr. (6'4", 246 lb.) Danville, Ind. / Danville
* 14 Bryce Butler – R-So. (6'2", 258 lb.) Bowie, Md. / St. John's College High School
* 40 Mason Williams – Fr. (6'5", 252 lb.) Mogadore, Ohio / Mogadore
* 44 Declan Malenchek – Fr. (6'5", 200 lb.) /
* 82 Kyle Fullam – R-Fr. (6'5", 237 lb.) Vandalia, Ohio / Butler Senior High School
* 86 Tyler Foster – R-Sr. (6'7", 249 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington
* 87 Will Kacmarek – R-So. (6'6", 256 lb.) St. Louis, Mo. / Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

Offensive lineman

* 51 Davion Weatherspoon – R-So. (6'0", 295 lb.) Harper Woods, Mich. / Harper Woods High School
* 52 Dane Jackson – Fr. (-, 297 lb.) /
* 53 Jay Amburgey – Gr. (6'6", 305 lb.) Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Reynoldsburg
* 54 Joe Oakes – Gr. (6'4", 289 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Indian Hill
* 56 Hark Sohi – R-So. (6'7", 278 lb.) /
* 60 Demond Arter – R-Jr. (6'4", 313 lb.) Elkridge, Md. / St. John's (Washington DC)
* 61 Kaden Rogers – R-So. (6'3", 293 lb.) Hamilton, Ohio / Ross High School
* 64 Shedrick Rhodes Jr. – R-Jr. (6'6", 322 lb.) McDonough, Ga. / Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
* 65 Jake Skelly – R-So. (6'4", 284 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Harley High School
* 66 Christophe Atkinson – R-Sr. (6'4", 318 lb.) Leesburg, Va. / Tuscarora
* 67 Kam Wright – R-Fr. (6'4", 333 lb.) Granville, Ohio / Granville
* 69 Parker Titsworth – R-Sr. (6'1", 298 lb.) Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
* 71 Aidan Johnson – Fr. (6'3", 316 lb.) Elkridge, Maryland / Good Counsel
* 72 Kurt Danneker – Gr. (6'4", 332 lb.) Linden, Pa. / Williamsport Area
* 73 Joseph Habinowski – R-Jr. (6'5", 315 lb.) Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory
* 74 Joseph Watson – R-Fr. (6'0", 287 lb.) Unioto, Ohio / Unioto
* 75 Jarian Shelby – R-Fr. (6'4", 284 lb.) Luling, La. / Hahnville High School
* 77 Jacob Dennison – R-Jr. (6'5", 316 lb.) Mansfield, Ohio / Lexington

Placekicker

* 44 Gianni Spetic – Fr. (6'3", 201 lb.) Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
* 47 Alex Kasee – Fr. (6'2", 161 lb.) Sylvania, Ohio / Sylvania Northview

Defensive end

* 6 Dontay Hunter II – R-Sr. (6'4", 261 lb.) Westerville, Ohio / Westerville Central
* 13 Kaci Seegars – R-So. (6'2", 241 lb.) Charlotte, N.C. /
* 14 Kwame Sutton – Gr. (6'1", 244 lb.) Gaffney, S.C. /
* 15 David Patterson – R-So. (6'2", 230 lb.) Lilburn, Ga. / Parkview High School
* 17 Vonnie Watkins – Gr. (6'4", 238 lb.) Lusby, Md. / Patuxent
* 19 Kadin Schmitz – Fr. (6'1", 223 lb.) Ashland, Ohio / Ashland
* 23 Ryan Logan – So. (6'7", 236 lb.) Vandalia, Ohio / Vandalia-Butler
* 28 Shane Bonner – Gr. (6'0", 220 lb.) New Concord, Ohio / John Glenn
* 50 Owen DiFranco – Fr. (6'4", 222 lb.) Glen Ellyn, Illinois / Glenbard South
* 91 Jay Crable – Fr. (6'3", 209 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Archbishop
* 94 Bradley Weaver – R-So. (6'4", 268 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby High School
* 98 Danny Novickas – Fr. (6'3", 228 lb.) Chicago, Ill. / Mt. Carmel

