2024 Ohio Bobcats football team

American college football season

2024 Ohio Bobcats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 MAC)
Head coach
  • Tim Albin (4th season)
Offensive coordinatorBrian Smith (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorJohn Hauser (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Akron   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Ball State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Bowling Green   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Buffalo   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Central Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Eastern Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Kent State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Miami (OH)   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Northern Illinois   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Ohio   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Toledo   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Western Michigan   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 7, 2024
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of August 18, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Ohio Bobcats football team will represent Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats are led by Tim Albin in his fourth year as the head coach. The Bobcats will play home games at Peden Stadium, located in Athens, Ohio.[1][2][3]

Ohio enters the season coming of their second straight 10 win season and ended the 2023 season with a win over Georgia Southern the Myrtle Beach Bowl for their fifth straight bowl win.[4][5] It was the first time in school history that the Bobcats won 10 games in back to back years.[6] Ohio suffered numerous losses in the transfer portal in the offseason including 12 players who transferred to programs in power conferences.[7] Among the losses was starting quarterback and 2022 MAC Player of the Year Kurtis Rourke who transferred to Indiana.[8][9] Ohio enters the season ranked 133 out of 134 FBS teams in returning production as determined by the SP+ rankings.[10] With incoming transfers and freshman recruits the Bobcats will feature more than 50 players who are new to the roster from the prior season.[11] Among the returners are quarterback Parker Navarro and running back Ricky Hunt who both made their first start in last season's bowl game while filling the roles left open by players transferring out and were two key players in the victory.[12] Navarro had 11 competitions on 16 attempts for 120 yards and 71 rushing yards.[13][14] Hunt's 5 TD's tied the record in bowl games and set an Ohio program record.[15]

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. ^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. ^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. ^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Transfers

Source:[16][17]

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Keegan Wilburn WR Bryant
Will Kacmarek TE Ohio State
Ben Johnson LB
Quintell Quinn RB Texas Southern
Kurt Danneker OL Baylor
Tyler Foster TE Oklahoma State
Tristan Cox DL
Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
Aramoni Rhone WR Arkansas–Pine Bluff
O'Shaan Allison RB Austin Peay
Sieh Bangura RB Minnesota
Miles Cross WR Indiana
Keye Thompson LB Pittsburgh
Bryce Kitrell RB
Alec Burton TE Utah Tech
Tyler Walton WR Eastern Michigan
Justin Holloway LS Arizona
Rayyan Buell DL Colorado
Jacoby Jones WR UCF
John Motton CB
CJ Harris QB California
Torrie Cox CB Illinois
Caden Campolieti LB Valdosta State
Shedrick Rhodes T Rutgers
Jailen Hammer WR
Cam McCullum CB

Incoming

Player Position Transferred From
Max Rodarte WR City College of San Francisco
Anthony Tyus III RB Northwestern
Tigana Cisse OT Idaho
Jacob Proche CB Coastal Carolina
CJ Doggette DL Cincinnati
Ben McNoboe DE North Dakota State
Blake Leake LB Bucknell
Dustin Johnson S Northern Colorado
Trent Allen OL Davenport
Jake Bruno TE Saint Francis
Colby Garfield LS East Carolina
Jacob Lewis K Minnesota
Beau Blankenship TE Marshall
Coleman Owen WR Northern Arizona
Tigana Cisse T Idaho
Eian Pugh WR Illinois
Cam Rice DL West Liberty
Eamonn Dennis WR Michigan
Marcell Walker-Burgess DL Nevada
Michael Mack CB Wisconsin
Reise Collier LB UAB
Carson Heidecker OL Notre Dame College
Zach Reiners OL Centre College
Nicholas Poulos QB El Camino College
Sinn Brennan DE San Diego State
LJ Shumpert DB Northwest Mississippi Community College
Nathan Hale DL Iowa Western Community College
Jaylen Johnson DB Memphis
Benjamin Maldonado OL Dodge City Community College
Delaney Crawford WR Virginia
Blake Guffey TE Notre Dame College
Jakob Lemus OL Ventura College

