The Ohio Bobcats is a football team of Ohio University. The Bobcats won a national championship in 1960. The Ohio Bobcats have won five division championships and have a bowl record of 8-8. Bobcats’ coach is Brian Smith, who joined in 2024. Their two main rivals are the Miami Redhawks and the Marshall Thundering Herd. The fans chant their fighting song ‘Stand Up and Cheer’ during their matchdays. Their home stadium is the Peden Stadium located in Athens, Ohio. Their Mascot is called the ‘Rufus the Bobcat’ and they have a supporting band known as the ‘The Ohio University Marching 110’
The Ohio Bobcats had a remarkable 2024 season, finishing with an 11–3 overall record, as well as a 7–1 mark in the MAC Conference. They won their first conference championship since 1968, with a remarkable 38–3 victory over the Miami Redhawks in the conference. The season was managed by head coach Tim Albin. Post-season, Albin joined the Charlotte 49ers, and the offensive coordinator Brian Smith became the interim head coach for the Bobcats. In the final game of the season, the Bobcats defeated Jacksonville State 30-27 to win the Cure Bowl game and record its first 11-win season in the program's history. They had a 2-2 record in the non-conference, winning against South Alabama in the final stages of the season. Quarterback Parker Navarro led the offense and helped defeat teams like Akron, Central Michigan, and Toledo. The Bobcats were remarkable against Kent State and allowed only an average of 18.14 points per game.
Ohio Bobcats Football Conference Wins
The Ohio Bobcats have won 12 conference championships, as of December 2024.
| Year | Conference | Coach | Record | Conference Record |
| 1929 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 9–0 | 5–0 |
| 1930 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 8–0–1 | 4–0 |
| 1931 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 7–1 | 4–0 |
| 1935 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 8–0 | 5–0 |
| 1936 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 5–2–1 | 3–1–1 |
| 1938 | Buckeye Athletic Association | Don Peden | 7–2 | 3–1 |
| 1953 | Mid-American Conference | Carroll Widdoes | 6–2–1 | 5–0–1 |
| 1960 | Mid-American Conference | Bill Hess | 10–0 | 6–0 |
| 1963 | Mid-American Conference | Bill Hess | 6–4 | 5–1 |
| 1967 | Mid-American Conference | Bill Hess | 6–4 | 5–1 |
| 1968 | Mid-American Conference | Bill Hess | 10–1 | 6–0 |
| 2024 | Mid-American Conference | Tim Albin | 10–3 | 7–1 |
When was the Ohio Bobcats' first season?
The Ohio Bobcats’ first season was in 1894.
What NCAA conference is the Ohio Bobcats in?
The Ohio Bobcats are a member of NCAA Division I FBS.
In what conference do the Ohio Bobcats play?
The Ohio Bobcats compete in the Mid-American Conference.
Ohio Bobcats All-Americans
Here is the list of all the All-Americans who played for the Ohio Bobcats.
| Year | Player(s) |
| 1932 | Lenard Sadosky |
| 1935 | Art Lewis |
| 1940 | Danny Risaliti |
| 1946 | John Kerns |
| 1951 | Al Scheider |
| 1952 | Vince Costello |
| 1960 | Bob Brooks, Dick Grecni |
| 1963 | Skip Hoovler |
| 1966 | John Frick |
| 1968 | Cleve Bryant, Ken Carmon, Todd Snyder |
| 1983 | Mark Poindexter |
| 2001 | Dave Zastudil |
| 2005 | Dion Byrum |
| 2009 | LaVon Brazill, Gerald Moore, Noah Keller, Matt Weller |
| 2013 | Tarell Basham |
| 2018 | Joe Lowery |
FAQs on Ohio Bobcats
A. The Ohio Bobcats represent Ohio University.
A. The Ohio Bobcats play at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
A. The Ohio Bobcats have won 5 Mid-American Conference (MAC) championships.
A. The Ohio Bobcats colors are hunter green and white.
