2022 Ohio Bobcats football team

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2022
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Defensive coordinatorSpence Nowinsky (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
Seasons
2022 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Ohio xy   7 – 1     10 – 4  
Buffalo   5 – 3     7 – 6  
Bowling Green   5 – 3     6 – 7  
Miami (OH)   4 – 4     6 – 7  
Kent State   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Akron   1 – 7     2 – 10  
West Division
Toledo xy$   5 – 3     9 – 5  
Eastern Michigan x   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Western Michigan   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Ball State   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Central Michigan   3 – 5     4 – 8  
Northern Illinois   2 – 6     3 – 9  
Championship: Toledo 17, Ohio 7
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from
AP Poll

The 2022 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University as a member of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Tim Albin and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.[1][2][3] They finished the season 10–4 and 7–1 in the MAC and won the MAC East for the first time since 2016.[4] They lost to Toledo in the MAC Championship Game.[5][6] Ohio defeated Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl[7][8]

Ohio entered the 2022 season with coming off of their worst season since 2003 and was predicted to finish near the bottom of the MAC East.[9][10] The Bobcats finished their non-conference schedule 2–2 with high-scoring home wins 41–38 over Florida Atlantic and 59–52 over FCS Fordham and with losses at power conference foes Penn State and Iowa State.[11][12][13][14] They opened conference play with an overtime loss to media preseason MAC East favorite Kent State where they surrendered 736 offensive yards to the Golden Flashes.[15] After a 55–34 win over MAC cellar dweller Akron in which Akron passed for 418 yards, the Bobcats got back to .500 on the season with a 3–3 record and 1–1 mark in the conference.[16] While Ohio's offense was prolific and the passing attack was setting records behind MAC Player of the year quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who had 537 yards against Fordham, Ohio's defense was struggling mightily.[17] Through six games Ohio was surrendering 40.6 points, 561 yards, and 387 passing yards per game.[18][19][20][21][22][23] However, the Akron win was the beginning of a second half winning streak during which the defense would turn things around dramatically.[24][25]

In the seventh game Ohio notched their second MAC win and first road win of the season with a 33–14 win over Western Michigan.[26] Ohio's defense gave up only 14 points while forcing 6 turnovers, 5 of which were interceptions, and getting 5 sacks.[27] Ohio defeated Northern Illinois with Rourke only passing for 200 yards.[28] The defense led the way holding the Huskies to 17 points.[29] In a home game against Buffalo for control of the MAC East, Rourke threw a school record tying 5 touchdown passes in an easy 45–24 win.[30] The Bulls were held to 260 total yards on the game.[31]

Ohio went on the road for wins over rival Miami (OH) and Ball State.[32][33] Rourke threw tor 362 yards and 3 touchdowns against the RedHawks but suffered a season ending torn ACL against the Cardinals.[34] Ohio was forced to rely on its running game and defense. The Bobcats ran for 224 yards with 148 and two touchdowns coming from MAC Freshman of the Year Sieh Bangura.[25] Ohio's defense forced three turnovers and held the Cardinals to 18 points.[35] With Rourke and Parker Navarro out for the season Ohio turned to CJ Harris at quarterback to wrap up the division against Bowling Green. Harris led the Bobcats to a 38–14 win.[36] Again, it was the running game and defense that led the way as the Falcons were held to 279 yards of offense.[37] Prior to the season the university installed new turf in Peden Stadium.[38] The field at Peden was christened "Frank Solich Field" after the MAC's all-time coaching wins leader to whom Albin was a long time assistant.[39][40] With the win over Bowling Green, Ohio remained unbeaten on the new field. After the regular season Albin was named MAC Coach of the Year after bringing the Bobcats back from their first losing season in 13 years after he took over the program on short notice following the unexpected retirement of Solich prior to the 2021 season.[40][25] In spite of missing the last three and a half games of the season Kurtis Rourke became Ohio's first winner of the 2022 Vern Smith Leadership Award for MAC Player of the Year which has been given out since 1982.[41]

Ohio's offense struggled without Rourke in 17–7 championship loss to Toledo.[42] The Bobcats rebounded to win the Arizona Bowl 30–27 in overtime over Wyoming where Harris was named the MVP[43]

Offseason

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

Source:[44]

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Shakari Denson ATH Alabama A&M
Jerome Buckner WR Illinois State
Jett Elad S
Bryce McNair T Southern
Pierre Kemeni CB Texas State
Tillman Weaver DL
Isiah Cox WR Alabama A&M
Walter Wilbon III WR Iowa Central Community College
Samson Jackson T Alabama A&M
Wyatt Walton OL
Gary Hoover T Old Dominion
Cedric Hillsman DL

Incoming

Player Position Transferred From
Parker Navarro QB UCF
August Pitre WR Rice
Dontay Hunter II DL Purdue
Sam Wiglusz WR Ohio State

Recruiting

See also:
Glossary of American football, and College recruiting
US college sports recruiting information for 2022 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Rodney Harris II
WR
Cincinnati, Ohio
 Princeton 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Dontierre Fisher
RB 		Checotah, Oklahoma Checotah 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Callum Wither
QB
Mississauga, Ontario
 Clarkson Football North 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Mekah Ryder
CB 		McKinney, Texas McKinney 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Rayyan Buell
CB 		Senatobia, Mississippi Northwest Mississippi C.C 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacoby Jones
WR 		Senatobia, Mississippi Northwest Mississippi C.C 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Cam McCullum
CB 		Scooba, Mississippi East Mississippi C.C. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Tyler Mullins
S 		Scooba, Mississippi Coffeyville C.C. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Nathaniel Vakos
K 		Avon, Ohio Avon 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Vance van Every
OL 		Senatobia, Mississippi Northwest Mississippi C.C. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jarian Shelby
OL 		Boutte, Louisiana Hahnville 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 295 lb (134 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Cedric Hillsman
DL 		Booneville, Mississippi Northeast Mississippi C.C. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 265 lb (120 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

[45][46][47]

Preseason

Preseason polls

Media Poll

On July 26 the MAC announced the preseason media poll. Ohio was picked to finish fourth in the East and received no votes to win conference.[48]

East
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Miami (OH) 139 (20)
2 Kent State 116 (3)
3 Buffalo 78
4 Ohio 72
5 Bowling Green 71 (1)
6 Akron 28
West
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Northern Illinois 122 (11)
2 Toledo 120 (9)
3 Central Michigan 112 (4)
4 Western Michigan 56
5 Eastern Michigan 52
6 Ball State 42
Media poll (MAC Championship)
Rank Team Votes
1 Northern Illinois 9
2 Toledo 6
3 Miami (OH) 5
3 Central Michigan 4

Coaches Poll

On August 29 the MAC released the coaches poll. Ohio was selected fifth the East.[49]

East
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Kent State 61 (5)
2 Miami (OH) 60 (6)
3 Buffalo 43
4 Bowling Green 36 (1)
5 Ohio 35
6 Akron 16
West
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Northern Illinois 61 (6)
2 Toledo 51
3 Central Michigan 50 (2)
4 Western Michigan 45 (3)
5 Eastern Michigan 24
6 Ball State 21 (1)
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Rank Team Votes
1 Northern Illinois 4
2 Kent State 3
3 Miami (OH) 2
3 Western Michigan 2
5 Ball State 1

Award watch lists

Award Player Position Year
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[50] Kurtis Rourke QB Jr.

Schedule

Main article: 2022 Mid-American Conference football season
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 3 6:00 p.m. Florida Atlantic*
ESPN+ W 41–38 20,003
September 10 12:00 p.m. at Penn State*
ABC L 10–46 107,306
September 17 2:00 p.m. at Iowa State*
ESPN+ L 10–43 58,138
September 24 2:00 p.m. Fordham*
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
 ESPN+ W 59–52 19,024
October 1 3:30 p.m. at Kent State
ESPN+ L 24–31 OT 20,392
October 8 2:00 p.m. Akrondagger
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
 ESPN3 W 55–34 23,108
October 15 3:30 p.m. at
CBSSN
W 33–14 20,320
October 22 2:00 p.m. Northern Illinois
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
 ESPN+ W 24–1715,922
November 1 7:30 p.m. Buffalo
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
 ESPN2 W 45–24 16,401
November 8 7:30 p.m. at Miami (OH)
ESPN2 W 37–21 15,490
November 15 7:00 p.m. at Ball State
ESPN2 W 32–18 6,722
November 22 7:00 p.m. Bowling Green
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
 ESPNU W 38–14 11,693
December 3 12:00 p.m. vs. Toledo
ESPN L 7–1715,550
December 30 4:30 p.m. vs. Wyoming*
Barstool TV W 30–27 OT 27,691
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[51]

Game summaries

Vs. Florida Atlantic

See also: 2022 Florida Atlantic Owls football team
Florida Atlantic Owls (1–0) vs. Ohio Bobcats (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Florida Atlantic 10 7 02138
Ohio 3 10 141441

