Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James helped Mark Fletcher Jr. forget his first-half fumble. Ohio State recovered a Fletcher Jr. fumble on their own 19-yard line on the second drive of the game for Miami in a scoreless tie.
After forcing an Ohio State punt, Fletcher Jr. was able to redeem himself on the next possession when he scored on a nine-yard touchdown reception on third and one. Miami quarterback Carson Beck perfectly executed a play-action pass and threw to Fletcher Jr. in the left flat to put Miami ahead 7-0.
The TD was critical as it put Miami in front to stay.