Mid-American Conference2026 SEASON

OhioBobcats

0–0OverallMid-American ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANK#109Preseason FPI RANK#97ESPN WIN TOTAL6.5Published line PLAYOFF ODDS0.7%The Athletic

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

Nebraska

Memorial Stadium

Result not publishedFS1

WEEK 2Sep 12

Jacksonville State

Peden Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 3Sep 19

South Alabama

Hancock Whitney Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 4Sep 26

Stonehill (FCS)

UP NEXT

Peden Stadium

Kickoff not publishedTV not published

WEEK 5Oct 3

Kent State

Dix Stadium

Kickoff not publishedTV not published

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

0 in / 3 out · net -3

Incoming0

DATE

No incoming moves recorded

No verified transfers in this direction appear in the current dataset.

Outgoing3

DATE

Rodney Harris

To Oklahoma State

Jan 16

Davion Weatherspoon

To Arkansas

Jan 16

Mason Williams

To Ohio State

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

106 players listed

Position groups

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QBHype Grand · Levi Davis5

Hype Grand

QB · RFR

Measurements not published

Levi Davis

QB · FR

Measurements not published

Nick Poulos

QB · GR

Measurements not published

Matt Vezza

QB · JR

Measurements not published

#16

Matthew Papas

QB · RSO

Measurements not published

RBVictor Rosa · Duncan Brune6

Victor Rosa

RB · GR

Measurements not published

Duncan Brune

RB · JR

Measurements not published

#22

Mike Taylor Jr.

RB · RFR

Measurements not published

#23

James Kelly

RB · FR

Measurements not published

#24

Irving Brown

RB · RFR

Measurements not published

—

Brayden Mitchum

RB · RFR

Measurements not published

WRDelaney Crawford · Preston Bowman16

Delaney Crawford

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

Preston Bowman

WR · RFR

Measurements not published

Dom Dorwart

WR · RSO

Measurements not published

#10

Ian Ver Steeg

WR · GR

Measurements not published

#11

Zach Hackleman

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#12

Eian Pugh

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

#13

Rashad Perry

WR · RFR

Measurements not published

#14

Marcus Cain

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#15

Riley Neer

WR · RSO

Measurements not published

#17

Blake Parker

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#18

Miles Cremascoli

WR · RSO

Measurements not published

#31

Khamani Debrow

WR · RJR

Measurements not published

#37

Blake Guffey

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

#80

Kaden Page

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#81

MC Walker II

WR · FR

Measurements not published

—

Simon Smith

WR · RSO

Measurements not published

TEJake Furtney · Aiden Lowery7

#33

Jake Furtney

TE · RSO

Measurements not published

#44

Aiden Lowery

TE · RSO

Measurements not published

#82

Calvin Moody

TE · FR

Measurements not published

#84

AJ Miller

TE · RSO

Measurements not published

#85

Riley Palmeter

TE · GR

Measurements not published

#86

Andrew Metzger

TE · RSO

Measurements not published

#87

Tim Boals

TE · RFR

Measurements not published

OLJob Mavrick · Lance Blakely Jr.17

#51

Job Mavrick

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#53

Lance Blakely Jr.

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#54

Will Odenthal

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#55

CJ Dawson II

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#56

Ben Maldonado

OL · RSR

Measurements not published

#60

Colton Crosley

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#63

Seth Anstead

OL · RSO

Measurements not published

#65

Josh Waite

OL · GR

Measurements not published

#66

Mike Montgomery

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#70

Joshua Johnson

OL · GR

Measurements not published

#71

Cassius Hulbert

OL · GR

Measurements not published

#72

Sandro Malicevic

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#74

Tigana Cisse

OL · GR

Measurements not published

#75

Jarian Shelby

OL · RSR

Measurements not published

#76

Bryce Parson

OL · RSO

Measurements not published

#77

Trumain Lawson

OL · RFR

Measurements not published

#78

Danny Fortson

OL · FR

Measurements not published

DLNehemiah Dukes · Tyler Gillison16

Nehemiah Dukes

DL · SR

Measurements not published

Tyler Gillison

DL · GR

Measurements not published

#10

Drayden Pavey

DT · FR

Measurements not published

#11

Evan Herrmann

DL · RJR

Measurements not published

#14

Ike Ackerman

DE · RFR

Measurements not published

#23

Joseph Marsh

DE · RJR

Measurements not published

#34

Troy Stiggers

DE · FR

Measurements not published

#44

Austin Adkins

DT · FR

Measurements not published

#50

Owen DiFranco

DE · RJR

Measurements not published

#51

Isaiah Street

DL · RSR

Measurements not published

#57

Nathan Hale

DT · RSR

Measurements not published

#92

RJ Keuchler

DT · RJR

Measurements not published

#94

Brandon Weaver

DT · RFR

Measurements not published

#96

Tyler Stearman

DE · FR

Measurements not published

#98

Derek Reagans

DT · SR

Measurements not published

#99

Ty Neubert

DL · RFR

Measurements not published

LBJermaine Minnis · Will Marzolf11

#12

Jermaine Minnis

LB · RFR

Measurements not published

#15

Will Marzolf

LB · SO

Measurements not published

#25

Michael Molnar

LB · RSR

Measurements not published

#27

Jack Fries

LB · RSR

Measurements not published

#30

Charlie Christopher

LB · SO

Measurements not published

#32

Alex Brown

LB · FR

Measurements not published

#35

Mac Capen

LB · FR

Measurements not published

#41

Colin Wooldridge

LB · FR

Measurements not published

#45

Brady Wharton

LB · RFR

Measurements not published

#52

Nolan Ogburn

LB · FR

Measurements not published

#56

Cody Raymond

LB · RSO

Measurements not published

CBKJ Sejour · Barry Dillon10

KJ Sejour

CB · RFR

Measurements not published

Barry Dillon

CB · RSO

Measurements not published

#13

DJ Morton

CB · RSO

Measurements not published

#19

Bobby Miller

CB · RFR

Measurements not published

#20

Kendall Bannister

CB · RJR

Measurements not published

#21

Ronald Jackson Jr.