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: sunny, Temperature:75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 20,003
  • Referee: Tom Stapleton
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima, Je'Rod Cherry
  • Pregame line: FAU −6.0 • box score, Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:10) FAU – Burton, Je'Quan 20 yd pass from Perry, N'Kosi (Suarez, Morgan kick) 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:50 (FAU 7–0)
  • (07:00) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 29 yd field goal 4 plays, yards, TOP 01:43 (FAU 7–3)
  • (02:50) FAU – Suarez, Morgan 24 yd field goal 11 plays, 68 yards, TOP 04:10 (FAU 10–3)
Second Quarter
  • (14:13) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 6 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:37 (Tied 10–10)
  • (10:38) FAU – Edrine, Jahmal 16 yd pass from Perry, N'Kosi (Suarez, Morgan kick) 11 plays, 73 yards, TOP 03:35 (FAU 17–10)
  • (01:24) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 36 yd field goal 9 plays, 66 yards, TOP 03:25 (FAU 17–13)
Third Quarter
  • (10:33) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 5 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 11 plays, 87 yards, TOP 04:21 (OHIO 20–17)
  • (04:24) OHIO – Cross, Miles 1 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 9 plays, 78 yards, TOP 04:19 (OHIO 27–17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:20) OHIO – Rourke, Kurtis 2 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 4 plays, 29 yards, TOP 01:37 (OHIO 34–17)
  • (10:22) FAU – Johnson, Tony 9 yd pass from Perry ,N'Kosi (Suarez, Morgan kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:58 (OHIO 34–24)
  • (07:10) OHIO – Bostic, James 15 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 83 yards, TOP 03:08 (OHIO 41–24)
  • (06:09) FAU – Edrine, Jahmal 7 yd pass from Perry, N'Kosi (Suarez, Morgan kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:01 (OHIO 41–31)
  • (04:09) FAU – Wester, LaJohntay 7 yd pass from Perry, N'Kosi (Suarez, Morgan kick) 1 plays, 7 yards, TOP 00:06 (OHIO 41–38)
Statistics FAU OHIO
First downs 25 26
Total yards 478 476
Rushes/yards 29/114 39/131
Passing yards 364 345
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 24–42–0 27–34–0
Time of possession 24:19 35:41
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida Atlantic Passing N'Kosi Perry 24/42, 364 yards, 5 TD
Rushing Larry McCammon 14 rushes, 60 yards
Receiving Je'Quan Burton 5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 27/34, 345 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 23 rushes, 114 yards
Receiving James Bostic 6 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD

Ohio recovered from an early deficit and then had to hold on to avoid surrendering a late 17 point lead in winning a shootout against Florida Atlantic.[52] Quarterback Kurtis Rourke and freshman kicker Nathanial Vakos both earned MAC East Player of the Week awards.[53]

At Penn State

See also: 2022 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
Ohio Bobcats (1–0) vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (1–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ohio 0 7 0310
Penn State 14 12 14646

at

University Park, Pennsylvania

Game information
First quarter
  • (06:45) PSU – Clifford, Sean 1 yd run (Pinegar, Jake kick) 12 plays, 77 yards, TOP 05:51 (PSU 7–0)
  • (02:28) PSU – Singleton, Nicholas 70 yd run (Pinegar, Jake kick) 1 plays, 85 yards, TOP 00:30 (PSU 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:10) PSU – -1 yd safety 1 play, -1 yard, TOP 00:04 (PSU 16–0)
  • (05:14) PSU – Pinegar, Jake 25 yd field goal 10 plays, 49 yards, TOP 04:00 (PSU 19–0)
  • (01:34) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:40 (PSU 19–7)
  • (0:15) PSU – Tinsley, Mitchell 7 yd pass from Clifford, Sean (Pinegar, Jake kick) 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 01:14 (PSU 26–7)
Third quarter
  • (09:25) PSU – Evans, Omari 32 yd pass from Allar, Drew (Pinegar, Jake kick) 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 02:08 (PSU 33–7)
  • (04:33) PSU – Singleton, Nicholas 44 yd run (Pinegar, Jake kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, TOP 01:15 (PSU 40–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:44) PSU – Dinkins, Khalil 28 yd pass from Allar, Drew (kick failed) 9 plays, 55 yards, TOP 04:00 (PSU 46–7)
  • (06:50) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 21 yd field goal 15 plays, 76 yards, TOP 06:45 (PSU 46–10)
Statistics OHIO PSU
First downs 16 27
Total yards 263 572
Rushes/yards 26/99 34/234
Passing yards 264 338
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17–40–0 31–42–0
Time of possession 28:02 31:58
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 14/30, 119 yards
Rushing Kurtis Rourke 5 carries, 29 yards
Receiving Sieh Bangura 2 receptions, 35 yards
Penn State Passing Sean Clifford 19/27, 213 yards, TD
Rushing Nicholas Singleton 10 carries, 179 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Parker Washington 4 receptions, 60 yards

Penn St jumped out to an early lead and pulled away in an easy 46–10 over the Bobcats.[54]

At Iowa State

See also: 2022 Iowa State Cyclones football team
Ohio Bobcats (1–1) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (2–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ohio 0 3 7010
Iowa State 14 16 7643

at Jack Trice Stadium • Ames, IA

  • Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: cloudy, Temperature:71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 58,138
  • Referee: Ron Hudson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Chuckie Kempf, Sage Rosenfels, Tori Petry
  • Pregame line: ISU −20.0 • boxscore, Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:44) ISU – Dekkers, Hunter 6 yd run (Gilbert, Jace kick) 11 plays, 69 yards, TOP 04:16 (ISU 7–0)
  • (01:46) ISU – Hanika, DeShawn 12 yd pass from Dekkers, Hunter (Gilbert, Jace kick) 8 plays, 55 yards, TOP 02:53 (ISU 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:57) ISU – Gilbert, Jace 19 yd field goal 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:01 (ISU 17–0)
  • (13:07) ISU – Silas, Deon 3 yd run (Gilbert, Jace kick) 5 plays, 51 yards, TOP 01:38 (ISU 24–0)
  • (03:35) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 45 yd field goal 11 plays, 49 yards, TOP 05:29 (ISU 24–3)
  • (00:24) ISU – Shaw, Sean 15 yd pass from Dekkers, Hunter (kick failed) 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:11 (ISU 30–3)
Third Quarter
  • (08:22) ISU – Hutchinson, Xavier 13 yd pass from Dekkers, Hunter (Gilbert, Jace kick) 2 plays, 13 yards, TOP 00:10 (ISU 37–3)
  • (03:44) OHIO – Foster, Tyler 1 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 9 plays, 51 yards, TOP 04:30 (ISU 37–10)
Fourth Quarter
  • (03:44) ISU – Gilbert, Jace 21 yd field goal 4 plays, 4 yards, TOP 01:20 (ISU 40–10)
  • (01:29) ISU – Gilbert, Jace 39 yd field goal 10 plays, 47 yards, TOP 05:31 (ISU 43–10)
Statistics OHIO ISU
First downs 12 22
Total yards 233 463
Rushes/yards 22/24 32/163
Passing yards 209 300
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–40–2 32–42–0
Time of possession 28:58 31:02
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 14/30, 194 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Nolan McCormick 7 carries, 43 yards
Receiving Miles Cross 4 receptions, 48 yards
Iowa State Passing Hunter Dekkers 28/36, 298 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Jirehl Brock 7 carries, 78 yards
Receiving Xavier Hutchinson 9 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

The Bobcat offense was shut down for the second straight week as 2022

Iowa State held them to a season low 233 yards in an easy victory for the Cyclones.[55]

Vs. Fordham

See also: 2022 Fordham Rams football team
Fordham Rams (3–0) vs. Ohio Bobcats (1–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fordham 0 21 28352
Ohio 14 17 72159

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: cloudy, Temperature:64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 19,024
  • Referee: William Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi, Je'Rod Cherry
  • Pregame line: OHIO −16.5 • boxscore, Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (07:22) OHIO – Rourke, Kurtis 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 07:38 (OHIO 7–0)
  • (01:24) OHIO – Foster, Tyler 39 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 99 yards, TOP 02:15 (OHIO 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:53) FORD – Kokosioulis, Fotis 33 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:31 (OHIO 14–7)
  • (06:30) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 34 yd field goal 14 plays, 57 yards, TOP 07:18 (OHIO 17-7)
  • (05:26) FORD – Kokosioulis, Fotis 74 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:04 (OHIO 17–14)
  • (02:50) OHIO – Toledo, Tyler 13 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:30 (OHIO 24–14)
  • (01:50) FORD – Carter, Dequece 9 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 3 plays, 60 yards, TOP 01:00 (OHIO 24–21)
  • (00:06) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 21 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 8 plays, 84 yards, TOP 01:42 (OHIO 31–21)
Third Quarter
  • (13:37) FORD – Kokosioulis, Fotis 45 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 6 plays, 74 yards, TOP 01:17 (OHIO 31–28)
  • (13:23) OHIO – Wilburn, Keegan 98 yd kickoff return (Vakos, Nathanial kick) (OHIO 38–28)
  • (11:18) FORD – Wright, MJ 25 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 6 plays, 66 yards, TOP 01:56 (OHIO 38–35)
  • (03:27) FORD – Loughridge, Julius 2 yd run (Peskin, Brandon kick) 10 plays, 71 yards, TOP 03:22 (FORD 42–38)
  • (00:53) FORD – Kokosioulis, Fotis 84 yd pass from DeMorat, Tim (Peskin, Brandon kick) 1 plays, 74 yards, TOP 00:22 (FORD 49–38)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:13) OHIO – Foster, Tyler 21 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Cross, Miles pass) 5 plays, 62 yards, TOP 01:35 (FORD 49–46)
  • (10:36) FORD – Peskin, Brandon 36 yd field goal 9 plays, 56 yards, TOP 03:37 (FORD 52–46)
  • (00:52) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 5 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 9 plays, 77 yards, TOP 01:32 (OHIO 53–52)
  • (00:00) OHIO – Houston, Bryce 42 yd fumble recovery ( ) (OHIO 59–52)
Statistics FORD OHIO
First downs 28 32
Total yards 640 692
Rushes/yards 33/137 32/155
Passing yards 503 537
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 27-35-0 41-50-0
Time of possession 23:13 36:47
Team Category Player Statistics
Fordham Passing Tim DeMorat 27/35, 503 yards, 6 TD
Rushing Trey Sneed 19 rushes, 88 yards
Receiving Fotis Kokosioulis 13 receptions, 320 yards, 4 TD
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 41/50, 537 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Nolan McCormick 17 rushes, 62 yards
Receiving Jacoby Jones 6 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TD

