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RedHawks face Big challenge in Ohio offense  MIAMI AT OHIO (7 P.M., ESPN2)
By MIKE SMITH Two of the MAC's top teams will meet in Athens this weekend, and there is plenty on the line. Ohio and Miami are long-time rivals, and hard-fought competition between the two is typical - regardless of the sport. In addition, Tuesday's football matchup . . . MU hoops cracks top 10; Dzioban earns grid POTW  MU men's basketball ranked No. 10 The Miami University men's basketball team earned a spot on the Preseason Mid-Major Top 25® Poll for the 2025-26 season, as the Red and White rank No. 10 overall heading into this upcoming season. Behind fourth-year head coach Travis Steele, the men's team is coming off a season that saw the most wins in program history. Miami returns 10 players from 2024-25, highlighted by Peter Suder, who was picked Preseason All-MAC First Team, and Eian Elmer who was selected Preseason All-MAC Second Team. The RedHawks were also chosen to finish second in the 2025-26 MAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll. Now in its 27th season, the Mid-Major Top 25® is voted on by 31 Division I coaches. To view the complete Mid-Major Top 25® Poll, click here. Dzioban garners POTW honors On Monday, Dom Dzioban named Week 9 Mid-American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. Dzioban was perfect on Saturday, connecting on all four of his field goal attempts in Miami's 26-17 win over Western Michigan. The sixth-year senior made kicks of 44, 24, 29 and 51 yards. His 51-yarder, which matched his career-best, sealed the Miami victory with under two minutes to play. Courtesy Mid-American Conference Steele optimistic new players can keep MU winning  By MIKE SMITH
There is a different vibe about Miami men's basketball these days. Just two years ago, the RedHawks finished below .500 overall (15-17) and right at .500 (9-9) in MAC play. Both marks were improvements over the previous year. Head Coach Travis Steele's third year at the helm showed more tangible results as . . . Finn leads fourth quarter comeback win over WMU  Daquan Finn produced a total of 311 yards of offense. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- After getting largely stymied by a tough Western Michigan (4-4, 3-1 MAC) defense for three quarters, the Miami RedHawks (5-3, 4-0 MAC) rallied for 17 in the final stanza to pull out a 26-17 win Saturday at Yager Stadium. The victory moved MU into sole possession of first place. However, the RedHawks must face Ohio, Toledo and Buffalo before finishing against Ball State. Saturday's matchup brought together two teams with 3-0 MAC records. It also featured two of the league's better defenses, and those units showed their strengths through much of Saturday's battle. The Broncos held . . . Signs point to tough battle in MU vs WMU matchup Both teams among MAC defensive leaders  By MIKE SMITH
It could be the biggest game of the season. That's right. As much as RedHawk fans look ahead to the rivalry matchup against Ohio -- especially when both teams are doing well -- this week's Miami versus Western Michigan contest could be more important. Just how important remains to be seen as the next month is PACKED with big games. Three teams . . . Miami ranked second in preseason coaches poll Preseason honors for Suder (1st Team) and Elmer (2nd Team) CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Tuesday morning the Mid-American conference announced that the Miami University men's basketball team was selected to finish second in the 2025-26 preseason coaches' poll.
Akron was named first in the preseason rankings with 143 points and were followed by Miami (133), Kent State (122), Ohio (108), UMass (98), Toledo (95), Bowling Green (73), Ball State (62), Eastern Michigan (52), Western Michigan (46), Buffalo (37), Central Michigan (31) and Northern Illinois (14). Behind fourth-year . . . RedHawk offense leads way to fourth straight win MU overcomes four TD passes by Eagles' Kim  A Miami defender makes a stop during the RedHawks win over Eastern Michigan. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Eastern Michigan (2-6, 1-3 MAC) senior Noah Kim threw for a season-high four touchdowns and 309 yards, but Miami QB Dequan Finn produced four TDs of his own as the RedHawks pulled out a 44-30 win Saturday at Yager Stadium. Miami, one of three teams still unbeaten in MAC play, never trailed. However, a costly RedHawks turnover and several big plays by Kim allowed the visitors to trail by just seven points at intermission. Both of Finn's . . . Miami aims to keep MAC wins rolling RedHawks defense will face more potent offense  By MIKE SMITH
After two weeks on the road, Miami returns to Yager Stadium Saturday when it hosts Eastern Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled for noon and the game will be shown on ESPN+. In last year's meeting, Brett Gabbert threw four touchdowns for Miami in a 38-14 victory over Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium. Miami's defense added a pair of turnovers and held EMU to 18.4 points under its season average. Eli Blakey posted a career-high 18 tackles, while Corban Hondru added 16 stops. Last Saturday, the Eagles (2-5, 1-2 MAC) broke . . . Strong second half helps MU hold off Zips Defense, special teams again play key roles  By MIKE SMITH
AKRON, OH -- Dequan Finn contributed 268 yards of offense and Miami (3-3, 2-0 MAC) dodged some early trouble as the RedHawks defeated Akron 20-7 Saturday at Infocision Stadium. It was the second straight road win for MU, which again played without RB Kenny Tracy (and backup Josh Ringer). However, senior Jordan Brunson once again became the workhorse, logging 19 trips totaling 72 yards. Finn, as usual, was a . . . RedHawks basketball schedule released Old Dominion visits for Nov. 3 opener  OXFORD, Ohio – On Friday, the Miami University men's basketball team announced its entire 2025-26 schedule. The Red and White will play 31 regular-season contests, including an 18-game Mid-American Conference (MAC) slate.
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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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