NEW ORLEANS – Ohio earned its second straight bowl game appearance for the first time in school history and will be competing in the postseason for the third time in five years after the announcement that the Bobcats were selected to face Troy in the New Orleans Bowl in the Super Dome on Dec. 18.

"I am elated for our student-athletes, coaches, university and fans," Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus said. "This being our third bowl in five years is a testament to the growth of our football...

Kent, Ohio – Kent State’s defense dominated Ohio and led the Golden Flashes to a 28-6 victory Friday at Dix Stadium that keeps the Bobcats from advancing to the Mid-American Championship game for the second straight year.

With the loss, in which Ohio (8-4, 6-2 MAC) managed only 183 yards and Boo Jackson turned over the ball four times, Miami wins the outright East Division championship and a place opposite Northern Illinois in the title game next Friday in Detroit.

The Golden Flashes (5-7,...

PHILADELPHIA – Ohio held Temple’s talented running game to 81 yards and forced three turnovers, turning two of them into touchdowns in taking a 31-23 victory Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field that puts the Bobcats in position to win the Mid-American Conference East Division for the second straight year.

Ohio (8-3, 6-1 MAC) won its seventh straight game, holding on after giving up two touchdown passes from Mike Gerardi to Michael Campbell in the final 2:16. It was also the Bobcats’ eigh...

PHILADELPHIA – For the second straight season, the Mid-American Conference East Division title is on the line when Ohio and Temple battle at Lincoln Financial Field on Tuesday night.

The Bobcats and Owls are tied with Miami atop the division standings at 5-1, and the winner will be in the driver’s seat for a spot in the MAC championship game.

Last year in Athens, Ohio came away with a 35-17 victory to earn its second MAC title game appearance in four years.

“They’re the king of the hill...

ATHENS, Ohio – Boo Jackson caught his first career touchdown pass, ran for a touchdown and threw a pair of scoring passes to Terrence McCrae as Ohio wrapped up its home schedule on Senior Night with its sixth straight victory, 34-17, against Buffalo.

“I think (Jackson) displayed his talent in a lot of ways tonight,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “The catch he really had to battle for. There are full-time receivers that don't make that catch all the time. I thought he had some great individual...

ATHENS, Ohio – There is no question that Buffalo, especially its offense, has struggled this season, but Ohio coach Frank Solich said the Bulls are not as bad as they appear by the numbers.

Buffalo (2-6, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) has played six of its first eight games against teams with winning records.

“They’re much better than what their record might indicate,” Solich said. “They have very, very good skill players and I’m very impressed with their ability to return kicks.”

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ATHENS, Ohio – Boo Jackson made up for four first-half interceptions with three second-half touchdowns, and Ohio held on for its fifth straight victory Saturday, 38-31, against Louisiana-Lafayette at Peden Stadium.

“I think we were inconsistent,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “It wasn’t one of our better games as far as execution but we won and that’s the important thing.”

Steven Goulet had five catches for 126 yards, and his 56-yard reception led to Ryan Boykin’s 20-yard touchdown run wit...

ATHENS, Ohio – It could be easy for the Ohio football team to overlook Louisiana-Lafayette this week.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (2-5) are coming off a blowout loss to Western Kentucky, while the Bobcats (5-3) are winners of four straight and have three key Mid-American Conference games on the schedule following the non-conference matchup.

But Ohio coach Frank Solich said this game means just as much as any other.

“We really don’t approach it differently in that every win is an important win for...

OXFORD, Ohio – Ohio forced six turnovers and scored five rushing touchdowns, soundly defeating rival Miami for the fifth straight year, 34-13, at Yager Stadium on Saturday.

The Bobcats (5-3, 4-1 Mid-American Conference) forced RedHawks quarterback Zac Dysert into four interceptions and sacked him five times while winning their fourth straight game and taking over first place in the MAC East Division.

Vince Davidson rushed for a career-high 103 yards and helped Ohio answer back from an earl...

OXFORD, Ohio – It has been a long time since there was a lot on the line for both Ohio and Miami in their rivalry football game, but the winner of this Saturday’s game at Yager Stadium will take over first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division.

The last time both the Bobcats (4-3, 3-1 MAC) and the RedHawks (4-3, 3-0 MAC) were in contention for the league title was in 2000, when Marshall edged both for a spot in the MAC championship game.

“It’s an extremely important football g...