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Hocking Hills Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, leads a group of hikers on the Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike in Logan, Ohio, on October 15, 2016. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
Hocking Hills Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, leads a group of hikers on the Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike in Logan, Ohio, on October 15, 2016. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
The Bobcats Fans gather before the kick off at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. Bins for collecting recycling, compost and garbage were located in several locations around Peden Stadium for the GameDay Recycling Challenge. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
The Bobcats Fans gather before the kick off at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. Bins for collecting recycling, compost and garbage were located in several locations around Peden Stadium for the GameDay Recycling Challenge. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
Melina Luise and Morgyn Freeland, recycling and zero waste personnel and students at Ohio University set up the bins for the GameDay Recycling Challenge at Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
Melina Luise and Julie Tennison, recycling and zero waste personnel and students at Ohio University set up the bins for the GameDay Recycling Challenge at Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
Mason Leadbetter, 5, throws away his garbage after the game in the bins located at Door 1 in Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. All of the garbage collected during this game will be used as part of the numbers for the GameDay Recycling Challenge. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
Mason Leadbetter, 5, throws away his garbage after the game in the bins located at Door 1 in Peden Stadium on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. All of the garbage collected during this game will be used as part of the numbers for the GameDay Recycling Challenge. (Jorge Castillo Castro/WOUB)
A boy rides a hay bale on top of skateboard at the Athens Harvest Festival on October 16, 2016. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
A boy rides a hay bale on top of skateboard at the Athens Harvest Festival on October 16, 2016. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
The Bluegrass Sweethearts play folksy jams at the Athens Harvest Festival on  October 16, 2016. The event, which took place in Athens, Ohio at Lake Snowden, was a celebration of local farmers, eateries and appalachian culture. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
The Bluegrass Sweethearts play folksy jams at the Athens Harvest Festival on October 16, 2016. The event, which took place in Athens, Ohio at Lake Snowden, was a celebration of local farmers, eateries and appalachian culture. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
David Mayfield of the Bluegrass Sweethearts plays at the Athens Harvest Festival on October 16, 2016. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
David Mayfield of the Bluegrass Sweethearts plays at the Athens Harvest Festival on October 16, 2016. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
Hikers on the Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike tried to avoid the mud on the more than 5-mile hike. Attendees came from all over the world to take part in the informational nature hike in Logan, Ohio on October 15, 2016. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
Hikers on the Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike tried to avoid the mud on the more than 5-mile hike. Attendees came from all over the world to take part in the informational nature hike in Logan, Ohio on October 15, 2016. (Robert McGraw/WOUB)
The Ohio University cheerleading squad performs on stage during the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
The Ohio University cheerleading squad performs on stage during the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
A member of the football team flexes as his teammates cheer him on at the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
A member of the football team flexes as his teammates cheer him on at the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
The Ohio University cheerleading squad celebrates after an exciting performance at the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
The Ohio University cheerleading squad celebrates after an exciting performance at the Yell Like Hell event at Ohio University on October 6, 2016. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)
A horse led hayride prepares for a historical tour around the Ridges on Friday, October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. The event, hosted by the Ohio University Alumni Association, is one of several events taking place on Ohio University campus for homecoming weekend. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
A horse led hayride prepares for a historical tour around the Ridges on Friday, October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. The event, hosted by the Ohio University Alumni Association, is one of several events taking place on Ohio University campus for homecoming weekend. (Erin Clark/WOUB)
People watch as The Ohio University Jazz Band play at Casa Neuva on October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio.  (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
People watch as The Ohio University Jazz Band play at Casa Neuva on October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
The Ohio University Jazz Band plays at Casa Neuva on October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio.  (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
The Ohio University Jazz Band plays at Casa Neuva on October 8, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
Lyric Powell, 2, paints her lips with black paint after finishing painting her pumpkin in the Make and Take tent during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)
Lyric Powell, 2, paints her lips with black paint after finishing painting her pumpkin in the Make and Take tent during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)
Rodney Smith, left, holds his son Ethan Smith, 2, as he points towards the tractor train while standing next to a foal in the Rio Valley Stables during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)
Rodney Smith, left, holds his son Ethan Smith, 2, as he points towards the tractor train while standing next to a foal in the Rio Valley Stables during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio. (Kelsey Brunner/WOUB)
Loren Lott, 5, left, runs through the hay maze followed by Makenna Nutter, 5, during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio.
Loren Lott, 5, left, runs through the hay maze followed by Makenna Nutter, 5, during the 46th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct., 15, 2016 in Rio Grande, Ohio.
A young boy drives his toy tractor behind the Athens Real estate company float in the Ohio University Homecoming parade in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
A young boy drives his toy tractor behind the Athens Real estate company float in the Ohio University Homecoming parade in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Ohio University president, Dr. Roderick McDavis, speaks at the College Gate Grand Re-Opening before the Homecoming parade at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. “We welcome everyone here at Ohio University,” said McDavis while speaking about the new accessibility ramps for the College Gate. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Ohio University president, Dr. Roderick McDavis, speaks at the College Gate Grand Re-Opening before the Homecoming parade at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. “We welcome everyone here at Ohio University,” said McDavis while speaking about the new accessibility ramps for the College Gate. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Two kids slide down one of the inflatable blow-ups during a tailgate party before the Homecoming game in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Two kids slide down one of the inflatable blow-ups during a tailgate party before the Homecoming game in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Two women watching the Ohio University parade from a window above the College Bookstore on Court Street in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Two women watching the Ohio University parade from a window above the College Bookstore on Court Street in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Christy Viggland hands out balloons that promote Good Work Inc. campaign, Homecoming for the Homeless, before the parade starts in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. Homecoming for the Homeless was sponsored by the College Book Store and handed out free balloons for kids. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Christy Viggland hands out balloons that promote Good Work Inc. campaign, Homecoming for the Homeless, before the parade starts in Athens, Ohio, on October 8, 2016. Homecoming for the Homeless was sponsored by the College Book Store and handed out free balloons for kids. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)