 Under the guidance of Frank Solich, the Ohio football program enjoyed a return to national prominence in 2006.On November 16, 2006 the Bobcats secured their first ever Mid-American Conference East Division title and their first football championship of any sort since 1968 with a victory over Akron.The Bobcats advanced to the 2006 MAC Championship Game, where they were defeated by Central Michigan 31–10.