OXFORD, Ohio -- The 2020 edition of the Red Bird Rivalry went into the final seconds as Ball State and Miami traded big plays in a nationally-televised season opener. Miami had the last highlight, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 10 seconds left to edge BSU 38-31 at Yager Stadium Wednesday night.
With the game tied at 31, Ball State's defense forced a stop and started a potential game-winning drive at its own 27-yard line with 42 seconds left in regulation. But Miami's Ryan McWood deflected a Drew Plitt pass and hauled it in, returning the ball to the 5-yard line.