The Miami (Ohio) football program is looking to reach heights not achieved since Ben Roethlisberger’s days with the RedHawks.
After toppling Toledo, 23-14, in the MAC Championship Game — earning the program’s first MAC title since 2019 — Miami (Ohio) tallied its 11th win of the season. Now, the RedHawks aim for their 12th win against Appalachian State in the Cure Bowl. It’s a mark last reached by Roethlisberger’s team, back in 2003.
The RedHawks will rely heavily on running back Rashad Amos and third-string quarterback Henry Hesson. Backup Aveon Smith — who had been starting in place of the injured Brett Gabbert — entered the transfer portal last week.
The Mountaineers, meanwhile, rattled off five consecutive victories to close the regular season after starting the year 3-4. They earned their fourth appearance in the Sun Belt Championship Game, where they fell to Troy, 49-23.
Appalachian State is led by junior quarterback Joey Aguilar, whose 33 touchdowns are tied for third-most nationally, despite beginning the season as the backup.
It’s the first ever meeting between the two programs. Shawn Clark’s Mountaineers are back in a bowl game after a one-year hiatus, while Chuck Martin has his RedHawks bowling for a third consecutive year.
Here is a complete guide to watching Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2023 Cure Bowl.
What time is Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State today?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 16
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16 at the Cure Bowl from FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State channel
- Live Stream: Fubo
- TV channel: ABC/ESPN+
Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State will be aired nationally on ABC. Bob Wischusen (play-by-play) and Robert Griffin III (color analyst) will be calling the game, with Kris Budden serving as the sideline reporter.
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Miami (Ohio) schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Sept. 1 | at Miami (FL) | L, 38-3 |
| Sept. 9 | at UMASS | W, 41-28 |
| Sept. 16 | at Cincinnati | W, 31-24 (OT) |
| Sept. 23 | vs Delaware St. | W, 62-20 |
| Sept. 30 | at Kent State | W, 23-3 |
| Oct. 7 | vs Bowling Green | W, 27-0 |
| Oct. 14 | at Western Michigan | W, 34-21 |
| Oct. 21 | vs Toledo | L, 21-17 |
| Oct. 28 | at Ohio | W, 30-16 |
| Nov. 8 | vs Akron | W, 19-0 |
| Nov. 15 | vs Buffalo | W, 23-10 |
| Nov. 25 | at Ball State | W, 17-15 |
| Dec. 2 (MAC Championship) | vs Toledo | W, 23-14 |
| Dec. 16 (Cure Bowl) | vs Appalachian State | TBD |
Appalachian State schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs Gardner-Webb | W, 45-24 |
| Sept. 9 | at North Carolina | L, 40-34 (OT) |
| Sept. 16 | vs East Carolina | W, 43-28 |
| Sept. 23 | at Wyoming | L, 22-19 |
| Sept. 30 | at LA-Monroe | W, 41-40 |
| Oct. 10 | vs Coastal Carolina | L, 27-24 |
| Oct. 21 | at Old Dominion | L, 28-21 |
| Oct. 28 | vs Southern Miss | W, 48-38 |
| Nov. 4 | vs Marshall | W, 31-9 |
| Nov. 11 | at Georgia State | W, 42-14 |
| Nov. 18 | at James Madison | W, 26-23 (OT) |
| Nov. 25 | vs Georgia Southern | W, 55-27 |
| Dec. 2 (Sun Belt Championship) | at Troy | L, 49-23 |
| Dec. 16 (Cure Bowl) | vs Miami (Ohio) | TBD |
