Peden Stadium, also known as Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium since August 2022, is an American football stadium on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Situated on the banks of the Hocking River with a seated capacity of 25,210, Peden Stadium has been the home of the Ohio Bobcats Football team since 1929. An example of early 20th Century sports venues, it is the oldest college football venue in the Mid-American Conference, the third oldest in Ohio, and the 29th oldest college stadium in the nation.
The Ohio Bobcats are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Ohio University, located in Athens, Ohio, United States. Ohio University is a charter member (1946) of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), is currently in the East Division of that conference, and sponsors teams in six men's and ten women's NCAA sanctioned sports. The football team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level for college football.
The Ohio Bobcats football team is a major intercollegiate varsity sports program of Ohio University. The team represents the university as the senior member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), playing at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Bobcats have played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio since 1929.
The 2007 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Bobcats were led by Frank Solich in his third year as head coach. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2012 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by eighth-year head coach Frank Solich and played their home games at Peden Stadium. They were a member of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). After defeating Akron on October 13 to become 7–0 the Bobcats were ranked #25 in the AP Poll; Ohio had not been ranked nationally since 1968. On October 21, 2012, the Bobcats peaked at #23 in both the Coaches Poll and AP Poll, and #24 in the BCS standings. They finished the season 9–4, 4–4 in MAC play to finish in third place in the East Division. They were invited to the Independence Bowl where they defeated Louisiana–Monroe for their second consecutive bowl victory.
The 2006 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Bobcats were led by Frank Solich in his second year as head coach. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2005 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the East Division. The Bobcats were led by Frank Solich in his first year as head coach. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2004 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Bobcats were led by fourth year head coach Brian Knorr, who was fired after the end of the season. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2003 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the East Division. The Bobcats were led by third year head coach Brian Knorr. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2002 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Bobcats were led by second year head coach Brian Knorr. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2001 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the East Division. The Bobcats were led by first year Brian Knorr who had previously been the defensive coordinator under Jim Grobe. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2000 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Ohio competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Bobcats were led by head coach Jim Grobe, who resigned after the conclusion of the season to become the head coach for Wake Forest. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1963 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats won the MAC championship, compiled a 6–4 record, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 135 to 103. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1962 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats compiled an 8–3 record, finished in second place in the MAC, lost to West Texas State in the 1962 Sun Bowl (14–15), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 261 to 112. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1972 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their 15th season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats compiled a 3–8 record, finished in sixth place, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 321 to 185. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1995 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Grobe, the Bobcats compiled a 2–8–1 record, finished in ninth place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 320 to 161. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1996 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Jim Grobe, the Bobcats compiled a 6–6 record, finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 302 to 237. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1997 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Jim Grobe, the Bobcats compiled an 8–3 record, finished in a tie for second place in the MAC's East Division, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 301 to 177. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 1998 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth season under head coach Jim Grobe, the Bobcats compiled a 5–6 record, finished in a tie for third place in the MAC's East Division, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 303 to 269. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The 2018 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by 14th-year head coach Frank Solich and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in MAC play to finish in a tie for second place in the East division. They were invited to the Frisco Bowl where they defeated San Diego State.
