OU Bobcats non-conference schedule set through 2015

[NYBuckeye96]

The Bobcats have set their non-league schedule through 2015. For a change, OU will actually have six home games per year now instead of five - and seven home games in 2013! About time!

The non-league schedule for the next seven seasons:

2009
Sept. 5-CONNECTICUT
Sept. 12-at North Texas
Sept. 19-CAL POLY
Sept. 26-at Tennessee

2010
Sept. 4-WOFFORD
Sept.11 -LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE
Sept. 18-at Ohio State
Sept. 25-at Marshall

2011
Sept. 3-at New Mexico State
Sept. 10-GARDNER WEBB
Sept. 17-MARSHALL
Sept. 24-at Rutgers

2012
Sept. 1-at Penn State
Sept. 8-NEW MEXICO STATE
Sept. 15-at Marshall
Sept. 22-NORFOLK STATE

2013
Aug. 31-at Louisville
Sept. 7-NORTH TEXAS
Sept. 14-MARSHALL
Sept. 21-HOME VS. FCS (I-AA)

2014
Sept. 6-at Kentucky
Sept. 13-at Marshall
Sept. 20-IDAHO
Sept. 27-EASTERN ILLINOIS

2015
Sept. 5-SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Sept. 12-MARSHALL
Sept. 19-at Idaho
Sept. 26-at Minnesota


http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030209aaa.html

Ohio Announces Non-Conference Football Schedule through 2015

Bobcats to play seven home games in 2013
Ohio Football

March 2, 2009

ATHENS, Ohio-Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced the Bobcats’ non-conference football schedule through the 2015 schedule Monday morning.

“I am very excited about our future football schedule,” said Schaus. “Strategic scheduling is critical to success. It is important to plan ahead to ensure obtaining the type of schedule you need. The schedule has many positive features, including the fact that we are guaranteed at least six home games for the next seven consecutive years, which is great for our fans and team. Next, the schedules are more balanced, which assists us in building a successful program. It also has a slant toward playing more teams in our region.”

Ohio’s BCS conference opponents over the next seven years will be Connecticut, Tennessee, Ohio State, Rutgers, Penn State, Louisville, Kentucky and Minnesota. The Bobcats will also restart the series with Marshall in 2010, a school with which Ohio owns a 29-17-6 all-time record. In 2013, Ohio will play an unprecedented seven home games.

"Having our schedule set through the year 2015 is good for all concerned - our players and coaches, as well as our fans," said Ohio head coach Frank Solich. "It assures us balance in the number of home versus road contests and is a good mixture of games against very competitive programs. Renewing the match-up with Marshall for a six-year stretch will be of interest to many of our fans. Due to the proximity of the two schools, it is a natural rivalry."

The slate constitutes the first-ever meeting(s) between the Bobcats and: Connecticut, North Texas, Cal Poly, Tennessee, Wofford, New Mexico State, Norfolk State, Eastern Illinois and Southeast Louisiana. The Bobcats are 1-1 all-time against Rutgers and 2-2 against Kentucky and Louisville.

[roundingthird]

Glad to see New Mexico State on the schedule. Trevor Walls of Waverly will be behind center, he'll show the Bobcats what they missed out on.

[Orange and Brown]

Wow its about time they do something positive with the schedule. Who knows next time we just might knock off OSU instesd of just keeping it close. I am real excited to see Marshal backon the schedule. That along with the Miami game was a favorite of mine.

[Doc Panther]

I like the schedule as well....yet some fans think it's too easy.

Too easy?

Just win baby.

[Orange and Brown]

To easy????
OSU Pen State-Cake walk games there.
Do people want to see Ohio play the top 5 or 6 teams in the country as there non-leage.

[oak hill71]

I am really excited that they added Marshall back on the schedule, it is a great rivalry for two small schools.

[Orange and Brown]

I am really excited that they added Marshall back on the schedule, it is a great rivalry for two small schools.

Me to!!!! Break out the Victory Bell Cause the sreies is back on.
GO CATS!!

[Spenceman]

i like the schedule aswell....when was the last meeting when Ohio played Marshall?i know it been afew years

[qualified101]

uconn and tennessee in 2009. awesome baby.

[Doc Panther]

Glad to see New Mexico State on the schedule. Trevor Walls of Waverly will be behind center, he'll show the Bobcats what they missed out on.

It would also be awesome to see Derek Roback sign with Ohio and you might have 2 former Waverly QB's goin against each other.

I like the Marshall addition as well and so do most Bobcat fans. A nice trip for both teams and a pretty much guaranteed crowd for both.