Defensive Tackle

* 40 Gino Williams – Fr. (6'0", 260 lb.) /
* 0 Rayyan Buell – R-Sr. (6'3", 277 lb.) Hornell, N.Y. / Hornell Senior
* 5 Rodney Mathews – Gr. (6'2", 310 lb.) Memphis, Tenn. / Craigmont
* 11 Kobi Gorman – Fr. (6'2", 279 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
* 16 Chris Mayfield – R-Jr. (6'3", 279 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
* 48 Tristan Cox – R-So. (-, 274 lb.) /
* 55 Jordon Jones – R-Fr. (6'3", 297 lb.) Ashland, Ky. / Paul G. Blazer
* 81 Bralen Henderson – R-So. (6'2", 276 lb.) Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic High School
* 92 RJ Keuchler – Fr. (6'5", 268 lb.) /
* 95 Dane Middlebrook – R-Jr. (6'0", 330 lb.) Indianapolis, Ind. / Brownsburg
* 97 Austin Mitchell – Fr. (6'2", 245 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
* 99 Joey Woolard – R-Jr. (6'1", 295 lb.) Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

Linebacker

* 9 Caden Campolieti – R-Sr. (6'1", 223 lb.) Cleveland, Ohio / Saint Ignatius
* 25 Michael Molnar – R-Fr. (6'3", 213 lb.) Mason, Ohio / Mason
* 27 Jack Fries – R-Fr. (6'2", 210 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / LaSalle
* 31 Andrew Marshall – Fr. (6'3", 226 lb.) Carroll, Ohio / Bloom Carroll
* 32 Bryce Houston – Gr. (6'0", 246 lb.) Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy Orange
* 33 Brady Sestilli – Fr. (6'4", 186 lb.) Delaware, Ohio / Dublin Jerome
* 34 Dylan Stevens – R-Jr. (5'10", 206 lb.) Powell, Ohio / Olentangy Liberty
* 35 Shay Taylor – R-So. (6'3", 218 lb.) Mount Perry, Ohio / Sheridan High School
* 38 Keye Thompson – Gr. (6'1", 239 lb.) Barberton, Ohio / Barberton
* 46 Chase Hall – Fr. (-, lb.) Kitts Hill, Ohio / Dawson-Bryant
* 90 Geo Loya – So. (6'2", 200 lb.) /
* 93 Lukas Stiles – Fr. (-, lb.) Wadsworth, Ohio / Highland

Cornerback

* 4 Roman Parodie – R-Jr. (6'2", 194 lb.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons
* 7 Torrie Cox Jr. – R-So. (5'8", 172 lb.) Miami Gardens, Fla. / | Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory School
* 8 Justin Birchette – Gr. (5'9", 184 lb.) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. / Dwyer
* 12 Tank Pearson – Jr. (5'9", 171 lb.) Oxford, Mississippi /
* 20 Kendall Bannister – Fr. (5'11", 172 lb.) Woodbridge, Virginia / Freedom
* 24 Toby Adensaya – Fr. (5'10", 178 lb.) Ellicott City, M.D. / Marriots Ridge
* 39 Mekah Ryder – So. (6'2", 181 lb.) McKinney, Texas / McKinney High School
* 41 Creed Hill – Fr. (5'10", 170 lb.) Medina, Ohio / Highland

Safety

* 2 Nife Oseni – R-Jr. (5'9", 195 lb.) Rolling Meadows, Ill. / Rolling Meadows
* 3 Jeremiah Wood – 6th (6'1", 210 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
* 10 John Motton – R-So. (5'10", 207 lb.) Groveport, Ohio / Groveport-Madison High School
* 18 Bailey Russ – R-So. (6'2", 204 lb.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
* 21 Austin Brawley – So. (6'0", 176 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Massillon Washington
* 22 Adonis Williams Jr. – So. (6'2", 202 lb.) South Euclid, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
* 26 Walter Reynolds – Gr. (6'1", 196 lb.) Detroit, Michigan / Detroit Jesuit
* 29 Miles Fleming – R-Jr. (-, 191 lb.) /
* 30 Ben Johnson – R-Sr. (6'3", 205 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North
* 36 Cam Dorsey – R-Jr. (6'1", 215 lb.) Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta
* 37 Xander Karagosian – R-Fr. (6'1", 201 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Alexander and Jackson
* 42 DJ Walker – Fr. (6'1", 171 lb.) Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa
* 49 Jalen Thomeson – Fr. (5'11", 181 lb.) Greenwood, Indiana / Center Grove

Punter

* 24 Jared Wheatley – Gr. (6'1", 202 lb.) Indian Trail, N.C. / Porter Ridge
* 43 Jack Wilson – R-Jr. (5'11", 224 lb.) Lancefield, Victoria, Australia / Gisborne Secondary College (ProKick Australia)

Long Snapper

* 31 Justin Holloway – 6th (6'3", 206 lb.) Venice, Fla. / Venice
* 45 Ben Bergfeld – R-Fr. (5'8", 241 lb.) Davenport, Iowa / Davenport North

