With Conard, looks like Cavanaugh moves from RB/ST to just ST. Seems an improvement to have a dedicated ST coach. Still no GM, wonder if we will be back to onfield coach who is also recruiting coordinator. Maybe Cavanaugh or Obly?
Another announcement should be coming. More energy and experience...NFL, college coordinator, staff ties, etc. I'll let them announce when they see fit, but seems like a great pickup.
Nice catch on that detail. And seeing as how our kicking game pretty much fell of a cliff over the past season I would say that we can definitely call it an improvement to have a dedicated Special Teams coach now.
Alvin Floyd is still listed as RB as well so something was messed up on the roster page. I think we still need OL, WR, S coaches. I expect that in the end Cavanaugh, Floyd, and Mattix will all have a position. I don't think we can add another on field coach. It is hard to see who will be what however given these guys past experience. It is a bit worrisome.
The new OL coach is Coach Johnson. He has coached in the MAC before.
Sure did...
From the official announcement:
Prior to Butler, Johnson returned to his alma mater, Ball State, from 2019-24 as the running game coordinator and offensive line coach. He served as interim head coach of the Ball State Cardinals for the final two games of the 2024 season.
https://ohiobobcats.com/news/2026/1/29/ohio-football-name... Such a great hire considering that he also knows the MAC well.
Last Edited: 2/21/2026 12:06:48 AM by bobcatgrad