Ohio Bobcats 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

The Ohio Bobcats enter the 2026 college football season attempting to maintain one of the most successful stretches in program history while beginning a new era under head coach John Hauser.

Ohio finished 9-4 in 2025, went 6-2 in Mid-American Conference play and closed the season with a 17-10 victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The victory extended Ohio’s bowl winning streak to seven consecutive games and gave the program its 40th victory over the four-season span from 2022 through 2025.

Hauser was promoted to head coach after serving as Ohio’s interim coach for the bowl victory. He has been part of the program since 2022, first coaching the safeties before eventually becoming defensive coordinator. Rather than completely rebuilding the staff, Hauser retained much of the program’s continuity, including offensive coordinator Scott Isphording and several defensive assistants.

Expectations remain substantial.

Ohio was selected fourth in the 2026 MAC Coaches Preseason Poll with 107 points. Western Michigan was picked first with 138 points and nine first-place votes, followed by Miami with 134 and Toledo with 115. Central Michigan finished immediately behind Ohio with 101 points.

The schedule gives the Bobcats a legitimate opportunity to outperform that projection.

Ohio avoids preseason MAC favorite Western Michigan during the regular season. The Bobcats also host third-place Toledo, fifth-place Central Michigan and seventh-place Eastern Michigan at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium. Their most difficult conference road game comes against rival Miami on November 10.

Home-field advantage could become one of Ohio’s greatest weapons. The Bobcats enter 2026 riding a program-record 13-game home winning streak dating to 2023. Ohio has also won 23 home games during its 40-win four-year run.

The major uncertainty comes at quarterback.

Parker Navarro is gone after leading the offense in 2025. New Hampshire transfer Matt Vezza gives Ohio an experienced option after throwing for 2,673 yards and 19 touchdowns while adding 601 rushing yards and eight scores last season. Graduate Nick Poulos also returns after spending the previous two seasons in the Ohio system.

The offense also returns running back Duncan Brune, who rushed for 585 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025. Defensively, safety DJ Walker headlines a veteran group after earning preseason first-team All-MAC recognition from both Phil Steele and Athlon Sports. Linebacker Michael Molnar, defensive lineman Nehemiah Dukes and linebacker Charlie Christopher provide additional experienced pieces.

Ohio may have a new head coach and quarterback, but this is not a traditional rebuilding season.

The Bobcats expect to compete for another trip to Detroit.

Ohio Bobcats 2026 Football Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time and TV

Saturday, Sept. 5 at Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Noon, FS1

Saturday, Sept. 12 Jacksonville State Peden Stadium 6 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 19 at South Alabama Mobile, Alabama 7 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 26 Stonehill Peden Stadium 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Oct. 3 at Kent State Kent, Ohio TBA

Saturday, Oct. 10 Central Michigan Peden Stadium TBA

Saturday, Oct. 17 at Sacramento State Sacramento, California TBA

Saturday, Oct. 24 Eastern Michigan Peden Stadium TBA

Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Akron Akron, Ohio 7 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU

Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Miami Oxford, Ohio 7 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Ball State Peden Stadium 7 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN

Friday, Nov. 27 Toledo Peden Stadium Noon, ESPNU/CBSSN

Saturday, Dec. 5 MAC Championship Game Ford Field, Detroit Noon, ESPN

The MAC Championship Game is included for reference but is not guaranteed. The two teams with the highest conference winning percentages will advance to Ford Field. Ohio plays six home games and six road games during the regular season.

September 5: at Nebraska

Ohio begins the season with its most difficult nonconference assignment.

The Bobcats travel to Lincoln for the first meeting in program history against Nebraska. The Cornhuskers finished 7-6 in 2025 and received votes in the 2026 preseason Coaches Poll.

Memorial Stadium immediately tests Ohio’s new quarterback and offensive line.

Whether Vezza or Poulos wins the starting position, the Bobcats must handle crowd noise and prevent Nebraska’s defensive front from creating constant long-yardage situations.

Vezza’s mobility could become particularly valuable. His ability to extend plays and contribute to the running game would give Ohio an additional method of surviving pressure.

