Pittsburgh Panthers defeat Miami (OH) RedHawks 59-14: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Miami (OH) RedHawks 14, Pittsburgh Panthers 59
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks 59-14 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium. The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 16.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 47.5, with 73 points combined.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Pittsburgh Panthers final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Panthers led 21-0 after the first quarter and 31-14 at halftime. They outscored the Miami (OH) RedHawks 28-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- David McComb (Miami (OH) RedHawks): 16/33 passing for 240 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Damarion Witten (Miami (OH) RedHawks): 2 catches for 90 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Mason Heintschel (Pittsburgh Panthers): 31/41 passing for 453 yards, 7 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Cataurus Hicks (Pittsburgh Panthers): 5 catches for 114 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Pittsburgh Panthers?
The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 16.5-point favorites, winning by 45 points.
The spread opened and closed at Pittsburgh Panthers -16.5.
Did Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Pittsburgh Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 73 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, over by 25.5. 45 of the 73 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 47.5.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Pittsburgh Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami (OH) RedHawks at +578 and the Pittsburgh Panthers at -860. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Panthers a 86% favorite. The Pittsburgh Panthers won as the favorite at -860: $11.63 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 48.5 to 47.5, and the game went over.
Miami (OH) RedHawks and Pittsburgh Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami (OH) RedHawks 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Pittsburgh Panthers 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Miami (OH) RedHawks and Pittsburgh Panthers?
Next for the Miami (OH) RedHawks: the Holy Cross Crusaders at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Panthers: the UCF Knights at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.