1953 Ohio Bobcats football team

The 1953 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Carroll Widdoes, the Bobcats won the MAC championship, compiled a 6–2–1 record (5–0–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 245 to 86.[1]

1953 Ohio Bobcats football
MAC champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1953 record6–2–1 (5–0–1 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Ohio $ 5 –0 –1  6 –2 –1
Miami (OH) 3 –0 –1  7 –1 –1
Kent State 3 –1 –0  7 –2 –0
Toledo 2 –3 –0  3 –6 –0
Western Reserve 1 –2 –1  5 –3 –1
Western Michigan 0 –4 –1  1 –6 –1
Bowling Green 0 –4 –0  1 –8 –0
  • $ – Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Tom Ascani with 537 rushing yards, Bill Frederick with 627 passing yards, and Lou Sawchik with 511 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.[2]

References

  1. "2015 Ohio Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio University. 2015. p. 91.
  2. 2015 Media Guide, pp. 75-77.


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