Ohio Bobcats O:9 D:9The Ohio Bobcats won just four games last season which was the same as the 2005 college football season. On a positive note, the arrival of head coach Frank Solich gave both the program and the Bobcats fan base a boost. It was a bit of a rebuilding year, with players learning Solich's philosophies and schemes on both defense and offense. But this season sees a whopping 18 returning starters, which could mean a winning season.
On offense, the top six rushers are back as are the two best wide receivers. The offensive line is loaded with veterans and there's been a big improvement at quarterback with Illinois transfer Brad Bower. Expect the Ohio Bobcats to easily beat the pathetic 18 points per game they averaged a season ago, and maybe even return to the glory days of 2000, when the offense put up more than 31 points per game.
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On defense, 14 of their top 17 tacklers return, led by one of the Mid American Conference's best linebacker corps. They will cut down the points per game from the 30 points per game last season.
The Ohio Bobcats have a favorable schedule and, with little separating teams in the MAC East, they could squeak into the Mid American Conference Championship game. No matter what, with this just the second season in Frank Solich's tenure, he'd no doubt be satisfied with a +.500 record for the first time since 2000.
