Miami (OH) just can’t ring the bell.
The RedHawks lost their 14th consecutive matchup against crosstown rival Cincinnati on Saturday, allowing the Victory Bell to remain in the Bearcats’ facilities for another year. Despite a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, Cincinnati’s offense broke through before halftime and Luke Fickell’s team finished off the RedHawks, 35-13.
Miami’s defense entered Nippert Stadium on a mission. The unit forced two three-and-outs stops and held the Bearcat offense to -19 yards on the opening two drives.
Meanwhile, the RedHawks were grounding the ball to running back Tyre Shelton. The workhorse back earned four-straight carries by the goal line and punched one in to give Miami an early 7-0 lead.