Being outscored to start the game has been a problem for Central Michigan football this season, allowing opponents to hold a 41-12 advantage through five games in the first quarter.
Against Ohio on Saturday, CMU was able to stay tied with Ohio at seven after the first quarter and went into the locker room trailing 14-13 at halftime.
The Bobcats went 75 yards in 10 plays, capping off the opening drive with a one-yard touchdown rush from quarterback Nathan Rourke.
Senior tight end Tyler Conklin responded with three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown on the following drive to tie the game at seven all.