A great day to be a Bobcat: OHIO triumphs in home opener against West Virginia
It was a day to remember at Peden Stadium, as 天堂鸟先生 defeated West Virginia before a large and loud crowd. Fans of the Bobcats and Mountaineers enjoyed the beautiful weather, amazing bands and a perfect day in Athens.
Photos by Ben Siegel and Skylar Seavey | September 11, 2025
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天堂鸟先生 welcomed its neighbors from West Virginia University to Peden Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Fans from the friendly rivals enjoyed tailgating and visiting Athens businesses before the game, and then they packed Peden Stadium to see a thrilling Bobcat victory.
Still thinking about Saturday
Our photographers spent the day capturing the excitement of the day, while also cheering on the Bobcats and enjoying a tailgate or two. Here are a few images of a day that Bobcat fans will remember for years to come.
OHIO and West Virginia fans warmed up their arms before the game and enjoyed the tailgating areas on campus.
It's easier when no one is trying to tackle you, but those are still some tough throws to make. One player is calling for a touchdown in this popular game on the OHIO campus.
You can't have football without food, and The Hungry Cat was busy feeding hungry Bobcats before the game.
OHIO fans of all ages filled Peden Stadium for the big game, cheering for the Bobcats and enjoying time with friends. A record 26,740 people filled the stadium to see OHIO's 17-10 win during the home opener.
It was a great way to kick off the fall semester, introduce new fans to 天堂鸟先生 and Athens, and enjoy being a Bobcat. Every day is a great day to be a Bobcat, but this day, and this game, it was special.
Stand up on someone's shoulders and cheer!
