Miami tops Ohio 24-21, takes control in MAC East
Sam Sloman matched his career-best 53-yard field goal with 3:48 to play, Ryan McWood and Kameron Butler combined a clutch sack and Miami (Ohio) edged rival Ohio 24-21 on Wednesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Miami (OH) RedHawks
24
Ohio Bobcats
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
| OHIO | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Peden Stadium · 20,589 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:48 24-21
Sam Sloman 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:58 21-21
Nathan Rourke 9 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:52 21-14
Jaylon Bester 7 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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Touchdown 13:39 14-14
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:43 14-7
Jack Sorenson 21 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Sam Sloman Kick)
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Touchdown 6:29 7-7
Tyler Walton 4 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:59 7-0
Jaylon Bester 45 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · End of Game
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M-OH 0:07
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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OHIO 1:51
7 plays, -1 yard, 1:57 · Downs
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M-OH 3:48
10 plays, 40 yards, 5:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:48 24-21
Sam Sloman 53 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 8:58
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:58 21-21
Nathan Rourke 9 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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M-OH 12:52
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:52 21-14
Jaylon Bester 7 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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OHIO 13:39
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:39 14-14
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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M-OH 4:24
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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OHIO 6:08
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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M-OH 9:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:43 14-7
Jack Sorenson 21 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Sam Sloman Kick)
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M-OH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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OHIO 0:12
8 plays, 37 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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M-OH 1:52
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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OHIO 2:42
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:24 · Punt
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M-OH 5:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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OHIO 6:29
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:29 7-7
Tyler Walton 4 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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M-OH 9:59
1 play, 45 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 7-0
Jaylon Bester 45 Yd Run (Sam Sloman Kick)
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OHIO 10:08
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:54 · Fumble
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M-OH 11:02
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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OHIO 12:41
11 plays, 62 yards, 6:06 · Missed FG
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M-OH 3:47
9 plays, 41 yards, 4:58 · Punt
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OHIO 8:45
11 plays, 74 yards, 6:15 · Fumble
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
M-OH
OHIO
14
1st Downs
25
3-10
3rd down efficiency
11-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
278
Total Yards
374
149
Passing
133
10/18
Comp/Att
15/27
8.3
Yards per pass
4.9
129
Rushing
241
29
Rushing Attempts
46
4.4
Yards per rush
5.2
6-60
Penalties
6-40
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
23:53
Possession
36:07
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