Miami-OH RedHawks to Challenge Miami Hurricanes in FBS Meeting After 34 Years
The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Miami Hurricanes will take to the gridiron on Friday night for their first FBS meeting in 34 years. The RedHawks, coming off a 6-7 season and a
Game outlook
The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Miami Hurricanes will take to the gridiron on Friday night for their first FBS meeting in 34 years. The RedHawks, coming off a 6-7 season and a 24-20 loss in the Bahamas Bowl, will travel to South Beach to take on the Hurricanes, who ended the 2022 season with a 5-7 record and failed to qualify for a bowl for the second consecutive year. Miami is favored in the matchup at -16.5, as the teams aim to make this year’s season opener a memorable one.
Game Info
When: Friday, 9/1/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Hard Rock Stadium Stadium RedHawks vs Hurricanes Betting Odds Moneyline: RedHawks +553 | Hurricanes -820
Spread: RedHawks +16.5 (-110) | Hurricanes -16.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 89%.
Miami-OH RedHawks
Miami (OH) finished the year 6-7 after falling in the Bahamas Bowl to UAB. The RedHawks have a strong defense, leading the conference in scoring defense (22.6 ppg) a year ago. The power ranking for Miami (OH) is 76, ranked 113 in offense (20.23 ppg) and 35 in defense (22.62 ppg) and 0-0 overall this season. Offensively, Brett Gabbert (74 for 115, 816 yards, 4TDs, no INTs) and Aveon Smith (108 for 217, 1,299 yards, 11TDs, 5INTs) are the team’s starters. Rushing-wise, Kenny Tracy (37 carries, 153 yards) and Keyon Mozee (109 carries, 471 yards, 2TDs) return to bolster the RedHawks ground game. Miles Marshall (24 catches, 390 yards, 2TDs) and Jack Coldiron (24 receptions, 286 yards, 1TD) serve as the team’s returning anchors in the passing game. Graham Nicholson hit 27 of 28 extra points and 18 of 23 field goals, with a long of 49.