The Ohio Bobcats will put their undefeated conference record on the line Tuesday night when they visit longtime rival Miami (OH) for the 103rd edition of the Battle of the Bricks.
Ohio (7-2, 5-0 MAC) enters the matchup riding a six-game winning streak and sitting alone atop the Mid-American Conference standings. The Bobcats are off to their first 5-0 start in conference play since 1997, putting head coach John Hauser‘s squad in position to compete for a conference title in his first season leading the program.
Miami (5-4, 3-2 MAC) has struggled a bit more throughout conference play, but the RedHawks remain in the hunt for a postseason berth. A victory Tuesday would make Chuck Martin’s team bowl eligible for the sixth consecutive season.
The RedHawks have also reached the MAC Championship Game in each of the past three seasons. Another trip to Detroit will be difficult with two conference losses already under their belt, making Tuesday’s rivalry game essentially a must-win if they want to make it four straight.
The latest chapter of this historic college football rivalry kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Odds Today
Ohio is a short 1.5-point road favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Point Spread: Ohio -1.5 (-110) | Miami (OH) +1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Ohio -120 | Miami (OH) +100
- Total: Over 46.5 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-110)
Referenced odds subject to change.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Prediction
Miami (OH) +1.5 (-110): I like Miami’s chances of bouncing back after a disappointing 34-31 overtime loss to Buffalo last Tuesday. The RedHawks entered that game as 6.5-point home favorites and held a 31-16 lead in the fourth quarter before allowing the Bulls to come back and steal the victory.
That was a frustrating result for Miami, but Martin’s teams have a strong track record of responding to conference losses. The RedHawks are 18-4 following a MAC defeat since midway through the 2016 season. Additionally, the RedHawks are 12-9-1 against the spread as home underdogs since Martin took over in 2014. The two programs have also split each of their last eight meetings, with Miami taking the most recent matchup in Oxford, 30-20.
Ohio may be in the thick of a six-game winning streak, but the Bobcats haven’t exactly been dominant in recent weeks.
They escaped Akron with a 28-20 victory last Tuesday despite entering as nearly two-touchdown favorites against a Zips team that had won just one game all season.
Ohio needed a 60-yard touchdown pass from Nick Poulos to Dom Dorwart and a 91-yard touchdown run from Duncan Brune in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Akron actually outgained the Bobcats 392-358 and finished with 26 first downs compared to just 12 for Ohio.
The Bobcats also needed a late comeback to defeat Eastern Michigan 24-20 at home on October 24. I expect another tight game on Tuesday night.
With Ohio coming off another unconvincing performance against an inferior opponent, I’ll take Miami plus the points in the Battle of the Bricks.
- Best Bet: Miami (OH) +1.5 (-110)
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
- Moneyline: Ohio has pulled in 85% of all ML tickets and 95% of the money wagered.
- Spread: Ohio -1.5 accounts for 87% of spread bets and 95% of the handle.
- Total: Over 46.5 has attracted 54% of all wagers and 72% of the dollars wagered.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Game Info
- 🏟️ Location: Yager Stadium – Oxford, Ohio
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- ⏰ Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: ESPN2
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