11/9/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio football program's redshirt senior linebacker Michael Molnar earned Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week accolades following his performance during the Bobcats' 28-20 victory over the Akron Zips (Nov. 3).
Molnar (Mason, Ohio) led the Bobcats to their sixth straight win, five of which were conference victories. This marks the first time Ohio opened MAC play 5-0 since 1997. Molnar recorded 16 tackles, tying for the second-most in a single game this season in the MAC. On the season, Molnar is among the leaders of the conference in multiple categories, tying for first in total tackles and tackles for loss. Additionally, he currently sits at third in sacks.
In total, Molnar has earned MAC weekly honors four times in his career, including three nods this season. Most recently, he was named Defensive Player of the Week after his career-high 18-tackle performance against Eastern Michigan (Oct. 24).
Up next, the Bobcats will hit the road again as they travel to Oxford, Ohio, to take on rival Miami (Ohio) in the Battle of the Bricks. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at Yager Stadium and can be seen on ESPN2. Â
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio football program's redshirt senior linebacker Michael Molnar earned Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week accolades following his performance during the Bobcats' 28-20 victory over the Akron Zips (Nov. 3).
Molnar (Mason, Ohio) led the Bobcats to their sixth straight win, five of which were conference victories. This marks the first time Ohio opened MAC play 5-0 since 1997. Molnar recorded 16 tackles, tying for the second-most in a single game this season in the MAC. On the season, Molnar is among the leaders of the conference in multiple categories, tying for first in total tackles and tackles for loss. Additionally, he currently sits at third in sacks.
In total, Molnar has earned MAC weekly honors four times in his career, including three nods this season. Most recently, he was named Defensive Player of the Week after his career-high 18-tackle performance against Eastern Michigan (Oct. 24).
Up next, the Bobcats will hit the road again as they travel to Oxford, Ohio, to take on rival Miami (Ohio) in the Battle of the Bricks. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at Yager Stadium and can be seen on ESPN2. Â
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