Rourke with 4 TDs leads Ohio past UMass 58-42
Nathan Rourke threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Ohio recovered from an early 14-point deficit to beat UMass 58-42 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
42
Ohio Bobcats
58
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| OHIO | 14 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 58 |
Peden Stadium · 19,056 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:26 42-58
Louie Zervos 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:05 42-55
Samuel Emilus 19 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Field Goal 10:15 35-55
Louie Zervos 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:40 35-52
Maleek Irons 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 7:06 35-45
Louie Zervos 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:57 35-42
Andy Isabella 55 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 12:16 28-42
A.J. Ouellette 49 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:05 28-35
A.J. Ouellette 14 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:02 28-28
Sadiq Palmer 4 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 7:52 21-28
Papi White 12 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:36 21-21
Maleek Irons 16 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:07 21-14
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:28 21-7
Andy Isabella 37 Yd pass from Ross Comis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:23 14-7
Papi White 19 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 11:11 14-0
Isaiah Rodgers 55 Yd Interception Return (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 13:19 7-0
Andy Isabella 39 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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OHIO
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:00
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UMASS 1:29
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Downs
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OHIO 2:26
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:26 42-58
Louie Zervos 25 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 5:23
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:50 · Interception
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OHIO 7:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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UMASS 8:05
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 42-55
Samuel Emilus 19 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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OHIO 10:15
8 plays, 50 yards, 4:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:15 35-55
Louie Zervos 22 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 14:18
11 plays, 26 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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OHIO 2:40
5 plays, 67 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:40 35-52
Maleek Irons 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 5:07
7 plays, 40 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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OHIO 7:06
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:06 35-45
Louie Zervos 36 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 11:57
1 play, 55 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 35-42
Andy Isabella 55 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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OHIO 12:16
4 plays, 85 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:16 28-42
A.J. Ouellette 49 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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OHIO 0:05
9 plays, 78 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 28-35
A.J. Ouellette 14 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 2:02
16 plays, 90 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 28-28
Sadiq Palmer 4 Yd pass from Andrew Ford (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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OHIO 7:52
8 plays, 88 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:52 21-28
Papi White 12 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 12:25
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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OHIO 13:36
5 plays, 44 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:36 21-21
Maleek Irons 16 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 0:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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OHIO 2:07
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 21-14
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 5:28
3 plays, 69 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:28 21-7
Andy Isabella 37 Yd pass from Ross Comis (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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OHIO 6:23
8 plays, 60 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 14-7
Papi White 19 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UMASS 11:11
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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OHIO 11:11
4 plays, 33 yards, 2:02 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:11 14-0
Isaiah Rodgers 55 Yd Interception Return (Cooper Garcia Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
UMASS
OHIO
23
1st Downs
34
5-12
3rd down efficiency
8-13
2-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
451
Total Yards
664
410
Passing
270
30/43
Comp/Att
23/32
9.5
Yards per pass
8.4
41
Rushing
394
22
Rushing Attempts
44
1.9
Yards per rush
9.0
8-77
Penalties
4-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
22:12
Possession
37:48
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