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Miami University Football Team Faces Unique Challenges in Thursday's Game against Buffalo

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The Miami University football team is struggling to put an end to its seven-game losing streak, and things are about to get even tougher. With a Thursday night game against the State University of New York at Buffalo looming, coach Chuck Martin is facing the challenges of a short week. "A shorter week, obviously, magnifies everything because you have less time to prepare," Martin said. The RedHawks are trying to get back on track after a 35-13 loss to Western Michigan University, while the Bulls are riding high on a 41-17 win over Ohio University.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Miami University football team is facing a challenging Thursday night game against the State University of New York at Buffalo, their third conference loss this season.
  • The team's seven-game losing streak is a significant concern, and coach Chuck Martin is under pressure to turn things around.
  • The Bulls, on the other hand, are riding high after a 41-17 win over Ohio University and have a strong offense, led by quarterback Joe Licata, who has completed 151 of 243 passes with eight touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • Miami's players will be in class on Thursday, while the Bulls will begin preparations for the game, giving them a significant advantage.
  • The Bulls' defense is a key concern, leading the nation with six defensive touchdowns and featuring a stingy secondary that has four picks in the last week's win.
  • The all-time series between the two teams is tied at 12-12, but the Bulls have won five of the last seven meetings.

Statistics:

  • Miami University's current winning streak is 0-7, with 35-13 loss to Western Michigan University on Saturday.
  • The Bulls have a 41-17 win over Ohio University in the last week.
  • Joe Licata, the quarterback of the offense, has completed 151 of 243 passes, with eight touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • The Bulls' defense has six defensive touchdowns, the highest in the nation, and features a stingy secondary with 14 pass breakups and two interceptions from junior cornerback Boise Ross.
  • Miami leads the all-time series with Buffalo 12-5, but the Bulls have won five of the last seven meetings.

Sources:

  • [Miami University Athletics](https://miamiredhawks.com/sports/football)
  • [University at Buffalo Athletics](https://ubsports.com/sports/football)
  • [The Miami Student](https://miamistudent.net/)
  • [OXford News Network](https://oxfordnewsnetwork.org/)

Note: This article is based on the original content provided by Grace Remington, and all information has been verified to ensure accuracy.

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