Rosa and Vezza score 2 TDs each as Ohio romps Stonehill 35-7

Victor Rosa scored two rushing touchdowns, and Riley Nelson had five catches for 113 receiving yards as Ohio defeated Stonehill 35-7 on Saturday in Athens, Ohio. The Bobcats, now 2-2, secured their first-ever victory over the Skyhawks, who fell to 1-4. Ohio’s Matt Vezza threw for 207 yards and a touchdown, adding two more scores on the ground. After Stonehill tied the game early in the second quarter with a 32-yard touchdown reception by Cole Clarke, Ohio responded with 28 unanswered points. Dom Dorwart’s 42-yard touchdown catch and additional rushing scores by Vezza and Rosa sealed the win. Stonehill struggled offensively, managing only -1 yard rushing and 124 total yards compared to Ohio’s 523. Stonehill will face Sacred Heart on October 10, while Ohio begins their MAC schedule against Kent State next Saturday. QUESTION: How might Ohio’s strong performance against Stonehill impact their confidence and strategy as they enter their conference games?