The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks aim to maintain their perfect record in the MAC as they face the Ohio Bobcats on Tuesday night. Miami comes off a recent victory against Western Michigan, finishing 26-17, while Ohio triumphed over Eastern Michigan, winning 28-21. With Miami at 5-3 overall and 4-0 in the MAC, they are in pursuit of their sixth consecutive win. Meanwhile, the Bobcats, also sporting a 5-3 record and 3-1 in the MAC, enjoy an undefeated home streak.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Miami leads the historical rivalry at 56-43-2, including a dominant 38-3 win during last season’s MAC Championship. The current odds list the Bobcats as 2.5-point favorites, alongside an over/under set at 49.5 total points.

Quarterback Preview
Ohio’s offense is powered by senior quarterback Parker Navarro, who has a season completion rate of 67.6%, throwing 11 touchdown passes. He has also been effective on the ground, accumulating 504 rushing yards and four touchdowns. In the last game against Eastern Michigan, Navarro had a stellar performance, completing 23 of 28 passes for 315 yards.

His leading receiver is junior wideout Chase Hendricks, boasting 57 catches for 805 yards and six touchdowns this season. He recently stood out with a 10-catch, two-touchdown game.

On the opposing side, Miami (OH) is led by senior quarterback Dequan Finn, who has transitioned to Miami after an extensive career at Toledo and playing at Baylor last season. In seven games, he has completed 57.1% of his passes with 1,257 yards, contributing to the team’s strong offensive output, especially highlighted by a recent 260-yard passing game.

His main target is junior receiver Kam Perry, who has put up impressive numbers with 612 yards and three touchdowns on 22 receptions.

This matchup’s outcome is uncertain, but SportsLine’s model predicts the total points scored will land below 43, indicating a tactical game that favors defensive plays.