September 3, 2005
Recap | Final Stats
NO. 6/9 OHIO STATE 34, MIAMI (OH) 14
SEPTEMBER 3, 2005
OHIO STADIUM - COLUMBUS, OH
MIAMI TEAM NOTES
- In dropping its third season opener in five years, Miami also finds itself on a three-game losing streak for the first time since it lost the final two games of 2002 and the 2003 season opener.
- After giving up a touchdown on its opening drive of the game, Miami's defense did not allow another Buckeye touchdown in the first half. OSU's second TD of the half came on an interception return.
- With two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Miami avoided being shut out for the first time since 1993. Since head coach Shane Montgomery arrived as offensive coordinator in 2001, the RedHawks have been held under 10 points in a game only twice.
MIAMI INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- Darrell Hunter's second quarter interception of a Justin Zwick pass in the back of the endzone was the seventh of his career and marked Miami's first defensive stop of the day.
- Senior Martin Nance, in his first game back since a season-ending injury midway through last season, totaled nine catches for 106 yards. It was his ninth career 100-yard receiving game.
- Sophomore Ryne Robinson totaled eight catches for 96 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
- Despite a rough start in which was sacked four times, senior quarterback Josh Betts completed 24-of-44 passes for 250 yards a touchdown and an interception, marking the 14th time in 15 career starts he's passed for at least 200 yards.
- Redshirt freshman Jimmy Calhoun provided Miami with its first touchdown of the season and the first of his career, scoring from two yards out after a 73-yard drive.
- In his first career start, sophomore tailback Brandon Murphy was solid, picking up 48 yards on 15 carries.
- Defensively, Miami was led by linebackers John Busing and Terna Nande, who totaled 13 and 10 tackles, respectively. Junior safety Joey Card added seven tackles, including two for losses.