As of August 19 - Source:[244]

### Depth chart[edit]

Defense

| FS

Walter Reynolds
Ben Johnson

| NICKEL | WLB | MLB

|
|

Adonis Williams Jr.  | Bryce Houston  | Keye Thomspon
Jeremiah Wood  | Michael Molnar
Caden Campolieti  | Shay Taylor
\-  | \-  | Dylan Stevens
| SS

Austin Brawley
Miles Fleming

| CB

Justin Birchette
Tank Pearson

| DE | DT | DT | DE

|
|
|

Vonnie Watkins  | Rodney Mathews  | Rayyan Buell  | Shane Bonner
Bradley Weaver  | Kobi Gorman  | Bralen Henderson  | Kadin Schmitz
\-  | \-  | Tristan Cox  | Kaci Seegars
|  | CB

Torrie Cox, Jr.
Roman Parodie

Offense

| WR-F

Sam Wiglusz
Tyler Walton
Keegan Wilburn
| WR-X

Miles Cross
Aramoni Rhone
Khamani Debrow
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT

|
|
|
|

Jay Amburgey  | Kurt Danneker  | Parker Titsworth  | Christophe Atkinson  | Shedrick Rhodes Jr.
Jacob Dennison  | Kaden Rogers  | Dane Jackson  | Davion Weatherspoon  | Joseph Habinowski
\-  | \-  | Kam Wright  | \-  | \-
| TE

Tyler Foster
Will Kacmarek
Bryce Butler
| WR-Z

Chase Hendricks
Rodney Harris

|  | QB

Kurtis Rourke
Parker Navarro

|  |  |  | RB

Sieh Bangura
O’Shaan Allison
Rickey Hunt
Quintell Quinn
| Special teams

PK Gianni Spetic
Alex Kasee
P Jared Wheatley
Jack Wilson
KR Keegan Wilburn
Austin Brawley
PR Tyler Walton
Tank Pearson
LS Justin Holloway
Ben Bergfeld
|  |

For homecoming game vs. Kent State - Source:[245]

## Awards and honors[edit]

### Weekly awards[edit]

Award  | Player  | Position  | Year  | Date  | Source

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MAC East Offensive Player of the Week  | Sieh Bangura  | RB  | R-So.  | Sept. 4  | [246]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week  | Bryce Houston  | LB  | Grad.  | Sept. 4  | [246]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week  | Bryce Houston  | LB  | Grad.  | Sept. 18  | [247]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week  | Keye Thompson  | LB  | Grad.  | Sept. 25  | [248]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week  | Miles Cross  | WR  | Jr.  | Oct. 9  | [249]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week  | Jack Wilson  | P  | R-Jr.  | Oct. 23  | [250]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week  | Keye Thompson  | LB  | Grad.  | Nov. 10  | [251]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week  | Sieh Bangura  | RB  | R-So.  | Nov. 20  | [252]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week  | Kurtis Rourke  | RB  | Grad.  | Nov. 27  | [253]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week  | Jack Wilson  | P  | R-Jr.  | Nov. 27  | [253]

### Midseason Award watch lists[edit]

Award  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Broyles Award[254] | Spence Nowinsky | DC  |

### Award Finalists[edit]

Award  | Player  | Position  | Year

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Jon Cornish Trophy[255] | Kurtis Rourke | QB  | GS

### All-MAC awards[edit]

Postseason All-MAC teams  Award  | Player  | Position  | Year

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All-MAC First Team Offense  | Sam Wiglusz  | WR  | GS
All-MAC First Team Defense  | Bryce Houston  | LB  | GS
All-MAC First Team Defense  | Keye Thompson  | LB  | GS
2022 All-MAC Second Team Offense  | Kurtis Rourke  | QB  | GS
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense  | Vonnie Watkins  | DE  | GS
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense  | Rayyan Buell  | DT  | R-Sr.

Source[256][257]

### National awards[edit]

National Award Honors  Honors  | Player  | Position  | Ref.

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CFN Third Team All-American  | Bryce Houston  | CB  | [258]

## Rankings[edit]

Further information: 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes| Week

|

Poll| Pre| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12| 13| 14| Final
AP| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| RV
Coaches| —| —| —| RV| —| RV| RV| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —
CFP| Not released| —| —| —| —| —| —| Not released

Source: AP -[259][260][261][262][263][264][265][266][267][268][269][270][271][272][273][274][275]

Coaches -[276][277][278][279][280][281][282][283][284][285][286][287][288][289][290]

CFP -[291][292][293][294][295][296]

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