Miami (OH) RedHawks defeat Holy Cross Crusaders 45-7: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Holy Cross Crusaders 7, Miami (OH) RedHawks 45

Miami (OH) RedHawks defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 45–7 on Saturday, September 12 at Yager Stadium. The RedHawks covered the -30.5 spread by winning by 38 points, and the game went over the 50.5 total, finishing at 52 points.

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks final score and game recap

Miami (OH) scored 14 points in the first quarter and 28 in the second to build a 42–0 halftime lead. Holy Cross managed its only touchdown in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 45–7. No points were scored in the fourth. The RedHawks' dominance was complete: they led 14–0 after one, 42–0 at halftime, and 45–7 after three.

Who covered the spread in Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks?

Miami (OH) RedHawks covered the -30.5 spread, winning by 38 points. AiQ's spread pick was Miami (OH) RedHawks -30.5 at 59% confidence, graded as a win.

Did Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks go over or under the total?

The game went over the 50.5 total, finishing at 52 points—a 1.5-point over. AiQ had taken the under at 47.5 with 58% confidence, resulting in a loss.

How did AiQ's Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks predictions do?

AiQ finished 2–1 across graded picks:

The model correctly identified the RedHawks as overwhelming favorites but underestimated combined scoring.

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The moneyline listed Holy Cross at +1800 and Miami (OH) at -5000, implying a 5% win probability for the Crusaders and 95% for the RedHawks after vig removal. The bookmaker's vig was 3.3%. A $100 wager on Miami (OH) at -5000 returned $2 profit. AiQ's expected value calculation placed the RedHawks at -3.2% with a -6500 price, indicating negative expected value at the market price. The market's implied 95% win chance matched AiQ's calibrated estimate, so there was no mispricing to exploit.

Holy Cross Crusaders are 0–1 overall and 0–1 away/neutral. In their one game with a recorded closing total, they went over the line.

Miami (OH) RedHawks sit at 1–1 overall, 1–0 at home and 0–1 away/neutral. They are 0–1 against the spread in their one game with a recorded closing spread. Both of their games had recorded totals, and the RedHawks are 2–0 over the line.

What's next for Holy Cross Crusaders and Miami (OH) RedHawks?

Miami (OH) travels to face Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, September 19. Holy Cross's next opponent has not been provided.