In another shootout win Kurtis Rourke passed for 537 yards which was the most in Bobcat History while earning his second MAC East Offensive Player of the Week award of the season.[56] Fordham's Fotis Kokosioulis broke the Patriot League record for receiving yards in a game with 320 and was player of the week for the entire FCS.[57]

At Kent State

See also: 2022 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
Ohio Bobcats (2–2, 0–0) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (1–3, 0–0)
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Ohio 0 10 77024
Kent State 7 0 314731

at Dix Stadium • Kent, OH

  • Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: cloudy, Temperature:62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 20,392
  • Referee: David Siegle
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi, Ryan Cavanaugh
  • Pregame line: KENT −13.0 • box score,Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:30 KENT) – Cooper, Marquez 3 yd run (Glass, Andrew kick) 6 plays, 90 yards, TOP 01:41 (KENT 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (11:47 OHIO) – McCormick, Nolan 6 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 13 plays, 80 yards, TOP 05:29 (Tied 7–7)
  • (03:46 OHIO) – Vakos, Nathanial 28 yd field goal 10 plays, 59 yards, TOP 06:02 (OHIO 10–7)
Third Quarter
  • (09:51 KENT) – Glass, Andrew 50 yd field goal 8 plays, 37 yards, TOP 02:27 (Tied 10–10)
  • (00:47 OHIO) – Bangura, Sieh 50 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 3 plays, 70 yards, TOP 01:38 (OHIO 17–10)
Fourth Quarter
  • (04:11 KENT) – Cephas, Dante 29 yd pass from Schlee, Collin (Glass, Andrew kick) 8 plays, 90 yards, TOP 02:46 (Tied 17–17)
  • (03:54 OHIO) – Wiglusz, Sam 71 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 1 plays, 71 yards, TOP 00:12 (OHIO 24–17)
  • (01:44 KENT) – Schlee, Collin 2 yd run (Glass, Andrew kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:10 (Tied 24–24)
Overtime
  • (00:00 KENT) – Cooper, Marquez 1 yd run (Glass, Andrew kick) 4 plays, 25 yards, TOP 00:00 (KENT 31–24)
Statistics OHIO KENT
First downs 19 36
Total yards 450 736
Rushes/yards 30/128 59/338
Passing yards 322 398
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–39–0 24–37–0
Time of possession 30:06 29:54
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 25/39, 322 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 18 rushes, 99 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Sam Wiglusz 6 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD
Kent State Passing Collin Schlee 24/37, 398 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Marquez Cooper 40 rushes, 240 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Dante Cephas 13 receptions, 246 yards, 1 TD

Kent State won a shootout in overtime. Ohio's defense continued to struggle as they gave up 736 yards in the game, of which, 711 yards were in regulation.[58] Kent State's running back Marquez Cooper and wide receiver Dante Cephas became the first FBS teammates to respectively get 240 yards rushing and receiving in the same game.[59]

Vs. Akron

See also: 2022 Akron Zips football team
Akron Zips (1–4, 0–1) vs. Ohio Bobcats (2–3, 0–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Akron 0 13 71434
Ohio 14 14 20755

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Saturday, October 9, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: sunny, Temperature:56 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 23,108
  • Referee: Jeremy Valentine
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Anthony Lima, Rob Generelli
  • Pregame line: OHIO −10.0 • box score,Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:48) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 75 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 1 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:12 (OHIO 7–0)
  • (03:31) OHIO – McCormick, Nolan 8 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 12 plays, 63 yards, TOP 07:06 (OHIO 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:26) AKR – Perez, Noah 25 yd field goal 10 plays, 61 yards, TOP 04:59 (OHIO 14–3)
  • (09:29) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 12 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 7 plays, 89 yards, TOP 03:50 (OHIO 21–3)
  • (06:28) AKR – Perez, Noah 42 yd field goal 7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 03:01 (OHIO 21–6)
  • (00:45) AKR – Irons, DJ 18 yd run (Perez, Noah kick) 9 plays, 83 yards, TOP 01:46 (OHIO 21–13)
  • (00:00) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 6 plays, 78 yards, TOP 00:41 (OHIO 28–13)
Third Quarter
  • (11:38) AKR – Price III, Clyde 4 yd run (Perez, Noah kick) 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:22 (OHIO 28–20)
  • (09:14) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 30 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 60 yards, TOP 02:16 (OHIO 35–20)
  • (05:13) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 25 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (kick failed) 6 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:13 (OHIO 41–20)
  • (04:45) OHIO – McCrory, Jack 13 yd fumble recovery (Vakos, Nathanial kick) (OHIO 48–20)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:54) AKR – Price III, Clyde 3 yd run (Perez, Noah kick) 10 plays, 72 yards, TOP 04:54 (OHIO 48–27)
  • (05:24) AKR – Price III, Clyde 1 yd run (Perez, Noah kick) 13 plays, 83 yards, TOP 06:24 (OHIO 48–34)
  • (03:08) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 6 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 4 plays, 48 yards, TOP 02:15 (OHIO 55–34)
Statistics AKR OHIO
First downs 33 25
Total yards 473 561
Rushes/yards 26/60 31/134
Passing yards 418 427
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 43–54–1 24–27–0
Time of possession 32:24 27:36
Team Category Player Statistics
Akron Passing DJ Irons 43/54, 418 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Clyde Price III 14 rushes, 47 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Shocky Jacques-Louis 11 receptions, 152 yards, 2 TD
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 24/27, 427 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 16 rushes, 92 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Sam Wiglusz 7 receptions, 144 yards, 2 TD

Ohio won by 21 points in spite of surrendering 473 yards to Akron. Through six games Ohio was surrendering 40.6 points, 561 yards, and 387 passing yards per game to opposing offenses. The Bobcat offense continued to shine helping Ohio get to 3–3 on the season. With their first conference win the moved to 1–1 record in the MAC. Sam Wiglusz had 7 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns while Kurtis Rourke had 427 yards passing and 4 touchdowns along with 32 rushing yards.[60] However, it was Sieh Bangura who won MAC East Offensive Player of the Week with 92 rushing yards and 4 total touchdowns.[61]

At Western Michigan

See also: 2022 Western Michigan Broncos football team
Ohio Bobcats (3–3, 1–1) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (2–4, 1–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ohio 7 13 01333
Western Michigan 7 7 0014

at Waldo Stadium • Kalamazoo, MI

Game information
First Quarter
  • (08:44) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:16 (OHIO 7–0)
  • (04:23) WMU – Salopek, Jack 8 yd run (Domschke, Palmer kick) 8 plays, 64 yards, TOP 04:15 (Tied 7–7)
Second Quarter
  • (12:59) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 6 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:24 (OHIO 14–7)
  • (01:50) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 26 yd field goal 9 plays, 52 yards, TOP 03:17 (OHIO 17–7)
  • (01:05) WMU – Crooms, Corey 74 yd pass from Salopek, Jack (Domschke, Palmer kick) 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:45 (Tied 17–14)
  • (00:06) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 55 yd field goal 5 plays, 22 yards, TOP 00:59 (OHIO 20–14)
Third Quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:48) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 33 yd field goal 4 plays, 1 yards, TOP 00:25 (OHIO 23–14)
  • (07:24) OHIO – Rourke, Kurtis 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 2 plays, 8 yards, TOP 00:48 (OHIO 30–14)
  • (03:11) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 35 yd field goal 7 plays, 41 yards, TOP 03:32 (OHIO 33–14)
Statistics OHIO WMU
First downs 17 17
Total yards 383 333
Rushes/yards 35/119 31/84
Passing yards 264 249
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–34–1 17–31–5
Time of possession 33:20 26:40
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 22/34, 264 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Sieh Bangura 25 rushes, 77 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Sam Wiglusz 8 receptions, 76 yards
Western Michigan Passing Jack Salopek 17/31, 249 yards, 1 TD, 5 INT
Rushing Sean Tyler 19 rushes, 84 yards
Receiving Corey Crooms 5 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD

