HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Two of the nation’s highest-powered offense through the first two weeks of the season meet Saturday in the Battle for the Bell.

Marshall leads Conference USA in yards per game (580.0) and points per game (43.0), while Ohio is second in the Mid-American Conference in both categories at 37.5 points and 541.5 yards per contest.

Both offenses like to push the pace and regularly aim for 90 snaps per game on offense.

“We’re used to running a fast-paced offense now,” Ohio...

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio scored 24 straight points in the third quarter to pull away with a convincing 51-24 home-opening win against New Mexico State in front of a record crowd of 25,983 at Peden Stadium on Saturday night.

Beau Blankenship rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Tettleton threw for 257 yards and two scores as the Bobcats amassed 584 yards of offense and turned a 21-17 lead early in the third quarter into a blowout before the end of the period.

“I wasn’t overly please...

ATHENS – Coming off a 24-14 victory at Penn State, the Ohio football team has to make sure not to experience any letdowns its home opener Saturday against New Mexico State.

Ohio coach Frank Solich said he does not expect the Bobcats will have any problem being in the right mindset against the Aggies.

“I really do believe we have that kind of group that will be able to move on,” he said. “We’ve always approached every season, every game, just one at a time. I think our players understand th...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Ohio dominated the second half with 21 unanswered points to rally past Penn State, 24-14, in the Nittany Lions' first game in the post-Joe Paterno era Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

“It was a great win for our football team, our university, our program and our fans," Ohio coach Frank Solich said. "Our fans have waited for a long time for that consistency.”

Tyler Tettleton completed a 5-yard third-down fade pass to Donte Foster for Ohio's third touchdown of the second hal...

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University announced Thursday a five-year contract extension for football coach Frank Solich, keeping him in Athens through the end of 2017.

In just seven years at Ohio, he is the school's third all-time winningest coach. He is coming off a monumental season that saw the Bobcats set 47 school records, including tying the season win mark at 10, and win their first-ever bowl game.

“There is no better college football coach in the country than Frank Solich,” Athletic Dire...

Last season, Ohio kicker Matt Weller set 11 school records (six single season and 5 career marks). He was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year and All-MAC Second Team. The senior from Twinsburg, Ohio talked to BobcatAttack about what he has in store for 2012.

With the departure of experienced receivers like LaVon Brazill and Riley Dunlop, Ohio is looking for playmakers at that position. Junior wideout Donte Foster, with 6 TD's in 39 career receptions, hopes to fill that role. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.

Despite a week five injury last year that caused him to miss three games and playing time in others, Ohio defensive tackle Neal Huynh finished with career-highs in tackles (32) and tackles for loss (4). The senior from Altoona, PA looks to stay healthy this season and lead an experienced Bobcats defensive line. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.

In 2011, Ohio defensive end Tremayne Scott was named All-MAC Second Taam after recording 64 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The senior from Ocala, Florida is looking to lead an improved pass-rushing unit this season. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.

ATHENS – Unfinished business.

The Ohio football team is coming off a monumental season in which it tied a school record with 10 victories and won a bowl game for the first time in school history. Yet it was not enough.

“We went to the MAC championship last year,” wide receiver Donte Foster said. “We ended up losing late in the game, so that still stings in our heart. We feel like we have unfinished business and our duty is to get back there and win that football game.”

Ohio led Northern...