Bobcats hammer Hampton, 59-0

ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio University football team started the 2017 season on the right foot, rolling to a 59-0 victory over visiting Hampton University on Saturday night at Peden Stadium.

The Bobcats ran for seven touchdowns, threw for one, recorded a safety and made a field goal while also outgaining their FCS guest by a 420-108 tally in total offense — including a 248-68 count on the ground.

A complete recap of the Ohio’s season-opening victory will appear in the Wednesday publications of The Daily Sentinel, Gallipolis Daily Tribune, and Point Pleasant Register.

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Ohio University sophomore Javon Hagan celebrates a tackle in front of teammate Evan Croutch (47), during the Bobcats’ 59-0 win, on Saturday night in Athens. (Alex Hawley|OVP Sports)

https://www.mydailysentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/09/web1_9.4-OU-Standalone.jpgOhio University sophomore Javon Hagan celebrates a tackle in front of teammate Evan Croutch (47), during the Bobcats’ 59-0 win, on Saturday night in Athens. (Alex Hawley|OVP Sports)