Miami (Ohio) holds off UMass in 20-19 victory with late defensive stand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Miami (Ohio) edged out UMass 20-19 in a close game held in Amherst, Massachusetts, on October 10, 2026. The Redhawks initially took the lead with a touchdown from Caleb Heavner, ending a first-quarter tie. UMass attempted a comeback, scoring a touchdown in the final seconds but failed to convert a two-point try, allowing Miami to secure the win. This victory improves Miami's record to 3-3 and marks their sixth win in the last seven meetings against UMass. The Redhawks will face Akron next Saturday, while UMass prepares for a game against Buffalo.
- •Miami (Ohio) scored 20 points, UMass 19.
- •Heavner rushed for a touchdown, totaling 54 yards on 11 carries.
- •UMass drove 70 yards for a last-second touchdown.
- •Miami denied UMass's two-point conversion attempt late in the game.
- •Next week, Miami hosts Akron while UMass visits Buffalo.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Miami (Ohio) holds firm, denying UMass 2-point conversion attempt in 20-19 win
"(AP) — Caleb Heavner and Scoop Smith each ran for touchdowns and Miami (Ohio) held on to beat UMass 20-19 in a contest that went down to the last offensive play of the game on Saturday.The Redhawks (3-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) led 20-13 with 2:21 left to play.
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