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kesean Anderson
OG 		Daleville, Virginia Lord Botetourt 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 325 lb (147 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Dominic Dorwart
WR 		Leonardtown, Maryland St. Mary’s Ryken 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Tony Mathis Jr.
S 		Macon, Georgia Westside 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Kaden Hurst
WR 		Leo, Indiana Leo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Hunter Thompson
WR 		Linganore-Bartonsville, Maryland Oakdale 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Jasen Kelly
ILB 		Toledo, Ohio Whitmore 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Bryce Parson
OG 		Saint Louis, Missouri Christian Brothers 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
J.T. Haskins
S 		Lexington, Kentucky Bryan Station 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Nick Segarra
TE 		Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Andrew Erby Jr.
DT 		Steelton, Pennsylvania Steelton-Highspire 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 73
Stellan Bowman
OLB 		Kentwood, Michigan East Kentwood 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 72
A.J. Miller
TE 		Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington North 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Samuel Ehret
DE 		Clearwater, Florida Clearwater Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Parker Startz
OT 		Chicago, Illinois Mount Carmel 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Seth Anstead
OG 		Chelsea, Michigan Chelsea 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 275 lb (125 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Duncan Brune
RB 		Germany 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Miles Cremascoli
TE 		Winnetka, Illinois New Trier 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
D.J. Morton
S 		Indianapolis, Indiana Lawrence Central 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Brock Arndt
OLB 		Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton North 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.

[18][19][20]

Preseason

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 19 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Ohio was picked to finish fifth in the conference. They received zero votes to win the MAC Championship.[21][22][23]

MAC Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Miami 119 (9)
2 Toledo 109 (3)
T3 Bowling Green 92
T3 Northern Illinois 92
5 Ohio 81
6 Eastern Michigan 64
7 Western Michigan 60
8 Central Michigan 59
9 Ball State 42
10 Buffalo 37
11 Akron 24
12 Kent State 13
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Predicted finish Team Votes
1 Miami 10
2 Toledo 2

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
August 313:30 p.m.at Syracuse*ACCN
September 76:00 p.m.South Alabama*ESPN+
September 143:30 p.m.Morgan State*
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPN+
September 2112:45 p.m.at Kentucky*SECN
September 28Akrondagger
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
October 12at Central Michigan
October 193:30 p.m.at Miami (OH)
October 26Buffalo
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
November 67:00 p.m.at Kent StateESPN2/ESPNU
November 137:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
November 207:00 p.m.at ToledoESPN2/ESPNU
November 2912:00 p.m.Ball State
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
ESPNU/CBSSN
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • All times are in Eastern time
  • Source: [24][25]

Game summaries

At Syracuse

Ohio Bobcats (0–0) at Syracuse Orange (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Syracuse 0

at JMA Wireless Dome • Syracuse, NY

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ACCN
  • Pregame line: Syracuse −17; O/U 47.5 •
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Syracuse
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Syracuse Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs South Alabama

South Alabama Jaguars (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
South Alabama 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics South Alabama Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
South Alabama Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Morgan State

Morgan State Bears (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Morgan State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Morgan State Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Morgan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kentucky

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kentucky Wildcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kentucky 0

at Kroger Field • Lexington, KY

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 12:45 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: SECN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Kentucky
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kentucky Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Akron

Akron Zips (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Akron 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: September 28
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Akron Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Akron Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Central Michigan

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Central Michigan Chippewas (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Central Michigan 0

at Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Date: October 12
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Central Michigan
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Central Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Miami (OH)

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Miami RedHawks (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Miami 0

at Yager Stadium • Oxford, OH

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Miami
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Buffalo

Buffalo Bulls (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Buffalo 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: October 26
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Buffalo Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Buffalo Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Kent State

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Kent State Golden Flashes (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Kent State 0

at Dix Stadium • Kent, OH

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Kent State
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kent State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Eastern Michigan 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Eastern Michigan Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Eastern Michigan Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

At Toledo

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Toledo Rockets (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ohio 0
Toledo 0

at Glass Bowl • Toledo, OH

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPN2/ESPNU
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ohio Toledo
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Toledo Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Vs Ball State

Ball State Cardinals (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Ball State 0
Ohio 0

at Peden Stadium • Athens, OH

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV: ESPNU/CBSSN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics Ball State Ohio
First downs
Plays–yards – –
Rushes–yards – –
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int –– ––
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Ball State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Coaching staff

Since July 14, 2021, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Tim Albin. He heads a staff of ten assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and numerous other support staff.[26]

