1968 Ohio Bobcats football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Ohio Bobcats football Mid-American Conference MAC 18 20 10–1 6–0 Bill Hess 11th Peden Stadium MAC champion Tangerine Bowl L 42–49 vs. Richmond The 1968 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their 11th season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, compiled a 10–1 record (6–0 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 418 to 228.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/bill-hess-1.html Bill Hess Sports Reference The team was undefeated in the regular season but lost to Richmond in the 1968 Tangerine Bowl.1968 Ohio Bobcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 31, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio/1968-schedule.html They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.Peden Stadium https://ohiobobcats.com/facilities/peden-stadium/8 Ohio University Athletics March 3, 2023 The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Cleve Bryant with 1,524 passing yards and 734 rushing yards, Dave LeVeck with 850 rushing yards, and Todd Snyder with 777 receiving yards.1968 Ohio Bobcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio/1968.html Schedule 1968 AP September 21 w Marshall Peden Stadium Athens, OH rivalry 48–8 14,702 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-bobcats-clip-mar/183720530/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Bobcats clip Marshall, 48–8 September 22, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 w y Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH 31–7 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-bobcats-claw-kent-stat/183720595/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Bobcats claw Kent State September 29, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 w Toledo Peden Stadium Athens, OH 40–31 17,607 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-journal-skein-ends/183720654/ News Journal Skein ends October 6, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 w y y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 41–0 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112078664/ohio-u-blasts-wm/ Daily Press Ohio U. blasts W&M October 13, 1968 October 26, 2022 Newspapers.com October 19 w Miami (OH) Peden Stadium Athens, OH rivalry 24–7 20,451 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-bryant-bomb-fla/183720709/ The Akron Beacon Journal Bryant bomb flattens Redskins October 20, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 w y Dayton Peden Stadium Athens, OH 42–12 19,732 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-unbeaten-ohio-university/183637402/ Palladium-Item Unbeaten Ohio University clubs Dayton Flyers 42–12 October 27, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y 19 Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 34–27 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-ohio-clinches-tangerin/183720771/ Dayton Daily News Ohio clinches Tangerine Bowl November 3, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y 16 Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH 28–27 15,223 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-ohio-u-bobcats-clinc/183720815/ The Times Recorder Ohio U. Bobcats clinch grid title November 10, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w y y 17 Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 60–48 9,690 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-ou-outlasts-cincy-6048-in-w/183595716/ The Blade OU outlasts Cincy, 60–48, in wild offensive struggle November 17, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 w y 17 Northern Illinois Peden Stadium Athens, OH 28–12 18,206 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-ohio-u-wins-for-100-y/183720862/ The Plain Dealer Ohio U. wins for 10–0 year November 24, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com December 27 l y y 15 Richmond Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL Tangerine Bowl 42—49 16,114 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112139757/ur-made-prophets-out-of-optimists/ Richmond Times-Dispatch UR made prophets out of optimists December 29, 1968 October 26, 2022 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1968 Ohio) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/404145 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 23, 2025 References Ohio Category:Ohio Bobcats football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Ohio Bobcats football