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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.  Miami holds off Lakers to stay unbeaten  Evan Ipsaro drives the paint during first half action. (MVsmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Almar Atlason (16) and Evan Ipsaro (14) combined for 30 points and Miami (4-0) put five players in double figures as the RedHawks held off Mercyhurst (3-3) 76-71 Thursday at Millett Hall. The duo connected on 15 of 16 free throws as Miami sank 26 of 31 (84%) at the stripe. The free throws prove pivotal as Mercyhurst made 9 of 13 charity tosses. The difference offset Laker advantages in field goals (27-22) and treys (8-6). Noting the Lakers run some "unique" offensive and defensive sets, MU Head Coach Travis Steele said, "They do foul a lot, and we were able to exploit that as far as attacking north and south and getting to the rim. . . . Last year we were kind of tied to the 3-point line in a lot of ways. I think we can score in a lot of different ways this year. We can get to the line. Miami, which played . . . • RedHawks move up to No. 5; host Mercyhurst • Martin takes hit, but keeps on coaching  The Miami University men's basketball team reached its highest ranking on the Mid-Major Top 25® Poll for the 2025-26 season, as Collegeinsider announced its new poll Monday evening, with the RedHawks ranked No. 5 overall.
Among other . . . Gotkowski sparks 'O' while defense closes door on Bulls RedHawks prevail in critical road test; end slide  Thomas Gotkowski By MIKE SMITH
BUFFALO, NY -- Riding a rare two-game MAC losing streak and playing without their nearly season-long starting quarterback, the Miami RedHawks needed a spark for their critical matchup against Buffalo Tuesday at UB Stadium. They found that spark when redshirt freshman quarterback Thomas Gotkowski came off the bench to . . . Click Read More to continue Miami faces Bulls in key MAC showdown RedHawks also need win for bowl eligibility  By MIKE SMITH
The Miami RedHawks entered November riding a five-game winning streak that included a win over current MAC leader Western Michigan. Two games later, MU is scrambling for not only a MAC title game spot, but also bowl eligibility. Some might call it an uphill battle, because it is a different RedHawks team these days. The reason? Quarterback Dequan Finn is . . . |
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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