Holy Cross vs Miami (OH) Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks quarterback David McComb (16) passes the ball against pressure from Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Nick James (11) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Holy Cross Crusaders
Miami (OH) Redhawks
Team Records
0-2
0-1
Spread
+30.5 -108
-30.5 -112
Moneyline
+1800
-5000
Total
Over 50.5 (-110)
Under 50.5 (-110)
Where
Miami (OH) Stadium
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time
01:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
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.
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.