The Bobcats showed last season that they can compete with Power Four opponents. Ohio defeated West Virginia 17-10 and lost only 34-31 at Rutgers before falling to No. 1 Ohio State.

Nebraska will be favored, but Ohio has enough defensive experience to keep the game competitive if it avoids turnovers.

The Bobcats do not need to win this matchup to have a successful season.

An upset, however, would immediately change the national perception of the team.

Difficulty level: Very high

September 12: Jacksonville State

Ohio’s home opener is much more challenging than an ordinary early-season Group of Five matchup.

Jacksonville State visits Peden Stadium in a rematch of the 2024 Cure Bowl.

Ohio defeated the Gamecocks 30-27 in that game, completing the first 11-win season in program history and extending what was then its bowl winning streak to six games.

This matchup could become one of the most important nonconference games on the schedule.

Jacksonville State has developed into a consistent Conference USA contender and should possess enough offensive talent to challenge Ohio’s defense.

The major advantage belongs to the Bobcats because of the location.

Ohio has won 13 consecutive home games and has not lost at Peden Stadium since 2023.

The Bobcats need to establish the running game with Brune and give their quarterback manageable situations. Defensively, Walker and the veteran linebackers must prevent Jacksonville State from producing explosive plays.

A victory would be especially valuable because Ohio travels to South Alabama the following week.

Difficulty level: High

September 19: at South Alabama

Ohio’s second road game sends the Bobcats to Mobile.

The programs have met only once previously. Ohio defeated South Alabama 27-20 in Athens in 2024, a victory that marked the 600th win in program history.

The rematch should be another competitive game.

South Alabama’s current regular-season win total sits at 5.5, while Ohio’s is 6.5, suggesting the teams enter the year with relatively similar expectations.

The road environment makes this an important swing game.

Ohio could realistically enter at 1-1 after Nebraska and Jacksonville State. Winning in Mobile would place the Bobcats in excellent position to complete nonconference play with a winning record.

The defense should give Ohio an opportunity to remain competitive throughout four quarters.

Offensively, the Bobcats must avoid turnovers and develop enough explosive plays to prevent South Alabama from loading the box against Brune.

This feels like a game that could be determined in the final five minutes.

Difficulty level: Moderate to high

September 26: Stonehill

Ohio concludes its nonconference schedule at home against Stonehill during Family Weekend.

This is the most favorable game on the schedule.

The programs have never previously met. Stonehill finished 4-8 in 2025, including three victories against Northeast Conference opponents.

Ohio should possess significant advantages in size, depth and overall athleticism.

The Bobcats need to take control early and use the second half to develop younger players.

This game could also provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to evaluate the quarterback depth chart if the starter has not completely separated from the competition during September.

Most importantly, Ohio cannot allow a nonconference opponent to end its home winning streak.

Difficulty level: Low

October 3: at Kent State

Ohio begins MAC play with a short trip to Kent State.

The Bobcats have dominated the historical series, holding a 47-27-2 advantage. Ohio also won the most recent meeting 41-0 in 2024.

Kent State was selected eighth in the MAC preseason poll, four positions behind Ohio.

This is a conference road game Ohio should expect to win.

The danger is the familiarity between the programs. MAC opponents understand each other’s schemes and personnel, making talent advantages less overwhelming than they may appear on paper.

Kent State would also gain enormous momentum by defeating one of the conference’s preseason contenders.

Ohio’s defense should have the advantage, and the Bobcats’ running game needs to control the tempo.

If Ohio expects to reach Detroit, dropping this game would be extremely damaging.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

October 10: Central Michigan

Ohio returns home for Homecoming against Central Michigan.

This matchup is much more difficult than the Bobcats’ historical record against some of their other MAC opponents.

Central Michigan leads the all-time series 27-7-2, although Ohio has won the past two meetings. The Bobcats defeated the Chippewas 27-25 in 2024 after also earning a home victory in 2023.

The 2026 MAC preseason poll suggests another competitive matchup.

Ohio was picked fourth with 107 points, while Central Michigan finished fifth with 101.

