The Miami University RedHawks (3-3, 1-1 MAC) travel to face the Bowling Green State University Falcons (2-4, 1-1 MAC) at Doyt L. Perry Stadium on Saturday for a matchup that pits one of the Mid-American Conference’s most potent rushing offenses against one of its best ground defenses. The RedHawks are seven-point favorites, and the total is 46.Miami (OH) is coming off a narrow 27-24 win over Kent State at Fred C. Yager Stadium last Saturday. Aveon Smith was 9 of 14 for 179 yards and an interception. Kevin Davis ran eight times for 72 yards and a touchdown. Miles Marshall caught two passes for 89 yards. Bowling Green lost 38-7 to Buffalo at Doyt L. Perry Stadium last Saturday. Matt McDonald threw for 281 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Jaison Patterson carried three times for 42 yards. CJ Lewis caught four receptions for 82 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The RedHawks won the only game between the teams last season, a 34-7 victory in November, their third straight win against Bowling Green. Brett Gabbert threw two touchdowns for Miami (OH), as Tyre Shelton added two TDs.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The RedHawks are averaging 20.8 points per game for the season, 110th in FBS, and they are facing a Falcons defense that has surrendered 41.0 PPG (129th). Meanwhile, Bowling Green has scored 26.7 points a game this season, 86th in the country, and Miami (OH) is allowing 25.2 PPG (62nd). The RedHawks rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in passing yards per game (141.2, 123rd), while they are 44th in rushing yards (181.0). They may find their best opportunities through the air, as the Falcons are 129th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (311.2). Against the run, Bowling Green is 108th (181.2).Bowling Green has been one of the country’s least successful rushing teams, averaging 102.3 yards per game (117th), while ranking 79th in passing yards (234.7). Miami (OH)’s defense is likely to present a challenge on the ground, as the RedHawks are 10th in the country in rushing yards allowed per game (88.8). Against the pass, the RedHawks are 104th (262.3).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Aveon Smith has thrown for six touchdowns (4 INT) and 107.3 yards per game to lead Miami (OH) in passing. In three away games this season, he has one TD (1 INT) and an average of 64.7 yards passing. Keyon Mozee leads the team in rushing with an average of 58.8 yards a game over six games. He has one touchdown on the ground. Mac Hippenhammer is the RedHawks’ leading receiver with 52.3 yards a game and four TDs. Matt McDonald has 14 passing touchdowns (2 INT) with 243.6 yards per game through five games to lead Bowling Green. In three home games this season, he has thrown for 10 TDs (1 INT) and an average of 282.0 yards. Jaison Patterson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 31.8 yards a game through six games. He has one touchdown. CJ Lewis has been the primary target in the Falcons’ aerial attack. He has two touchdowns and a 43.7 yard per game average through six appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Miami OH (-275)
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