1976 Ohio Bobcats football team

The 1976 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their 19th season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats compiled a 7–4 record (6–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 253 to 175.[1][2]

1976 Ohio Bobcats football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1976 record7–4 (6–2 MAC)
Head coachBill Hess (19th season)
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
1976 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Ball State $ 4 1 0  8 3 0
Kent State 6 2 0  8 4 0
Ohio 6 2 0  7 4 0
Western Michigan 6 3 0  7 4 0
Central Michigan 4 3 0  7 4 0
Bowling Green 4 3 0  6 5 0
Miami 2 4 0  3 8 0
Toledo 2 6 0  3 8 0
Eastern Michigan 1 5 0  2 9 0
Northern Illinois 0 6 0  1 10 0
  • $ Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Andy Vetter with 877 passing yards, Arnold Welcher with 1,034 rushing yards, and Phil Buckner with 226 receiving yards.[3]

References

  1. "1976 Ohio Bobcats Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  2. "2015 Ohio Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio University. 2015. pp. 92, 94. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  3. "1976 Ohio Bobcats Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2016.


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