Ohio Bobcats Seek Bowl Eligibility After Rough Slide
New Ohio has lost three straight games yet remains one win from bowl eligibility for a seventh straight season. The Bobcats failed to force a turnover in the skid while turnover ratio dropped from 9 to 3. Ohio racked up season highs of 541 total yards and 299 rushing yards at Bowling Green. Ohio leads Kent State 40-25-1 all time, with Solich era at 5-5 versus KSU and Kent State winning five of the last eight meetings.
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Ohio Buckeyes Eye Bowl Bid Amid Cautious Optimism
Coach notes cautious stance on postseason chances as Ohio State fans await a bowl berth. He stresses the team must prove itself on the field to secure a game, underscoring earned status over speculation.
Ohio adds Amir Miller to 2016 defensive end class
Amir Miller a 6-4 245-pound strong side defensive end from Worcester Academy commits to Ohio for 2016. The Cleveland native clocks 4.85 in the 40 and follows similar profile to current starter Tarell Basham. Miller held a late June verbal after interest from Toledo and two-star rating from 247Sports.
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Quarterbacks contest shapes Ohio Kent State clash
Ohio starts Derrius Vick may share time with J D Sprague after an ankle setback versus Bowling Green. Kent State leans on redshirt freshman George Bollas for a spark while senior Collin Reardon is available. Sebastian Smith leads Ohio, Antwan Dixon top Flashes receivers, with both units showing room to improve.
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Defensive Line Depth and Key Returns in Mac Matchup
Ohio faces depth issues at tackle with Sayles and Purdum banged up while Tautuiaki eyes a return. Kent State's Terence Waugh leads with 9.0 sacks and 11.0 TFL, and Nate Terhune adds 4.0 sacks 7.0 TFL. Kent State holds the edge as Quentin Poling nears return for Ohio, with Ebee Refuge making an impact.
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Ohio safety depth depleted by injuries ahead of game
Ohio's defensive backs face injuries with sophomore Kylan Nelson out for the year and senior Aaron Macer sidelined. Safeties Devin Jones and Nathan Carpenter are at less than full strength while KSU counters with top corners Demetrius Monday and Najee Murray and safety Nate Holley who leads with interceptions and tackles per game.
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Special Teams Edge At Ohio-Kent State Tilt
In this clash neither side creates much on returns. Ohio’s Josiah Yazdani and Shane Hynes of Kent State are solid kickers. Kent State punter Anthony Melchiori averages 40.9 yards per punt giving the Flashes an edge. Ohio’s Mitch Bonnstetter sits at 38.1 with 20 punts downed inside the 20.
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Ohio RB rotation may tweak after mixed production
Running backs Daz Patterson leads with 392 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Redshirt freshman Maleek Irons shows readiness with 144 yards and 4 TDs at 6.0 per carry. Senior Trayion Durham has over 3,000 career rushing yards but this season has 346 yards on 3.6 per carry.
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2015 Bobcat Leader Schedule Highlights
The Bobcat Leader lists college basketball and football matchups for November 10 to 14. Toledo visits Central Michigan at 8 p.m., Kent State at Ohio at 8 p.m., Bowling Green at Western Michigan at 8 p.m., Northern Illinois at Buffalo at 8 p.m., Akron hosts Miami at noon, and UMass visits Eastern Michigan at 3 p.m. with a bye day in between.
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Ohio Bobcats Still Fighting After Three-Game Slide
Ohio coach Frank Solich says the Bobcats remain in the game mentally and emotionally despite a three game skid that ruined their MAC East title hopes. Junior WR Sebastian Smith notes no one has given up as Ohio eyes a potential bowl berth at 7-5.
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