Ohio: 2026 Week 11 recap

Ohio sits at 6–2 with a rating of −1.5, holding rank 78 overall—a position unchanged from last week despite the Week 8 home win over Eastern Michigan (24–20). The stagnant rating reflects a team treading water: solid on the surface but constrained by execution. GIE's red-zone efficiency tells the story; at 24%, Ohio converts scoring opportunities at a rate that leaves points on the field. Third-down conversion sits at 39%, well below what sustains drives. The Bobcats project to 8.8 expected wins and hold a 31% shot at the MAC title, but that margin evaporates without tighter situational football. Up next is a road trip to Akron—a game Ohio needs to win decisively to keep postseason momentum alive.