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 coachCarroll Widdoes (5th season)
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 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
Rankings from AP Poll

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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