That makes this one of the most important home games on Ohio’s schedule.

The Bobcats need to protect their home-field advantage and gain a head-to-head victory over one of the teams most likely to compete with them for a place in the MAC Championship Game.

Central Michigan’s physical style could challenge Ohio’s offensive front.

The Bobcats must remain patient and avoid giving the Chippewas short fields.

Difficulty level: High

October 17: at Sacramento State

Ohio travels across the country for one of the most unusual games on its schedule.

Sacramento State enters its first season as an FBS program and a football affiliate member of the MAC. The Hornets finished 7-5 in 2025 and went 5-3 against Big Sky opponents.

This will be the first meeting between the programs.

The travel is the biggest concern.

Ohio will fly from Athens to Northern California in the middle of conference play before returning home to face Eastern Michigan the following Saturday.

Sacramento State was selected 12th in the MAC preseason poll, so Ohio should have the stronger roster.

That does not make the game easy.

The Hornets will have considerable motivation during their inaugural FBS season, and Ohio will be playing in an unfamiliar environment.

The Bobcats need to establish control early and prevent Sacramento State from turning the game into a celebration.

This is a potential trap game.

Difficulty level: Moderate

October 24: Eastern Michigan

Ohio returns home to face Eastern Michigan on Heroes Day and Senior Day.

The Bobcats lead the all-time series 22-12-1 and defeated the Eagles 28-21 on the road in 2025.

Eastern Michigan was selected seventh in the MAC preseason poll.

Ohio should be favored, especially at Peden Stadium.

The challenge comes from the previous week’s cross-country trip to Sacramento. The Bobcats must quickly recover and avoid allowing travel fatigue to affect their preparation.

Eastern Michigan has built a reputation for playing disciplined football and can make opponents uncomfortable by keeping games close deep into the fourth quarter.

Ohio should attempt to establish its running game and force the Eagles to play from behind.

A victory could leave the Bobcats near the top of the MAC standings entering November.

Difficulty level: Moderate

November 3: at Akron

Midweek MACtion begins with Ohio traveling to Akron.

The Bobcats lead the all-time series 25-14-1 and won the most recent meeting 30-10 in 2024.

Akron was selected 10th in the MAC preseason poll and carries a regular-season win total of 4.5.

Ohio should have the stronger team.

The scheduling circumstances make this more interesting.

The Bobcats will have 10 days between Eastern Michigan and Akron, giving them additional preparation and recovery time before beginning a stretch of three consecutive Tuesday games.

Ohio cannot allow the Zips to turn a rivalry-oriented in-state matchup into a fourth-quarter coin flip.

The Bobcats should use their defensive front to create pressure and force Akron into obvious passing situations.

This is another road game a MAC championship contender must win.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

November 10: at Miami

The Battle of the Bricks could become the most important game on Ohio’s schedule.

Miami was selected second in the MAC preseason poll with 134 points and received four votes to win the conference championship. Ohio was picked fourth.

The rivalry has been played more than 100 times.

Miami leads the all-time series 56-44-2, but Ohio earned a dramatic 24-20 victory in Athens last season. That win secured bowl eligibility and extended the Bobcats’ home winning streak.

The 2026 matchup moves to Oxford.

Miami will have revenge, rivalry pride and championship positioning as motivation.

Ohio must handle a hostile environment and avoid allowing early turnovers to energize the RedHawks.

The matchup could also become a direct tiebreaker in the race for one of the two places in the MAC Championship Game.

This is the type of game that can define an entire season.

Difficulty level: Very high

November 17: Ball State

Ohio returns home to face Ball State in its final Tuesday-night game.

The Cardinals defeated Ohio 20-14 in 2025 in a game that came down to the final play.

That result should eliminate any possibility of the Bobcats overlooking Ball State.

The Cardinals were selected 11th in the MAC preseason poll and have a current regular-season win total of only 3.5.

Ohio should have a clear advantage at home.

The larger concern will be the emotional aftermath of the Miami game.

Whether Ohio wins or loses in Oxford, the Bobcats must quickly refocus. Toledo waits in the regular-season finale, but looking ahead would be dangerous.

