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1951 Ohio Bobcats football team
| 1951 Ohio Bobcats football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 5–4–1 (2–2 MAC) |
| Carroll Widdoes (3rd season) |
| Peden Stadium |
The 1951 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1951 college football season. In their third season under head coach Carroll Widdoes, the Bobcats compiled a 5–4–1 record (2–2 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 167 to 141. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The team's statistical leaders included Ed Roberts with 564 rushing yards, Larry Lawrence with 407 passing yards, and Gene Nuxhall with 236 receiving yards. Offensive tackle Al Scheide was named to the Little All-America Team.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 | at Morris Harvey* | Laidley FieldCharleston, WV | W 26–0 | ||
| September 29 | Akron* | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | W 40–7 | ||
| October 6 | at Western Michigan | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | W 13–0 | 1,500 | |
| October 13 | Bowling Green* | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | W 28–7 | ||
| October 20 | at Miami (OH) | Miami FieldOxford, OH (rivalry) | L 0–7 | ||
| October 27 | Kent State | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | W 28–27 | 12,000 | |
| November 3 | at Toledo* | Glass BowlToledo, OH | L 6–13 | ||
| November 10 | Cincinnati | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 0–40 | ||
| November 17 | Eastern Kentucky* | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 13–27 | ||
| November 22 | at Marshall* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV (rivalry) | T 13–13 | ||
| *Non-conference game |
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