Ohio's defense had their best game of the season to this point giving up only 14 points while forcing 6 turnovers, 5 of which were interceptions, and getting 5 sacks and 8 tackles for losses. However, the passing offense was slowed some for the first time since back to back games against power five teams Penn State and Iowa St. as Kurtis Rourke was held to 264 yards. It was the running game on offense and impressive kicking that carried the way. Freshman running back Sieh Bangura earned his second straight MAC East Offensive Player of the Week and Nataniel Vakos earned his second special teams player of the week award of the season by converting on 4 field goals including a career long of 55 yards. That helped the Bobcats score 33 points to defeat Western Michigan.[62][63]

Vs. Northern Illinois

See also: 2022 Northern Illinois Huskies football team
Northern Illinois Huskies (2–5, 1–2) vs. Ohio Bobcats (4–3, 2–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Northern Illinois 0 6 11017
Ohio 7 3 7724

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Saturday, October 23, 2022
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: sunny, Temperature:69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,922
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima, Ryan Cavanaugh
  • Pregame line: NIU −2.5 • box score, Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:50) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 8 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 9 plays, 84 yards, TOP 03:49 (OHIO 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:49) NIU – Richardson, John 38 yd field goal 12 plays, 34 yards, TOP 05:48 (OHIO 7–3)
  • (04:07) NIU – Richardson, John 27 yd field goal 10 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:41 (OHIO 7–6)
  • (00:19) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 31 yd field goal 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:48 (OHIO 10–6)
Third Quarter
  • (10:56) NIU – Richardson, John 45 yd field goal 9 plays, 48 yards, TOP 04:04 (OHIO 10–9)
  • (04:16) OHIO – Rourke, Kurtis 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 13 plays, 81 yards, TOP 06:34 (OHIO 17–9)
  • (01:31) NIU – Rutkiewicz, Kacper 11 yd run (Thornton, Shemar pass) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:45 (Tied 17–17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (07:00) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 22 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 11 plays, 90 yards, TOP 04:26 (OHIO 24–17)
Statistics NIU OHIO
First downs 17 20
Total yards 377 354
Rushes/yards 48/267 33/154
Passing yards 110 200
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 9–18–0 14–26–0
Time of possession 32:30 27:30
Team Category Player Statistics
Northern Illinois Passing Justin Lynch 9/18, 110 yards
Rushing Antario Brown 16 carries, 160 yards
Receiving Kacper Rutkiewicz 1 reception, 41 yards
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 14/26, 200 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Kurtis Rourke 7 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Sam Wiglusz 6 receptions, 69 yards, 2 TD

Ohio picked up its third straight win. The defense led the way for a second straight game, giving up only 17 points, while Ohio's passing game was held to a season low to that point 200 yards.[29]

Vs. Buffalo

See also: 2022 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls (4–3, 4–0) vs. Ohio Bobcats (5–3, 3–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Buffalo 0 10 14024
Ohio 17 7 71445

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • cloudy, Temperature:57 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 16,401
  • Referee: William Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Corey, Tom Luginbill, Taylor McGregor
  • Pregame line: UB −2.5 • box score, Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:22) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 16 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 01:57 (OHIO 7–0)
  • (06:01) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 37 yd field goal 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 03:18 (OHIO 10–0)
  • (01:38) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 5 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 42 yards, TOP 02:49 (OHIO 17–0)
Second Quarter
  • (12:05) UB – McNulty, Alex 28 yd field goal 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 04:33 (OHIO 17–3)
  • (04:03) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 5 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 62 yards, TOP 02:54 (OHIO 24–3)
  • (00:20) UB – Marshall, Justin 12 yd pass from Snyder, Cole (McNulty, Alex kick) 8 plays, 35 yards, TOP 01:12 (OHIO 24–10)
Third Quarter
  • (14:00) UB – Cobb, Keyshawn 26 Yd Interception Return (McNulty, Alex kick) 3 plays, 6 yards, TOP 00:55 (OHIO 24–17)
  • (10:05) OHIO – Cross, Miles 2 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:55 (OHIO 31–17)
  • (01:46) UB – Washington, Mike 2 yd pass from Snyder, Cole (McNulty, Alex kick) 14 plays, 56 yards, TOP 06:53 (OHIO 31–24)
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:16) OHIO – Neatherton, Jake 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 03:24 (OHIO 38–24)
  • (12:10) OHIO – Cross, Miles 9 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 2 plays, 12 yards, TOP 00:51 (OHIO 45–24)
Statistics UB OHIO
First downs 17 20
Total yards 260 474
Rushes/yards 22 157
Passing yards 238 317
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–49–1 20–29–1
Time of possession 29:46 30:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Buffalo Passing Cole Snyder 25/49, 238 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Mike Washington 6 carries, 19 yards
Receiving Justin Marshall 6 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 20/29, 317 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Jake Neatherton 13 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Sam Wiglusz 6 receptions, 131 yards, 2 TD

In a Tuesday night game, Ohio became the only team in the MAC East to control its own destiny by defeating Buffalo who had been previously unbeaten in MAC play. Ohio jumped out to a 24–3 lead behind 3 touchdown passes by Kurtis Rourke. Two of these touchdown receptions were by Sam Wiglusz and one was by Jacoby Jones. With 1:20 left in the half a 20-yard punt by Ohio setup Buffalo for a quick touchdown drive just before halftime. Ohio received the second half kickoff up by 14 but Rourke threw an interception that was returned by Buffalo's Keyshawn Cobb for a touchdown on the third play from scrimmage in the second half. Buffalo was back to within 24–17. The Bobcats responded with another Rourke touchdown pass caught by Miles Cross on the ensuing drive. Ohio fumbled on its next drive setting up another Buffalo touchdown to get the Bulls back within 7. A fourth quarter touchdown run by Jake Neatherton and a school record tying fifth touchdown pass by Rourke to Miles Cross sealed the win for the Bobcats.[31]

Ohio's defense continued its sudden second half turnaround as they held Buffalo to 260 total yards. Linebacker Keye Thompson had 11 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. Thompson and Rourke were named MAC East Defensive and Offensive Players of the week.[64]

At Miami (OH)

See also: 2022 Miami RedHawks football team and Battle of the Bricks
Ohio Bobcats (6–3, 4–1) vs. Miami RedHawks (4–5, 2–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ohio 7 3 141337
Miami 0 7 7721

at Yager Stadium • Oxford, OH

  • Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.. EST
  • Game weather: • cloudy, Temperature:57 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: : 15,490
  • Referee: Greg, Sujack
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jay Alter, Tom Luginbill, Coley Harvey
  • Pregame line: OHIO −2.0 • box score,Ohio notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (05:46) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 1 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 3 plays, 54 yards, TOP 01:17 (OHIO 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:11) MIA – Hippenhammer, Mac 5 yd pass from Gabbert, Brett (Dzioban, Dom kick) 8 plays, 72 yards, TOP 02:42 (Tied 7–7)
  • (00:00) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 25 yd field goal 14 plays, 67 yards, TOP 06:07 (OHIO 10-7)
Third Quarter
  • (07:35) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 13 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 13 plays, 76 yards, TOP 07:20 (OHIO 17–7)
  • (06:18) MIA – Hippenhammer, Mac 37 yd pass from Gabbert, Brett (Dzioban, Dom kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:17 (OHIO 17–14)
  • (04:49) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 48 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 4 plays, 73 yards, TOP 01:13 (OHIO 24–14)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:18) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 10 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 10 plays, 67 yards, TOP 05:34 (OHIO 31–14)
  • (08:39) MIA – Hippenhammer, Mac 11 yd pass from Gabbert, Brett (Dzioban, Dom kick) 8 plays, 83yards, TOP 02:34 (OHIO 31–21)
  • (06:14) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 25 yd field goal 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:17 (OHIO 34-21)
  • (00:28) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 21 yd field goal 8 plays, 30 yards, TOP 04:42 (OHIO 37-21)
Statistics OHIO MIA
First downs 27 16
Total yards 557 314
Rushes/yards 43/194 21/69
Passing yards 363 245
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–35–0 20–26–0
Time of possession 41:20 18:40
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 25/35, 363 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 20 carries, 145 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Miles Cross 6 receptions, 133 yards
Miami Passing Brett Gabbert 20/26, 245 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Keyon Mozee 6 carries, 27 yards
Receiving Mac Hippenhammer 8 receptions, 107 yards, 3 TD

Ohio maintained control of its own destiny in the MAC East with a win over Miami in the Battle of the Bricks. The Bobcats held a 10–7 halftime lead after a 1-yard run touchdown by Sieh Bangura in the first quarter and a Nathanial Vakos field goal on the last play of the half. Ohio's offense took over the game in the second half. They scored on all 5 possessions in the half. The first three drives all ended on touchdown passes from Kurtis Rourke who threw for 363 yards in the game. The Ohio offense was able to hold the ball for 41:20 which helped the defense continue its second half improvement as they held Miami to 314 total yards and 69 yards on the ground. Mac Hippenhammer was the bright spot for Miami as he caught three touchdown passes from Brett Gabbert.[65]

At Ball State

See also: 2022 Ball State Cardinals football team
Ohio Bobcats (7–3, 5–1) vs. Ball State Cardinals (5–5, 3–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ohio 0 17 21332
Ball State 3 0 8718

