MAC · 2026

Ohio

2025 record 9–4 6–2 conference
Postseason Frisco Bowl W 17–10 vs UNLV
Head coach John Hauser Year 1
Scheme Multiple / 4-2-5
Conference
B

9–4 Frisco winner with O6.5 fair Over 53.80%; QB transition keep it under B+

Portal
C

Portal #10 is light for a contender; high-school pipeline depth helps

Depth
C+

Hauser continuity and Bangura floor; depth chart still needs refresh

Market odds

To Win MAC
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No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
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No 0.00%
Over 6.5 wins
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No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #5 38 commits · 183.88 pts
Portal #10 20 commits· avg 83.22

Roster notes

Leading story

Nick Poulos at QB1 under Hauser Y1; Sieh Bangura at RB1

Offense

WR Delaney Crawford / Dom Dorwart / Caleb Gossett; TE Jake Bruno. OL: Kam Wright / Nick Marinaro / Trent Allen / Tigana Cisse

Defense

Joseph Marsh / Pius Odjugo / Nehemiah Dukes; Jack Fries / Cameron Hollobaugh; DJ Walker / Tank Pearson

Key offense

  1. 01
    Sieh Bangura RB
    Returning
    • 2025: 241 carries, 1,392 yds, 15 rushing TD. Listed RB1
  2. 02
    Nick Poulos QB
    Portal
    • Listed QB1
  3. 03
    Chase Hendricks WR
    2025 production
    • 2025: 71 receptions, 1,037 yds, 7 TD. Not named on the named WR first-string

Key defense

  1. 01
    Jalen Thomeson S
    2025 production
    • 2025: 86 tackles
  2. 02
    Jay Crable EDGE
    2025 production
    • 2025: 6.0 sacks
  3. 03
    Tank Pearson CB
    Returning
    • Listed BCB
    • 3rd-team All-MAC — continuity piece under Hauser