No better way to begin OUr MAC title defense than with a strong 35-20 win on The Frank! Ohio improves to 3-2 overall, 1-0 in the GBB combo.

GBB makes its 2025 debut as we open up MAC play, and Ohio will have worn 5 different combos in their first 5 games for the first time ever! GBB went 2-0 in 2024 and is 5-2 all time. 🟢⚫️⚫️ 📸: @OhioFootball / Twitter

All love to Pudge, but it would’ve been tough scenes to be the third-best cat in town behind Rufus and Pumpkin.

It was a hot day in Athens, both on the thermometer and on the scoreboard! Ohio survives a 52-35 shootout to wrap up the nonconference slate at a 2-2 overall mark, 1-0 in the GGW combo.

It’ll be GGW for Ohio against Gardner-Webb tomorrow! The GGW combo went 3-0 in 2024 and is 7-0 since its “modern” reintroduction in 2022. 🟢🟢⚪️

A defiant effort against the #1 team in the country. Plenty to be excited for as the season rolls on with Ohio falling tonight to 1-2 overall, 0-1 in the GWW combo.

While the most recent matchup in 2010 didn't offer much suspense, in 2008, the Bobcats were just 15 minutes away from making history in the Horseshoe. https://nbc4i.co/47zm3XT?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

In 2010, Ohio fell to Ohio State 43-7, but the result of the game was not the memorable part of the day. https://nbc4i.co/41OFOqG?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Ohio is currently 0-7* against OSU all-time, with all previous meetings played in Columbus. While I can't pin down what we wore in the 1899-1902 matchups, we wore WWG in 1999 and WWW in both 2008 and 2010 (pictured). A similar look is likely this weekend! ⚪️⚪️🟢, ⚪️⚪️⚪️

Personal soapbox: We need to be better at how we refer to ourselves, *especially* during OSU game week. OU is fine shorthand, but we’re Ohio. We went to Ohio, we cheer for Ohio, we are Ohio. Get comfy calling us Ohio! Their name requires “State.” Don’t let them steal “Ohio.”

Throwing this image out there in case anyone needs it this week.

BRICKS Give me an all-over Athens Block look, that would be electric. 🧱

“Veteran intercollegiate athletics administrator Slade Larscheid has been appointed the Director of Athletics at Ohio University, President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced today. Larscheid will be formally introduced to the OHIO community on Thursday, September 11.”

Speaking of beating Backyard Brawl participants, happy 20TH ANNIVERSARY to this:

WE HAVENT FORGOT ABOUT YOU OHIO!! A BOBCATS BEVEL FOR THE WIN OVER WEST VIRGINIA.

A record crowd and another Big 12 team toppled in Peden! Ohio improves to 1-1 overall, 1-0 in the WGW combo—and WVU falls to 0-3 in Athens all-time.

FOOTBALL SEASON this week🏈 #TBT “Claw 'Em Cats” banner w cheerleaders & football players (and a Bobkitten spotting?)😸 #1980s @ohiouniforms.bsky.social‬ @ohiouniversity.bsky.social#TBT#1980shttps://bit.ly/footballbanner80 #OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #OHIOUniversity #archives

Ohio is 4-13 against West Virginia all-time, but WVU has never won in Athens (1897, 1949). Funnily enough, that last home matchup (1949) and the last away/overall matchup (2001) both featured the same uniform combo: WWG. ⚪️⚪️🟢

Toledo is partnering with a local tattoo shop to offer limited free tattoos as part of their home opener festivities. The Columbus Blue Jackets offered a similar promotion last year, and I personally wouldn’t be opposed to Ohio stealing the idea as well—if only so I could participate, too!

A close result to begin the season. Ohio starts 0-1 overall and in the WWW combo.

Ohio opens the season in the white-white-white combo! WWW went 2-1 in the 2024 season, its only loss coming after the opener at Syracuse. The combo went 1-1 with this white face mask helmet variation. ⚪️⚪️⚪️

New turf for Pruitt Field! 📸: @OhioFieldHockey / Twitter

Clint Richardson of the Auburn Uniform Database has published his annual CFB uniform preview—an annual event in the uni world! Ohio’s updated white jerseys (because we still haven’t seen a hint of the greens 🤔) are featured alongside the rest of the nation’s updates.

#LogoOfTheDay: Mid-American Conference Secondary (NCAA) circa 1987. See it on the site here: https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/466445350/MidAmerican_Conference/1987/Primary_Logo

“Ohio Athletics announced a multi-year agreement with adidas and Game One that makes the companies the official providers of apparel and equipment for the Bobcats.”

After our new black alt last year utilized the adidas PK Ghost template, I hoped we’d upgrade from Primeknit template we’ve worn since 2019—and here we go! Stripes return to the top of the shoulder for the first time since 2017, and the home greens will likely follow suit. (Photo creds in alt text.)

Ohio University tells The Dispatch that reports the school has held talks with the Sun Belt Conference are "inaccurate." www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

That’s a take on the old interlocking OU logo I haven’t seen before! This is the style I’ve seen used on (very rare and not since about a decade ago) merch and some old photos from the early 20th century:

Months after NIU’s departure from the MAC, a new report suggests the Ohio Bobcats have reached out to the Sun Belt Conference to engage in “preliminary” talks about joining the league: sbnation.com/e/24228775

The Marching 110’s iconic pregame Diamond Ohio formation and Rufus’ motorcycle entrance will feature in CFB26! 🎥: Spruce/YouTube + @CharlieFadel/Twitter

Former Ohio pitcher Joe Rock made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays today:

😸💚🎮

NATHAN ROURKE CONNECTS WITH KEON HATCHER FOR A 77-YARD TD! 🔥 #CFL

A.J. OUELLETTE POWERS THROUGH FOR A HUGE TD. 💪 #CFL

Some context from OHIO Cheerleading on Facebook:

👀

ICY 🧊💍🏆 📸: @OhioFootball on Twitter

#TBT to 1984 #OHIOUniversity Bobcat #Mascot! Quite a different look from today's version of Rufus. Link in bio to more in 1984 yearbook: bit.ly/ou-ua-bobcat... #OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIO #AthensOH #mascot #archives

Congrats to former Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke for being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 7th round of the NFL Draft! (Graphic from @OhioFootball on Twitter.)

The Ohio Bobcats held their Pro Day exercises in mid-March, with several prospects impressing the assembled scouts with marks rivaling those of NFL Combine invitees: www.hustlebelt.com/2025/4/10/24...

Baseball season is chugging along for #OHIOUniversity Bobcats #baseball! See Bobcats in past action in 1974 #yearbook, and catch their run of MAC games THIS WEEKEND vs Eastern Michigan, Mar 28-30. 💥⚾️ More in yearbook: bit.ly/ou-ua-baseba... #FromTheArchives #ArchivesDive #OHIOUniversityArchives

Pro Day gear is ready to go for the football seniors!

The Ohio men fall in the MAC Quarterfinals, ending with a 16-16 overall record (2-7 in the green uniforms).

The Ohio women’s regular season ends at 6-23 overall, 1-8 in the black uniforms.

The Ohio men wrapped up their regular season yesterday, falling to 16-15 overall and 2-6 in the green uniforms. The next stop is where it matters most: Cleveland!

The Ohio women fall to 6-22 overall, 2-6 in the throwback uniforms.

The Ohio men fall to 16-14 overall, 12-4 in the white uniforms.

The Ohio women fall to 6-21 overall, 2-5 in the throwback uniforms.

The Ohio men improve to 16-13 overall, 12-3 in the white uniforms!