Ball State already proved last season that it can defeat Ohio.

The Bobcats need to establish control early and prevent history from repeating itself.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

November 27: Toledo

Ohio closes the regular season with what could become a MAC Championship Game elimination matchup.

Toledo was selected third in the preseason poll with 115 points, eight more than Ohio.

The Rockets also carry a preseason win total of 7.5, one victory higher than Ohio’s current 6.5 number.

Fortunately for the Bobcats, the game will be played at Peden Stadium.

Ohio defeated Toledo 24-7 during their most recent meeting in 2024, earning a crucial victory during the Bobcats’ run to the MAC Championship.

The 2026 matchup could have similar significance.

If Ohio enters the final week with one or two conference losses, a victory may be required to secure a place in Detroit.

The Friday noon kickoff should create an unusual atmosphere, but the stakes could make it one of Ohio’s most important home games in years.

Ohio’s defense must prevent Toledo from producing explosive plays while the offense needs to remain patient against one of the MAC’s better rosters.

This could effectively become a postseason game before the postseason begins.

Difficulty level: Very high

Toughest Game: at Nebraska

Nebraska represents Ohio’s most difficult overall opponent.

The Cornhuskers are not ranked in the preseason Top 25 but received votes and have a current regular-season win total of 6.5. The opening betting market also installed Nebraska as a substantial favorite over Ohio.

Playing at Memorial Stadium makes the matchup significantly more difficult.

Ohio will also be breaking in a new starting quarterback while beginning the Hauser era.

The good news is that the game has no impact on the MAC standings.

A competitive performance would help prepare Ohio for Jacksonville State and South Alabama.

Toughest Conference Game: at Miami

Miami is the highest-rated MAC opponent on Ohio’s schedule according to the preseason coaches poll.

The RedHawks were selected second and received four championship votes.

The location makes the matchup even more difficult.

Ohio defeated Miami in Athens last season, but winning in Oxford will require an excellent performance.

The game could also create a direct head-to-head tiebreaker for championship qualification.

The Battle of the Bricks frequently carries emotion.

In 2026, it could carry postseason consequences as well.

Toughest Home Game: Toledo

Toledo was selected third in the conference, one position ahead of Ohio.

The Rockets have enough talent to win the MAC and could arrive in Athens needing the same thing Ohio needs—a victory to reach Detroit.

The Bobcats’ 13-game home winning streak gives them confidence.

That streak may receive its greatest test on November 27.

Biggest Trap Game: at Sacramento State

Sacramento State is entering its first FBS season and was selected near the bottom of the MAC preseason poll.

That makes this an easy game to overlook.

The cross-country travel makes it dangerous.

Ohio will be flying to California after the Central Michigan Homecoming game, while the Hornets should view a victory over one of the MAC’s established programs as a major statement.

The Bobcats cannot allow unfamiliar surroundings or preseason expectations to affect their preparation.

Biggest Swing Game: Central Michigan

Central Michigan may ultimately determine whether Ohio is merely a bowl team or a MAC Championship contender.

The teams finished only six points apart in the preseason coaches poll.

Ohio gets the game at Peden Stadium, where it has won 13 consecutive times.

Losing at home would place significant pressure on the Bobcats before the road games against Sacramento State, Akron and Miami.

Winning would provide Ohio with a potentially important head-to-head tiebreaker.

Most Important Stretch

Ohio’s championship hopes will likely be determined during its final four conference games:

• November 3: at Akron
• November 10: at Miami
• November 17: Ball State
• November 27: Toledo

The Miami and Toledo games are the two that matter most.

Miami was picked second in the conference and Toledo third, while Ohio was picked fourth.

The Bobcats may need to defeat at least one of those two programs to qualify for the MAC Championship Game.

The schedule does provide recovery opportunities.

Ohio gets 10 days before Akron and another 10-day stretch between Ball State and Toledo.

A 3-1 record over the final four games would put the Bobcats in an excellent position.

Going 2-2 could leave them dependent on tiebreakers and results elsewhere.

