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David McComb leads Miami (Ohio) to 24-21 victory over UConn

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David McComb led Miami (Ohio) to a 24-21 victory over Connecticut on Saturday, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring the game-winning rushing touchdown. Despite UConn building an early 14-point lead, McComb orchestrated a comeback that included key plays like a 57-yard pass to Brendan Loftus and a late-game field goal by Brady Stidham. McComb left with an injury in the fourth quarter but Miami held on for the win, improving their record to 2-2.

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David McComb led Miami (Ohio) to a 24-21 victory over UConn in OXFORD, Ohio on Saturday. Despite starting with a 14-point deficit, McComb threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns and scored once on the ground. He capped off a crucial 90-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run and tied the game at halftime with a 57-yard pass to Brendan Loftus. Miami's Scoop Smith caught an 11-yard touchdown late in the third quarter, which gave them their first lead of the game. Although UConn’s Kalieb Osborne scored twice in the first quarter, including a 38-yard rush, McComb orchestrated a comeback. McComb left with an injury and was replaced by Caleb Heavner, who completed the win when Brady Stidham kicked a field goal near the end of the game. Both teams now stand at 2-2 in their records.

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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — David McComb threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score as Miami (Ohio) rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Connecticut 24-21 on Saturday. asserted

Miami → throw → Saturday

McComb capped a 90-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, then connected with Brendan Loftus for a 57-yard score to tie the game at 14 before halftime. asserted

McComb → cap → halftime

Loftus, a redshirt freshman making a late start at tight end, finished with three catches for 72 yards. asserted

Loftus → make → yards

McComb gave Miami (2-2) its first lead with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Scoop Smith late in the third quarter. asserted

McComb → give → quarter

UConn answered on Cyncir Bowers’ 1-yard touchdown run to tie it at 21. asserted

UConn → answer → 21

UConn (2-2) scored twice in the first quarter, including Kalieb Osborne’s 38-yard touchdown run, before McComb led the RedHawks back. asserted

McComb → score → RedHawks

McComb left the game with an injury in the fourth quarter and did not return, leaving senior Caleb Heavner to take over at quarterback. asserted

McComb → leave → quarterback

Brady Stidham made a 33-yard field goal with 1:58 remaining to put Miami ahead. asserted

Stidham → make → Miami

UConn’s final possession ended after it failed to convert on fourth-and-10. asserted

it → end → fourth

Osborne threw for 215 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 68 yards and a score. asserted

Osborne → throw → yards

Up next UConn: Hosts Syracuse next Saturday. asserted

UConn → host → Syracuse

Miami (OH): Hosts Bowling Green next Saturday. asserted

Miami → host → Green

David McComb leads Miami (Ohio) to 24-21 victory over UConn

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