Ohio defeated Gardner-Webb 52-35 on Saturday in Week 4 action. The Bobcats' explosive second quarter proved decisive, outscoring the Runnin' Bulldogs 28-7 in that period to seize control of the contest.

Parker Navarro led Ohio's offense through the air with 290 passing yards, while Duncan Brune rushed for 88 yards on the ground. Gardner-Webb's Cole Schnieder led all receivers with 9 catches.

Gardner-Webb struck first with Carson Gresock's 48-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter, but Ohio's defense stepped up with a crucial interception by Michael Mack II. The Runnin' Bulldogs scored again in the second quarter on Nate Hampton's 68-yard touchdown pass to Quasean Holmes, but Ohio's second-quarter barrage proved insurmountable. Hampton added another touchdown pass to Chris Lofton for 42 yards in the fourth quarter.

Ohio's balanced offensive attack, combined with a dominant second-quarter performance, secured the 17-point victory. The game exceeded the over-under of 55 points, finishing with a combined 87 points.