Bobcats get a scare in Kent before escaping with a win

Ohio University's Nathan Rourke – shown here running during Ohio's game against Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium on Sept. 22 – connected on 18 of 20 passes Saturday, Oct. 6, in a victory over Kent, for 284 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also ran for a touchdown.

By Michael Johnson In the Mid-American Conference opener, the Ohio Bobcats trailed nearly the entire game until a touchdown with 1:28 left in the game sealed a 27-26 win for Ohio.

Ohio (3-2, 1-0 MAC) experienced its typical defensive struggles on Saturday, but the ’Cats did just enough to take a road win at Kent State (1-5, 0-2 MAC).

The Golden Flashes took a 7-0 lead after the game’s first play when sophomore quarterback…