The 2026 Ohio Bobcats football schedule features six home games at Peden Stadium and a Week 1 opener at Nebraska. Ohio closes the regular season at home against Toledo on Black Friday, November 27. Kickoff times and TV networks are still to be announced and will be posted here as the MAC and its broadcast partners confirm them.
Ohio Bobcats Football Overview
Ohio enters 2026 under first-year head coach John Hauser, who was promoted to lead the Bobcats in December 2025.
The non-conference slate opens with a Power Four road trip to Nebraska. Ohio renews the Battle of the Bricks at Miami on November 10 and hosts rival Toledo in the Black Friday finale.
Ohio 2026 Football Schedule
Here is the full 2026 Ohio Bobcats schedule. Home games are listed as “vs” and road games as “@”. Times and TV are marked TBD until announced.
| WK | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | @ Nebraska Cornhuskers | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ South Alabama Jaguars | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Stonehill Skyhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Kent State Golden Flashes | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 31 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 10 | Wed, Nov 4 | @ Akron Zips | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Tue, Nov 10 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Tue, Nov 17 | vs Ball State Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Fri, Nov 27 | vs Toledo Rockets | TBD | TBD |
More 2026 College Football Resources
Ohio 2026 Football FAQ
Who is Ohio’s head coach in 2026?
John Hauser leads the Bobcats in 2026, his first season as head coach. He was promoted to the role in December 2025.
How many home games does Ohio play in 2026?
Ohio plays six home games in 2026: Jacksonville State, Stonehill, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ball State, and the Black Friday finale against Toledo.
When is Ohio’s bye week in 2026?
Ohio’s bye week falls in Week 9, the weekend of October 31, 2026.
When will Ohio’s 2026 kickoff times and TV channels be announced?
Most MAC kickoff times and TV assignments are confirmed about 6 to 12 days before each game. This page and the printable PDF are updated as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
What is Ohio’s biggest rivalry game in 2026?
Ohio visits Miami on November 10 for the Battle of the Bricks, the Bobcats’ fiercest rivalry, and hosts Toledo to close the regular season.
Official source: Ohio Bobcats Athletics.
