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Hesson, Tracy lead Miami to first 2025 win Defense, special teams contribute key plays  Kenny Tracy secures the ball before scoring a third quarter TD. MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Henry Hesson tossed two TD passes to Kam Perry, while Kenny Tracy, ran for 134 yards on 20 carries as Miami (1-3) defeated Lindenwood (2-3) 38-0 Saturday at Yager Stadium. It was the first win of 2025 for MU, which had previously lost to a pair of Big Ten teams (Wisconsin and Rutgers), as well as an undefeated UNLV team last Saturday. It was against the Rebels that MU lost starting QB Dequan Finn and several other starters. Finn did not . . . Banged up RedHawks face Lions in homecoming tilt Eliminating turnovers a priority  LINDENWOOD AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
By MIKE SMITH Given the injury situation at Miami, it would probably be a good idea not to overlook this week's opponent. Four key starters left the UNLV game and didn't return. At least as of Monday, Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin wasn't sure about their availability this week. Their injuries added to . . . Wounded RedHawks list grows heading into Week 5 Cleaning up turnovers on To-Do list  Daquan Finn passes for a big gain against UNLV. Finn was injured in the second quarter and did not return. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
Injuries were a key part of Miami football Head Coach Chuck Martin's weekly press conference Monday at Yager Stadium. RedHawk fans weren't sure what to expect going forward after watching Miami starting quarterback Dequan Finn go down during second quarter action Saturday. He lay motionless on the field for a while and was eventually helped to the sideline. Finn, who landed awkwardly on his head-shoulder-neck area after getting upended on a pass play, did not return and his future return is undetermed. Finn's injury seemed to open the door as several other starters followed. "We lost our starting . . . RedHawks fall as Rebels dominate second half Miami injuries, turnovers play key roles  Corban Hondru celebrates a sack. MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- The hosts led early, but three MU turnovers and a slew of RedHawk injuries helped UNLV come-from behind to post a 41-38 victory at Yager Stadium Saturday. With their win, the Rebels moved to 4-0 on the season, while Miami dropped to 0-3. The RedHawks led 14-3 early in . . . First RedHawk home game features tough opponent RedHawks and Rebels both coming off bye week  The Miami RedHawks are still looking for their first victory of 2025.
Given the schedule, not to mention a massive personnel turnover this season, its hardly surprising. After losses to Big Ten foes Wisconsin (17-0) and Rutgers (45-17), MU enjoyed a much-needed bye last week. There was no shortage of things to work on as Head Coach Chuck Martin's team continues its efforts to mesh so many new parts and iron out issues on both sides of the ball. This the RedHawks first . . . Bye week timing good for 'these' RedHawks  By MIKE SMITH
For those who have seen ANY episode of Bar Rescue on TV, they know what a stress test is. Bar "interventionist" Jon Taffer brings in a group of customers to "test" how/why that show's featured bar is failing. Typically, it doesn't go well. Miami football coach Chuck Martin seems to think of the RedHawks recent matchups against Big Ten teams similarly -- especially given a massive turnover in personnel this year. The RedHawks . . . Miami vs UNLV set for noon kickoff  The Mid-American Conference today announced that Miami's football matchup against UNLV Sept. 20 at Yager Stadium will begin at noon. The contest will be broadcast on ESPNU.
MU offensive improvement not enough in loss to Rutgers  PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin had predicted a much different style of game when his RedHawks faced Rutgers this week after a largely defensive struggle in a 17-0 loss at Wisconsin last week.
His prediction proved accurate as Rutgers recorded 31 first downs in a 45-17 win over Miami. The RedHawks offense got untracked for 17 points and just missed out on moe. Senior QB Athan Kaliakmanis, who . . .  Miami regroups for second Big Ten foe Scarlet Knights bring different style, experience  By MIKE SMITH
Miami takes its second 2025 dip in the Big Ten pool Saturday when the RedHawks visit Rutgers. It's a chance for MU to redeem itself, or at least gain some traction on offense after struggling mightily in last week's 17-0 loss at Wisconsin. Zero for nine on third down may not say it all, but the stat says a lot. Granted, the RedHawks . . . Fixing offense is on everybody - Chuck Martin  By MIKE SMITH
It was a long trip back to Oxford early Friday morning. Such trips, of course, seem even longer when there isn't much to celebrate. Wisconsin led just 3-0 at half and 10-0 after three quarters. However. Miami's offense never got out of first gear and the RedHawks eventually fell 17-0. "You feel sick," Martin said. you're "disappointed, mad (and) upset. ... Nobody likes losing and nobody likes getting sand kicked in their face." Martin pointed out mistakes . . . |
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. 
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