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Peden Stadium, also known as Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium since August 2022, [3] is an American football stadium on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Situated on the banks of the Hocking River with a seated capacity of 25,210, [ 4 ] Peden Stadium has been the home of the Ohio Bobcats Football team since 1929.
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 ...
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
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.
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.
The 2017 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season.They were led by 13th-year head coach Frank Solich and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.
Prior to the 2022 season Ohio University installed new turf in Peden Stadium. [7] The field at Peden was now christened "Frank Solich Field" [8] [5] Through the completion of the 2023 season Ohio is 11–1 on the new field. On January 8, 2023, Solich was announced as a member the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class. [9]
The first intercollegiate men's basketball game involving an Ohio University team was played in Athens in 1907 against the Parkersburg YMCA.Under the direction of coach James Jones, the Bobcats won the game by a score of 46–9 and continued their victories with a 5-game winning streak to start the season.