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2024 Ohio Bobcats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 MAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorScott Isphording (4th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorAllen Rudolph (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorSpence Nowinsky (3rd season)
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Akron   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Ball State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Bowling Green   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Buffalo   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Central Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Eastern Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Kent State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Miami (OH)   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Northern Illinois   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Ohio   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Toledo   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Western Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: TBD
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of May 1, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Ohio Bobcats football team will represent Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats are led by Tim Albin in his fourth year as the head coach. The Bobcats will play home games at Peden Stadium, located in Athens, Ohio.[1][2][3]

Offseason[edit]

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
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:[4][5]

Outgoing[edit]

Player Position Destination
Keegan Wilburn WR
Will Kacmarek TE Ohio State
Ben Johnson LB
Quintell Quinn RB
Kurt Danneker ILB Baylor
Tyler Foster TE Oklahoma State
Tristan Cox DL
Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
Aramoni Rhone WR
O'Shaan Allison RB
Sieh Bangura RB Minnesota
Miles Cross WR Indiana
Keye Thompson LB Pitt
Bryce Kitrell RB
Alec Burton TE
Tyler Walton WR Eastern Michigan
Justin Holloway LS Arizona
Rayyan Buell DL Colorado
Jacoby Jones WR UCF
Bradley Weaver DL
John Motton CB
Torrie Cox CB
Caden Campolieti LB Valdosta State
Shedrick Rhodes T

Incoming[edit]

Player Position Transferred From
Max Rodarte WR City College of San Francisco
Charles Ross WR San Jose State
Anthony Tyus III RB Northwestern
Tigana Cisse OT Idaho
Jacob Proche CB Coastal Carolina
CJ Doggette DL Cincinnati
Ben McNoboe DE North Dakota State
Blake Leake LB Bucknell
Dustin Johnson S Northern Colorado
Trent Allen OL Davenport Panthers
Jake Bruno TE Saint Francis
Colby Garfield LS East Carolina
Jacob Lewis K Minnesota
Beau Blankenship TE Marshall
Coleman Owen WR Northern Arizona
Tigana Cisse T Idaho

Recruiting class[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kesean Anderson
OG 		Daleville, Virginia Lord Botetourt 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 325 lb (147 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Dominic Dorwart
WR 		Leonardtown, Maryland St. Mary’s Ryken 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Tony Mathis Jr.
S 		Macon, Georgia Westside 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Kaden Hurst
WR 		Leo, Indiana Leo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Hunter Thompson
WR 		Linganore-Bartonsville, Maryland Oakdale 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Jasen Kelly
ILB 		Toledo, Ohio Whitmore 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Bryce Parson
OG 		Saint Louis, Missouri Christian Brothers 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
J.T. Haskins
S 		Lexington, Kentucky Bryan Station 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Nick Segarra
TE 		Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Andrew Erby Jr.
DT 		Steelton, Pennsylvania Steelton-Highspire 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Stellan Bowman
OLB 		Kentwood, Michigan East Kentwood 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
A.J. Miller
TE 		Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington North 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Samuel Ehret
DE 		Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Parker Startz
OT 		Chicago, Illinois Mount Carmel 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Seth Anstead
OG 		Chelsea, Michigan Chelsea 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Duncan Brune
RB 		Germany 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Miles Cremascoli
TE 		Winnetka, Illinois New Trier 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
D.J. Morton
S 		Indianapolis, Indiana Lawrence Central 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Brock Arndt
OLB 		Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton North 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
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 January 29, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.

[6][7][8]

Schedule[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResult
August 31at Syracuse*
September 7South Alabama*
September 14Morgan State*
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
September 21at Kentucky*
September 28Akron
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
October 12at Central Michigan
October 19at Miami (OH)
October 26Buffalo
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
November 6at Kent State
November 13Eastern Michigan
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
November 20at Toledo
November 29Ball State
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
  • *Non-conference game
  • Source: [9][10]

Game summaries[edit]

At Syracuse[edit]

See also: 2024 Syracuse Orange football team
Ohio Bobcats (0–0) at Syracuse Orange (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Syracuse 0

at JMA Wireless Dome • Syracuse, NY

  • Date: August 31
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Syracuse
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Syracuse Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs South Alabama[edit]

See also: 2024 South Alabama Jaguars football team
South Alabama Jaguars (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
South Alabama 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 7
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics South Alabama Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
South Alabama Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Morgan State[edit]

See also: 2024 Morgan State Bears football team
Morgan State Bears (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Morgan State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 14
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Morgan State Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Morgan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kentucky[edit]

See also: 2024 Kentucky Wildcats football team
Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kentucky Wildcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kentucky 0

at Kroger Field • Lexington, KY

  • Date: September 21
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Kentucky
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kentucky Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Akron[edit]

See also: 2024 Akron Zips football team
Akron Zips (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Akron 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 28
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Akron Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Akron Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Central Michigan[edit]

See also: 2024 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
Ohio Bobcats (–) at Central Michigan Chippewas (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Central Michigan 0

at Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Date: October 12
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Central Michigan
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Central Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Miami (OH)[edit]

See also: 2024 Miami RedHawks football team and Battle of the Bricks
Ohio Bobcats (–) at Miami RedHawks (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Miami 0

at Yager Stadium • Oxford, OH

  • Date: October 19
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Miami
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Buffalo[edit]

See also: 2024 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Buffalo 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: October 26
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Buffalo Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Buffalo Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kent State[edit]

See also: 2024 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kent State Golden Flashes (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kent State 0

at Dix Stadium • Kent, OH

  • Date: November 6
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Kent State
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kent State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Eastern Michigan[edit]

See also: 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team
Eastern Michigan Eagles (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Eastern Michigan 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: November 13
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Eastern Michigan Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Eastern Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Toledo[edit]

See also: 2024 Toledo Rockets football team
Ohio Bobcats (–) at Toledo Rockets (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Toledo 0

at Glass Bowl • Toledo, OH

  • Date: November 20
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Toledo
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Toledo Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Ball State[edit]

See also: 2024 Ball State Cardinals football team
Ball State Cardinals (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ball State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: November 29
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ball State Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ball State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

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.[11]

Name Position Years at Ohio Alma mater
Tim Albin Head coach 2005 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Brian Smith Associate Head Coach/running backs/passing game coordinator 2022 University of Hawaii 2002
Spence Nowinsky Assistant Head Coach/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
Tremayne Scott Defensive tackles 2018 Ohio University 2012
John Hauser Defensive Passing game coordinator/Safeties 2022 Wittenberg University 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
Andre Allen Wide receivers 2023 Ashford
Brian Metz Recruiting Coordinator/Tight ends 2020 University of Notre Dame 2013
Jeremiah Covington Assistant athletic director for football operations 2022 Wingate University 2011
Kyle Obly Graduate assistant – offense
Danny Orrock Graduate assistant – defense
Sarah Newgarde Director of athletics administration and football communications 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 services
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
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
Clay Finney Director of Recruiting 2023
James Odenthal Staff Physical Therapist 2010 Ohio University

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2024 Football Coaching Staff". ohiobobcats.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Peden Stadium". Ohio University Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Tim Albin". Sports Reference.
  4. ^ "Ohio Bobcats 2023 College Football Transfer Portal". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Ohio Football Transfer Portal". on3.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Ohio 2024 Football Commits". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ohio 2024 Football Commits". Rivals. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "Ohio Bobcats 2024 Player Commits". ESPN. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  9. ^ "2024 Ohio Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ohio Bobcats Schedule 2024". ESPN.
  11. ^ "2024 Football Roster". ohiobobcats.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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