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1953 Ohio Bobcats football team

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1953 Ohio Bobcats football
MAC champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record6–2–1 (5–0–1 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
Seasons
← 1952
1954 →
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Ohio $ 5 0 1 6 2 1
Miami (OH) 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

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]

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.