DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Ohio defeated Miami (OH) 24–20 in a closely contested finish. Ohio covered by 1.5; Game went Under by 6.5. The market closed at Ohio -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ohio -8.2 - a gap of 5.7 points toward Ohio, of which 5.0 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Miami (OH) lost 24-20 to Ohio in a closely contested MAC matchup, falling to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in conference play, creating a four-way tie atop the MAC.
Dequan Finn threw for 194 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, including a 27-yard TD to Kam Perry and a 4-yard TD to Braylon Isom, but his late interception sealed the loss.
Miami's defense allowed a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Sieh Bangura, which shifted momentum and ultimately contributed to the defeat.
Despite taking the lead twice in the fourth quarter, Miami's offense failed to sustain drives, allowing Ohio to score the game-winning touchdown with 2:15 left.
Miami (OH) will need to improve defensive discipline on special teams and maintain offensive consistency to stay competitive in the MAC title race, as they face another tough conference opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Peden Stadium were Clear, 48°F, wind chill 46°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
48°F
| Measure | Miami (OH)Away | OhioHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 141 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 2,872 miles | 1,773 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 11 days | 11 days |
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