1973 Ohio Bobcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1973 Ohio Bobcats football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–5 2–3 Bill Hess 16th Peden Stadium The 1973 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their 16th season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats compiled a 5–5 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 231 to 156.1973 Ohio Bobcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 3, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio/1973-schedule.html2015 Ohio Football Media Guide Ohio University 2015 92, 94 October 3, 2016 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ohio/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/media-guide.pdf March 7, 2016 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 deadhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/coaches/bill-hess-1.html Bill Hess Sports Reference 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 Schedule 1973 AP Eastern September 22 1:30 p.m. l Kent State Peden Stadium Athens, OH 7–35 14,450 Kent State Rips Ohio U. The Cincinnati Enquirer September 23, 1973 6C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92151528/kent-state-rips-ohio-u/ Newspapers.com September 29 7:30 p.m. l y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 8–35 12,437 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-swick-leads-toledo-ove/181719728/ Dayton Daily News Swick leads Toledo over Bobcats, 35–8 September 30, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 2:30 p.m. w y y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 14–12 21,056 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-ohio-shocks-northweste/181719808/ The Journal Times Ohio shocks Northwestern October 7, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 13 1:30 p.m. l y Miami (OH) 20 Miami Field Oxford, OH rivalry 6–10 11,800 Miami's Backs On Warpath Dayton Daily News Marty Williams October 14, 1973 1D, 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92553564/miamis-backs-on-warpath/ Newspapers.com October 20 7:31 p.m. l y y South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC 22–38 39,021 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-scs-grantz-rushes-260/139558460/ Dayton Daily News SC's Grantz rushes 260 October 21, 1973 January 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 1:30 p.m. w Western Michigan Peden Stadium Athens, OH 16–0 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-bobcats-booter-brands/181719887/ The Plain Dealer Bobcats' booter brands Broncos October 28, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 3 1:30 p.m. w Bowling Green Peden Stadium Athens, OH 24–23 12,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-bg-loses-to-bobcats-second-tim/181719355/ The Blade BG loses to Bobcats second time around November 4, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 1:30 p.m. w y Cincinnati Peden Stadium Athens, OH 14–8 13,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-bobcats-claw-bearcats/181639043/ Dayton Daily News Bobcats claw Bearcats; Tailbacks gain prestige November 11, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 1:30 p.m. l y y Penn State 6 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 10–49 51,804 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-cappelletti-scores-4-tds-penn/181650633/ The Shreveport Times Cappelletti scores 4 TDs; Penn State romps, 49–10 November 18, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 11:05 a.m. w y y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV rivalry 35–21 12,551 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charleston-daily-mail-it-was-fun-w/181638441/ The Charleston Daily Mail 'It was fun, wasn't it?' November 23, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1973 Ohio) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/363956 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 23, 2025 Game summaries Penn State 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football team collapsed Penn State vs. Ohio Saturday, November 10, 1973 Ohio 7 0 3 0 #6 Penn State 14 14 21 0 Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA 51,804 First Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick). Ohio — Bevly 2 yard run (Homer kick). PSU — John Cappelletti 1-yard run (Bahr kick). Second Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 25-yard run (Bahr kick). PSU — John Cappelletti 15-yard run (Bahr kick). Third Quarter PSU — Tom Hull 29-yard blocked punt return (Bahr kick). PSU — Ed O’Neil 66-yard interception return (Bahr kick). Ohio — Homer 57-yard FG. PSU — Walt Addie 18-yard run (Bahr kick). Fourth Quarter (no scoring). Ohio OU Penn State PSU Rich Bevly TD run, INT Mike Green Multiple receptions Tom Shuman John Cappelletti 204 Yds, 4 TD Dan Natale Key 30-yard reception Penn State tailback John Cappelletti delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career, rushing for 204 yards and scoring four touchdowns in less than 30 minutes of play as the sixth-ranked Nittany Lions defeated Ohio, 49–10, at Beaver Stadium. The victory marked Penn State’s 10th consecutive win of the season and its 20th straight regular-season victory overall. Cappelletti scored all four of his touchdowns in the first half, becoming Penn State’s second-leading all-time rusher and strengthening his Heisman Trophy candidacy. Penn State’s defense and special teams added to the rout in the second half, as linebacker Tom Hull returned a blocked punt 29 yards for a touchdown and Ed O’Neil intercepted a pass and returned it 66 yards for another score.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-cappelletti-scores-4-tds-penn/181650633/ The Shreveport Times Cappelletti scores 4 TDs; Penn State romps, 49–10 November 18, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com References Ohio Category:Ohio Bobcats football seasons Ohio Bobcats football