UConn (2-1) visits Miami Ohio (1-2) Saturday, Sept. 26, for the teams’ first meeting; kickoff is 3:30 p.m. EST on ESPN+. Miami Ohio is favored by 3.5 points. The preview flags UConn’s passing game, offensive line and defense against deep throws as key tests.
UConn had 436 yards against Southern Miss last week (223 passing, 213 rushing) but was flagged six times: four holding penalties and a false start on the offensive line, plus an intentional-grounding call on quarterback Kalieb Osborne under pressure. Head coach Jason Candle went 3-1 against Miami Ohio as Toledo’s coach, including a 24-3 win in Oxford last year; his only loss came in the 2023 MAC Championship Game.
Miami Ohio quarterback David McComb has thrown for 809 yards this season. The RedHawks scored 31 points and gained more than 400 total yards in their 35-31 loss to Cincinnati, while their defense allowed 446 yards (309 passing, 137 rushing). Receiver Maleek Huggins had 128 receiving yards and a touchdown in that game.