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, IN

  • Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: snow, Temperature:32 °F (0 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,722
  • Referee: Rod Hudson
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Chris Cotter, Dustin Fox, Taylor Davis
  • Pregame line: OHIO -3.5 • box score, game notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (06:44) BSU – VonGunten, Ben 21 yd field goal 11 plays, 76 yards, TOP 05:28 (BSU 3-0)
Second Quarter
  • (13:14) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 6 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 15 plays, 81 yards, TOP 08:30 (OHIO 7–3)
  • (08:13) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 13 yd pass from Rourke, Kurtis (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 42 yards, TOP 02:45 (OHIO 14–3)
  • (03:34) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 21 yd field goal 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:46 (OHIO 17-3)
Third Quarter
  • (08:46) OHIO – -1 yd safety 1 play, -1 yard, TOP 00:06 (OHIO 19–3)
  • (01:13) BSU – Koziol, Tanner 10 yd pass from Paddock, John (Hunt, Brady pass from Paddock, John) 4 plays, 39 yards, TOP 01:37 (OHIO 19–11)
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:52) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 7 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:20 (OHIO 26–11)
  • (09:54) BSU – Hunt, Brady 7 yd pass from Paddock, John (VonGunten, Ben kick) 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:58 (OHIO 26–18)
  • (02:44) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 37 yd field goal 5 plays, 28 yards, TOP 02:44 (OHIO 29-18)
  • (01:00) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 23 yd field goal 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:04 (OHIO 32-18)
Statistics OHIO BSU
First downs 20 21
Total yards 427 367
Rushes/yards 46/224 19/94
Passing yards 203 273
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–24–0 29–48–1
Time of possession 36:38 23:22
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing Kurtis Rourke 12/16, 169 yards
Rushing Sieh Bangura 23 rushes, 148 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jacoby Jones 5 receptions, 87 yards
Ball State Passing John Paddock 29/48, 273 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Carson Steele 23 rushes, 148 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Brady Hunt 9 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD

Starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke was injured in the second quarter of the game and Ohio was forced to rely on its running game and defense to defeat Ball State. The Bobcats ran for 224 yards with 148 and two touchdowns coming from Sieh Bangura. Ohio's defense forced three turnovers and held the Cardinals to 18 points. Safety Alvin Floyd had an interception ad 12 tackles to earn MAC East Defensive player of the week.[66]

Vs. Bowling Green

See also: 2022 Bowling Green Falcons football team
Bowling Green Falcons (6–5, 5–2) vs. Ohio Bobcats (8–3, 6–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Bowling Green 7 28 0742
Ohio 0 0 3710

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: clear, Temperature:50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 11,693
  • Referee: David Siegle
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Connor Onion, Craig Haubert
  • Pregame line: OHIO -5.5 • box score, game notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (02:21) BGSU – Broden, Tyrone 44 yd pass from McDonald, Matt (Lawler, Mason kick) 9 plays, 89 yards, TOP 04:13 (BGSU 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (11:44) OHIO – Harris, CJ 5 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 12 plays, 77 yards, TOP 05:35 (Tied 7–7)
  • (08:25) OHIO – Wiglusz, Sam 20 yd pass from Harris, CJ (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 5 plays, 79 yards, TOP 01:34 (OHIO 14–7)
  • (03:42) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 3 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 8 plays, 51 yards, TOP 03:07 (OHIO 21–7)
  • (00:24) OHIO – Harris, CJ 8 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 3 plays, 14 yards, TOP 00:15 (OHIO 28–7)
Third Quarter
  • (02:27) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 32 yd field goal 15 plays, 71 yards, TOP 07:39 (OHIO 31–7)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:43) OHIO – Harris, CJ 12 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 7 plays, 33 yards, TOP 03:24 (OHIO 38–7)
  • (02:24) BGSU – Orth, Camden 10 yd run (Lawler, Mason kick) 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 04:05 (OHIO 38–14)
Statistics BGSU OHIO
First downs 14 21
Total yards 279 384
Rushes/yards 21/50 54/188
Passing yards 229 196
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–32–3 10–21–0
Time of possession 23:41 36:19
Team Category Player Statistics
Bowling Green Passing Matt McDonald 16/29, 217 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
Rushing Nick Mosley 4 rushes, 29 yards
Receiving Tyrone Broden 2 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD
Ohio Passing CJ Harris 10/21, 196 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 27 rushes, 99 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jacoby Jones 4 receptions, 96 yards

With starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke and backup Parker Navarro out for the season and the MAC East title on the line, Ohio tuned to CJ Harris at quarterback.[67] The Bobcats changed their air it out style of offense that was prolific most of the season with Rourke at the helm and played to Harris's strengths by keeping the ball on the ground with 54 total rushing attempts for 204 yards on the game. This helped Ohio to a lopsided sided edge in time of possession for the third straight game. The defense took advantage and continued their significant second half of the season turnaround in holding the Falcons to 279 yards and netting 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery.[68] Linebacker Keye Thompson led the way with 11 tackles and won MAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in 2022.[69]

Both offenses opened the game very sluggishly. Neither team got a first down on each of their first two drives. It was Bowling Green that struck first on a 44 yd pass from Matt McDonald to Tyrone Broden. But Ohio struck back with a five-yard run touchdown by Harris and, following an interception of McDonald, a Harris touchdown pass to Sam Wiglusz on their next two drives. After a Falcon punt, Sieh Bangura put Ohio in command with a 21–7 lead after a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:42 left in the half. Tariq Drake set Ohio up to score again with an interception of McDonald that was returned to the Falcon 14 with 39 seconds left in the half. Harris took advantage with an 8-yard touchdown run on the third play of the drive just before halftime.[70]

After the teams exchanged punts to open the half the Bobcats ate up most of what was left on the third quarter with a 15 play drive that ended in a Nathanial Vakos field goal. Harris's third touchdown run of the game early in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach with a 38–7 lead. Harris finished with 196 passing yards, 65 rushing yards, and accounted for 4 touchdowns and was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week.[69] A late Falcon touchdown made the final 38–14. The Bobcats won the MAC East for the first time since 2016 and the right to take on Toledo in the MAC championship.[37]

Vs. Toledo

See also: 2022 Toledo Rockets football team and 2022 MAC Championship Game
2022 Rocket Mortgage MAC Championship Game - Toledo Rockets (7–5, 5–3) vs. Ohio Bobcats (9–3, 7–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Toledo 7 3 0717
Ohio 0 7 007

at

Detroit, MI

Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:38) UT – Stuart, Jacquez 29 yard rush, (Cluckey, Thomas kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:22 (UT 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (06:47) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 2 yard rush, (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 14 plays, 84 yards, 7:14 (Tied 7–7)
  • (00:16) UT – Cluckey, Thomas 44 yard field goal 13 plays, 55 yards, 4:38 (UT 10–7)
Third Quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:36 UT) – Blankumsee, DeMeer 16 yard pass from Dequan Finn, (Cluckey, Thomas kick) 16 plays, 90 yards, 7:15 (UT 17–7)
Statistics UT OHIO
First downs 20 14
Plays–Yards 71–390 60–262
Rushes/yards 46–236 29–99
Passing yards 154 163
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–25–0 17–31–1
Time of possession 33:00 27:00
Team Category Player Statistics
Toledo Passing Dequan Finn 16/25, 154 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jacquez Stuart 9 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jerjuan Newton 6 receptions, 77 yards
Ohio Passing CJ Harris 17/31, 163 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Sieh Bangura 20 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Will Kacmarek 2 receptions, 39 yards

Toledo came in to the championship game with the #1 defense in the MAC and was able to shut down Ohio's offense.[71] The Bobcats were held to 7 points and 262 total yards and were denied their first conference championship since 1968.[72] Toledo struck first behind a 29-yard run by Jacquez Stuart. Ohio evened things in the second quarter with a 2-yard run by Sieh Bangura. An interception by quarterback Ohio's CJ Harris, playing for the injured MAC player of the Year, Kurtis Rourke, allowed Toledo to go into the half with a 10–7 lead on a field goal with 16 seconds remaining. That was all the points the Rockets would need. A fourth quarter touchdown reception by DeMeer Blankumsee from Dequan Finn made the final 17–7 in a defensive slugfest.[73]

