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MAC Release
CLEVELAND— The Ohio football program released its 2026 regular season schedule today (March 24) in conjunction with the Mid-American Conference office.
The Bobcats' 12-game slate features six games at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, including four Saturdays. With first-year head coach
John Hauser at the helm, Ohio is looking to continue its winning streak in Athens. The 13-game streak, which dates back to the 2023 season, is the Bobcats' longest home-game winning streak in program history.
2026 Family Weekend includes Ohio's non-conference matchup against Stonehill (Sept. 26). The Bobcats'
2026 Homecoming game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, against Central Michigan.
Television platforms, along with game times, will be announced at a later date.
2026 OHIO FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept. 5: at Nebraska (Memorial Stadium)
Notable: This matchup marks the Bobcats and Cornhuskers' first time meeting. Nebraska posted a 7-6 record in 2025, finishing the season 4-5 against Big Ten opponents.
Saturday, Sept. 12: vs. Jacksonville State (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats are currently 1-0 against the Gamecocks. The teams last crossed paths on Dec. 20, 2024, in Orlando, Fla., at the StaffDNA Cure Bowl. With a 30-27 victory, Ohio clinched its first 11-win season and the program's sixth-straight bowl victory, becoming the first Mid-American Conference program to win six-straight bowl games. The game can also be remembered by multiple individual milestones as well: wide receiver Coleman Owen became the Bobcats' all-time single-season receiving yards leader and quarterback Parker Navarro became the first quarterback in program history to record over 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in the same season.
Saturday, Sept. 19: at South Alabama (Hancock Whitney Stadium)
Notable: This matchup marks the second time Ohio and South Alabama have met. The Bobcats and the Jaguars last faced off on Sept. 7, 2024, at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium; with a 27-20 victory, Ohio snagged its 600th program win.
Saturday, Sept. 26: vs. Stonehill (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: This matchup marks the Bobcats and the Skyhawks' first time meeting. Stonehill finished the 2025 season 4-8 overall, claiming three of those victories over Northeast Conference foes.
Saturday, Oct. 3: at Kent State (Dix Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats have faced the Golden Flashes 76 times, posting a 47-27-2 series record since 1936. The teams last met on Nov. 6, 2024; Ohio opened "midweek MACtion" with a bang, clinching bowl eligibility with a 41-0 shutout. The Bobcats' special teams unit was responsible for multiple touchdowns for the first time since 2008, scoring twice.
Saturday, Oct. 10: vs. Central Michigan (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats and the Chippewas have met 36 times since 1972, with the series record sitting at 7-27-2. The teams last clashed on Oct. 12, 2024; Ohio's 27-25 victory marked the first time since 2001 that Ohio defeated Central Michigan in consecutive seasons. Central Michigan's last trip to Athens (Nov. 15, 2023) also ended in defeat, marking the Bobcats' first home victory over the Chippewas since 2000.
Saturday, Oct. 17: at Sacramento State (Hornet Stadium)
Notable: This matchup not only marks the Bobcats and Hornets' first time meeting, but also the Hornets' inaugural season as an FBS program and MAC affiliate member. Sacramento State finished the 2025 season 7-5 overall, posting a 5-3 record against Big Sky opponents.
Saturday, Oct. 24: vs. Eastern Michigan (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats and the Eagles have met 35 times since 1976, boasting a 22-12-1 series record. The two teams last met on Oct. 25, 2025, with Ohio snagging its first road victory of the season. The game can be remembered by Ohio's strong offensive performance, with quarterback Parker Navarro passing for over 300 yards for the first time, ending the game with a career-high 315 yards in the air. Wide receivers Rodney Harris and Chase Hendricks both logged 100-plus receiving yards apiece, marking Harris' first time breaking the 100-yard mark and Hendricks' sixth 100-plus yard game of the season.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: at Akron (InfoCision Stadium)
Notable: This matchup marks the Bobcats and the Zips' 41st time meeting, posting a 25-14-1 record since 1919. They last clashed on Sept. 28, 2024, with Ohio logging a 30-10 Homecoming victory. The win marked the first time Ohio opened MAC play at Peden Stadium since 2011.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: at Miami (Ohio) (Yager Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats and the RedHawks have met 102 times since 1908, posting a 44-56-2 series record. Ohio hosted the last Battle of the Bricks on Nov. 4, 2025, kicking off "midweek MACtion" with an exciting 24-20 victory over its rival. This win not only secured Ohio's bowl eligibility, but also the team's 12th consecutive home victory – the longest such streak in program history.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: vs. Ball State (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: This matchup marks the Bobcats and the Cardinals' 30th time meeting since 1975, with the series record currently sitting at 13-16. The two teams last clashed on Oct. 4, 2025, in Muncie, Ind. In a game that came down to the final play, Ohio lost 20-14.
Friday, Nov. 27: vs. Toledo (Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium)
Notable: The Bobcats and the Rockets have met 56 times since 1925, posting a 22-33-1 series record. The two teams last clashed on Nov. 20, 2024; Ohio's 24-7 victory not only marked its first victory in the Glass Bowl since 2016 but also a pivotal win in the Bobcats' path to the 2024 MAC Championship.
Current season ticket holders can renew their tickets and parking
here. New season tickets will be available for purchase in early May, and single-game tickets will be available for purchase in early August.
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