1951 Ohio Bobcats football team

1951 Ohio Bobcats football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1951 record 5–4–1 (2–2 MAC)
Head coach Carroll Widdoes (3rd year)
Home stadium 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.[1]

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.[2] Offensive tackle Al Scheide was named to the Little All-America Team.[3]

References

  1. "2015 Ohio Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio University. 2015. p. 91.
  2. 2015 Media Guide, pp. 71, 75, 77.
  3. 2015 Media Guide, p. 101.
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