Holy Cross vs Miami (OH) Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Miami Ohio Redhawks meet in week 2 college football action from Yager Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami Ohio Redhawks Prediction.

Holy Cross Crusaders Recap

The Holy Cross Crusaders come into this game looking to rebound from their 35-10 loss at the hands of Colgate last time out to sit at 0-2 this season. 

Crusaders Searching For First Win

David Lynch threw for 264 yards and 3 interceptions on 19 of 35 passing. Joseph Williams led the ground game with 44 yards and a TD on 20 carries. Ty Curran paced all receivers with a team-high 130 receiving yards on 7 catches, while Drae Tyme added 2 receptions for 60 yards. On defense, Adam Due led Holy Cross with a team-high 13 total tackles and a tackle for loss, while Garrett Baldwin logged 4 total tackles, a tackle for loss, 3 pass deflections, and the team’s only sack. Braden Haas contributed 1 tackle and added an interception.

Miami Ohio Redhawks Recap

The Miami Ohio Redhawks come into this game looking to shake off a 59-14 loss at the hands of Pitt last time out to sit at 0-1 this season. After this game, Miami Ohio will head on the road for a game against Cincinnati.

Redhawks Looking For Tuneup Ahead Of Cincinnati

David McComb threw for 241 yards and a TD on 16 of 33 passing, while Caleb Heavner added 21 yards and an interception on 3 of 4 passing. Lazaro Rogers led the ground game with 21 rushing yards on 6 carries, and D’Shawntae Jones scored the team’s only rushing touchdown. Damarion Witten led all receivers with a team-high 90 yards and a TD on 2 catches, while Scoop Smith added 3 receptions for 50 yards. On defense, CJ Young recorded a team-high 8 total tackles, while Toney Coleman Jr. and Malcolm McCain each added 7 total tackles. Roosevelt Andrews III provided the unit’s sole sack.

Holy Cross Crusaders @ Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Trends: Week 2

Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win

• The favorite has won each of Miami (OH)’s last 19 games at Fred C. Yager Stadium.
• The favorite has covered the spread in each of Miami (OH)’s last 14 games.
• The favorite has won the first half in each of Miami (OH)’s last six games.
• Miami (OH) has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games at Fred C. Yager Stadium.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Miami (OH) has lost five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (OH) has lost the first half in each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (OH)’s last four games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Brendan Loftus ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (OH) ranks 138th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (477.0).
• Miami (OH) ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami Ohio Redhawks Prediction

I’m on the under here. I don’t expect a whole lot from Holy Cross, who has been a disaster in their first two games so far this season. On the other side, Miami Ohio isn’t a world beater offensively and this just feels like an ugly game for 60 minutes, give me the under.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Under 50.5