2026 Ohio Football Media Hub
2026Â GAME CREDENTIALSÂ
Those looking to request game credentials for the Bobcats home games at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium can do so by filling out THIS FORM.
Season passes will be granted only if you can guarantee you will attend all six home games. If you cannot guarantee your attendance at all home games, please request on a game-by-game basis. Credential requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST five days before gameday.Â
You must be 18 years or older to obtain a credential. You MUST be working for an actual media institution to be granted a credential. Requests from freelance photographers and unconfirmed institutions will be denied.
JOHN HAUSERÂ WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCESÂ
John Hauser will meet with media weekly starting on Monday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Peden Tower. Adjustments have been made for mid-week matchups; the complete schedule is noted below. If you are unable to attend in person, all press conferences will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube page later in the day. Â
Monday, Aug. 31Â
Monday, Sept. 7Â
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Monday, Sept. 21Â
Monday, Sept. 28
Monday, Oct. 5Â
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Monday, Oct. 19
Thursday, Oct. 29Â
Thursday, Nov. 5Â
Thursday, Nov. 12Â
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2026Â GAME INFORMATIONÂ Â
Week One— Sept. 5, 2026 at Nebraska | 12 p.m. ET | Lincoln, Neb. | Memorial Stadium | FS1 Â
Ohio Notes | Nebraska Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press Conference Â
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Week Two— Sept. 12, 2026 vs. Jacksonville State | 6 p.m. ET | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | ESPN+
Ohio Notes | Jacksonville State Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Flip Card | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Three— Sept. 19, 2026 at South Alabama | 7 p.m. ET | Mobile, Ala. | Hancock Whitney Stadium | ESPN+ Â
Ohio Notes | South Alabama Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Four— Sept. 26, 2026 vs. Stonehill | 3:30 p.m. ET | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | ESPN+Â
Ohio Notes | Stonehill Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Flip Card | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
Week Five— Oct. 3, 2026 at Kent State | TBA | Kent, Ohio | Dix Stadium | TBAÂ
Ohio Notes | Kent State Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Six— Oct. 10, 2026 vs. Central Michigan | TBA | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | TBA Â
Ohio Notes | Central Michigan Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Flip Card | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Seven— Oct. 17, 2026 at Sacramento State | TBA | Sacramento, Calif. | Hornet Stadium | TBA
Ohio Notes | Sacramento State Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Eight— Oct. 24, 2026 vs. Eastern Michigan | TBA | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | TBA Â
Ohio Notes | Eastern Michigan Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Flip Card |Â Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Nine— BYE Â
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Week Ten— Nov. 3, 2026 at Akron | 7 p.m. | Akron, Ohio | InfoCision Stadium | ESPN2/ESPNU
Ohio Notes | Akron Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Eleven— Nov. 10, 2026 at Miami (Ohio) | 7 p.m. ET | Oxford, Ohio | Yager Stadium | ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
Ohio Notes | Miami (Ohio) Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
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Week Twelve— Nov. 17, 2026 vs. Ball State | 7 p.m. ET | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSNÂ
Ohio Notes | Ball State Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Flip Card | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
Week Thirteen— Nov. 27, 2026 vs. Toledo | 12 p.m. ET | Athens, Ohio | Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium | ESPNU/CBSSN
Ohio Notes | Toledo Notes | MAC Notes | John Hauser Weekly Press Conference Video | Digital Program | Live Stats | Game Recap | Gamebook | Postgame Press ConferenceÂ
