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Miami football game against Kent State canceled due to COVID-19

By Lukas Nelson | December 2, 2020

The Miami RedHawks will not be hosting Kent State this Saturday, as the game has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Golden Flashes’ program. The cancellation comes as the state of Ohio hit a new record of 585 new hospitalizations on Dec. 1, as well as 9,030 new cases. Miami Director of Athletics David Sayler has indicated that despite the cancellation, the RedHawks would still like to play this Saturday.

Sophomore linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (pictured) led Miami with six tackles. In last year's contest vs. Akron, Pace Jr. tied the single-game NCAA record with six sacks.

Sorenson catches four touchdown passes in win at Akron

By Lukas Nelson | November 28, 2020

Without Nike Sibande, Dalonte Brown (pictured) will be counted on as a senior leader this season.

RedHawks look to start 2020-21 strong following March momentum

By Jack Mueller | November 18, 2020

Miami's quest to extend its winning streak against the Ohio Bobcats will be delayed for a year, as The Battle of the Bricks has been canceled.

Battle of the Bricks football game canceled Tuesday due to COVID

By Michael Vestey | November 15, 2020

Junior running back Jaylon Bester carries the ball against the Buffalo Bulls on Sept. 28, 2019.

Redhawks fall to 1-1 in loss to Buffalo

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 11, 2020

AJ Mayer (pictured, with ball) will make his first career start against Buffalo if Brett Gabbert is unable to play.

Week 2 Preview: Miami faces high-flying Buffalo Bulls

By Michael Vestey | November 10, 2020

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The Miami RedHawks celebrate their first touchdown of the 2020 season against Ball State Nov. 4 at Yager Stadium.

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Miami wins close game for 300th MAC victory in program history

By Lukas Nelson | November 5, 2020

Miami head coach Chuck Martin didn't get any sleep last night. But with a 38-31 win over Ball State, despite losing starting quarterback Brett Gabbert, Martin can rest easy.

Miami will kick off the 2020 season against Ball State on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

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Week 1 Preview: Miami restores rivalry with Ball State to open MAC title defense

By Jack Mueller | November 4, 2020

Miami football will make its grand return to Yager Stadium Wednesday, Nov. 4, against Ball State. The defending MAC Champs start the year in pole position, ranked as the preseason No. 1 team in the MAC East. Despite the success of the previous season, the team has no delusions of grandeur and is fully aware of the challenge that awaits it.

Casey Gilling (pictured, no. 39) is essential to Miami's 2020-21 season.

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In a year like no other, Miami hockey looks for first winning season since 2014-15

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 3, 2020

The puck will drop on a new Miami RedHawks hockey season Dec. 1 or 2 in Omaha, Nebraska, in a bubble-like environment. The team enters the 2020-21 season relatively inexperienced, but ready to improve on its 8-21-5 record from last year.

Miami will start the 2020 season against Ball State on Nov. 4.

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Miami has the talent and experience for another trip to Detroit

By Lukas Nelson | October 27, 2020

MACtion is back, as Miami looks to defend its conference championship. Chuck Martin's goal? "Win every MAC game. Like, that is the goal."

The RedHawks will open the season against Ball State on Nov. 4.

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Short and sweet: RedHawks look to roll through abbreviated schedule

By Michael Vestey | October 21, 2020

We thought we weren't going to have a season. Instead, Miami football is back and better than ever. And with the RedHawks returning key pieces from last year's conference championship bid, the team has the upside to defend their title again this year.

Miami football players are just like everyone else- they need to wear masks, too.

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Face masks are necessary sacrifice for Miami football

By Chris Vinel | October 20, 2020

Every single player and coach for the Miami RedHawks will wear masks on the field this season. “(Wearing a mask) isn’t fun, but it keeps us safe, and it’s gonna help keep me from getting (COVID) if one of my teammates gets it,” redshirt junior safety Sterling Weatherford said. “And I want to play football, so I’ll do what it takes.”

Miami hockey will skate onto the ice again this December.

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Miami hockey set to begin season on Dec. 1

By Lukas Nelson | October 20, 2020

The NBA won't be the only sport to play in a bubble this year, as Miami hockey gets set to start its season on Dec. 1 in "pod" environment in Omaha, Neb.

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Bottom line: The Miami RedHawks are excited about 2020

By Chris Vinel | October 13, 2020

For the first time since the Mid-American Conference announced the return of football this fall on Sept. 25, the Miami RedHawks felt like football players again.

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NELSON: Not granting Sibande’s transfer waiver is bad look for RedHawks

By Lukas Nelson | October 13, 2020

Last April, Nike Sibande entered the transfer portal, eventually deciding to play at the University of Pittsburgh. He filed for a transfer waiver to be able to play for Pitt this season, as opposed to sitting out a year in occurrence with the standard transfer rules, but the NCAA denied his request. Sibande is now appealing the NCAA's decision.

The Miami RedHawks will be back in uniform on Nov. 4.

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Miami football releases 2020 schedule

By Lukas Nelson | October 7, 2020

The RedHawks will start the season against Ball State on Nov. 4.

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Despite MAC football’s return, uncertainty surrounds 2020 season

By Chris Vinel | October 7, 2020

On Sept. 25, the Mid-American Conference brought back football after initially deciding to postpone it to the spring. Now, it’s left with a lot of planning to do and a lot of uncertainty to deal with.

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Missing Miami football? Here's what to watch in the meantime

By Jack Schmelzinger | September 29, 2020

Disappointment ran high in the Miami community when the Mid-American Conference (MAC) postponed its fall sports season early last month, but recent developments have led to MAC football starting in November. Here's a look at each conference's outlook in 2020.

The only football Chuck Martin has watched this season has been his former players in the NFL, including kicker Sam Sloman (pictured no. 79)

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Miami football is back. Here’s why:

By Chris Vinel | September 29, 2020

In early August, the MAC postponed all fall sports to the spring to protect the well-being of student-athletes from COVID-19. Last Friday, the presidents of all the MAC schools voted unanimously to play football starting in November. So what changed?

The Miami RedHawks celebrate their Mid-American Conference Championship victory Dec. 7 at Ford Field.

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MACtion is back: Mid-American Conference football will return in November

By Lukas Nelson | September 25, 2020

The football season is scheduled to begin Nov. 4. It was originally postponed Aug. 8.

Black student GroupMe hacked; Racist imagery sent to more than 500 students

By Justeen Jackson | 01/13/2021

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