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It's also worth noting that OU was without Javan Simmons (former Toledo player) in the last game and postgame Boals said "not sure if he'll be able to go" when referring to the Akron game. Also, guard Elijah Elliott has been out since earlier this month. Sounds like he may be back for this game but it's hard to tell. He averages 22 per game.

I know Athens is a tough place to play and we've lost the last 3 games there, as you said. But Ohio is also #223 in the NET Rankings (9th in the MAC), so it really should be and needs to be a win. As for the betting odds, the opening spread and O/U are exactly the same as the Buffalo game...Zips favored by 8.5 with an O/U of 169.5

For anyone who still cares, the home crowd was treated to another 20 point loss in conference play last night….. Directional Michigan 74 Zips 53

There’s never been a team denied an at large with <= 2 losses. It’s hard to not have any duds even if the schedule is easy. We should know that with some of our OOC blunders in years past

If it's on ESPNU, you can watch it on the ESPN app with a TV provider login, or if you have the new ESPN Unlimited.

Is there a streaming option to watch the game other than ESPN U?

I was referring to the general public. You said he attended football alumni events so I took it those were closed off events restricted to former players and coaches. Not the kind of stuff you see general press releases about or the ABJ cover.

The MAC is actually fairly strong this year. Last I saw it was ranked around 13th for conference strength. I would imagine it's still in the top 15.

I still don't think it's going to happen, but going 18-0 in MAC play would be worth an at-large. No team has gone undefeated in conference play in nearly 70 years and the MAC has seen some terrific teams during that time. That's not just a formula that you can easily replicate. I watched the end of both their games against UB and Kent and they appeared to have some bounces go their way. I don't feel they're some unbeatable juggernaut, like UB a few years ago (who ended up losing 2 MAC games), but if they achieve that feat they deserve credit.

None of that is behind the scenes. It went on in broad daylight.

I see where you’re coming from—it’s similar to the CFB argument. Why include two G5 teams that realistically couldn’t beat anyone in the B1G or SEC? I understand the rules that justify their inclusion, but everyone knows teams like Notre Dame, BYU, or Vanderbilt would have put up a better showing. We can take them just for the sake of inclusion, but pretending they’re truly top-25 caliber isn't good for the sport even if they run the very weak MAC. EDIT: I actually think Miami's strength of schedule got harder once MAC play started and that's really saying something.

I don't disagree with anything that you said. I fully believe Akron is the better team. There are teams with terrible schedules every single season. It is rare for those teams to have a 30 win season. Bad opponents or not, it is impressive to be able to go out every night and take care of business. Even the best Akron teams have one or two headscratchers every season. Once again, I still do not believe that Miami will win 30 games, but if they do I think they can pull an at large bid.

If UA is Miami’s best win, then their undefeated record is hollow. They haven’t played anyone, and it shows. Playing someone like Yale or Murray State would’ve answered real questions BUT I think it's likely they lose worse than we did. Instead, if this is the model going forward, just schedule D2 and D3 schools outside of MAC play and call it what it is—and if a few D1 games are unavoidable, grab the weakest teams from the SWAC or MEAC. Against a real opponent, Miami gets boat raced. If UA played Miami 10 times, how many do you think UA would win? I think it's north of six!!

If he's involved behind the scenes that's great. I hadn't seen or heard of involvement outside of that brief time around the time he was inducted. In that case perhaps its a relationship the University can better foster.

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If Miami wins 30 games and loses in the conference championship, I think they get an at large. It's really hard to justify not letting a 30 win team in and Miami has been able to get enough media attention to drive a push to a bid. I still dont think they will win 30 games, but they are getting closer every day so who knows.

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Anyone saying Miami deserves an at-large doesn't know ball

He has been to many football alumni events, participated in a ceremony honoring him at a game and spring practices over the years. That's more than a couple of half ass social media posts.

He actually had TWO pick sixes in that Super Bowl. The only reason he didn't win MVP was because they stupidly voted for MVP before the game was over a which was before he ran back his second TD! And the "MVP" was another defensive back! Still pissed! 😁

20-0, yet only 6 spots ahead of Akron in NET who has 4 losses. They've only played 1 top 100 team all season and it was at home after a 2 week break from D1 basketball for said opponent. Does anybody remember when Tiger Woods handed Justin Thomas an item on the course as a joke? If you look closely, it was actually Miami's 2025-26 basketball schedule rolled up.

I don't really think so because in reality Akron doesn't compete with the Hurricanes for players or prestige. If we were a middling program in the B1G then sure. Even if that was the case he just took that job relatively recently (2022). It doesn't really explain the lack of involvement for the decades leading up to it.

Wake on a Thursday night? Not ideal for a road trip. I'll need to hit the game on Thursday and make plans to do something else over the weekend. Wonder if Asheville fully recovered?

Seems so late, many conferences already have their schedules out