2025 Ohio Bobcats football team

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2025 Ohio Bobcats football
Ohio Bobcats wordmark.svg
Conference Mid-American Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Scott Isphording (4th season)
Offensive scheme Spread option
Defensive coordinator John Hauser (2nd season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Peden Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Akron  0 0   0 0  
Ball State  0 0   0 0  
Bowling Green  0 0   0 0  
Buffalo  0 0   0 0  
Central Michigan  0 0   0 0  
Eastern Michigan  0 0   0 0  
Kent State  0 0   0 0  
Miami (OH)  0 0   0 0  
Northern Illinois  0 0   0 0  
Ohio  0 0   0 0  
Toledo  0 0   0 0  
UMass  0 0   0 0  
Western Michigan  0 0   0 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
As of January 26, 2025

The 2025 Ohio Bobcats football team will represent Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats are led by Brian Smith in his first year as the head coach. The Bobcats will play home games at Peden Stadium, located in Athens, Ohio. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Offseason

Coaching staff changes

Departures

NamePositionNew schoolNew position
Tim Albin Head coach Charlotte Head coach [4]
Nate Faanesco-defensive coordinator/Special teams coordinator/linebackersCharlotteDefensive coordinator/Linebackers [5]
Kurt Mattix Defensive ends/Pass Rush SpecialistCharlotteCo-defensive coordinator/Defensive line [6]
Brian Metz Recruiting Coordinator/Tight endsCharlotteTight ends/Recruiting coordinator [7]
Allen Rudolph Offensive lineCharlotteOffensive line/Run game coordinator [8]

Additions

NamePositionPrevious schoolPrevious position
Matt ButterfieldSpecial Teams Coordinator/Running Backs [9] Arizona State Assistant Special Teams Coordinator
Jeff PhelpsPass Rush Specialist/Defensive Ends Coach [10] Wyoming Defensive Tackles
Tavita ThompsonOffensive Line Coach [11] Central Michigan Run game coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
Kyle OblyTight Ends [12] Ohio Graduate Assistant
Joe BoldenLinebackers [13] Nevada Linebackers

Internal Changes

NameNew PositionPrevious position
Brian Smith Head Coach [14] Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/running backs
John Hauser Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator [15] Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Scott Isphording Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks [16] Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks

Transfers

Source: [17] [18]

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [b] K Kicker [c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Outgoing

PlayerPositionDestination
Bradley WeaverDL Rutgers [19]
Parker StartzEDGE Charlotte
Bryce ButlerTE
Stellan BowmanLB Charlotte
Rickey Hunt Jr.RB Tulsa
CJ DoggetteDL Florida Atlantic
Austin BrawleyS
Jacob DennisonT Wake Forest [20]
Gianni SpeticK
Reise CollierLB
Xander KaragosianS
Colby GarfieldLS Charlotte [21]

Incoming

PlayerPositionTransferred From
Nick HemerOL Hutchinson Community College
Anas LuqmanEDGE Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Rickey HyattS South Alabama
Evan HerrmannEDGE Vanderbilt
David DellenbachK UCLA
Sieh Bangura [22] RB Minnesota
Alfred Jordan Jr.WR Idaho State
Jaymar MundyCB Western Kentucky

Recruiting class

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Michael Taylor
RB
Pickerington, OH Pickerington North 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)190 lb (86 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Ike Ackerman
EDGE
Omaha, NE Central 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)240 lb (110 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 73
Jermaine Minnis
LB
Hyattsville, MD DeMatha Catholic 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)210 lb (95 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Charlie Christopher
LB
Uniontown, OH Lake 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Irving Brown
RB
Teachey, NC Wallace-Rose Hill5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)193 lb (88 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Ty Neubert
DL
Columbus, OH St. Francis De Sales 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)250 lb (110 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Angelo Delucia
DL
Canfield, OH Canfield 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)255 lb (116 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Tyson Long
CB
Pickerington, OH Pickerington North 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Kolten Bartles
P
Richmond, MI Richmond Community 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 lb (82 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 74
Brandon Weaver
DL
Hilliard, OH Hilliard Darby 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)250 lb (110 kg) 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.

