Team History
One of the more successful teams in the MAC. Have appeared in the AP poll in 5 separate seasons, have played in 15 bowl games, and have won 12 conference championships. Urban Meyer, Dave Clawson, and Dino Babers have all parlayed this job into P5 head coaching opportunities in the 21st century. Scott Loeffler just left to the NFL after 3 straight bowl games, so we'll be seeing Eddie George take over the program this season.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In a 3 year run from 2002-2004 they won 29 games over opponents like Missouri, Kansas, Purdue, and Northwestern. They also spent 13 weeks in the AP poll.
Rock Bottom
After Dino Babers left Mike Jinks immediately tanked things. Kicking off a stretch of 6 consecutive seasons where they never won more than 4 games.
Best Ever Player
Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, 2022-2024): Unanimous All American in 2024, broke the FBS records for receiptions and receiving yards by a tight end in a single season. First tight end ever to lead the country in receptions and receiving yards. First tight end ever to win a conference player of the year award.
Best Ever Coach
Doyt Perry (1955-1964): Always an easy choice when the stadiums named after you. 3 seasons with two losses, 5 seasons with 1 loss, and 2 undefeated seasons. That's it. Never any worse than 2 losses.
Stadium
Doyt Perry Stadium
First Season
1919
Enrollment
20,000