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at Kent State13–10+3 margin
Pregame 32–22
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Mid-American · 2026 · Week 8
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The season, taking shape
Final scores show Ohio first. Oldest to newest.
at Kent StatePregame 32–22
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vs. Central MichiganPregame 27–21
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at Sacramento StatePregame 27–23
Original full-season forecast
This forecast retains the original probabilities for the full schedule. It does not update with completed results or this week’s forecast.
2026 results
Current record, team efficiency, player production, and verified results from completed games.
Current record
6-26 wins · 2 lossesThrough 8 completed gamesLoading player usage…
Original season forecast
The original Mid-American forecast, retained alongside current results.
Mid-American projected standing
#4
5-3 projected · 5.3 expected conference wins · #4 of 13.
Preseason baseline
2025 percentiles retained as preseason context; current results and player production lead this page.
2025 FBS percentile scale · 50 is average
Incoming class
National and conference recruiting ranks, confirmed commitments, and the highest-ranked recruits in this class.
Top committed recruits
Ohio2026 transfer movement
Incoming and outgoing transfer activity, with rated FBS-to-FBS moves below.
Incoming Transfers
OhioOutgoing Transfers
OhioSeason schedule
Completed games show final results. Upcoming games use this week’s forecast where available; later games retain their published season outlook.
Detailed football intelligence
The full team identity, offense, defense, and supporting evidence.
Team identity
Last season, Ohio tried to lean on the running game; the approach gave the offense a dependable starting point.
Why it matters
The run game was Ohio's steadier way to stay ahead of the chains; opponents have to win early fits without handing away play action.
vs. Eastern MichiganPregame 33–20
Game detailsPregame comparisons use preserved published forecasts. Results include wins and losses.
At a glance
Current form leads the outlook.
2026 rates aggregate verified completed-game box scores. EPA is expected points added per play.
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Poulos | 57/97 | 769 | 6 | 0 |
| Matt Vezza | 41/62 | 444 | 4 | 3 |
| Levi Davis | 18/27 | 203 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Rosa | 77 | 364 | 4.7 | 5 |
| Duncan Brune | 81 | 341 | 4.2 | 3 |
| Irving Brown | 23 | 219 | 9.5 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Neer | 37 | 496 | 13.4 | 5 |
| Dom Dorwart | 18 | 339 | 18.8 | 4 |
| Preston Bowman | 16 | 198 | 12.4 | 2 |
| Player | TOT | SOLO | TFL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Molnar | 71 | 38 | 12.5 | 5 |
| Jack Fries | 48 | 26 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| DJ Walker | 39 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
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Profile high point
The run game held the profile's highest percentile position.Profile low point
Pressure held the lowest percentile position among the profile's strength measures.
The run game is what Ohio can trust most.
Why it matters
The offense has its best route to favorable third downs and a credible play-action menu; front-seven disruption remains the first counter an opponent should test.
Front-seven disruption is the concern opponents should keep testing while the run game tries to steady Ohio.
Why it matters
Opponents can trust normal protection and make the defense win without steady negative plays; rushing structure has to keep that stress from setting the game plan.
For Ohio, the cleanest script is to use the running game to control early downs and finish drives; extra possessions give that plan time to build.
What matters
Ohio's run-heavy structure played at a fast pace. The run game finished strong, while the pass game finished strong.
Inside the team
Open a section for the football detail and supporting numbers.
The down-to-down question that determines whether the offense can keep both the run and pass available.
Opponents have to keep Ohio's run game from turning first down into second-and-manageable.
Why it matters
If Ohio stays on schedule on the ground, the offense keeps more answers available.
The pace, play selection, and methods this offense uses to stay on schedule.
Ohio played at a fast pace in 2025.
Why it matters
More possessions give Ohio's strengths additional chances to build, but they also leave more time to recover from mistakes.
Ohio's prior passing record was strong.
Why it matters
A repeatable pass game can let Ohio punish loaded boxes without relying on low-frequency deep completions.
Why it matters
A sustainable run game keeps Ohio's play action credible and limits obvious passing situations.
Ohio's explosive-play results were mixed rather than a defining edge.
Why it matters
A big play can still flip a possession, but last season's results do not make explosiveness something this team can rely on.
How consistently the offense creates manageable situations and the defense prevents them.
Ohio's offense was more consistent down to down than its defense.
Why it matters
Ohio's success rate shows whether it can sustain drives and get stops without relying on sacks, turnovers, or isolated big plays.
Opponent-adjusted EPA identifies the run game as Ohio's stronger offensive unit.
Why it matters
Forcing longer passing situations is the clearest way to move the offense away from its stronger adjusted unit.
Where the defense can create pressure, control the run, and end drives.
Ohio's prior defense was middle-of-the-pack overall and strongest in pass defense.
Why it matters
Opponents can trust normal protection and make coverage hold through the route; Ohio needs its pass defense to tighten throwing windows before that plan settles in.
Ohio's available disruption measures finished below the national average last season; a charted pressure rate is not available.
Why it matters
Without consistent disruption, Ohio's defense must win more snaps through coverage, leverage, and early-down prevention.
Ohio's sack and disruption results were weak.
Why it matters
Ohio's disruption can hurry an offense; sacks do more by erasing field position and ending passing downs.
Ohio's prior run-defense results were middle-of-the-pack.
Why it matters
If Ohio's front cannot control early downs, opponents can keep every offensive option open and protect their passing game.
