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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 2015

Page

16

Ohio Bobcats Aim Past Western Michigan in MAC Tilt

Western Michigan leads the all time series 31 28 1 against Ohio. The Bobcats have not beaten the Broncos since 2006 and own a 56 6 edge in the first quarter this season while not allowing a first quarter TD. A win would move Frank Solich into sole fourth in MAC coaching victories. WMU brings nine All Mac players from 2014 and was seen as a 2015 title threat.

Western Michigan Ohio Bobcats Broncos Frank Solich MAC WMU Corey Davis Daniel Braverman Braverman Sebastian Smith

Ohio Bobcats eye linebacker depth after strong start

Ohio Wildcats coach notes a 5 1 start while praising the linebackers who have built depth. The 2016 class features three recruits including outside linebacker Eric Popp from Loveland High School. Popp is a 6 foot 1 inch 218 pound prospect with 4.64 speed and comes as a preseason Second Team All Ohio Division II pick. He was a two star recruit with Morehead State and interest from Bowling Green and Toledo.

Ohio Bobcats Eric Popp Popp Loveland Morehead State MAC Bowling Green Toledo

Broncos test Ohio defense in Week 7 showdown

Ohio University host Western Michigan in a key MAC tilt as the 5-1 Bobcats seek to prove their improving defense can stop WMU’s high scoring attack. WMU arrives with 6 returning All-MAC players and a varied offense after previous beatdowns of Ohio State and Michigan State. The game centers on whether Ohio can finally slow the Broncos and push toward bowl eligibility.

Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Western Michigan Broncos PJ. Fleck Peden Stadium WMU Ohio State Michigan State Kalamazoo Nathan Carpenter Ian Wells

Western Michigan at Ohio defensive matchups highlighted

Western Michigan corners Robert Zamort and Darius Phillips combine for 13 pass break ups this season as WMU aims to smother Ohio. Ohio faces Davis Braverman and Devin Bass in the slot with Devin Bass expected back this week. Ian Wells is assigned to slower Davis. Advantage: Ohio.

Ohio Jovon Johnson Chad Moore Austin Lewis WMU Robert Spillane Robert Zamort Darius Phillips Broncos Davis

Special Teams Showdown Lifts Western Michigan

Ohio kicker Josiah Yazdani rebounded, Mitch Bornstetter excelled on punts in pin town. WMU edges in kicking, but boasts dangerous returners with Darius Phillis averaging over 30 yards per kickoff and Braverman hitting 17 yards per punt return. Advantage WMU.

Ohio Josiah Yazdani Mitch Bornstetter WMU Darius Phillis Daniel Braverman Western Michigan

WMU and Ohio face contrasting quarterback form and health

WMU starter Zach Terrell, a three year staple, ranks 18th in passing efficiency and has 1,378 yards with 14 TDs and six INTs. Ohio’s Derrius Vick sits 17th in efficiency after easing an ankle injury and may pose a running threat against WMU.

WMU Zach Terrell Terrell Ohio Derrius Vick Bobcats Vick Western Michigan

Broncos rely on Franklin as key MAC Offensive Player

Running back Jarvion Franklin, sophomore, tops the Broncos with 437 yards while a 220 pound frame powers the middle as the team leans on a committee led by AJ Ouellette who has 59 carries and remains fresh for the stretch run.

Broncos MAC Jarvion Ranklin Franklin Ohio AJ. Ouellette Western Michigan

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