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Football: Ohio cracks Top 25 for the first time since 1968

The recent Associated Press Top-25 ranking was released Sunday and Ohio can rest assured knowing the target on its back just grew larger.

Football: Bobcats zip past Akron in Homecoming win

The Marching 110 and Alumni Band flooded the field for a handful of trips through their favorite songs following Saturday’s Homecoming win against Akron.

LiveBlog: Ohio vs. Akron-Homecoming

Ohio squares off with Akron at Peden Stadium for this year's Homecoming game. The Bobcats (6-0, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) average more points per game than the Zips (1-5, 0-2 MAC,) but Akron's passing attack is among the most potent in the country.

Staff Picks: Who will win the game Saturday, Ohio or Akron?

Hockey: 'Committed' rookies contribute to Ohio's overall success

A still-perfect Ohio squad will look to assert its dominance against Oklahoma — its first real test of the season — when the Sooners travel to Bird Arena for this weekend’s matchup.

Volleyball: 'Cats hit the highway for weekend matches

Ohio will take its five-match winning streak on the road this weekend as the Bobcats will be back on the prowl during two matches against Mid-American Conference Western Division opponents.

Weekend sports preview

Akron enters Peden Stadium for the Homecoming tilt against Ohio. The Bobcats lost to Ball State 23-20 in this past year’s Homecoming game. The Zips are under new management and are now led by Terry Bowden, whose offensive scheme led by senior quarterback Dalton Williams has generated 33 points per contest.

Soccer: Goalie trio keeps momentum going strong

After having success on the defensive side of the ball during the non-conference schedule, Ohio hasn’t slowed down, continuing its dominance in Mid-American-Conference play.

Howard regains form on pitch after injury

A collective silence fell over the crowd at Chessa Field Oct. 16, 2011 during Ohio’s match against Bowling Green. Then a junior, Ohio defender Paige Howard went to defend a ball played over the top and as she ran back toward Ohio’s goal, she collided with Ohio keeper Nicole Amari and a Falcon forward, taking a knee to the mouth.

Veteran coach becomes second to reach 100 wins in OU school history

Ohio field hockey coach Neil Macmillan recorded his 100th victory as an Ohio coach Saturday against Ball State, becoming only the second coach in program history to break the century mark.

Field Hockey: 'Well-drilled' Missouri State team stands in the way of Ohio's berth in MAC tournament

Missouri State hasn’t provided Ohio with much of an opposition in past seasons, as the Bears historically occupy the Mid-American Conference cellar.

Soccer: Sophomore forward brings intensity despite stats

The stat line for Ohio sophomore midfielder Tonya Frasik will not grab most people’s attention. In 12 games, she’s taken 12 shots, four of which were on goal.

Field Hockey: Travel hijinks bring team closer together on road trips

On long car rides with the family, it’s common to find oneself running through a full gamut of emotions. Boredom, giggle fits and drowsiness almost always find a way of creeping up on a person stuck in a vehicle for hours on end.

Football: Tight end trio gears up after tough loss

Ohio redshirt junior tight end Troy Hill has gone by the nickname “Money” since grade school, but starting this week against Akron, he will become more valuable to the Bobcats than ever.

Volleyball: Bobcats clawing at conference

Despite having won five consecutive Mid-American Conference matches and ranking among the top three teams in digs, blocks, kills and assists in MAC competition, Ohio does not sit atop the conference standings.

Mac Notebook: MAC teams rack up high averages

For the second straight week, Mid-American Conference teams that won their games averaged 40 points or more. Offensive outbursts aside, five teams, including Ohio, remain undefeated in conference play.

Men's golf: Cold start for 'Cats at Firestone

The Firestone Invitational started in an unusual way Monday morning. The first 18 holes of the tournament were canceled because of a frost-covered course.

Ohio continues rise in polls, but not without help from other teams

Penn State deserves some of Ohio’s gratitude after last weekend.

Hockey: Defenseman follows path of his coach

The path that Ohio defenseman Paul Sergi took on his way to becoming a Bobcat is reminiscent of the one coach Dan Morris took when he came to Athens as a player in 1993.

Football: Despite injuries, OU improves to 6-0

Ohio allowed Buffalo to convert a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter Saturday, setting the table for a tough come-from-behind march reminiscent of wins against Penn State and Marshall earlier this season.