Schedule Advantages

Ohio’s biggest schedule advantage is avoiding Western Michigan.

The Broncos were selected first in the MAC preseason poll with nine of the league’s 13 championship votes. Ohio does not face them during the regular season.

That dramatically improves the Bobcats’ path to Detroit.

Ohio also hosts Toledo rather than traveling to the Glass Bowl.

Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan come to Athens as well.

The home schedule is especially significant because Ohio enters 2026 with a 13-game winning streak at Peden Stadium.

The Bobcats have six home games: Jacksonville State, Stonehill, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ball State and Toledo.

An undefeated home season is possible.

Ohio also draws several MAC opponents projected near the bottom of the standings: Kent State, Sacramento State, Akron and Ball State.

If the Bobcats beat the teams they are expected to defeat, their championship prospects should remain alive well into November.

Schedule Concerns

Ohio does not have a traditional bye week.

The Bobcats play eight consecutive Saturdays from September 5 through October 24. They then receive 10 days before the November 3 game at Akron.

That stretch includes four road games.

The nonconference schedule is also more difficult than it initially appears.

Nebraska is a Power Four road opponent, Jacksonville State is an established Conference USA contender and South Alabama must be played on the road.

Ohio could play well and still enter conference play only 2-2.

Travel becomes another issue in October.

The Bobcats must make the long trip to Sacramento State before returning home to play Eastern Michigan.

November creates a different challenge with three consecutive Tuesday games before the Friday finale against Toledo.

The schedule is manageable, but it requires Ohio to perform well in several different circumstances.

Ohio 2026 Schedule Grade: B+

Ohio’s schedule provides the Bobcats with a legitimate path to another successful season.

Nebraska is a difficult opener, but the nonconference schedule also includes winnable games against Jacksonville State, South Alabama and Stonehill.

The MAC draw is favorable.

Ohio avoids preseason favorite Western Michigan while hosting Toledo, Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.

The Bobcats also play Kent State, Sacramento State, Akron and Ball State—four teams picked eighth or lower in the preseason conference poll.

The major negatives are the absence of a traditional bye and six total road games.

Still, this is a schedule Ohio can navigate.

If the Bobcats protect Peden Stadium and avoid a road upset against one of the conference’s lower-ranked teams, they should have an opportunity to reach eight or nine victories.

Ohio 2026 Record Prediction: 8-4

Ohio has enough returning defensive talent and schedule advantages to remain among the MAC’s leading programs.

Stonehill should provide the most comfortable victory.

The Bobcats should also be favored against Kent State, Sacramento State, Eastern Michigan, Akron and Ball State.

Jacksonville State, South Alabama and Central Michigan are important swing games.

Nebraska, Miami and Toledo appear to be the three most difficult matchups.

An 8-4 overall record with a 6-2 MAC mark is the most reasonable projection.

That would match Ohio’s conference record from 2025 and place the Bobcats firmly in the race for another appearance at Ford Field.

A 9-3 regular season is possible if Ohio protects its home winning streak and wins at either Miami or South Alabama.

The lower end of the range is probably seven victories if the quarterback transition takes longer than expected.

Ohio has won 40 games over the previous four seasons.

There is enough stability remaining in Athens to expect another winning year.

Ohio Bobcats 2026 Season Prop Bets

The following betting angles are based on Ohio’s schedule, current preseason market and conference outlook. Sportsbook prices and market availability may change before kickoff.

Prop Bet #1: Ohio Over 6.5 Regular-Season Wins

Ohio’s current regular-season win total is 6.5, with the over listed around -130 in the aggregated market as of late July.

The Bobcats have a realistic path to eight victories.

Stonehill, Kent State, Sacramento State, Eastern Michigan, Akron and Ball State provide six strong opportunities before even considering Jacksonville State, South Alabama, Central Michigan, Miami or Toledo.

Ohio also has the advantage of hosting several of its most important swing games.

The quarterback transition creates some risk, but Vezza brings extensive starting experience from New Hampshire and the defense returns multiple preseason All-MAC performers.

Seven victories should be attainable.

Eight is the projection.

