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Wildcats vs RedHawks Final: 13-6 - Recap
The Wildcats grabbed a Week 1 victory over the RedHawks on Saturday, winning 13-6 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Wildcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 40.0.
Mike Wright rushed for 65 yards, while Cam Porter added 63 yards in the win. Bryce Kirtz and Frank Covey IV added 91 and 31 receiving yards respectively.
Jordan Brunson rushed for 33 yards for Miami-OH, while Dylan Downing added 14 yards. Brett Gabbert threw for 227 yards for the RedHawks, while receivers Cade McDonald and Kevin Davis had 105 and 32 yards respectively.
Miami-OH was outgained by Northwestern 328-267 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-17 by the Wildcats.
The time of possession battle favored Northwestern as their offense was on the field for 31:22, longer than the 28:38 of their opponents.
Northwestern heads into a Week 2 battle against Duke. Miami-OH, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.