American college football season
The 2019 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season . They were led by 15th year head coach Frank Solich and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio , as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference .[1]
Previous season [ ]
The Bobcats finished the 2018 season with a 9–4 record for the second straight year and finished the conference tied for second place with a 6–2 Conference Record and a invite to the Frisco Bowl where they defeated the San Diego State Aztecs .
Preseason [ ]
MAC media poll [ ]
The MAC released their preseason media poll on July 23, 2019, with the Bobcats predicted to finish in first place in the East Division.[2] Ohio was also picked as the overall favorite to win the MAC Championship Game.
East Division
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Ohio
144 (24)
2
Miami
107
3
Buffalo
100
4
Kent State
62
5
Akron
54
6
Bowling Green
37
MAC Championship Game
Rank
Team
Votes
1
Ohio
13
2
Toledo
7
3
Western Michigan
2
4
Northern Illinois
1
Central Michigan
1
Schedule [ ]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance August 31, 2019 2:00 p.m. Rhode Island * ESPN+ W 41–2016,665
September 7 11:00 a.m. at Pittsburgh * ACCN L 10–2042,168
September 14 6:30 p.m. at Marshall * Stadium Facebook L 31–3327,323
September 21 2:00 p.m. Louisiana * ESPN+ L 25–4517,416
October 5 3:30 p.m. at Buffalo ESPN+ W 21–20 OT 20,042
October 12 3:30 p.m. Northern Illinois ESPN+ L 36–3918,019
October 19 12:00 p.m. Kent State CBSSN W 45–3815,009
October 26 2:00 p.m. at Ball State ESPN+ W 34–215,572
8:00 p.m. Miami (OH) ESPN2 L 21–2420,589
7:30 p.m. Western Michigan ESPN2 L 34–37 OT 11,700
7:30 p.m. at Bowling Green ESPNU W 66–249,715
6:00 p.m. at Akron ESPN+ W 52–321,414
3:30 p.m. vs. Nevada * ESPN W 30−2113,611
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 5 released prior to game All times are in Eastern time
Source:[3]
Personnel [ ]
Coaching staff [ ]
Since December 16, 2004, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Frank Solich . He heads a staff of ten assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and a director of player personnel.[4] Jimmy Burrow, defensive coordinator since 2005, announcement retirement on February 5, 2019.[5]
Name
Position
Year
Former Ohio positions held
Alma mater
Frank Solich
Head Coach
2005
University of Nebraska 1966
Tim Albin
Associate Head Coach/ Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
2005
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Ron Collins
Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
2011
Linebackers 2011-2018
Washington State University 1987
Scott Isphording
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
2014
Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator 2009
Hanover College 1994
Pete Germano
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Ends
2017
Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator 2001-2002/2005-2008 Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 2003-2004 Defensive Line 2009-2011
Ohio Wesleyan University 1982
Brian Haines
Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/ Recruiting Coordinator
2010
Offensive Graduate Assistant (WR) 2007–2008
Marietta College 2004
Dwayne Dixon
Wide Receivers
2007
University of Florida 1985
De'Angelo Smith
Cornerbacks
2017
University of Cincinnati 2008
Tremayne Scott
Defensive Tackles
2018
Defensive Graduate Assistant (DL) 2014-2015
Ohio University 2012
Allen Rudolph
Offensive Line
2019
University of Southern Mississippi 1995
Nate Faanes
Linebackers
2019
Offensive Intern (RB) 2016 Defensive Graduate Assistant (LB) 2017-2018
Winona State University 2015
Chris Rodgers
Assistant Athletic Director For Football Operations
2014
Operations/Recruiting Intern 2013 Director of Football Operations 2014-2016
Ohio University 2010
Ryan Bainbridge
Director of Player Personnel & HS Relations
2017
Operations/Recruiting Intern 2015-2016
Ohio University 2014
Dak Notestine
Director of Strength & Conditioning
2014
Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant 2011 Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 2012-2013
Ohio University 2010
Game summaries [ ]
Rhode Island [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Rams
0
6
7
7
20
Bobcats
7
10
17
7
41
at Pittsburgh [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
0
3
7
0
10
Panthers
3
14
3
0
20
at Marshall [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
3
14
7
7
31
Thundering Herd
10
17
0
6
33
Louisiana [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Ragin' Cajuns
7
3
14
21
45
Bobcats
0
6
6
13
25
at Buffalo [ ]
1
2
3
4 OT
Total
Bobcats
0
0
7
7 7
21
Bulls
0
7
0
7 6
20
Northern Illinois [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Huskies
10
0
12
17
39
Bobcats
7
14
0
15
36
Kent State [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Golden Flashes
14
10
0
14
38
Bobcats
10
14
7
14
45
at Ball State [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
7
6
14
7
34
Cardinals
7
0
7
7
21
Miami (OH) [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
RedHawks
0
7
7
10
24
Bobcats
0
7
0
14
21
Western Michigan [ ]
1
2
3
4 OT
Total
Broncos
3
7
7
14 6
37
Bobcats
0
0
14
17 3
34
at Bowling Green [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
24
14
28
0
66
Falcons
14
10
0
0
24
at Akron [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
14
17
7
14
52
Zips
3
0
0
0
3
vs. Nevada (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) [ ]
1
2
3
4
Total
Bobcats
3
17
10
0
30
Wolf Pack
3
6
0
12
21
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