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'Survivor' RedHawks face solid Broncos in rematch TIME: 12:00 p.m. TV: ESPN By MIKE SMITH
Head-to-head results are an often-used clue in game predictions. Why not? There is a reason why Team A defeated Team B. Such reasons, however, can be anything from the bounce of a football to turn of a head. Moreover, injuries/personnel issues, game plan adjustments and even mindsets are among a multitude of changes that might affect a second meeting between the same opponents -- especially if those teams are of relatively equal skills. Miami football Head Coach Chuck Martin knows . . . Nine RedHawks named to all-MAC teams The Mid-American Conference on Thursday announced its all-MAC teams. Nine RedHawks were included: four on first team, three on second team and two on third team. First Team: Kam Perry (WR), Dom Dzioban (K), Adam Trick (DL), Eli Blakey (DB) Second Team: Drew Terrill (OL), Corban Hondru (LB), Silas Walters (DB) Third Team: Eric Smith (OL), Jackson Kuwatch (LB) Power Four take bites, but Martin likes new signee class By Mike Smith Although the player haul was somewhat smaller than anticipated several weeks ago, Miami football Head Coach Chuck Martin was still able to report the RedHawks got quality in a variety of places via National Signing Day commitments Wednesday. Miami was able to sign 18 athletes. Several weeks ago, the number would have been more like 24. "We hold the . . . MU bench contributes 60 points in win over Red Wolves By MIKE SMITH OXFORD, OH -- Freshman forward Kyle Waltz (15 points) led six RedHawks in double figures as Miami blasted Indiana University East 109-65 Tuesday at Millett Hall. It was the seventh win in as many outings for Miami (7-0), IUE remains 5-3 on the year as it counted Tuesday's game as an exhibition on its schedule. Miami was up 10-7 when . . . RedHawks beat Ball State; punch title game ticket Gotkowski throws three TDs in must-win challenge Kam Perry grabs a long touchdown pass. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH OXFORD, OH -- Standing before the press after his team's 45-24 win over Ball State Saturday, Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin observed this season has been like no other in his nearly three decades of coaching. At least one thing about it, however, is familiar. Martin's RedHawks are going to the MAC Championship game. It's the third straight . . . Miami football fate becomes clear: Win and In Friday's results, which included Ohio's win over Buffalo have removed much of the cloud cover over a second spot in the 2025 MAC Championship game. Western Michigan's unmatched 7-1 record has the Broncos in one spot. The question entering this week was, which of four second place teams would prevail. According to profootballnetwork.com's latest update (Friday afternoon), a RedHawks win over Ball State Saturday would send MU to the title game. If Miami loses, of course, it is out. Miami lost to both . . . RedHawks in must-win situation against Ball State Martin says MU will need its A-game By MIKE SMITH With just four wins to their credit, the Ball State Cardinals will be home during bowl season. However, when they look back on their 2025 campaign, they can still recall some fond moments. The best might have come Oct. 4 when BSU upset defending MAC champion Ohio 20-14 in Muncie. Reverberations from that day . . . Second half comeback keeps RedHawks in win column Underdog Spartans owned double-digit lead By MRO STAFF JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Peter Suder scored a game-high 20 points and pulled down seven rebounds to lead Miami (5-0) past UNC Greensboro (1-7) in Riley Decker Showcase action Wednesday at the Adams Jenkins Complex. After leading 16-15 with 12 minutes remaining in the opening period, MU built its lead to seven points (24-17). It was a 28-23 RedHawk lead when . . . RedHawks happy to run; cruise past UAPB OXFORD, OH -- Junior guard Evan Ipsaro hit all nine free throws on the way to a career-high 20 points and five RedHawks reached double figures as Miami downed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 111-84 Sunday at Millett Hall. With the victory, MU stayed undefeated in five outings and UAPB remained winless in eight outings. In his post-game . . . RedHawks still have decent shot at title game berth In case you were wondering, here is the latest on Miami's path to a MAC Championship game berth.
Suffice it to say, the RedHawks' win at Buffalo was huge, but they need to defeat Ball State in Saturday's finale at Yager Stadium. Here's what it looks like for MU, according to the MAC Sports Connection. Click HERE for entire MAC picture. |
Editor-Publisher Mike SmithMike grew up in Mid-American Conference football and basketball territory and returned there after military service. He has been covering MAC football and men's basketball for much of the last several decades. Archives
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