Ohio Bobcats Secure First MAC Championship Since 1968
Ohio dominated Miami (OH) 38-3 in the MAC title game, breaking a 56-year drought and earning a spot in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl.
- Ohio's decisive 38-3 victory over Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship marked their first conference title since 1968 after five previous losses in the title game.
- Quarterback Parker Navarro led the Bobcats with four touchdowns—two passing and two rushing—while avoiding turnovers for the first time in six games.
- Running back Anthony Tyus III contributed 151 rushing yards and a touchdown, capping a strong season with 1,111 total rushing yards.
- Ohio's defense, ranked 13th nationally in total defense, held Miami (OH) to just 127 passing yards and no touchdowns, continuing their dominance against the run.
- The Bobcats will face Conference USA champion Jacksonville State in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl on December 20 in Orlando, Florida.