Ohio Football Announces Three-Game Non-Conference Series with West Virginia

Ohio Football Announces Three-Game Non-Conference Series with West Virginia

8/18/2021 1:30:00 PM | Football

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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Director of Athletics Julie Cromer has announced that the Bobcats have added a three-game non-conference football series with West Virginia.

The first game of the series will be played in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The second and third games will be played in Morgantown, on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2027 and Saturday, Sept. 1, 2029.

Ohio and West Virginia have met 17 times with the Mountaineers holding a 13-4 series advantage. The two teams last played in 2001 in Morgantown. The Bobcats have only hosted WVU twice, with the last time coming in August of 1949.

The Bobcats open the 2021 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 when Ohio hosts ACC opponent Syracuse. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Peden Stadium and will be seen on CBS Sports Network. For tickets, click here.

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