Photos: Miami (OH) gets offensive in the second half, dropping Colorado State 43-17 in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl
The Miami Redhawks unloaded on CSU in the second half en route to a 43-17 win in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (OH) running back Kevin Davis (8) cruises into the end zone after breaking off a long run nearly untouched in the third quarter against Colorado State in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis, left, watches Snoop Dogg dance after getting his trophy as the game鈥檚 MVP in the RedHawks鈥 43-17 win against Colorado State in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.
Snoop Dogg puts a necklace on Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin during the ceremony following the RedHawks鈥 43-17 win over Colorado State in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl聽on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.
Miami (OH) running back D'Shawntae Jones (14) can鈥檛 reel in the pass behind Colorado State defensive back Jack Howell (17) in the first quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Jordan Ross (83) sidesteps out of the hands of Miami (OH) defensive lineman Brian Ugwu (8) during the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Dane Olson (81) comes back to snare the ball over Miami (OH) defensive back Ambe' Caldwell (19) in the second quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Sponsor Snoop Dogg leads the Miami (Ohio) and Colorado State marching bands in a combined performance during halftime of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.
Miami (OH) wide receiver Kam Perry (10) squirts out of the grip of Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) getting the RedHawks into the red zone in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State coach Jay Norvell gets fired up after the Rams gave up big yards on a swing pass in the third quarter of the Snoop Dogg 蜜柚直播 Bowl against Miami (Ohio)聽on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.
Miami (OH) linebacker Matt Salopek (15) pops the ball free from Colorado State tight end Vince Brown II (10) in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024. Miami received the fumble.
Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) gets hoisted into the air by offensive lineman Reid Holskey (56) after scrambling for a score against Colorado State in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Stephon Daily (84) cradles a throw on a flea flicker that left him all alone in the Miami (OH) backfield for a score in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State running back Avery Morrow, right, comes up from behind to snare Miami (Ohio) linebacker Ty Wise and keep him from scoring on an interception return in the third quarter of the Snoop Dogg 蜜柚直播 Bowl聽on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.
Miami (OH) linebacker Matt Salopek (15) hits Colorado State running back Justin Marshall (29) stopping his run in the fourth quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn (11), top, just beats Miami (OH) wide receiver Cade McDonald (15) to the ball after McDonald muffed a punt in the fourth quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (OH) head coach Chuck Martin gets his second cooler bath of the night from his players as the clock ticks down on the RedHawks鈥 win over Colorado State in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) gets the big throw off over Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) in the second quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) eyes the swing pass thrown to him in the second quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl against Miami (OH), 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (OH) running back Kevin Davis (8) gets hit from behind by Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) on a third quarter run in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State running back Justin Marshall (29) gets driven off his feet as Miami (OH) linebacker Ty Wise (10) flies in to save the touchdown in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Jordan Ross (83) gets a half step on Miami (OH) defensive back Kaleb Martin (17) to reel in a bomb early in the first quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State tight end Vince Brown II (10), top, and Miami (OH) defensive lineman Javon Hammonds (9) dive for the loose ball coughed by running back Avery Morrow (25) in the first quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024. Miami (OH) linebacker Ty Wise (10), right eventually recovered the fumble.
Miami (OH) defensive back Ambe' Caldwell (19) comes in and punches the ball out of the hands of Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Dane Olson (81) gets out of the reach of Miami (OH) linebacker Corban Hondru (12) after his catch in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Donovan Ollie (6) gets to the throw behind Miami (OH) defensive back Ambe' Caldwell (19) to get the Rams down to the one yard line in the fourth quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
A Miami (OH) cheerleader gets zoomed through the end zone after the RedHawks scored in the third quarter against Colorado State in the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (OH) linebacker Corban Hondru (12) drags down Colorado State wide receiver Jordan Ross (83) after his catch in the second quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State defensive lineman Mukendi Wa-Kalonji (92) flushes Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) out of the pocket and into a sack in the first quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke (58) manages to drag down Miami (OH) running back Keyon Mozee (3) behind the line of the scrimmage in the first quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
(OH) running back Kevin Davis (8) leaves Colorado State defensive back Ayden Hector (15) on the turf on a big kick off return in the third quarter of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
A custom bike display includes 鈥淗omies鈥 figurines, classic car toys, and the Mexico flag on the University of 蜜柚直播 lawn during the Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival, Dec. 28, 2024.
Crowds of Colorado State and Miami (Ohio) fans enjoy the Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival on the University of 蜜柚直播 lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
Keya Broadnax helps guests to free Gin & Juice fanny packs, towels, and water bottles during the Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival, University of 蜜柚直播 lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
A woman records her experience during the Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival on the University of 蜜柚直播 lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
A custom-classic car is displayed by the Gin & Juice house during the tailgate festival, University of 蜜柚直播 lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
Derek Ruiz rises above the crowd to try to get Snoop Dogg鈥檚 attention at the Dr. Dre & Snoop Gin & Juice House during tailgating on the University of 蜜柚直播 mall before the 蜜柚直播 Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Fans get video in a lowrider photo booth outside the Dr. Dre & Snoop Gin & Juice House on the University of 蜜柚直播 mall before the 蜜柚直播 Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Snoop Dogg greets the crowd outside the Dr. Dre & Snoop Gin & Juice House during tailgating on the University of 蜜柚直播 mall before the 蜜柚直播 Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
In the first edition of the 蜜柚直播 Bowl with hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg as the title sponsor, the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks clobbered the Colorado State Rams 43-17 on Saturday at 蜜柚直播 Stadium.