OXFORD, Ohio (Interstat) — Miami (Ohio) scored 28 points in the first quarter and defeated Holy Cross 45-7 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Yager Stadium in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game. The Redhawks improved to 1-1, while the Crusaders dropped to 0-3. Miami (Ohio) controlled the game throughout. Holy Cross scored when David Lynch connected with Lincoln Fisher on a 15-yard touchdown pass, and Owen Saraceno made the extra point. The Crusaders previously lost to Colgate and Lehigh. Miami (Ohio) entered after a loss at Pittsburgh. Holy Cross next hosts Yale on Sept. 19, while Miami (Ohio) visits Cincinnati. Key Holy Cross players included David Lynch, SirCharles Gordon, Chisom Onwuzurigbo, Cooper Ackerman, Ron Burton and Adam Due. Miami (Ohio) standouts included Pierse Stainton, Kellan McLaughlin, Donovan Davis and Leo Colombi. McLaughlin kicked a 24-yard field goal. The game was played in Oxford, Ohio.