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Ohio Edges Miami (OH) 24-20 in Rivalry With MAC Stakes

The result tightens the MAC title race with both teams at 4-1 in league play.

Overview

  • Parker Navarro delivered the winner on a 49-yard scramble-and-throw touchdown to Rodney Harris II late in the fourth quarter.
  • Ohio nickelback Jalen Thomeson sealed it with a diving interception of Dequan Finn that stood after review on Miami’s final drive.
  • Sieh Bangura sparked the Bobcats with a 97-yard kickoff return touchdown and a 22-yard scoring run, adding another 100-yard rushing performance.
  • Ohio improved to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the MAC, while Miami dropped to 5-4 and 4-1 after entering on a five-game winning streak.
  • The 44-point total landed under the 49.5 pre-game number, matching SportsLine’s model lean, and Tuesday’s slate also featured Akron as a double-digit favorite against winless UMass with some models noting UMass money-line value.