Name Position Years at Ohio Alma mater
Tim Albin Head coach 2005 Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1989
Brian Smith Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/running backs 2022 University of Hawaii 2002
John Hauser Defensive Coordinator/Safeties 2022 Wittenberg University 2002
Scott Isphording Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks 2014 Hanover College 1994
Nate Faanes co-defensive coordinator/Special teams coordinator/linebackers 2019 Winona State University 2015
De'Angelo Smith Def. Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks/director of player development 2017 University of Cincinnati 2008
Brian Metz Recruiting Coordinator/Tight ends 2020 University of Notre Dame 2013
Tremayne Scott Def. Running Game Coordinator/Defensive tackles 2018 Ohio University 2012
Allen Rudolph Offensive line 2019 University of Southern Mississippi 1995
Andre Allen Wide receivers 2023 Ashford
Kurt Mattix Defensive ends/Pass Rush Specialist 2024 Valparaiso University 1999
Jeremiah Covington Assistant athletic director for football operations 2022 Wingate University 2011
Kyle Obly Graduate assistant – offense
Jake Roney Graduate assistant – offense
Garrett Pruss Graduate assistant – defense
Nick Auriemma Graduate assistant – defense

Support staff

Name Position Years at Ohio Alma mater
Sarah Newgarde Director of athletics administration and football communications 2021 Ohio University
Matthias Reiber Head football athletic trainer 2021 Bowling Green State University
Jerry Lin Staff Athletic trainer (football, swim & dive)
Will Fife Director of equipment
Caleb Moon Assistant director of equipment services
Thomas Turnbaugh Director of video and recruiting services 2018 Ohio University
Clay Finney Director of recruiting 2023
Elaine Goodfellow Administrative assistant
Jaydin Schrantz Football operations assistant 2024
Jessica Arquette Ohio athletics sports dietitian Bowling Green State University
Kaitlyn Michener Nutritionist
Hannah Rastatter Nutritionist
Joseph Benish Staff Athletic Trainer (Football/Track)
Tyler Shumate Director of Strength and Conditioning 2024 University of Virginia
Ben Gilkey Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
John Bowman Director of Sports Medicine & Athletics Health Care Administrator 1994 Ohio University
Dr. Sergio Ulloa Team Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Katherine Guran Head Team Physician
James Odenthal Staff Physical Therapist 2010 Ohio University

Roster

2023 Ohio Bobcats football roster

Quarterback

  • 4 Jacob Winters – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (226 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Jackson
  • 8 Nick Poulos – R-Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 9 Callum Wither – R-So. 6‘4“ (205 lb.) Mississauga, Ontario / Clarkson Football North
  • 13 Parker Navarro – Gr. 6‘1“ (203 lb.) Tempe, Ariz. / Desert Vista
  • 16 Matthew Papas – Fr. - ( lb.) /

Running Back

  • 2 Anthony Tyus III – Gr. 6‘1“ (225 lb.) Portage, Mich. /
  • 21 Nolan McCormick – R-Jr. 5‘11“ (214 lb.) Mason, Ohio / William Mason
  • 22 Duncan Brune – Fr. 5‘11“ (195 lb.) Cologne, Germany / Cologne Crocodiles
  • 28 Rickey Hunt Jr. – R-Fr. 5‘11“ (203 lb.) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / Millwood
  • 41 Devon Hunter – R-Jr. 5‘11“ (205 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
  • 48 Aginon Wilson Jr. – R-Fr. 5‘10“ (203 lb.) Cleveland, Ohio / Cleveland Heights

Wide Receiver

  • 0 Delaney Crawford – R-So. - ( lb.) /
  • 3 Max Rodarte – Jr. 6‘1“ (185 lb.) Sacramento, California / Capital Christian
  • 5 Khamani Debrow – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (189 lb.) Killeen, Texas / Ellison HS
  • 6 Coleman Owen – Gr. 5‘11“ (175 lb.) Gilbert, Ariz. /
  • 7 Chase Hendricks – So. 6‘1“ (195 lb.) St. Louis, Mo. / St. Mary's
  • 10 Eamonn Dennis – Gr. - ( lb.) /
  • 11 Rodney Harris II – R-So. 6‘2“ (208 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton High School
  • 12 Eian Pugh – R-So. - ( lb.) /
  • 17 Kaden Hurst – Fr. 6‘1“ (180 lb.) Fort Wayne, Indiana / Leo
  • 18 Miles Cremascoli – Fr. 6‘3“ (208 lb.) Winnetka, Illinois / New Trier HS
  • 19 Dom Dorwart – Fr. 6‘2“ (190 lb.) Leonardtown, Maryland / St. Mary's Ryken
  • 20 Jack Borer – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (193 lb.) Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
  • 23 Riley Neer – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 37 Blake Guffey – R-So. 6‘1“ (210 lb.) Glouster, Ohio / Trimble
  • 80 Ryan McDole – R-So. 6‘4“ (210 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
  • 81 Matthew Stuewe – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (192 lb.) Avon Lake, Ohio / Avon Lake
  • 83 Hunter Thompson – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 88 Caleb Gossett – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (202 lb.) Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy

Tight End

  • 14 Bryce Butler – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (258 lb.) Bowie, Md. / St. John’s College High School
  • 40 Beau Blankenship – R-So. 6‘3“ (227 lb.) Hillsboro, Ohio /
  • 44 Aiden Lowery – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 82 Nick Segarra – Fr. 6‘6“ (225 lb.) Charlotte, North Carolina / Charlotte Catholic
  • 84 AJ Miller – Fr. 6‘4“ (220 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North
  • 85 Mason Williams – R-Fr. 6‘5“ (252 lb.) Mogadore, Ohio / Mogadore
  • 86 Jake Bruno – R-Jr. 6‘6“ (243 lb.) Amherst, New York / Saint Francis

Offensive lineman

  • 51 Davion Weatherspoon – R-Jr. 6‘1“ (295 lb.) Harper Woods, Mich. / Harper Woods High School
  • 53 Andrew Erby – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 54 Charlie Nowinsky – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 55 Jordon Jones – R-So. 6‘3“ (297 lb.) Ashland, Ky. / Paul G. Blazer
  • 56 Ben Maldonado – Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 57 Carson Heidecker – R-Sr. - ( lb.) /
  • 60 Trent Allen – Jr. 6‘3“ (290 lb.) Windemere, Florida / Bishop Moore
  • 61 Kaden Rogers – R-Jr. 6‘3“ (295 lb.) Hamilton, Ohio / Ross High School
  • 64 Seth Anstead – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 65 Jake Skelly – R-Jr. 6‘4“ (284 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Harley High School
  • 66 Christophe Atkinson – Gr. 6‘4“ (318 lb.) Leesburg, Va. / Tuscarora
  • 67 Kam Wright – R-So. 6‘4“ (333 lb.) Granville, Ohio / Granville
  • 69 Parker Titsworth – Gr. 6‘1“ (298 lb.) Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
  • 70 Jase Miller – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 71 Aidan Johnson – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (316 lb.) Elkridge, Maryland / Good Counsel
  • 72 Jakob Lemus – R-Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 73 Joseph Habinowski – R-Sr. 6‘5“ (315 lb.) Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory
  • 74 Tigana Cisse – Jr. 6‘3“ (285 lb.) Oakland, Calif. /
  • 75 Jarian Shelby – R-So. 6‘4“ (284 lb.) Luling, La. / Hahnville High School
  • 76 Bryce Parson – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 77 Jacob Dennison – R-Sr. 6‘5“ (316 lb.) Mansfield, Ohio / Lexington

Placekicker

  • 44 Gianni Spetic – So. 6‘3“ (201 lb.) Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
  • 46 Jacob Lewis – Gr. 6‘2“ (207 lb.) Delaware, Ohio / Olentangy Berlin
  • 47 Alex Kasee – So. 6‘2“ (161 lb.) Sylvania, Ohio / Sylvania Northview

