Ohio projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The 2024 Cure Bowl will pit two conference champions: the Ohio Bobcats (10-3) who won the MAC title, against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4) who were the champions of Conference USA. The game will take place at Camping World Stadium with kickoff set for noon ET.

Another thing that remains common between the two programs is the departure of their two head coaches. Tim Albin is leaving for Charlotte, leaving offensive coordinator Brian Smith to serve as the interim head coach of the Bobcats. Meanwhile, Rich Rodriguez left Jacksonville State for West Virginia.

Ohio is on a six-game winning streak and is favored to win this contest.

Here's a closer look at Ohio's projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl.

Ohio projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Rodney Harris II

2nd: Eian Pugh

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Chase Hendricks

2nd: Max Rodarte
3rd: Kaden Hurst

WR-F (Wide Receiver F):

Starter: Coleman Owen

2nd: Eamonn Dennis
3rd: Caleb Gossett

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Carson Heidecker

2nd: Jordon Jones

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Davion Weatherspoon

2nd: Trent Allen

C (Center):

Starter: Parker Titsworth

2nd: Kam Wright

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Christophe Atkinson

2nd: Aidan Johnson

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Jacob Dennison

2nd: Jarian Shelby

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Mason Williams

2nd: Jake Bruno
3rd: Bryce Butler

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Parker Navarro

2nd: Nick Poulos

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Anthony Tyus III

2nd: Rickey Hunt Jr.
3rd: Nolan McCormick

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Bradley Weaver

2nd: Kaci Seegars

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: CJ Doggette

2nd: Chris Mayfield

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Bralen Henderson

2nd: Cam Rice

JACK (Edge Rusher):

Starter: Ben McNaboe

2nd: Kadin Schmitz
3rd: Marcel Walker-Burgess

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Shay Taylor

2nd: Stellan Bowman
3rd: Jack Fries

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Blake Leake

2nd: Michael Molnar

FCB (Field Cornerback):

Starter: Tank Pearson

2nd: Tony Mathis

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Dustin Johnson

2nd: Miles Fleming

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Adonis Williams Jr.

2nd: Jaylen Johnson

BCB (Boundary Cornerback):

Starter: Roman Parodie

2nd: Michael Mack II

NB (Nickelback):

Starter: DJ Walker

2nd: Michael Mack II

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Jack Wilson

2nd: Alex Kasee

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Gianni Spetic

2nd: Jacob Lewis
3rd: Alex Kasee

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Jacob Lewis

2nd: Gianni Spetic
3rd: Alex Kasee

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Colby Garfield

2nd: Dominic Konopka

H (Holder):

Starter: Jack Wilson

2nd: Alex Kasee

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Coleman Owen

2nd: Tank Pearson

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Tank Pearson

2nd: Eamonn Dennis
3rd: Duncan Brune