Under former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin, Miami (Ohio) has leaned into midwestern states when it comes to roster building. The RedHawks have a roster littered with players from Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.
The MAC East program also goes south and dabbles in Kentucky with high school recruiting.
On Saturday at Kroger Field, Miami (Ohio) will take the field for the Week 1 kickoff with six Kentucky natives on the roster. Each could play a significant role for a RedHawks team that is expected to compete for a conference title.
KSR has the rundown.