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Peden Tower, before stadium renovation. The stadium was named in honor of Don C. Peden, a coach and director of athletics at Ohio University for 27 years.He was one of the founders of the Mid-American Conference and a national force in intercollegiate athletics, especially football and baseball.
As part of Peden's legacy, the Bobcats' present-day stadium (known as Ohio Stadium in Peden's time) now dons the name Peden Stadium. Peden's tenure began rather unceremoniously in 1924, with a 4–4 record. The next year, however, Peden led the 'Cats to a 6–2 season and wins over the Cincinnati and Toledo. The Ohio varsity squad of 1926
Don C. Peden (December 30, 1898 – February 23, 1970) was an American football and baseball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Ohio University from 1924 to 1946, compiling a record of 121 wins, 46 losses and 11 draws Peden's winning percentage of (.711) is the highest of any coach in the history of the Ohio Bobcats football program.
In 2010, Peden Stadium was designated an official Ohio Historical landmark site after a university alumnus, Michael A Massa, advanced the idea to Ohio University and State of Ohio officials. [ citation needed ] Many recent renovation and expansion efforts have allowed the stadium to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of college football ...
The Bobcats were led in the Cure Bowl by Brian Smith [6] The Bobcats played their home games at Peden Stadium, located in Athens, Ohio. [ 7 ] Ohio entered the season coming of their second straight 10 win season and ended the 2023 season with a win over Georgia Southern the Myrtle Beach Bowl for their fifth straight bowl win.
Oregon's Autzen Stadium is situated in the Pacific Northwest. "It never rains in Autzen" is an urban myth associated with the Ducks' home field.
They are ranked by capacity, which is the maximum number of spectators the stadium can normally accommodate. All U.S. stadiums with a current capacity of 10,000 or more are included in the list. The majority of these stadiums are used for American football , either in college football or the National Football League (NFL).
Prior to the season the university installed new turf in Peden Stadium. [38] The field at Peden was christened "Frank Solich Field" after the MAC's all-time coaching wins leader to whom Albin was a long time assistant. [39] [40] With the win over Bowling Green, Ohio remained unbeaten on the new field.