Vs. Wyoming

See also: 2022 Wyoming Cowboys football team and 2022 Arizona Bowl
2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl - Ohio Bobcats (9–4) vs Wyoming Cowboys (7–5)
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Ohio 8 3 76630
Wyoming 14 3 07327

at Arizona Stadium • Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: Friday, December 30, 2022
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
    Dave Portnoy, Caleb Pressley, and Adam Ferrone
  • Pregame line: OHIO -3.0 • box score, game notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:12) UW – Vaughn, Jordon 17 yd run (Hoyland, John kick) 9 plays, 70 yards, TOP 04:42 (UW 7–0)
  • (08:23) OHIO – Jones, Jacoby 34 yd pass from Harris, CJ (Holloway, Justin pass) 5 plays, 58 yards, TOP 01:40 (OHIO 8–7)
  • (03:58) UW – Welch, Treyton 17 yd pass from Peasley, Andrew (Hoyland, John kick) 1 plays, 17 yards, TOP 00:07 (UW 14–8)
Second Quarter
  • (13:28) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 43 yd field goal 12 plays, 49 yards, TOP 05:30 (UW 14–11)
  • (00:04) UW – Hoyland, John 53 yd field goal 8 plays, 30 yards, TOP 01:07 (UW 17–11)
Third Quarter
  • (05:14) OHIO – Bangura, Sieh 3 yd run (Vakos, Nathanial kick) 4 plays, 56 yards, TOP 02:07 (OHIO 18–17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (04:17) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 45 yd field goal 7 plays, 38 yards, TOP 04:03 (OHIO 21–17)
  • (02:08) UW – Vaughn, Jordon 5 yd run (Hoyland, John kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:09 (UW 24–21)
  • (00:04) OHIO – Vakos, Nathanial 46 yd field goal 10 plays, 55 yards, TOP 01:59 (Tied 24–27)
Overtime
  • (00:00) UW – Hoyland, John 29 yd field goal 5 plays, 14 yards, TOP 00:00 (UW 27–24)
  • (00:00) OHIO – Foster, Tyler 10 yd pass from Harris, CJ ( ) 5 plays, 25 yards, TOP 00:00 (OHIO 30–27)
Statistics OHIO UW
First downs 22 17
Plays–Yards 72–385 63–291
Rushes/yards 38/201 33/105
Passing yards 184 186
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–34–0 18–30–1
Time of possession 30:49 29:11
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing CJ Harris 20/33, 184 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Sieh Bangura 25 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jacoby Jones 3 receptions, 44 yards, 1 TD
Wyoming Passing Andrew Peasley 18/30, 186 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Jordon Vaughn 16 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Treyton Welch 5 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD

Wyoming scored on their first possession on a run by Jordon Vaughn. Ohio scored on a deep pass from CJ Harris to Jacoby Jones on their first possession. Ohio faked the extra point attempt. Holder Jonah Wieland passed to Justin Holloway for a two-Point Conversion. Wyoming was stopped on their second drive but Ohio fumbled the punt. That led to an Andrew Peasley pass to Treyton Welch for a touchdown on the ensuing play and a 14–8 Wyoming lead. Ohio made the score 14–11 with a field goal on their next drive. Both teams failed to get points on each of both teams' next two drives but Wyoming went into the half up by 6 with a long 53-yard field goal by John Hoyland. The teams exchanged four consecutive punts before Ohio regained the lead on a run by Sieh Bangura. After Torrie Cox Jr. intercepted a Peasley pass the teams exchanged punts again before Ohio extended their lead to four on a second Nathanial Vakos field goal. Wyoming marched down the field and took the lead on another Jordon Vaughn run with just two minutes remaining. Ohio tied the game with just four seconds remaining on a third field goal from Nathanial Vakos. Wyoming was held to a field goal on their first possession in overtime.[74] On Ohio's possession they reached a 3rd down and 8 yards to go from the Wyoming 10 yard line when CJ Harris hit Tyler Foster in the back corner of the end zone sealing Ohio's first bowl win since the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl following the 2019 season. CJ Harris was named the game's MVP with 184 yards passing and two touchdowns.[75]

Statistics

Through December 30, 2022

Source:[76]

Team

Ohio Opp
Scoring 445 396
  Points per Game 31.79 28.29
First Downs 291 310
  Rushing 110 98
  Passing 167 188
  Penalty 14 24
Rushing yards 2332 2379
  Avg per play 4.1 4.3
  Avg per game 143.4 140.9
  Rushing touchdowns 23 19
Passing yards 3893 4004
  Att-Comp-Int 464-302-5 511-333-12
  Avg per pass 8.39 7.84
  Avg per catch 12.89 12.02
  Avg per game 278.07 286.00
  Passing touchdowns 28 29
Total Offense 5900 5977
  Avg per Play 6.2 6.2
  Avg per Game 421.4 426.9
Fumbles-Lost 15-8 25-13
Penalties-Yards 68-618 83-725
  Avg per Game 44.14 51.79
Ohio Opp
Punts-Yards 59-2222 50-2042
  Avg per Punt 37.66 40.84
Time of Possession/Game 32:10 27:50
3rd Down Conversions 79-188 71-181
4th Down Conversions 6-17 13-34
Touchdowns Scored 28 19
Field Goals-Attempts 22-27 17-20
PAT-Attempts 49-50 45-47
Attendance
  Games/Avg per Game
  Neutral Site

Individual Leaders

Passing

Passing statistics
# NAME GP RAT CMP ATT YDS AVG/G CMP% TD INT LONG
7 Kurtis Rourke 11 167.71 244 353 3256 296.00 69.12% 24 4 75
10 CJ Harris 7 111.72 52 97 577 82.43 53.61% 3 1 48
13 Parker Navarro 2 71.77 5 12 43 21.50 41.67% 0 0 14
8 Jacoby Jones 12 242.80 1 1 17 1.42 100.00% 0 0 17
TOTALS 153.32 302 464 3893 278.07 65.09% 28 5 75

Rushing

Rushing statistics
# NAME GP ATT GAIN AVG TD LONG AVG/G
22 Sieh Bangura 12 222 1078 4.9 13 64 89.83
21 Nolan McCormick 13 83 289 3.5 1 20 22.23
7 Kurtis Rourke 11 74 249 3.4 4 61 22.64
36 Jake Neatherton 6 30 126 4.2 1 16 21.00
10 CJ Harris 7 37 168 4.5 3 20 24.00
23 Julian Ross 6 11 67 6.1 0 28 11.17
37 Tyler Toledo 7 5 40 8.0 1 17 5.71
12 Sam Wiglusz 14 2 23 11.5 0 30 1.65
12 Jacoby Jones 14 2 11 5.5 0 6 0.79
19 Miles Cross 14 3 5 1.7 0 4 0.36
64 Shedrick Rhodes 13 0 0 - 0 0 0.00
79 Brody Rodgers 13 0 0 - 0 0 0.00
87 Will Kacmarek 14 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.07
13 Parker Navarro 2 9 -4 -0.4 0 8 -2.00
Team 14 14 -44 -3.1 0 0 -3.14
TOTALS 493 2007 4.1 23 64 143.36

Receiving

Receiving statistics
# NAME GP CTH YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/G
12 Sam Wiglusz 14 73 877 12.01 11 75 62.64
8 Jacoby Jones 14 45 776 17.24 6 48 55.43
18 James Bostic 14 33 607 18.39 1 54 43.36
19 Miles Cross 14 47 560 11.91 3 49 40.00
87 Will Kacmerek 14 20 264 13.20 0 32 18.83
22 Sieh Bangura 12 27 226 8.37 2 25 18.83
86 Tyler Foster 13 13 185 14.23 4 39 14.23
21 Nolan McCormick 13 20 164 8.20 1 35 12.62
4 Ty Walton 4 10 108 10.80 0 24 27.00
2 Alec Burton 11 7 49 7.00 0 24 4.45
3 Keegan Wilburn 13 1 34 34.00 0 34 2.62
17 Nigel Drummond II 8 3 27 9.00 0 10 3.38
7 Kurtis Rourke 11 1 17 17.00 0 17 1.55
36 Jake Neatherton 6 1 3 3.00 0 3 0.50
81 Aramoni Rhone 9 0 0 - 0 0 0.00
37 Tyler Toledo 7 1 -4 -4.00 0 0 -0.57
37 TOTALS 302 3893 12.89 28 75 278.07

Defense

Defense statistics
# NAME GP SOLO AST TOT TFL-YDS SACK-YDS INT BU QBH FR FF BLK SAF TD
38 Keye Thompson 14 45 51 96 6.5-33 1.5-10 1 3 5 2 1 0 0
32 Bryce Houston 14 40 36 76 11.0-55 5.5-43 0 2 8 2 1 0 0 1
20 Alvin Floyd 14 40 34 74 5.0-17 2.0-13 1 5 0 0 1 0 0
40 Jack Mccrory 14 29 34 63 7.5-46 4.0-32 0 3 9 2 3 0 0
19 Zack Sanders 11 41 20 61 2.5-11 1.0-8 3 5 1 0 0 0 0
7 Torrie Cox jr. 13 37 15 52 3.0-8 0-0 3 6 1 1 2 0 0
11 Tariq Drake 12 32 19 51 0.5-1 0-0 3 4 0 0 1 0 0
17 Vonnie Watkins 14 19 27 46 14.0-50 4.5-30 0 2 9 0 2 0 0
30 Ben Johnson 14 15 28 43 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Justin Birchette 14 31 5 36 1.5-4 0-0 0 8 0 1 0 0 0
33 Cannon Blauser 14 20 13 33 3.5-17 1.0-10 0 1 2 0 1 0 0
22 Adonis Williams jr. 12 25 6 31 4.0-11 1.0-3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
48 Kyle Kelly 14 13 16 29 3.5-9 0.5-5 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
4 Roman Parodie 13 22 7 29 0-0 0-0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
50 Kai Caesar 14 14 14 28 7.0-46 5.5-41 0 1 3 0 1 1 0
52 Bryce Dugan 11 14 12 26 3.0-14 1.0-9 1 0 2 0 1 0 0
55 Rodney Mathews 14 11 15 26 7.0-21 1.5-7 0 0 5 0 1 0 0
21 Austin Brawley 13 9 11 20 2.0-5 1.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 Shane Bonner 14 5 9 14 2.5-20 2.0-20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
94 Bradley Weaver 6 8 6 14 0.5-1 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0
13 John Gregory 5 6 7 13 1.0-7 0.5-6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 Dylan Stevens 14 8 5 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Caden Campolieti 14 5 6 11 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
97 Rayyan Buell 9 4 5 9 2.0-14 2.0-14 0 1 2 0 0 1 0
9 Kylen Mccracken 14 1 7 8 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
6 Dontay Hunter ii 9 4 3 7 1.5-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 Jeremiah Burton 7 2 4 6 1.5-6 1.5-6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
81 Bralen Henderson 5 2 2 4 0.5-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Denzel Daxon 12 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Tyler Mullins 5 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Quintell Quinn 10 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
86 Tyler Foster 13 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
76 Hagen Meservy 13 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 Mekah Ryder 4 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Giovonni Scales 2 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 Shay Taylor 13 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Tristian Vandenberg 14 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
66 Christophe Atkinson 12 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 James Bostic 14 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Philip Cole 12 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Justin Holloway 14 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
87 Will Kacmarek 14 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Cam Mccullum 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
95 Dane Middlebrook 2 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Nife Oseni 12 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Kurtis Rourke 11 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
42 Michael Taylor 6 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
12 Sam Wiglusz 14 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 Sieh Bangura 12 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 Miles Cross 14 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Cj Harris 7 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Jacoby Jones 14 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 Nolan Mccormick 13 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 Jake Neatherton 6 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TM Team 14 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
37 Tyler Toledo 7 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
90 Nathanial Vakos 14 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Keegan Wilburn 13 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 14 521 430 951 92.0-403 36.0-260 12 53 56 10 15 2 1 1
Opponents 14 481 566 1047 76.0-301 25.0-188 5 46 69 8 12 0 1

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

Kicking statistics
# NAME GP XPM XPA XP% FGM FGA FG% 1–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50+ LNG
90 Nathanial Vakos 14 49 50 98.0% 22 27 81.48% 0/0 9/9 8/9 3/5 2/4 56
TOTALS 49 50 98.0% 22 27 81.48% 0/0 9/9 8/9 3/5 2/4 56
Kickoff statistics
# NAME GP KICKS YDS AVG TB OB
25 Tristian Vandenberg 14 87 5237 60.2 32 2
TOTALS 87 5237 60.2 32 2
Punting statistics
# NAME GP PUNTS YDS AVG LONG TB I–20 50+ BLK
43 Jack Wilson 43 1601 37.23 54 2 20 5 0
49 Jonah Wieland 16 621 38.81 51 0 3 1 0
TOTALS 59 2222 37.66 54 2 23 6 0
Kick return statistics
# NAME GP RTNS YDS AVG TD LNG
3 Keegan Wilburn - 31 734 23.68 1 98
8 Jacoby Jones - 12 225 18.75 0 30
12 Sam Wiglusz - 4 61 15.25 0 21
15 Philip Cole - 2 33 16.50 0 18
23 Miles Cross - 2 20 10.00 0 20
48 Kyle Kelly - 3 19 6.33 0 14
23 Julian Ross - 1 17 17.00 0 17
14 Bryce Butler - 1 6 6.00 0 6
TOTALS 56 1115 19.91 1 98
Punt return statistics
# NAME GP RTNS YDS AVG TD LONG
12 Sam Wiglusz - 12 32 2.67 0 8
4 Ty Walton - 3 -1 -0.33 0 2
TOTALS 15 31 2.07 0 8

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, a director of recruiting & player personnel, and an assistant director of player personnel[77]

Name Position Years at Ohio Alma mater
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
Thomas Turnbaugh Director of video and recruiting services 2018 Ohio University
Jake Miller Director of strength and conditioning 2021 Baker University
Matthias Reiber Head football athletic trainer 2021 Bowling Green State University
Zoe Stoker Recruiting & operations assistant
Ryan Kalukin Recruiting & operations assistant
Nick Arleo Graduate assistant – defense
Luke Nardo Graduate assistant – defense
Kenny Zamberlin Graduate assistant – offense
Kyle Obly Graduate assistant – offense
Clay Finney Student coach
Elaine Goodfellow Administrative assistant

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Roster

2022 Ohio Bobcats football roster

Quarterback

  •  5 Kadin Beler – R-Sophomore (6'1") Phoenix, Ariz. / Arcadia
  •  7 Kurtis Rourke – R-Junior (6'3") Oakville, Ontario, Canada / Holy Trinity
  •  9 Callum Wither – freshman (6'3") Mississauga, Ontario / Clarkson Football North
  • 10 CJ Harris – R-Sophomore (6'3") West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield
  • 13 Parker Navarro – R-Freshman (6'0") Tempe, Ariz. / Desert Vista

Running back

  •  0 O'Shaan Allison – R-Senior (5'10") Malvern, Pa. / Malvern Prep
  •  6 Quintell Quinn – sophomore (6'1") Columbus, Ohio / St. Francis DeSales High School
  • 21 Nolan McCormick – sophomore (5'10") / Mason, Ohio / Wiliam Mason
  • 22 Sieh Bangura – sophomore (6'0'") Bowie, Md. / Dematha Catholic High School
  • 23 Julian Ross – Red 5th (5'11") Kansas City, Mo. / Staley
  • 26 Bryce Kitrell – R-Sophomore (5'10") Ashland, Neb. / Ashland-Greenwood
  • 36 Jake Neatherton – 6th (5'10") Miamisburg, Oh. / Miamisburg
  • 37 Tyler Toledo – R-Sophomore (5'9") / Canal Winchester / Canal Winchester
  • 41 Devon Hunter – freshman (5'10") / Avon, Ohio Avon / Ball State

Wide receiver

  •  3 Keegan Wilburn – R-Freshman (5'9") Nelsonville, Ohio / Nelsonville-York
  •  4 Tyler Walton – R-Senior (5'9") St. Louis, Mo. / Christian Brothers
  •  8 Jacoby Jones – junior (6'1") Tunica, Mississippi / NW Mississippi CC
  • 11 Rodney Harris – freshman (6'2") Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton
  • 12 Sam Wiglusz – Grad. (5'11") Brecksville, Ohio / Brecksville
  • 15 Philip Cole – R-Senior (5'8") Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Hartley
  • 16 Isaiah Davis – sophomore (6'3") Apopka, Fla. / Wekiva High School
  • 17 Nigel Drummond II – R-Junior (5'10") Cleveland, Ohio / Saint Ignatius
  • 18 James Bostic – Grad. (6'2") Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons
  • 19 Miles Cross – sophomore (6'1") Bowie, Md. / Rock Hill High School (S.C.)
  • 30 Carson Gebeau – freshman (6'0") Kenston, Ohio / Kenston
  • 31 Major Brown – Grad. (6'1") / Gahanna, Ohio / Gahanna
  • 42 Donte Cruz – freshman (6'3") / Pittsfield, Mass. Pittsfield
  • 80 Ryan McDole – freshman (6'4") Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
  • 81 Aramoni Rhone – sophomore (6'5") Orlando, Fla. / Plant City High School
  • 83 Will Futhey – freshman (6'5") Waverly City, Ohio / Waverly
  • 88 Caleb Gossett – R-Freshman (6'3") Lewis Center, Ohio / Dayton

Tight end

  • 2 Alec Burton – R-Senior (6'4") Danville, Ind. / Danville
  • 14 Bryce Butler – sophomore (6'3") Bowie, Md. / St. John’s College High School
  • 83 Kyle Fullam – freshman (6'5") Vandalia, Ohio / Butler
  • 83 Michael Molnar – freshman (6'5") Mason, Ohio / Mason
  • 86 Tyler Foster – R-Junior (6'5") Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington
  • 87 Will Kacmarek – sophomore (6'6") St. Louis, Mo. / Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

Offensive lineman

  • 51 Davion Weatherspoon – sophomore (6'1") Harper Woods, Mich. / Harper Woods High School
  • 53 Jay Amburgey – R-Junior (6'4") Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Reynoldsburg
  • 54 Joe Oakes – R-Junior (6'2") Cincinnati, Ohio / Indian Hill
  • 55 Vance Van Every – junior (6'2") Hernando, Mississippi / NW Mississippi CC
  • 58 Bryce Ramer – R-Senior (6'4") Beaver, Pa. / Beaver Area
  • 60 Demond Arter – R-Sophomore (6'4") Elkridge, Md. / St. John's (Washington DC)
  • 61 Kaden Rogers – sophomore (6'3") Hamilton, Ohio / Ross High School
  • 64 Shedrick Rhodes Jr. – R-Sophomore (6'4") McDonough, Ga. / Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
  • 65 Jake Skelly – sophomore (6'4") Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Harley High School
  • 66 Christophe Atkinson – R-Junior (6'3") Leesburg, Va. / Tuscarora
  • 66 Kam Wright – freshman (6'4") Granville, Ohio / Granville
  • 69 Parker Titsworth – R-Junior (6'1") Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
  • 71 Aidan MacDonald – R-Junior (6'3") Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
  • 72 Kurt Danneker – R-Senior (6'3") Linden, Pa. / Williamsport Area
  • 73 Joseph Habinowski – R-Sophomore (6'5") Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory
  • 74 Joseph Watson – freshman () / Unioto, Ohio / Unioto
  • 74 Jarian Shelby – freshman (6'3") Luling, La. / Hahnville
  • 76 Hagen Meservy – Red 5th (6'3") Tulsa, Okla. / Jenks
  • 77 Jacob Dennison – R-Sophomore (6'5") Mansfield, Ohio / Lexington
  • 79 Brody Rodgers – Grad. (6'4") Athens, Ohio / Athens