CB · GR

Measurements not published

#26

Tyson Long

CB · RFR

Measurements not published

#28

Kindall Brown

CB · FR

Measurements not published

#29

Jay Brewer III

CB · FR

Measurements not published

#49

Xavier Williams

CB · RSO

Measurements not published

SDJ Walker · JT Haskins11

DJ Walker

SAF · RJR

Measurements not published

JT Haskins

SAF · RSO

Measurements not published

Darren James

SAF · RSO

Measurements not published

Tony Mathis

SAF · RSO

Measurements not published

Eli Thompson

SAF · JR

Measurements not published

#16

Ryan Miller

SAF · FR

Measurements not published

#17

Caleb Chamberlin

SAF · RSO

Measurements not published

#18

Andrew Vera

SAF · SR

Measurements not published

#22

Brandon Jenkins

SAF · FR

Measurements not published

#24

Cam Cope

SAF · RSR

Measurements not published

#36

Malachi Taylor

SAF · FR

Measurements not published

KBrack Peacock · Will Hryszko2

#43

Brack Peacock

K · RJR

Measurements not published

#47

Will Hryszko

K · GR

Measurements not published

PMagnus Haines · Kolten Bartels2

#42

Magnus Haines

P · GR

Measurements not published

#90

Kolten Bartels

P · RFR

Measurements not published

LSNick Hemer · Ethan Najm2

#46

Nick Hemer

LS · RSR

Measurements not published

#83

Ethan Najm

LS · FR

Measurements not published

K/POwen Schaadt1

#93

Owen Schaadt

K/P · FR

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartOFFICIAL · First string by unit

OFFICIAL Week-1 (Nebraska opener) per Athens Messenger summary of Ohio game notes; prefer over stale Ourlads

offense

QBNick Poulos

RBDuncan Brune

WREian Pugh

WRDom Dorwart

WRRiley Neer

TEAJ Miller

LTJarian Shelby

LGCJ Dawson II

CBryce Parson

RGSeth Anstead

RTTigana Cisse

defense

DL/EdgeIke Ackerman

DL/EdgeTyler Gillison

Interior DLNehemiah Dukes

Interior / NoseTy Neubert

MLB (Mike)Charlie Christopher / Michael Molnar

WLBJack Fries / Michael Molnar

CB (boundary)Kendall Bannister

CB (field)KJ Sejour / Barry Dillon

Slot / NBEli Thompson

FSDJ Walker

SSJT Haskins / Darren James

special teams

K (FG)Brack Peacock

KOWill Hryszko

PMagnus Haines

LSNick Hemer

PRDarren James

KRDarren James / Victor Rosa

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

Nick Poulos · QB

Athlon projected Nick Poulos as Ohio’s 2026 starting quarterback.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Peden Stadium

Athens, OH

24,000STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

Before you reach the gate

A clear-bag policy is published on the official athletics gameday page. Confirm the current permitted bag types and exact size limits with that page before you travel.

Getting there

Athens Public Transit serves campus. Most fans use official lots.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

WXTQ105.5 FM

Ohio Bobcat Sports Network · Athens, OH

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALL-11.8

NATIONAL RANK#109

Offense14.1

Defense25.3

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: #97
Win total line vs. projection: 6.5 / 5.0
Playoff probability The Athletic: 0.7%

As of Aug 18, 2026Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

2025-4.0 SP+#84

20240.0 FEI#61

2023-0.1 FEI#73

2022-0.2 FEI#75

2021-0.9 FEI#121

20200.1 FEI#53

Earlier seasons

2019-0.2 FEI#81

20180.4 FEI#34

2017-0.0 FEI#67

2016-0.3 FEI#86

2015-0.2 FEI#86

2014-0.7 FEI#110

2013-0.7 FEI#104

2012-0.4 FEI#88

2011-0.2 FEI#77

2010-0.5 FEI#91

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	9-4	27.8	21.9
2024	11-3	29.3	18.1
2023	10-3	24.3	15.8
2022	10-4	31.8	28.3
2021	3-9	21.3	29.6
2020	2-1	34.3	16.7
2019	7-6	34.3	26.5
2018	9-4	40.1	24.6
2017	9-4	39.1	24.2
2016	8-6	26.3	22.6
2015	8-5	27.5	25.3
2014	6-6	20.5	24.8
2013	7-6	27.4	27.5
2012	9-4	31.7	24.8

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Sieh Bangura

Rushing Td

2025

Sieh Bangura

Rushing Yards

2025

Coleman Owen

Receiving Yards

2024

Kurtis Rourke

Passing Rating

2022

Blair Brown

Tackles

2016

Beau Blankenship

Rushing Td

2012

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Beau Blankenship

Rushing Yards

2012

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