Miami (OH)

Behind a 3-point barrage and a career night from Eian Elmer, Miami (Ohio) earns its first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years and punches its ticket to face Tennessee.

Toledo rolled into Oxford and suffocated Miami with a ruthless defensive performance, stacking six sacks and three interceptions on the way to a 24–3 MACtion beatdown. The RedHawks’ defense kept them afloat early, but a momentum-shifting punt return and a pair of late-second-quarter touchdowns turned the night into a runaway Rockets showcase.

Wisconsin’s defense dominated in a gritty 17-0 shutout over Miami (OH), capitalizing on two interceptions and a strong showing from backup QB Danny O’Neil after starter Billy Edwards Jr. exited with injury. Miami’s offensive woes continued in their third straight opener without a touchdown, managing just 117 total yards and zero third-down conversions.