Placekicker

  • 25 Tristian Vandenberg – R-Junior (6'4") Buffalo, N.Y. / Canisius
  • 90 Nathanial Vakos – Freshamn (6'1") Avon, Ohio / Avon

Defensive lineman

  •  0 Denzel Daxon – R-Senior (6'2") Nassau, Bahamas / Carol City (Fla.)
  •  6 Dontay Hunter II – R-Sophomore () /
  •  9 Kylen McCracken – R-Senior (6'3") Cleveland Heights, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
  • 15 David Patterson – sophomore (6'3") Lilburn, Ga. / Parkview High School
  • 16 Chris Mayfield – R-Sophomore (6'2") Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
  • 17 Vonnie Watkins – R-Senior (6'3") Lusby, Md. / Patuxent
  • 28 Shane Bonner – R-Senior (5'11") New Concord, Ohio / John Glenn
  • 40 Jack McCrory – R-Senior (6'1") Springfield, Ohio / Springfield Shawnee
  • 42 Michael Taylor – R-Senior (6'2") Rockville Centre, N.Y. / Holy Cross
  • 44 Jeremiah Burton – R-Junior (6'1") Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Reynoldsburg
  • 50 Kai Caesar – Grad. (6'1") Cache, Okla. / Cache
  • 51 Griffin Davies – R-Junior (6'2") Elyria, Ohio / Elyria Catholic
  • 52 Bryce Dugan – R-Senior (6'1") Milford, Ohio / Milford
  • 55 Rodney Mathews – R-Senior (6'2") Memphis, Tenn. / Craigmont
  • 57 Langston Cross – Grad. (6'2") Bowie, Md. C.H. Flowers / Towson / Middle Tennessee State
  • 89 Kalos Farrier – R-Sophomore () /
  • 90 Bralen Henderson – sophomore (6'3") Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic High School
  • 91 Aiden Malenchek – R-Junior (6'5") Twinsburg, Ohio / Twinsburg
  • 94 Bradley Weaver – sophomore (6'4") Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby High School
  • 95 Dane Middlebrook – R-Sophomore (6'0") Indianapolis, Ind. / Brownsburg
  • 96 Bryce Stai – R-Senior (6'2") Lincoln, Neb. / Norris
  • 97 Rayyan Buell – R-Sophomore (6'2") Hornell, N.Y. /
  • 98 Jordan Jones – R-Senior (6'2") Ashland, KY / Paul G. Blazar
  • 99 Joey Woolard – R-Sophomore (6'1") Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

Linebacker

  • 18 Caden Campolieti – R-Junior (6'1") Cleveland, Ohio / Saint Ignatius
  • 29 CJ Hankins – R-Freshamn (5'11") Lakewood, Ohio / St. Edward
  • 32 Bryce Houston – R-Senior (5'11") Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy Orange
  • 33 Cannon Blauser – R-Junior (6'1") Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
  • 34 Dylan Stevens – R-Sophomore (5'10") Powell, Ohio / Olentangy Liberty
  • 35 Shay Taylor – sophomore (6'3") Mount Perry, Ohio / Sheridan High School
  • 38 Keye Thompson – R-Senior (6'0") Barberton, Ohio / Barberton
  • 46 Jayden Spires – R-Sophomore (6'1") Jackson, Ohio / Jackson
  • 48 Kyle Kelly – R-Junior (6'1") Newport, Ky. / Newport Central Catholic

Defensive back

  •  2 Nife Oseni – R-Sophomore () Rolling Meadows, Ill. / Rolling Meadows
  •  3 Jeremiah Wood – R-Senior (6'0") Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  •  4 Roman Parodie – R-Sophomore (6'1") Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons
  •  5 Jamison Collier – R-Senior (6'1") Snellville, Ga. / Brookwood
  •  7 Torrie Cox, Jr. – sophomore (5'9") Miami Gardens, Fla. / | Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory School
  •  8 Justin Birchette – R-Senior (5'10") Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. / Dwyer
  • 10 Giovonni Scales – sophomore (6'1") Columbus, Ohio / Marion-Franklin High School
  • 11 Tariq Drake – Grad. (6'0") Leavittsburg, Ohio / LaBrae
  • 12 Tyler Mullins – junior (5'11") Grovetown, Georgia / Coffeyville CC
  • 13 John Gregory – R-Senior (6'1") Indian Land, S.C. / Indian Land
  • 14 John Motton – sophomore (5'11") Groveport, Ohio / Groveport-Madison High School
  • 19 Zach Sanders – Grad. (5'11") Lawrence, Kan. / Lawrence Free State
  • 20 Alvin Floyd – Grad. (5'10") North Miami Beach, Fla. / North Miami Beach
  • 21 Austin Brawley – freshman (5'10") Massillon, Ohio / Massillon Washington
  • 22 Adonis Williams Jr. – freshman (6'2") South Euclid, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
  • 24 Cam McCullum – junior (5'11") Greenville, Mississippi / East Mississippi CC
  • 25 Chris Kammerer – freshman () / Cincinnati, Ohio / Elder
  • 27 Jack Fries – freshman () / Cincinnati, Ohio /
  • 30 Ben Johnson – R-Junior (6'1") Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North
  • 36 Cam Dorsey – R-Sophomore (6'0") Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta
  • 37 Xander Karagosian – Fr (6'1") Jackson, Ohio / Jackson
  • 39 Mekah Ryder – freshman (6'1") McKinney Tex. / McKinney
  • 47 Bailey Russ – R-Freshman (6'1") Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit

Punter

  • 43 Jack Wilson – R-Sophomore (5'10") Lancefield, Victoria, Australia / Gisborne Secondary College (ProKick Australia)
  • 49 Jonah Wieland – Red 5th (6'1") Hudson, Ohio / Hudson

Long snapper

  • 31 Justin Holloway – R-Senior (6'3") Venice, Fla. / Venice
  • 45 Ben Bergfeld – freshman () / Davenport, Iowa / Davenport North

Source:[78]

Depth chart

For Arizona Bowl - Source:[79]

Awards and honors

Weekly awards

Award Player Position Year Date Source
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Kurtis Rourke QB R-Jr. Sept. 5 [53]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week Nathanial Vakos K Fr. Sept. 5 [53]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Kurtis Rourke QB R-Jr. Sept. 26 [56]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week Tristian Vandenberg K R-Jr. Oct. 3 [80]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Sieh Bangura RB R-Fr. Oct. 10 [61]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Sieh Bangura RB R-Fr. Oct. 17 [63]
MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week Nathanial Vakos K Fr. Oct. 17 [63]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Kurtis Rourke QB R-Jr. Nov. 7 [64]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week Keye Thompson LB Sr. Nov. 7 [64]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week Alvin Floyd S Sr. Nov. 21 [66]
MAC East Offensive Player of the Week CJ Harris QB R-So. Nov. 28 [69]
MAC East Defensive Player of the Week Keye Thompson LB Sr. Nov. 28 [69]

Midseason Award watch lists

Award Player Position Year
Manning Award[81] Kurtis Rourke QB Jr.
Davey O'Brien Award[82] Kurtis Rourke QB Jr.
Wuerffel Trophy[83] Kai Caeser DL Grad.
CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy[84] Kurtis Rourke QB Jr.

Award Finalists

Award Player Position Year
Jon Cornish Trophy[85] Kurtis Rourke QB Jr.

All-MAC awards

Postseason All-MAC teams
Award Player Position Year
MAC Coach of the Year Tim Albin Head Coach
Vern Smith Leadership Award (Player of the Year) Kurtis Rourke Quarterback R-Jr.
MAC Offensive Player of the Year Kurtis Rourke Quarterback R-Jr.
MAC Freshman of the Year Sieh Bangura Running Back R-Fr.
All-MAC First Team Offense Kurtis Rourke Quarterback R-Jr.
All-MAC First Team Offense Hagen Meservy Offensive Line 6th
All-MAC First Team Offense Sam Wiglusz Wide Receiver GS
2022 All-MAC First Team Specialists Keegan Wilburn Kick Returner R-Jr.
2022 All-MAC Second Team Offense Nathanial Vakos Placekicker Fr.
2022 All-MAC Third Team Offense Sieh Bangura Running Back R-Fr.
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense Jack McCrory Down Lineman R-Sr.
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense Keye Thompson Linebacker R-Sr.
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense Tariq Drake Defensive Back GS

Source[86]

National awards

National Award Honors
Honors Player Position Ref.
CFN Third Team Freshman All-American Torrie Cox, Jr. CB [87]
CFN Third Team Freshman All-American Nathanial Vakos K [87]
CFN Honorable Mention Freshman All-American Sieh Bangura RB [87]

Rankings

Further information: 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP
—————————————RV——
Coaches———————————————RV
CFPNot released——————Not released

Source:[88]

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