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The Michigan Wolverines aren't the only football program dealing with a head coaching scandal. Ohio University (not to be confused with Ohio State) fired head coach Brian Smith earlier this month and have had to scramble for a permanent replacement.

Ohio Bobcats News / ESPN / December 26

Ohio promotes DC Hauser to replace fired Smith

Ohio University is promoting defensive coordinator John Hauser after coach Brian Smith was fired for cause earlier this month.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 23

UNLV vs. Ohio Prediction: Frisco Bowl Preview

A tripleheader of bowl games for college football’s 2025-26 postseason concludes on Tuesday night with UNLV and Ohio meeting in the Frisco Bowl. With the over/under hovering around 60, this could be one of the highest-scoring bowl games this postseason.

College Football News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 23

UNLV Rebels vs. Ohio Bobcats Preview, Prediction & Odds | Frisco Bowl – Dec 23

The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl is setting the stage for a rare clash between the UNLV Rebels and the Ohio Bobcats this Tuesday night in Texas. While these two programs have only crossed paths once before, way back in 1988, both squads are looking to put an exclamation point on strong seasons.

Ohio Bobcats News / Ball Exclusives / December 18

Ohio HC Brian Smith fired for romantic relationship with undergrad student

Ohio University has fired head coach Brian Smith for cause after one season, according to an official announcement Wednesday. The school accuses Smith

Ohio fires head coach Brian Smith for 'serious' misconduct

Another college football coach has been fired for conduct that his university deemed unacceptable.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh opens up about the Sherrone Moore situation

New allegations emerge against Moore

Michigan interim head coach reveals players' reaction to Moore scandal

Kalen DeBoer makes important announcement amid Michigan rumors

Floated Michigan head-coaching target Kenny Dillingham responds to buzz

Ohio Bobcats News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

Brian Smith Fired By Ohio University Following Misconduct Allegations

The college football coaching carousel just took a wild, unexpected spin in Athens, Ohio. Just days before the Bobcats are set to strap on the pads for the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl, Ohio University decided to cut ties with Head Coach Brian Smith.

Ohio Bobcats News / Gridiron Heroics / December 17

Ohio University moves on from head coach as details emerge about internal violations

Ohio University pulled the trigger on its head coach’s brief tenure on Wednesday. The decision came after what the school called an administrative review into allegations of serious misconduct.

Ohio Bobcats News / ESPN / December 17

Ohio fires coach Smith over 'serious' misconduct

Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith for cause, saying he violated his contract by "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University."

Ohio Bobcats News / ESPN / December 1

Bobcats put Smith on leave, Hauser named interim

Ohio Bobcats coach Brian Smith has been placed on leave for undisclosed reasons, and defensive coordinator Jon Hauser has taken over on an interim basis.

Ohio Bobcats News / SwimSwam / November 18

Ohio Bobcats Adds Seven Athletes For 2026-2027 Season

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Getting to know Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales

Billy Napier is no longer the head coach of the Florida Gators.

Reports: Florida fires coach Billy Napier

Five candidates to replace Billy Napier as Florida's next HC

Florida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach

The 25 greatest players in Florida football history

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ohio State-Ohio is a mascot matchup 15 years in the making

For the first time in 15 years, the Ohio State Buckeyes will square off against the Ohio Bobcats.

Kirk Herbstreit says top-15 SEC showdown is 'litmus test' for both teams

Heisman Watch: Surprising long shots transforming into contenders for coveted award

Five takeaways from CFB Week 2: OU is back, Oregon is dangerous and Billy Napier is feeling the heat

The 20 biggest college football season-opening upsets of all time

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

College Football News / College Football Talk / September 11

Top-ranked Ohio State doesn’t expect Ohio to be a pushover

Ohio State went through extremes with its first two opponents, facing then-No. 1 Texas in the opener before having an easy time with Football College Subdivision foe Grambling State.

Ohio State Announces 'Helmet Stripe Game' For Fans vs. Ohio

In the preseason, Ohio State announced a handful of game themes for its fans. In Week One against Texas, it was “Scarlet the Shoe,” where all of the fans were instructed to wear the school’s primary color.

Ohio Bobcats News / SwimSwam / September 2

Ohio Gets Verbal From Futures Qualifier Harper Eakin for 2026

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Athan Kaliakmani has all-around performance in Rutgers' opening win over Ohio

Athan Kaliakmanis threw a pair of touchdown passes as Rutgers nipped visiting Ohio, 34-31, on Thursday in both teams' season opener in Piscataway, N.J.

Parker Navarro News / G5 Football on SI / July 18

2025 G5 QB Scouting Reports: Parker Navarro - Ohio Bobcats

Initially, Parker Navarro began his career at UCF, where he saw limited action between the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He then made his way up to Athens, where he again played sparingly from 2022 to 2023 – primarily serving as the back up to then starter Kurtis Rourke.

College Football News / Action Network / May 9

Ohio Online Casino Legislation Gains Momentum with New iGaming Bill

The debate over online casinos in Ohio is intensifying following the introduction of a new bill to legalize online gaming in the state. Rep. Brian Stewart, chair of the House Finance Committee, is leading the effort with House Bill 96.

Ohio Bobcats News / The Forkball / April 29

Ohio College Baseball: April 29th, 2025

Ohio’s Division I college baseball teams are spread across the Buckeye State and six conferences. The Guardians and Reds (and Dragons, Clippers, and Mudhens) are proof of the love of America’s pastime in Ohio.

Ohio Bobcats News / G5 Football on SI / February 23

RECRUITING: Ohio Bobcats Land 3-Star QB Levi Davis for 2026

Brian Smith's Ohio Bobcats received their first commitment of the 2026 class this week in the form of quarterback Levi Davis. The central Ohio prospect announced his intention to join the Bobcats via X with a short statement: "I'm excited to announce that I will be continuing academic and athletic career at Ohio University!

Ohio Bobcats News / G5 Football on SI / January 27

RECRUITING: Ohio Bobcats Lands 3-Star SoCal QB Hype Grand

The Ohio Bobcats added to their 2025 recruiting class on Sunday evening by securing the commitment of quarterback Hype Grand. The Pasadena, California product announced his commitment to the Mid-American Conference champions via X with the caption "Athens, I'm home!" Grand is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports wiht a player rating of 82.

Ohio Bobcats News / G5 Football on SI / January 8, 2024

MAC Football: Longtime Ohio Bobcats Coach Frank Solich Elected To College Football Hall of Fame

The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class was announced on Monday afternoon with a prominent former MAC coach included. Frank Solich, who was Ohio's head coach from 2005 to 2020, will be enshrined in the CFB Hall in Atlanta this later this year.