Shelton, Bester lead ground game as Miami beats Kent State
Tyre Shelton rushed for 148 yards, Jaylon Bester ran for a decisive touchdown, and Miami (Ohio) defeated Kent State 23-16 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Miami (OH) RedHawks
23
Kent State Golden Flashes
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
| KENT | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 8,455 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | W 34-17 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | vs Buffalo Bulls | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 28-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 34-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | W 20-19 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:32 23-16
Matthew Trickett 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:19 23-13
Jaylon Bester 47 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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Touchdown 6:03 16-13
Craig Elmore 12 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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Touchdown 11:29 16-6
Luke Mayock 11 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Sam Sloman Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 9-6
Matthew Trickett 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:37 9-3
Sam Sloman 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:23 6-3
Matthew Trickett 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:54 6-0
Sam Sloman 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:22 3-0
Sam Sloman 36 Yd Field Goal
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KENT
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:29 · End of Game
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M-OH 0:29
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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KENT 1:32
8 plays, 47 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:32 23-16
Matthew Trickett 42 Yd Field Goal
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M-OH 3:19
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:19 23-13
Jaylon Bester 47 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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KENT 6:03
11 plays, 88 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 16-13
Craig Elmore 12 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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M-OH 8:57
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:36 · Fumble
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KENT 13:33
9 plays, 35 yards, 2:38 · Missed FG
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M-OH 1:11
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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KENT 3:11
12 plays, 43 yards, 3:57 · Fumble
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KENT 7:08
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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M-OH 8:18
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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KENT 9:53
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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M-OH 11:29
8 plays, 72 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:29 16-6
Luke Mayock 11 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Sam Sloman Kick)
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KENT 15:00
7 plays, 64 yards, 0:57 · Field Goal
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M-OH 0:57
4 plays, 15 yards, 0:30 · Missed FG
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KENT 1:27
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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M-OH 2:02
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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KENT 4:47
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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M-OH 6:15
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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KENT 8:55
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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M-OH 11:37
9 plays, 66 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 9-6
Matthew Trickett 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:37 9-3
Sam Sloman 28 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 14:23
9 plays, 35 yards, 1:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:23 6-3
Matthew Trickett 22 Yd Field Goal
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M-OH 1:20
5 plays, 9 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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KENT 4:21
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Interception
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M-OH 5:54
6 plays, 49 yards, 2:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:54 6-0
Sam Sloman 41 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 8:45
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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M-OH 9:22
8 plays, 91 yards, 3:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:22 3-0
Sam Sloman 36 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 12:53
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:07 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
M-OH
KENT
21
1st Downs
25
4-14
3rd down efficiency
8-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
467
Total Yards
336
178
Passing
209
13/29
Comp/Att
23/44
6.1
Yards per pass
4.8
289
Rushing
127
42
Rushing Attempts
40
6.9
Yards per rush
3.2
11-101
Penalties
12-100
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:33
Possession
26:27
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