YPSILANTI, Mich. – Nathan Rourke’s second touchdown pass of overtime put Ohio ahead, and the defense held Eastern Michigan on the final possession to allow the Bobcats to escape Rynearson Stadium with a 27-20 double overtime victory over the Eagles to open Mid-American Conference play Saturday.

The go-ahead touchdown pass was on a third-and-6 from Eastern Michigan’s 7. Rourke hooked up with Cameron Odom in the back of the end zone. Rourke also had a third-down completion to Andrew Meyer, who...

ATHENS – A.J. Ouellette and Brendan Cope looked like their pre-injury selves, and Ohio’s offense was explosive in a fairly dominant 42-30 victory against Kansas on Saturday at Peden Stadium.

Both players missed the majority of last season, and both put up more than 100 yards against one of the Power 5’s worst teams. The Bobcats scored the game’s first 18 points and maintained a comfortable lead throughout most of the game.

“It’s a good win for our guys,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “They...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 93-yard drive spurred a huge second quarter for Purdue, which ran away with a 44-21 victory against Ohio on Friday night at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Down just 10-7, Ohio threatened to tie or take the lead early in the second quarter when Brendan Cope’s 17-yard catch from Nathan Rourke moved the ball across midfield, but the drive stalled inside the 40, and Kyle Nelson tackled punt returner Jackson Antrop at the 3-yard line.

But the Bobcats (1-1) were unable to take advant...

ATHENS – Ohio opened the 2017 season with one of its most dominant performances in history, blowing out Hampton, 59-0, on Saturday at Peden Stadium.

The Bobcats scored their most points in a game since they put 63 on the board against Northern Illinois in 1976 and had their biggest margin of victory since an 80-0 win against Rio Grande in 1937.

Ohio took advantage of short fields all night because Hampton’s offense was unable to move the ball, finishing with just 108 yards of offense. The...

Ohio was picked to win the MAC East in a media poll at the MAC Football Media Day. The Bobcats, winners of the East last year, edged out Miami in this year's voting.

Team (First Place Votes) Points

MAC East Division

1. Ohio (11) 131

2. Miami (12) 129

3. Bowling Green (1) 88

4. Akron 79

5. Buffalo 41

6. Kent State 36

MAC West Division

1. Toledo (22) 142

2. Western Michigan (1) 107

3. Northern Illinois (1) 89

4. Eastern Michigan 74

5. Central Michigan 62

6. Ball State...

Olentangy Orange High School linebacker Bryce Houston announced his commitment to Ohio Football on his Twitter account. The 6-1, 220-pounder also held offers from Bowling Green and Buffalo.

Commited!✳️👀 pic.twitter.com/KsPx6B4eN0

— Bryce Houston4️⃣2️⃣ (@BryceHouston42) July 20, 2017

Malvern (PA) Prep running back O'Shaan Allison announced his commitment to Ohio Football via his Twitter account. The 5-10, 195-pounder played in only three games as a junior and finished with 47 rushes for 204 yards and a touchdown after a sophomore campaign where he rushed for 1,522 yards and and 18 touchdowns on 196 carries.

Go Bobcats‼️ pic.twitter.com/lOJ2O07bt1

— oshaan allison (@OshaanAllison) July 12, 2017

Via Twitter, Erie (PA) Cathedral Prep quarterback Joe Mischler announced his verbal commitment to Ohio Football. The 5-11, 185-pounder led Cathedral Prep to a PIAA Class 4A championship in 2016. Mischler was also voted the state’s Class 4A Player of the Year.

Super excited to say I've committed to Ohio University! #OUohYeah #GOBOBCATS pic.twitter.com/htbEdbdasb

— Joe Misch (@Joemischler11) June 28, 2017

Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Columbus Bishop Hartley OL Patrick Gilliland. The 6-6, 305-pounder was a two-way player for Hartley last season.

Blessed to say that I have verbally committed to Ohio University! Go Bobcats! #OU pic.twitter.com/p7BPh1QJ2G

— Patrick Gilliland (@BigpapaPg) June 26, 2017

Danville (IN) Community School tight end Alec Burton has made a verbal commitment to Ohio per his Twitter page. The 6-5, 215-pounder also held offers from Ball St. and Eastern Michigan.

‼️COMMITTED‼️✅ #NEWHE18HTS #BobCatNation🔋 pic.twitter.com/sIsWytL4S1

— Alec Burton™ (@AlecBurton23) June 24, 2017