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Riley Neer - Records four catches in win Neer compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 54 yards during Tuesday's 28-20 victory versus Akron.

Impact Neer posted his eighth game with at least four catches this campaign during Tuesday's win over the Zips. The Ohio native now has 41 receptions for 551 yards and five touchdowns over nine games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dom Dorwart - Leads team in receiving Dorwart reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 108 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 28-20 victory over Akron.

Impact After recording his first game with at least 100 receiving yards last week, Dorwart followed it up with 108 yards, including a touchdown, in Tuesday's win over the Zips. The wide receiver scored on a 60-yard pass from Nick Poulos to put his team ahead in the fourth quarter. The Maryland native has 22 catches for 464 yards, averaging 21.1 yards per catch, and five touchdowns this year.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune - Leads rushing attack vs. Zips Brune totaled 10 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 28-20 victory over Akron.

Impact Brune recorded his first game with at least 100 rushing yards during Tuesday's win over the Zips. The running back put together a big chunk of yards after scoring a 91-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach for Akron. The German-born tailback now has 91 carries for 463 yards and four touchdowns this campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Poulos - Leads Bobcats to win Poulos completed 12 of 20 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 28-20 victory versus Akron. He also had nine rushes for 45 yards with one touchdown.

Impact While completing 60 percent of his 20 passes, Poulos found the end zone through the air and on the ground during Tuesday's win over the Zips. The quarterback scored both times in the second half, first on a five-yard run in the third quarter and later by finding Dom Dorwart on a 60-yard pass to put his team ahead for good. Through six games this year, Poulos is 70-for-118 passing with 978 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 53 carries for 248 yards and three touchdowns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

Duncan Brune had a 91-yard touchdown run with 3:57 remaining, and Ohio answered Akron’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Zips 28-20 on Tuesday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Eian Pugh - Ready to roll for Week 10 Pugh (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Tuesday's matchup versus Akron, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Pugh logged just one snap in Week 8 against Eastern Michigan, potentially indicating that he was dealing with an injury, but he is absent from the team's injury report. The wideout has recorded two receptions for eight yards on eight targets across seven games this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley Neer - Modest performance in win Neer gathered in 5 of 10 targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 24-20 victory against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Despite being targeted 10 times, Neer reeled in just five passes for 56 yards during Saturday's win over the Eagles. The wide receiver has caught only one touchdown in his last five games. The Ohio native has 37 receptions for 497 yards and five touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dom Dorwart - Season-high in receiving yards Dorwart logged four receptions (on five targets) for 125 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 win against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Despite catching only four passes, Dorwart recorded 125 receiving yards, a season high, including a touchdown reception in Saturday's win over the Eagles. The wide receiver opened the scoring with a 78-yard catch from Nick Poulos in the first quarter. The Maryland native has 18 receptions for 339 yards and four touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Poulos - Good start in win Poulos was 19-for-29 passing for 266 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 win against Eastern Michigan. He also had nine rushes for 22 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Poulos completed 65.5% of his 29 passes and scored a touchdown on a pass and another on a run in Saturday's win over the Eagles. The quarterback started the scoring with a 78-yard pass to Dom Dorwart in the first quarter and followed it up with a one-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. After leading the Bobcats to a fifth consecutive win, including a 4-0 start to conference play, the California native has 769 passing yards, 203 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eian Pugh - Only one snap Week 8 Pugh (undisclosed) logged one snap during Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan.

Impact In each of Ohio's other games across 2026, Pugh has logged at least 15 snaps, so him recording one against Eastern Michigan is surprising. The wide receiver's availability may be in question going into November.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

James-Hamilton's kickoff return, defensive stand gives Ohio 24-20 win over Eastern Michigan

Darren James-Hamilton returned a kickoff 100 yards with 3:40 left to play and the defense made four stops at the goal line as Ohio pulled out a 24-20 win over Eastern Michigan on S...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Zach Hackleman - Not playing versus Eastern Michigan Hackleman will not play in Saturday's clash with Eastern Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Hackleman will miss his fourth game of the season Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He has two catches for 21 yards across four appearances this season as a true freshman.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Neer - Will suit up Saturday Neer (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game versus Eastern Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Neer was questionable leading up to the matchup as he worked his way through an undisclosed injury but will be ready to go. The redshirt sophomore wide receiver will look to contribute in a big way after totaling 113 yards and one touchdown across his last two outings.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Neer - Suffers injury vs. Sac State Neer (undisclosed) was shaken up after crashing into a video board on the sideline in the second quarter of Ohio's 48-7 blowout win over Sacramento State, per Cam Robertson of the...

