Dec. 1, 2007

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DETROIT, Mich. - Saturday's MAC Championship game marked the 22nd meeting between the Miami RedHawks and Central Michigan University.

Despite the loss, Miami still holds an 11-10-1 advantage in the all-time series versus Central Michigan University.

With the 35-10 loss, Miami ends its season at 6-7 (4-2 MAC East; 5-2 MAC). The RedHawks are ineligible for a postseason bowl game.

Daniel Raudabaugh moved into eighth place on the Miami single-season list for passing yards with 2,431.

Martin Channels' sack of Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour in the first quarter was his second sack of the season. He registered an additional tackle for loss against CMU, bringing his total to 5.5 tackles-for-loss on the season.

Travis Craven's third-quarter sack of Dan LeFevour brings his season total for sacks to 3.5 and his tackles-for-loss total to 4.5.

Armand Robinson's fourth-quarter touchdown reception from Daniel Raudabaugh was his third touchdown catch of the season, giving him the team-high for the RedHawks in 2007.

In the first half alone, Miami tied their team season-high for interceptions with two pick-offs of Dan LeFevour passes.

Today's first quarter was the first time this season that t he CMU Chippewas had held an opponent scoreless.

Caleb Bostic's second-quarter interception of a Dan LeFevour pass was his first interception of his Miami career.

Robbie Wilson's second quarter interception of a Dan LeFevour pass was his second interception of the season and the fourth of his career.

Miami senior defensive lineman Craig Mester ended both his high school and collegiate playing career at in Detroit-area venues. Mester's East Grand Rapids team won the Michigan Division 3 State Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in 2003.

Joey Hudson, Brandon Murphy, Kyle Lovas, Nate Mahon, Pete Walters, Cory Jones, Chalie Norden, Craig Mester, Steve Meister, Pat LaMonica, and Jake O'Connell served as game captains.

Attendance: 25,013