Miami Redhawks 2025 season preview
The Miami Redhawks are coming into the season with uncertainty on offense. There are no returning starters but there is hope with the influx of transfers that have come to Oxford. Leading the way is quarterback Dequan Finn who arrives from Baylor after a season shortened by injury. He brings previous experience with him after winning MAC titles with the Toledo Rockets. Wide receiver is another position where transfers will play a major part. Arriving via the portal are Deion Colzie (Notre Dame), Darion Williamson (Florida State), Brady Simmons (Indiana) and Keith Reynolds (Washington). They have the ability, hopefully they gel to create consistent threats through the air.
Senior Kenny Tracy returns after an ACL injury last season and hopes to bring a spark to the running game also Jordan Brunson provides depth at the position. The offensive line will be totally new this season without a starter returning but their success will hinge on returnees Gavin Rohrs and Greg Smith along with others to step up as the season progresses.
The recurring theme has been the loss of starters for Miami and the defensive line has been hit with departures also. With that said juniors Adam Trick and Josh Lukusa will anchor the line for the Redhawks. At linebacker Corban Hondru has experience and Malcolm McCain will be his running mate. The secondary will be the strength of the defense. Safeties Eli Blakey (third team All MAC) and the leading returning tackler Silas Walters will be leaned upon while two new corners are broken in.
The outlook for the Redhawks is promising providing they can enter the MAC season healthy after opening with Big Ten opponents Wisconsin and Rutgers on the road and hosting UNLV. Can Dequan Finn reclaim his swagger from his stint at Toledo? Can the receivers show why they were power four recruits and live up to their potential? Will the rebuilt defensive line become a force? Even with these questions the Redhawks are picked to challenge for the MAC title again being picked second in the preseason coaches’ poll.