MAC · 2026

Miami (OH)

2025 record 7–7 6–2 conference
Postseason MAC Championship L 13–23 vs Western Michigan; Arizona Bowl L 3–18 vs Fresno State
Head coach Chuck Martin
Scheme Multiple / Multiple
Conference
B+

6–2 MAC title-game team, co-favorite pricing, Portal #1 efficiency

Portal
B+/A−

Portal #1 with only 17 commits and avg 84.73 is the board’s efficiency case

Depth
B−

Perry/Finn continuity questions keep it under the roster grade

Market odds

To Win MAC
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 7.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #2 36 commits · 186.91 pts
Portal #1 17 commits· avg 84.73

Roster notes

Leading story

Thomas Gotkowski at QB1; Jordan Brunson at RB1

Offense

WR Lynel Billups-Williams / Braylon Isom / Keith Reynolds; TE Brian Shane. OL: Eric Smith / Kris Manu / Gavin Rohrs / Jacob Schorsch

Defense

Grant Lyons / Nasir Washington / Bai Jobe; Jackson Kuwatch / Malcolm McCain; Mychal Yharbrough / Eli Blakey / Eli Coppess / Kaleb Martin / Silas Walters

Key offense

  1. 01
    Jordan Brunson RB
    Returning
    • 2025: 164 carries, 767 yds, 4 rushing TD. Listed RB1
  2. 02
    Thomas Gotkowski QB
    Listed starter
    • Listed QB1 on the depth chart
    • 8 GP)
  3. 03
    Kam Perry WR
    2025 production
    • 2025: 43 receptions, 976 yds, 6 TD. Not named on the named WR first-string

Key defense

  1. 01
    Eli Blakey SS
    Returning
    • 2025: 118 tackles. Listed SS1
  2. 02
    Adam Trick EDGE/LB
    2025 production
    • 2025: 8.5 sacks. Chart status not on named first-string list
  3. 03
    Silas Walters NB
    Returning
    • Listed NB1
    • 2nd-team All-MAC