Miami (OH) scoreboard operator penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Ohio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
During a game on November 11, 2026, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks defeated the Ohio Bobcats 34-17. The match saw Miami's scoreboard operator receive an unusual unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for displaying images of field goal posts while Ohio attempted a last-second field goal. Despite the distraction, Ohio's Brack Peacock missed the kick from 34 yards. Miami was ahead 17-7 at halftime but faced a resurgence from Ohio, which took the lead in the third quarter before Miami scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth. The incident has raised questions about sportsmanship and led to discussions among the coaching staff about the scoreboard operator's actions.
- •Miami (OH) wins 34-17 against Ohio
- •Scoreboard operator penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct
- •Ohio kicker missed field goal attempt
- •Miami led 17-7 at halftime
- •Ohio briefly took lead in the third quarter
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio
"The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks had the opportunity to stay in the MAC title game conversation, defeat a hated rival and deliver said rival its first conference loss of the season all in one night. With so much at stake, people will use all sorts of tactics to achieve victory. The players themselves fought valiantly, earning a 34-17 win versus the Ohio […] The post MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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