Ohio (1-1) got their first win of the season by riding the offensive line and a stout, opportunistic defense to victory over LIU (0-1).
The ‘Cats started the contest with four offensive skill position starters in street clothes including QB Kurtis Rourke. With backup QB CJ Harris at the helm, the ‘Cats moved the ball systematically down the field on the opening drive, leaning on the run while sprinkling in a few passes to start the scoring with a 24-yard Gianni Spetic.
The first-drive formula worked the rest of the first half with Ohio running behind an offensive line that dominated LIU’s front seven more times than not.