All hope seemed lost for the Miami RedHawks with 11:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Down 17-6 and desperately seeking points, Aveon Smith had just gone 1-of-5 on pass attempts to try and extend a drive which was ultimately fated to end in a third-straight punt. Frustration mounted on the sidelines as Dom Dzioban skied a punt for 35 yards, giving the Ball State Cardinals the ball in favorable position at their own 31-yard line.
But somewhere between that possession and the final snap of the game, the hosting RedHawks simply found the plays when they needed them most, bridging an 11-point gap to take home the Redbird Rivalry trophy and a trip to the Bahamas Bowl by a final score of 18-17.