Football

Colin Mayr | FOR THE POST

Ohio cornerback Tariq Davids (no. 17) celebrates with teammates after beating their rivals, the Buffalo Bulls, on November 14, 2018.

Kelsey Boeing | FOR THE POST

Ohio fans celebrate during one of the Bobcats’ football games this fall. Ohio finished its season 9-4 with a win over San Diego State in the DXL Frisco Bowl.

Colin Mayr | FOR THE POST

Ohio offensive line coach Bart Miller coaches the offensive line during one of Ohio’s home games during the 2018 season. The Bobcats’ offensive line blocked for one of the nation’s best rushing attack.

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Redshirt senior running back A.J. Ouellette celebrates a touchdown run with his offensive linemen during the Bobcats’ 58-42 win over UMass on Sept. 29. Ouellette finished his career with the third most rushing yards in program history after an illustrious five years on campus.

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Ohio running back Maleek Irons runs away from Cincinnati defenders in the Bobcats’ narrow loss to the Bearcats on Sept. 22 at Nippert Stadium. Ohio had a huge first half lead, but Cincinnati came from behind to outlast the Bobcats.

Kelsey Boeing | FOR THE POST

Running back Maleek Irons powers through a would-be Bowling Green tackler near the goalline during Ohio’s dominant homecoming win over Bowling Green. Irons, a redshirt senior, finished the season second on the team in rushing and was a big part of Ohio’s offense throughout the campaign.

Kelsey Boeing | FOR THE POST

Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke finishes off a game-winning drive with a touchdown run in the Bobcats 27-26 comeback win over Kent State on Oct. 6. The Bobcats were 9-4 on the season and won the DXL Frisco Bowl.