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Nick Poulos throws 3 TD passes, helps Ohio beat Central Michigan 31-14 for 16th straight win at home
Ohio held Central Michigan to 78 first-half yards and extended the nation’s second-longest home winning streak to 16 games.
On Saturday, Ohio quarterback Nick Poulos threw three first-half touchdown passes, extending the Bobcats' home winning streak to 16 with a 31-14 victory over Central Michigan in Athens.
Duncan Brune sparked Ohio's offense with 91 yards and a 23-yard touchdown, while Central Michigan was held to just 78 yards in the first half, allowing the Bobcats to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
Will Hryszko kicked a short field goal early in the second quarter; Poulos then connected with Preston Bowman for a 1-yard touchdown and Dom Dorwart for a 44-yard score, building a 31-0 halftime lead.
The Chippewas mounted a second-half response as Jayden Clerveaux scored on a 15-yard run in the third quarter and Nick Woodford added a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth.
Ohio improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference, while Central Michigan fell to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in conference before hosting Western Michigan next Saturday.