Miami (Ohio) defeats UConn 24-21 in comeback victory

Miami (Ohio) defeated the University of Connecticut 24-21 at Fred C. Yager Stadium on Saturday. The RedHawks overcame an early 14-point deficit to secure the victory.

Miami quarterback David McComb led the comeback, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown. McComb connected with tight end Brendan Loftus for a 57-yard touchdown to tie the game in the second quarter and later found Scoop Smith for an 11-yard score in the third. Although McComb left the game with an injury in the fourth quarter, Brady Stidham secured the win with a 33-yard field goal with 1:58 remaining.

UConn initially took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter behind Kalieb Osborn, who accounted for 215 passing yards, a touchdown, and 68 rushing yards. Cyncir Bowers later tied the game at 21 with a 1-yard touchdown run. UConn's final attempt to score ended when they failed to convert on a fourth-and-10 play.