Defensive line

  • 8 Ben McNaboe – Gr. 6‘3“ (240 lb.) Rogers, Minn. /
  • 10 Cam Rice – Gr. - ( lb.) /
  • 11 CJ Doggette – R-So. 6‘2“ (270 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  • 13 Kaci Seegars – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (241 lb.) Charlotte, N.C. /
  • 16 Chris Mayfield – R-Sr. 6‘3“ (279 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
  • 17 Marcel Walker-Burgess – Gr. - ( lb.) /
  • 19 Kadin Schmitz – So. 6‘1“ (223 lb.) Ashland, Ohio / Ashland
  • 50 Owen DiFranco – R-Fr. 6‘4“ (222 lb.) Glen Ellyn, Illinois / Glenbard South
  • 51 Maverick Ohle – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 57 Nathan Hale – Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 81 Bralen Henderson – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (276 lb.) Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic High School
  • 90 Brock Arndt – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 91 Jay Crable – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (209 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Archbishop
  • 92 RJ Keuchler – R-Fr. 6‘5“ (268 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central HS
  • 93 Sam Ehret – Fr. 6‘4“ (250 lb.) Clearwater, Florida / Clearwater Academy International
  • 94 Bradley Weaver – R-Jr. 6‘4“ (268 lb.) Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby High School
  • 96 Sinn Brennan – R-Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 97 Austin Mitchell – R-Fr. 6‘2“ (245 lb.) Avon, Ohio / Avon
  • 98 Danny Novickas – R-Fr. 6‘3“ (228 lb.) Chigago, Ill. / Mt. Carmel
  • 99 Joey Woolard – R-Sr. 6‘1“ (295 lb.) Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

Linebacker

  • 9 Blake Leake – Gr. 6‘1“ (215 lb.) Culpeper, Va. / Eastern View
  • 15 Reise Collier – 5th - ( lb.) /
  • 25 Michael Molnar – R-So. 6‘3“ (213 lb.) Mason, Ohio / Mason
  • 27 Jack Fries – R-So. 6‘2“ (210 lb.) Cincinnati, Ohio / LaSalle
  • 30 Stellan Bowman – Fr. 6‘1“ (210 lb.) Grand Rapids, Michigan / East Kenwood
  • 32 Jasen Kelly – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 33 Brady Sestili – R-Fr. 6‘4“ (186 lb.) Delaware, Ohio / Dublin Jerome
  • 34 Lukas Stiles – R-Fr. - (228 lb.) Wadsworth, Ohio / Highland
  • 35 Shay Taylor – R-Jr. 6‘3“ (228 lb.) Mount Perry, Ohio / Sheridan High School
  • 36 Parker Startz – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 56 Ryan Matheny – Fr. - ( lb.) /

Defensive back

  • 0 Austin Brawley – Jr. 6‘1“ (176 lb.) Massillon, Ohio / Massillon Washington
  • 2 Miles Fleming – R-Sr. 5‘11“ (189 lb.) Columbus, Ohio / Bishop Hartley HS
  • 3 Jeremiah Wood – Gr. 6‘1“ (210 lb.) Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
  • 4 Roman Parodie – R-Sr. 6‘2“ (194 lb.) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons
  • 5 Adonis Williams Jr. – Jr. 6‘2“ (202 lb.) South Euclid, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
  • 6 Dustin Johnson – Gr. 6‘1“ (191 lb.) Denver, Co. / Cherry Creek High School
  • 7 Tank Pearson – Sr. 5‘9“ (171 lb.) Oxford, Mississippi /
  • 12 Mike Mack – R-Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 14 Xander Karagosian – R-So. 6‘1“ (201 lb.) Jackson, Ohio / Alexander and Jackson
  • 18 Bailey Russ – R-Jr. 6‘2“ (204 lb.) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
  • 20 Kendall Bannister – R-Fr. 5‘11“ (172 lb.) Woodbridge, Virginia / Freedom
  • 21 DJ Walker – R-Fr. 6‘1“ (171 lb.) Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa
  • 22 Jalen Thomeson – So. 5‘11“ (181 lb.) Greenwood, Indiana / Center Grove
  • 23 Tony Mathis – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 24 DJ Morton – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 26 LJ Shumpert – Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 28 Jaylen Johnson – R-Jr. - ( lb.) /
  • 29 JT Haskins – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 38 Andrew Vera – So. - ( lb.) St. Clairsville, Ohio /
  • 41 Creed Hill – R-Fr. 5‘10“ (170 lb.) Medina, Ohio / Highland
  • 42 Carson Canning – Fr. - ( lb.) /
  • 49 Xavier Williams – Fr. - ( lb.) /

Punter

  • 43 Jack Wilson – R-Sr. 5‘11“ (224 lb.) Lancefield, Victoria, Australia / Gisborne Secondary College (ProKick Australia)

Long Snapper

  • 38 Dominc Konopka – R-So. - ( lb.) /
  • 39 Colby Garfield – Gr. - ( lb.) /

As of August 2 - Source:[27]

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