The Miami (OH) Redhawks travel to Illinois to take on the NIU Huskies in a MAC conference battle on Wednesday night. The Redhawks come into this matchup at 4-6 overall and 2-4 in the conference. Miami (OH) lost their last game, 37-21 to Ohio. NIU sits at 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the conference. The Huskies won their last matchup, 24-21 at Western Michigan. The game is the third annual Mallory Cup, named after the late Bill Mallory that coached both schools in his career. The opening kick for this matchup is scheduled for 6:00pm EST.
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The Miami of Ohio Redhawks dropped to 4-6 overall and 2-4 in the MAC this season following a 37-21 defeat to Ohio last week. The Redhawks defense was dominated in the loss, allowing 556 yards of total offense to Ohio including 362 through the air. Ohio scored on each of their final six possessions, had 27 first downs in the game and went 9-of-16 in the game on third down. The Redhawks defense also allowed 194 yards rushing in the game as well.
On the offensive side of thing, Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns in the game, with all three touchdown throws going to wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer. The Redhawks had 313 yards of total offense, with just 69 yards on the ground. Miami (OH) had just 16 first downs in the game but were just 1-of-7 on third down and 0-for-2 on fourth down.
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Miami AT NIU
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Miami (OH) comes into this matchup struggling in several offensive categories this season. They are just the 116th rated scoring offense. They are 81st in rushing and 122nd in passing this season. The Redhawks are ranked 64th in red zone offense. In the intangibles department, Miami is 62nd in penalties but an impressive 6th in the country in turnover differential. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 42nd in scoring defense overall while having the 27th best run defense but just the 105th ranked passing defense. In the red zone, the Redhawks are 85th on defense in the country.
Key Injuries: RB Jaylon Bester remains out indefinitely.