The Miami (OH) RedHawks face the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a critical Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup on October 12, 2024. Miami enters this game with a 1-4 record and has faced significant struggles on both sides of the ball. Their offense has lacked consistency, and despite a few solid performances from quarterback Brett Gabbert, the RedHawks have been unable to finish drives. Gabbert has shown flashes of brilliance, throwing for nearly 300 yards in their most recent loss to Toledo, but turnovers and a lack of rushing support have hindered the offense. Eastern Michigan, on the other hand, has had a strong start to the season with a 4-1 record. The Eagles are coming off a dominant 52-33 win over Kent State, where their offense put up over 480 total yards.

Quarterback Cole Snyder has been efficient, and the running game, led by Delbert Mimms, has been a key factor in their success. Eastern Michigan has scored 28 or more points in all four of their victories this season, highlighting their offensive potency. For Miami to have a chance, they need to slow down Eastern Michigan’s balanced attack and force them into long third-down situations. On offense, the RedHawks will have to limit turnovers and find a way to establish the run early. If they can do that, they might be able to keep the game close and capitalize on any mistakes from Eastern Michigan’s defense. However, given the Eagles’ strong performance against the spread this season, Miami will need a near-perfect performance to pull off the upset.