2024 Ohio Bobcats football team

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]

2024 Ohio Bobcats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrian Smith (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorJohn Hauser (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
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: December 7, 2024
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of June 30, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[lower-alpha 2] K Kicker[lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[lower-alpha 1] 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. 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

Source:[4][5]

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Keegan Wilburn WR Bryant
Will Kacmarek TE Ohio State
Ben Johnson LB
Quintell Quinn RB Texas Southern
Kurt Danneker OL Baylor
Tyler Foster TE Oklahoma State
Tristan Cox DL
Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
Aramoni Rhone WR Arkansas–Pine Bluff
O'Shaan Allison RB Austin Peay
Sieh Bangura RB Minnesota
Miles Cross WR Indiana
Keye Thompson LB Pitt
Bryce Kitrell RB
Alec Burton TE Utah Tech
Tyler Walton WR Eastern Michigan
Justin Holloway LS Arizona
Rayyan Buell DL Colorado
Jacoby Jones WR UCF
John Motton CB
CJ Harris QB California
Torrie Cox CB Illinois
Caden Campolieti LB Valdosta State
Shedrick Rhodes T Rutgers
Jailen Hammer WR
Cam McCullum CB

Incoming

Player Position Transferred From
Max Rodarte WR City College of San Francisco
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
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
Eian Pugh WR Illinois
Cam Rice DL West Liberty
Eamonn Dennis WR Michigan
Marcell Walker-Burgess DL Nevada
Michael Mack CB Wisconsin
Reise Collier LB UAB
Carson Heidecker OL Notre Dame College
Zach Reiners OL Centre Colllege
Nicholas Poulos QB El Camino College
Sinn Brennan DE San Diego State
LJ Shumpert DB Northwest Mississippi Community College
Nathan Hale DL Iowa Western Community College
Jaylen Johnson DB Memphis
Benjamin Maldonado OL Dodge City Community College
Delaney Crawford WR Virginia

Recruiting class

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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:    ESPN:   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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 313:30 p.m.at Syracuse*ACCN
September 76:00 p.m.South Alabama*ESPN+
September 143:30 p.m.Morgan State*
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPN+
September 2112:45 p.m.at Kentucky*SECN
September 28Akron
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
October 12at Central Michigan
October 19at Miami (OH)
October 26Buffalo
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
November 67:00 p.m.at Kent StateESPN2/ESPNU
November 137:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
November 207:00 p.m.at ToledoESPN2/ESPNU
November 2912:00 p.m.Ball State
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPNU/CBSSN

Game summaries

At Syracuse

Ohio Bobcats (0–0) at Syracuse Orange (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Syracuse 0

at JMA Wireless DomeSyracuse, NY

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ACCN
  • Pregame line: Syracuse −16.5; O/U 47.5 •
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Syracuse Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs South Alabama

South Alabama Jaguars (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
South Alabama 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, OH

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN+
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Alabama Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Morgan State

Morgan State Bears (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Morgan State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, OH

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN+
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morgan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kentucky

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kentucky Wildcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kentucky 0

at Kroger FieldLexington, KY

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 12:45 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: SECN
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kentucky Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Akron

Akron Zips (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Akron 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, 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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Akron Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Central Michigan

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Central Michigan Chippewas (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Central Michigan 0

at Kelly/Shorts StadiumMount 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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Central Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Miami (OH)

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Miami RedHawks (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Miami 0

at Yager StadiumOxford, 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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Buffalo

Buffalo Bulls (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Buffalo 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, 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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Buffalo Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kent State

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kent State Golden Flashes (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kent State 0

at Dix StadiumKent, OH

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kent State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Eastern Michigan 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, OH

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Toledo

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Toledo Rockets (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Toledo 0

at Glass BowlToledo, OH

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Toledo Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Ball State

Ball State Cardinals (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ball State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden StadiumAthens, OH

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPNU/CBSSN
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
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Coaching staff

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 AlbinHead coach2005Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Brian SmithAssociate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/running backs2022University of Hawaii 2002
John HauserDefensive Coordinator/Safeties2022Wittenberg University 2002
Scott IsphordingPassing game coordinator/quarterbacks2014Hanover College 1994
Nate FaanesSpecial teams coordinator/linebackers2019Winona State University 2015
De'Angelo SmithCornerbacks/director of player development2017University of Cincinnati 2008
Brian MetzRecruiting Coordinator/Tight ends2020University of Notre Dame 2013
Tremayne ScottDefensive tackles2018Ohio University 2012
Allen RudolphOffensive line2019University of Southern Mississippi 1995
Andre AllenWide receivers2023Ashford
Kurt MattixDefensive ends2024Valparaiso University 1999
Jeremiah CovingtonAssistant athletic director for football operations2022Wingate University 2011
Kyle OblyGraduate assistant – offense
Jake RoneyGraduate assistant – offense
Garrett PrussGraduate assistant – defense
Nick AuriemmaGraduate assistant – defense

Support staff

Name Position Years at Ohio Alma mater
Sarah NewgardeDirector of athletics administration and football communications2021Ohio University
Matthias ReiberHead football athletic trainer2021Bowling Green State University
Jerry LinStaff Athletic trainer (football, swim & dive)
Will FifeDirector of equipment
Caleb MoonAssistant director of equipment services
Thomas TurnbaughDirector of video and recruiting services2018Ohio University
Clay FinneyDirector of recruiting2023
Elaine GoodfellowAdministrative assistant
Jaydin SchrantzFootball operations assistant2024
Jessica ArquetteOhio athletics sports dietitianBowling Green State University
Kaitlyn MichenerNutritionist
Hannah RastatterNutritionist
Joseph BenishStaff Athletic Trainer (Football/Track)
Tyler ShumateDirector of Strength and Conditioning2024University of Virginia
Ben GilkeyAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
John BowmanDirector of Sports Medicine & Athletics Health Care Administrator1994Ohio University
Dr. Sergio UlloaTeam Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Katherine GuranHead Team Physician
James OdenthalStaff Physical Therapist2010Ohio University

References

  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.
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  11. "2024 Football Roster". ohiobobcats.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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