AKRON — De’Montre Tuggle and the Ohio Bobcats got in the win column for 2021 thanks to a solid ground effort.
Tuggle rushed for 201 yards and Ohio won its Mid-American Conference opener at Akron’s InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, 34-17.
Ohio is 1-4 on the season, and 1-0 in the MAC, as head coach Tim Albin won his first game as the Bobcats’ head coach.
The Bobcats broke out of their early season slump thanks to a powerful running game.
Ohio scored the final 24 points, gaining 398 yards rushing for the game.
Ohio outgained Akron 458-333 in total yards of the game, as the Zips fell to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the MAC.