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4.5/5

Tip: Ohio Over 6.5 Regular-Season Wins

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Prop Bet #2: Ohio to Make the MAC Championship Game

Ohio was selected fourth in the preseason coaches poll, but its schedule may be more favorable than that ranking suggests.

The Bobcats avoid preseason favorite Western Michigan altogether.

They also host Toledo and Central Michigan, two programs directly ahead of or immediately behind them in the projected standings.

Miami is the most difficult road game.

If Ohio goes 6-2 in MAC play, it should have a legitimate opportunity to finish among the top two teams.

The Bobcats have already demonstrated that they can reach Detroit, winning the MAC Championship in 2024.

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4.6/5

Tip: Ohio to Make the MAC Championship Game

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Prop Bet #3: Ohio to Finish Undefeated at Home

Ohio enters the season with the longest home winning streak in program history at 13 consecutive games.

The six opponents visiting Peden Stadium are Jacksonville State, Stonehill, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ball State and Toledo.

Toledo is clearly the greatest threat.

Jacksonville State and Central Michigan are also capable of producing competitive games.

Still, Ohio has gone 6-0 at home in each of the past two regular seasons.

If Hauser maintains the program’s defensive identity and the new quarterback develops quickly, the Bobcats have a realistic opportunity to protect Peden Stadium again.

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4.4/5

Tip: Ohio to Finish Undefeated at Home

• 13 Straight Home Wins
• Six Home Games
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Prop Bet #4: Ohio to Win at Least Six MAC Games

Ohio finished 6-2 in conference play during 2025.

The schedule gives the Bobcats an opportunity to repeat that record.

Kent State, Sacramento State, Akron and Ball State were all selected eighth or lower in the MAC preseason poll. Eastern Michigan was seventh.

Ohio therefore has five conference matchups in which it should have a meaningful preseason advantage.

The Bobcats then need to win at least one game from Central Michigan, Miami and Toledo to reach six conference victories.

Two of those three are played at Peden Stadium.

Avoiding Western Michigan makes this wager considerably more attractive.

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4.5/5

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Conclusion

The Ohio Bobcats enter 2026 facing a coaching transition but not a rebuilding project.

Ohio has won 40 games over the previous four seasons, produced a MAC championship in 2024, finished 9-4 in 2025 and won seven consecutive bowl games.

John Hauser’s promotion provides continuity.

He already understands the personnel, the culture and the defensive system. Much of the coaching staff also remains intact, reducing the disruption that normally accompanies a head-coaching change.

The schedule gives Ohio a legitimate opportunity to continue its success.

The Bobcats begin with a difficult road game against Nebraska before hosting Jacksonville State. South Alabama creates another competitive road assignment, while Stonehill provides the most favorable nonconference matchup.

MAC play is where the schedule becomes particularly interesting.

Ohio avoids preseason favorite Western Michigan.

The Bobcats instead draw Kent State, Central Michigan, Sacramento State, Eastern Michigan, Akron, Miami, Ball State and Toledo.

The championship race will likely revolve around three games.

Central Michigan visits Athens on October 10. Ohio travels to rival Miami on November 10. Toledo comes to Peden Stadium for the regular-season finale on November 27.

Winning two of those three could be enough to send the Bobcats back to Detroit.

The quarterback position represents the greatest uncertainty.

Vezza brings an intriguing dual-threat skill set after accounting for 27 touchdowns at New Hampshire last season. Poulos provides experience within Ohio’s system. Whoever wins the job will have the benefit of a productive running back in Brune and a defense loaded with veteran talent.

Ohio was picked fourth in the MAC.

The schedule suggests the Bobcats can finish higher.

A regular-season record of 8-4 and a 6-2 conference mark are realistic expectations, with a nine-win season possible if Ohio continues its dominance at Peden Stadium.

The first year of the Hauser era does not need to be about rebuilding what was lost.

It is about protecting what Ohio has built.

If the Bobcats continue winning at home, handle the lower half of the MAC schedule and defeat at least one of Miami or Toledo in November, Ohio should once again have an opportunity to play for a conference championship.