The 1952 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1952 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Carroll Widdoes, the Bobcats compiled a 6âÂÂ2âÂÂ1 record (5âÂÂ2 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 180 to 133. They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.
The team's statistical leaders included Dick Phillips with 345 rushing yards, Bill Frederick with 845 passing yards, and Lou Sawchik with 472 receiving yards. Center Vince Costello was named to the Little All-America Team.