[23] [24] [25]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
August 30TBAat Rutgers *TBA
September 6TBA West Virginia *TBA
September 13TBAat Ohio State *TBA
September 20TBA Gardner–Webb *
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
TBA
TBATBAat Akron TBA
TBATBAat Ball State TBA
TBATBAat Northern Illinois TBA
TBATBAat Western Michigan TBA
TBATBA Central Michigan
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
TBA
TBATBA Bowling Green
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
TBA
TBATBA Toledo
  • Peden Stadium
  • Athens, OH
TBA
TBATBA Miami (OH)
TBA

Game summaries

at Rutgers

Ohio Bobcats (0–0) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Bobcats0
Scarlet Knights0

at SHI StadiumPiscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: TBA
  • Pregame line: •
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOHIORUTG
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing
Rushing
Receiving
RutgersPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. West Virginia

West Virginia Mountaineers (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Mountaineers0
Bobcats0

at Peden StadiumAthens, Ohio

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: TBA
  • Pregame line: •
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsWVUOHIO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West VirginiaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
OhioPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Ohio State

Ohio Bobcats (–) at Ohio State Buckeyes (–) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Bobcats0
Buckeyes0

at Ohio StadiumColumbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: TBA
  • Pregame line: •
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOHIOOSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Gardner–Webb (FCS)

Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (–) at Ohio Bobcats (–) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Runnin' Bulldogs (FCS)0
Bobcats0

at Peden StadiumAthens, Ohio

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: TBA EDT
  • TV: TBA
  • Pregame line: •
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsGWEBOHIO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int––––
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Gardner–WebbPassing
Rushing
Receiving
OhioPassing
Rushing
Receiving


Personnel

Coaching staff

Since December 18, 2024, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Brian Smith. He heads a staff of ten assistant coaches, four graduate assistants, a director of football operations, and numerous other support staff. [28] [29]


NamePositionYears at OhioAlma mater
Brian Smith Head Coach2022 University of Hawaii 2002
John Hauser Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator2022 Wittenberg University 2002
Scott Isphording Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks2014 Hanover College 1994
Matt ButterfieldSpecial Teams Coordinator/Running Backs2025 University of Colorado 2010
De'Angelo SmithDefensive Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach/Director of Player Development2017 University of Cincinnati 2008
Tremayne ScottDef. Running Game Coordinator/Defensive tackles2018 Ohio University 2012
Jeff PhelpsPass Rush Specialist/Defensive Ends Coach2025 Ball State University 1999
Tavita ThompsonOffensive Line Coach2025 Oregon State University 2008
Andre AllenWide receivers2023Ashford
Joe Bolden Linebackers2025 University of Michigan 2015
Kyle OblyTight Ends2025 Ohio University 2022
Jeremiah CovingtonAssistant athletic director for football operations2022 Wingate University 2011
Jake RoneyGraduate assistant – offense
Garrett PrussGraduate assistant – defense
Nick AuriemmaGraduate assistant – defense

Support staff

NamePositionYears at OhioAlma mater
Sarah NewgardeDirector of athletics administration and football communications2021 Ohio University
Matthias ReiberGeneral Manager2025 University of Cincinnati
Jerry LinStaff Athletic trainer (football, swim & dive)2022 University of South Carolina
Will FifeDirector of equipment2022Ohio University
Caleb MoonAssistant director of equipment services
Thomas TurnbaughDirector of video and recruiting services2018Ohio University
Joe TressyRecruiting assistant2024 Ohio State University
Elaine GoodfellowAdministrative assistant
Jaydin SchrantzFootball operations assistant2024
Jessica ArquetteOhio athletics sports dietitian Bowling Green State University
Joseph BenishStaff Athletic Trainer (Football/Track)2023 Penn State University
Tyler ShumateDirector of Strength and Conditioning2024 University of Virginia
John BowmanDirector of Sports Medicine & Athletics Health Care Administrator1994Ohio University
Dr. Sergio UlloaTeam Orthopedic PhysicianOhio University
Dr. Katherine GuranHead Team Physician Northeast Ohio Medical University
James OdenthalStaff Physical Therapist2016Ohio University

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