They were led by 15th year head coach Frank Solich and played their home games at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio, as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.

[1][2][3] The MAC released their preseason media poll on July 23, 2019, with the Bobcats predicted to finish in first place in the East Division.

[4] Ohio was also picked as the overall favorite to win the MAC Championship Game.

Source:[5] Since December 16, 2004, the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats has been Frank Solich.

[6] Jimmy Burrow, defensive coordinator since 2005, announcement retirement on February 5, 2019.