Impact Neer didn't return to action after his collision on the sideline. The receiver has been quite productive this season, and he's up to 32 catches for 441 yards and five scores through seven games. However, his status is somewhat murky after he was knocked out of the Week 7 win over Sacramento State. Up next for Ohio is a home hame against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Bowman - Scores second TD of season Bowman caught 3 of 7 targets for 94 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 victory over Sacramento State.

Impact Despite being targeted seven times, Bowman made the most of his three receptions, averaging 31.3 yards per catch in Saturday's win against the Hornets. The wide receiver has caught touchdowns in back-to-back weeks, including a 67-yard touchdown pass from Nick Poulos that extended the lead in the third quarter. The Ohio native has 12 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Neer - Totals five catches in win Neer accrued five receptions (on six targets) for 44 yards during Saturday's 48-7 victory versus Sacramento State.

Impact Neer averaged 8.8 yards per reception on five catches during Saturday's blowout win over the Hornets. The wide receiver has 32 receptions for 441 yards and five touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune - Scores twice in blowout win Brune posted 12 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-7 victory versus Sacramento State.

Impact Despite averaging just 4.6 yards per rush on 12 carries, Brune crossed the goal line twice during Saturday's win over the Hornets. The German-born running back opened the scoring with a three-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and later scored on a 14-yard run in the second quarter to extend the lead. The junior has 73 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Poulos - Efficient passing in win Poulos completed 11 of 14 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 victory over Sacramento State. He also had five rushes for 48 yards.

Impact Poulos completed 78.6 percent of his 14 passes during Saturday's blowout win over the Hornets. The quarterback threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Preston Bowman, extending the lead in the third quarter. The California native has 503 passing yards, 181 rushing yards and six total touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune has 2 rushing touchdowns, Ohio beats Sacramento State 48-7

Duncan Brune had two rushing touchdowns, Irving Brown had 87 yards rushing and a TD on eight carries, and Ohio beat Sacramento State 48-7

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green

Keldric Luster found Alex Scherle for a 2-point conversion to lift Ball State to a dramatic 32-31 overtime win over Bowling Green

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Khamani Debrow - Out Saturday Debrow (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest versus Sacramento State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Debrow will miss his first game of the season due to an undisclosed issue. The wideout serves as a depth option in the receiving corps, so his absence should not affect the aerial attack.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

What to know: NCAA's 5-in-5 eligibility rule sparks chaos, lawsuits and an almost unheard-of case

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Riley Neer - Scores fifth TD of season Neer gathered in 4 of 9 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 victory over Central Michigan.

Impact Neer brought in his first score since Sept. 19 during Saturday's win over the Chippewas. The wide receiver caught a three-yard pass from Nick Poulos to extend the lead in the first quarter. The Ohio native has 27 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dom Dorwart - Scores TD in win Dorwart hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 win against Central Michigan.

Impact Dorwart reeled in his third score of the season Saturday against the Chippewas. The wide receiver caught a 44-yard pass from Nick Poulos that crossed the goal line to extend the lead before halftime. The Maryland native has 13 catches for 202 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune - Scores first TD of season Brune totaled 16 rushes for 91 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Brune rushed for a season-high 91 yards while scoring his first touchdown of the season Saturday against the Chippewas. The junior scored on a 23-yard run in the first quarter, opening the scoring for the Bobcats. The German-born running back has 61 rushes for 275 yards and one touchdown this year.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Duncan Brune's 91-yard TD rallies Ohio over Akron 28-20

James-Hamilton's kickoff return, defensive stand gives Ohio 24-20 win over Eastern Michigan

Duncan Brune has 2 rushing touchdowns, Ohio beats Sacramento State 48-7

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green

What to know: NCAA's 5-in-5 eligibility rule sparks chaos, lawsuits and an almost unheard-of case