1963 Ohio Bobcats football team

The 1963 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1963 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Bill Hess, the Bobcats won the MAC championship, compiled a 6–4 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 135 to 103.[1]

1963 Ohio Bobcats football
MAC champion
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1963 record6–4 (5–1 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumPeden Stadium
1963 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Ohio $ 5 1 0  6 4 0
Miami 4 1 1  5 3 2
Bowling Green 4 2 0  8 2 0
Marshall 3 2 1  5 4 1
Western Michigan 2 4 0  2 7 0
Kent State 1 5 0  3 5 1
Toledo 1 5 0  2 7 0
  • $ Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Jim Albert with 707 rushing yards, Wes Danyo with 635 passing yards, and Jim Albert with 186 receiving yards.[2] Jim Albert also set a school record with a 95-yard interception return against Western Michigan.[3]

References

  1. "2015 Ohio Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio University. 2015. p. 91.
  2. 2015 Media Guide, pp. 75-77.
  3. 2015 Media Guide, p. 86.


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