The Miami RedHawks always seem to fly under the radar, quietly becoming the model of consistency in the MAC. Miami has become a staple in bowl season as of late and the team routinely finishes .500 or above in MAC play. When quarterback Brett Gabbert suffered a Week 1 injury and missed the majority of the season, the RedHawks still remained afloat, primarily because of their potent defense.
Miami finished 35th in scoring defense in 2022, allowing 22.6 points per game. The next best scoring defense in the MAC belonged to Toledo, which finished 55th in the country at 25.