1997 Miami RedHawks football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1997 Miami RedHawks football Mid-American Conference East Division MAC 8–3 6–2 Randy Walker 8th Kevin Wilson 6th I formation Terry Hoeppner 3rd 4–3 Yager Stadium 1996 The 1997 Miami RedHawks football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its eighth season under head coach Randy Walker, Miami compiled an 8–3 record (6–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 412 to 226. Individual success was led by All-American punter Chad Cornelius, who selected with the 202nd pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL draft.1997 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1997-schedule.html2005 Miami University Football Media Guide 2005 September 26, 2016 120, 122 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mioh/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/113-150_H50istory.pdfFebruary 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The team's statistical leaders included Sam Ricketts with 2,466 passing yards, Travis Prentice with 1,549 rushing yards, and Jay Hall with 861 receiving yards.1997 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-oh/1997.html Schedule 1997 AP Eastern August 30 w Ball State Yager Stadium Oxford, OH 27–10 September 6 l y Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH 21–28 September 13 w Akron Yager Stadium Oxford, OH 49–20 September 27 w y y Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY 38–14 October 4 1:00 p.m. w y y Virginia Tech 14 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 24–17 42,878 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-miami-shocks-virginia/152137194/ Dayton Daily News Miami shocks Virginia Tech, 24–17 October 5, 1997 July 27, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w y Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH 62–26 October 18 2:00 p.m. w Marshall Yager Stadium Oxford, OH WSAZ 45–21 29,027 October 25 l y Cincinnati Yager Stadium Oxford, OH rivalry 31–34 2OT November 1 l y Toledo 22 Glass Bowl Toledo, OH 28–35 November 8 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH rivalry 45–21 November 15 1:00 p.m. w Northern Illinois Yager Stadium Oxford, OH 42–0 6,508 https://miamiredhawks.com/sports/football/schedule/1997 1997 Football Schedule miamiredhawks.com July 23, 2024 References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Miami Redskins football