1953 Ohio Bobcats football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1953 Ohio Bobcats football Mid-American Conference MAC 6–2–1 5–0–1 Carroll Widdoes 5th Peden Stadium MAC champion The 1953 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Carroll Widdoes, the Bobcats won the MAC championship, compiled a 6–2–1 record (5–0–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 245 to 86.2015 Ohio Football Media Guide Ohio University 2015 91 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ohio/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/media-guide.pdf 2016-10-03 2016-03-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307053029/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ohio/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/media-guide.pdf dead 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 Tom Ascani with 537 rushing yards, Bill Frederick with 627 passing yards, and Lou Sawchik with 511 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.2015 Media Guide, pp. 75-77. Schedule September 19 w y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 26–0 October 3 l y y Harvard Harvard Stadium Boston, MA 0–16 14,500 Clasby Sparks Harvard to Victory Jerry Nason October 4, 1953 57 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67663555/1953-harvard-ohio/ October 10 w Western Reserve Peden Stadium Athens, OH 39–0 Ohio U. Romps Over Reserve Dayton Daily News October 11, 1953 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92403350/ohio-u-romps-over-reserve/ Newspapers.com October 17 w Kent State Peden Stadium Athens, OH 40–21 10,417 Sawchik Sparkles As Ohio U Wins Over Kent State The Cincinnati Enquirer October 18, 1953 63 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92403511/sawchik-sparkles-as-ohio-u-wins-over/ Newspapers.coma October 24 t y Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 7–7 Ohio U. Pulls Upset, Ties Favored Miami 11 News Journal Mansfield, Ohio October 25, 1953 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92403661/ohio-u-pulls-upset-ties-favored-miami/ Newspapers.com October 31 w y Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI 67–12 Bobcats Ramble, 67–12: Ohio U. Smothers Western Michigan The Akron Beacon Journal November 1, 1953 52 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18067614/bobcats_ramble_6712_ohio_u_smothers/ Newspapers.com November 7 w y 1953 Morris Harvey Golden Eagles Morris Harvey Peden Stadium Athens, OH 38–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92403046/bobcats-cop-mid-am-title-in-22-14-win/ Ohio U Downs Morris Harvey The Coshocton Tribune November 8, 1953 16 November 14 w Bowling Green Peden Stadium Athens, OH 22–14 4,500 Bobcats Cop Mid-Am Title In 22-14 Win Dayton Daily News November 15, 1953 IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92403046/bobcats-cop-mid-am-title-in-22-14-win/ Newspapers.com November 21 l y y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV rivalry 6–9 3,000 Ohio U Victim In Marshall Upset The Cincinnati Enquirer November 22, 1953 59 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92402898/ohio/ Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Ohio) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/519/stats/13795 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 19, 2022 References Ohio Category:Ohio Bobcats football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Ohio Bobcats football