Miami Football Looking to Make History Next Tuesday
11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
When the Miami University football team plays host to Ball State University on Tuesday, November 22, history will be up for grabs. Not only would a win make the RedHawks bowl eligible for the first time since 2010, the Red and White also have a chance to etch their name into NCAA history.
When the RedHawks square off with the Cardinals under the lights at Yager Stadium a win would move Miami to 6-6 overall after opening the season 0-6. No team in the history of college football has ever accomplished this feat.
Two teams were close. The 1988 Tennessee Volunteers and 1971 Illinois Fighting Illini both began seasons 0-6 and won their final five contests to finish 5-6. Each team only played 11 games that season.
That's not the only thing on the line.
A Miami win, combined with an Ohio University loss (face Akron on the same day) would send the RedHawks to Detroit, Michigan, for the 2016 Mid-American Conference Championship on Friday, Dec. 2 versus either Toledo or Western Michigan. The MAC Championship Game is set for 7 p.m. and will be carried live on ESPN2.
Fans looking to possibly attend college football history can do so by purchasing tickets to the season finale HERE.
Miami Athletics will also have a handful of giveaways as the RedHawks celebrate Senior Day and Community Day. Every fan in attendance will receive a free Miami tumbler. Other items such as hats, t-shirts, gear and restaurant coupons will be handed out as well.
