Holy Cross vs Miami OH
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The gist
Holy Cross visits Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. in Oxford, Ohio.
It is the programs' first meeting, and Holy Cross's only FBS opponent this year.
Background
Miami (Ohio) opened 0-1 and Holy Cross 0-2, and the Sept. 12 game at Yager Stadium is Miami's home opener. Holy Cross plays in the Patriot League in the Football Championship Subdivision, while Miami is a Football Bowl Subdivision program, making the Crusaders' trip their only FBS game of the season. The two programs have never met before. Holy Cross won five straight Patriot League titles from 2019-23 under Bob Chesney, who left for James Madison and is now in his first season as UCLA head coach; Dan Curran succeeded him and is in his third season.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Miami football players tackled a Pittsburgh player in their Saturday matchup.
- Sep 10, 2026The Miami Student published a preview of Miami's home opener against Holy Cross.
- Sep 11, 2026Robinhood prediction markets listed for Holy Cross vs Miami (OH) Spread and Total Points.
- Sep 12, 2026Holy Cross hits the road to face FBS foe Miami (Ohio) at 1 p.m. in Oxford, Ohio; Miami (0-1) and Holy Cross (0-2) meet at Yager Stadium.
Who’s saying what
- Team
- Miami quarterback David McComb said the offense has so much versatility that different guys will have better games each week and he can spread the ball around.
- Coach
- Miami head coach Chuck Martin said he is really excited about McComb.
Still unverified
The claim that Miami's 59 points allowed against Pittsburgh should not be a season-long concern because the RedHawks allowed only 21.7 points per game last year is presented as unconfirmed.