1953 Ohio Bobcats football team

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]

1953 Ohio Bobcats football
MAC champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1953 record6–2–1 (5–0–1 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
1953 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Ohio $ 5 0 16 2 1
Miami (OH) 3 0 17 1 1
Kent State 3 1 07 2 0
Toledo 2 3 03 6 0
Western Reserve 1 2 15 3 1
Western Michigan 0 4 11 6 1
Bowling Green 0 4 01 8 0
  • $ Conference champion

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.
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