The Miami-Ohio RedHawks opened the season with a 38-31 win over Ball State. Quarterback AJ Mayer threw for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns and Brett Gabbert passed for 76 yards before being injured. In the game, the rushing attack was led by Davion Johnson with 58 rushing yards on 11 carries and Zach Kahn added 42 rushing yards and two rushing TDs. The receivers were led by Jack Sorenson with 7 catches for 139 yards while Jack Coldiron caught two touchdown passes.

The Buffalo Bulls opened their season with a 49-30 win over Northern Illinois. Quarterback Kyle Vantrease threw for 175 yards, to go with a touchdown and an interception. The rushing attack was led by Jaret Patterson with 137 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries. Antonio Nunn had six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Miami-Ohio has gone under in 6 of their last 8 games. The RedHawks will still be without their top two running backs as well as being down to your 2nd string QB. Buffalo had five turnovers and three defensive scores against Northern Illinois. Buffalo is going to be running the ball throughout this contest, which means the clock is going to be running.

Play on the UNDER.