| Year: | 1952 |
| Team: | Ohio Bobcats |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 6–2–1 |
| Conf Record: | 5–2 |
| Head Coach: | Carroll Widdoes |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Stadium: | Peden Stadium |
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 6–2–1 record (5–2 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 180 to 133.[1] They played their home games in Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.[2]
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.[3] Center Vince Costello was named to the Little All-America Team.[4]