In the Thursday night beat-down of Western Michigan, Ohio quarterback Nathan Rourke threw 12 for 14 for 149 yards and three touchdowns. He added 68 rushing yards and two more scores. in this file photo, Rourke scores a touchdown during the Bobcats’ loss to Cincinnati in Nippert Stadium in September.
Michael JohnsonIf the visit to Western Michigan tonight (Thursday) was supposed to be Ohio’s first big test in weeks, the Bobcats earned an A-plus. On the strength of six forced turnovers, Ohio flew out of Kalamazoo with a 59-14 victory over the Broncos.
From the opening drive when Western Michigan missed a field goal, the Broncos couldn’t stay out of their own way.