OHIO BOBCATS NEWS

Nick Poulos - Questionable Saturday Poulos (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's showdown with Akron.

Impact Poulous will retreat to the bench as Parker Navarro returns from a brief absence, but it appears that the redshirt junior quarterback is dealing with an injury of his own. The 6-foot-6 quarterback was proficient in his relief appearances these past two weeks, throwing for 135 yards (10-of-23) and one interception, adding on 62 yards with his legs.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Tyus III - Listed as questionable Tyus III (undisclosed) has been deemed questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Akron.

Impact It would be a big blow to the Ohio offense if Tyus III ultimately couldn't go -- the senior leads the Bobcats with 391 yards and four touchdowns on 57 carries this year. Rickey Hunt Jr. and Duncan Brune would be in line for expanded roles behind Tyus III.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McDole - Out for Saturday McDole (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Akron, per the MAC injury report.

Impact Dennis has yet to record a reception this season. Ohio projects to lean on Coleman Owen and Chase Hendricks in the passing game against the Zips.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dom Dorwart - Out Saturday Dorwart (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Akron.

Impact Dorwart will once again sit out during Saturday's showdown with the Zips. The 6-foot-2 freshman wideout saw a couple of snaps during Ohio's season opener against Syracuse, but he has yet to see a target at the collegiate level.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Hurst - Out again Saturday Hurst (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Akron.

Impact The freshman wideout dressed for his collegiate debut last week, though he ultimately didn't see the field before finding himself back on the injury report. Hurst's next chance to suit up will come in Week 7 against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eamonn Dennis - Out against Akron Dennis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Akron, per the MAC injury report.

Impact Dennis had been seeing modest playing time of late but not drawing any targets over the last three weeks. He will not play Saturday, leaving his next chance to return in Week 7 on the other side of the bye.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan McCormick - Deemed questionable McCormick (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus Akron.

Impact While McCormick has yet to see a carry this year, Ohio's depth could be tested Saturday with both him and Anthony Tyus III listed as questionable. The senior McCormick ran the ball times for 40 yards last season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Navarro - Off Week 5 injury report Navarro (wrist) is not listed on Ohio's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Akron.

Impact Navarro, who sat out against Kentucky in Week 4 with a wrist injury, will return to action against the Zips in Week 5. The 6-foot senior quarterback has thrown for 547 yards (50-of-73), two touchdowns and four interceptions across three outings, adding on 100 yards and two scores on the ground. Navarro will look to get going as the Bobcats start up conference play this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Navarro - Warming up, expected to start Navarro (wrist) is warming up and expected to start Saturday against Akron, Robert Keegan of The Post reports.

Impact The senior missed the Week 4 game with a wrist injury but is trending toward playing Saturday. Coach Tim Albin stated that he expected Navarro to start Saturday against the Zips and with the quarterback now warming up, that appears to be the case.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nolan McCormick - DNP at Kentucky McCormick (undisclosed) did not play during Ohio's 41-6 loss Saturday at Kentucky.

Impact Saturday included McCormick's first DNP of 2024. Currently, the Ohio team is expected to finish its September schedule by hosting Akron.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Brune - Six carries for 33 yards Brune (undisclosed) had six carries for 33 yards during Saturday's 41-6 defeat against Kentucky.

Impact Brune logged his first carries as a collegiate athlete, something he will look to do more of this season. But with Nolan McCormick (undisclosed) possibly returning and Brune still being a freshman, chances are looking more slim than they are plentiful.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman Owen - Decent in blowout Owen totaled four receptions (on five targets) for 54 yards during Saturday's 41-6 loss against Kentucky.

Impact Owen wasn't terrible in Ohio's blowout loss against the Wildcats, as he led the pass catchers in yards and catches. The senior wide receiver should have more opportunities, though, as the Bobcats start conference play this upcoming week against Akron.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Tyus III - Tough day during loss Tyus logged eight rushes for 24 yards during Saturday's 41-6 defeat versus Kentucky.

Impact Tyus is coming off a huge performance last week against Morgan State, so this week's 24 yards were a tough blow. The senior running back should be more efficient as Ohio takes on conference play this upcoming week against Akron.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Poulos - Ends up starting in blowout Poulos completed 8 of 19 passes for 110 yards and one interception during Saturday's 41-6 loss to Kentucky. He also had five rushes for 25 yards.

Impact Poulos was originally supposed to be the backup to Parker Navarro against Kentucky, but Navarro was ruled out pregame with a wrist injury. This thrust Poulos into action, but the quarterback struggled to do much against the tough Wildcats squad. It remains unknown if Navarro will return next week and thus if Poulos will start.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky offense wakes up in 41-6 win over Ohio

Demie Sumo-Karngbaye scored Kentucky’s first touchdowns in two games and Dane Key caught seven passes for a career-high 145 yards yards as Kentucky handled Ohio 41-6

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Poulos - Won't start Saturday Poulos won't start as Ohio will roll with Parker Navarro as its starter against Kentucky, Nick Roush of On3.com reports.

Impact Poulos was thrust into action against Morgan State, completing 2-of-4 passes for 25 yards. however, the Bobcats will start Parker Navarro in Week 4. Poulos will thus return to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Navarro - Ruled out Saturday Navarro (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Kentucky, Nick Roush of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Navarro has officially been ruled out Saturday, an unsurprising development after he did not participate in warmups. Nick Poulos will start for the Bobcats in the difficult road contest.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Navarro - Not warming up Saturday Navarro (wrist) is not throwing during pre-game warmups and is not expected to play Saturday at Kentucky, Mark Story of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact After being listed as questionable on the injury report, it looks as if Navarro will not play Saturday. It's still unclear when he injured his wrist or how bad the injury is, but his chances of playing are diminishing. If he is indeed unable to play, Nick Poulos will get the start.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McDole - Off injury report McDole (undisclosed) isn't listed on Ohio's injury report for Week 4.

Impact McDole should be available for the Bobcats against Kentucky for the first time this season. The wideout hasn't logged a statistic in his career thus far.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Hurst - Cleared Saturday Hurst (undisclosed) will suit up Saturday against Kentucky.

Impact Hurst will make his debut for the Bobcats against Kentucky after missing the first three games this season. The freshman will help provide depth at receiver, though he's not likely to provide an immediate impact.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Max Rodarte - Off injury report Rodarte (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Rodarte actually got some snaps last week against Morgan State despite reports saying he wasn't going to play. Rodarte is buried down on the receiver depth chart and likely would need some injuries to open up playing time for him.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dom Dorwart - Off injury report Dorwart is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Kentucky.

Impact Dorwart is healthy heading into Week 4 but is not expected to make much of an impact. The true freshman played in four snaps during Week 1 and has not played since.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE