Photos: Miami (OH) gets offensive in the second half, dropping Colorado State 43-17 in the Arizona Bowl
The Miami Redhawks unloaded on CSU in the second half en route to a 43-17 win in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis cruises into the end zone after breaking off a long run nearly untouched in the third quarter against Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tucson.
Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis, left, watches Snoop Dogg dance after getting his trophy as the game’s MVP in the RedHawks’ 43-17 win against Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 28, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Snoop Dogg puts a necklace on Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin during the ceremony following the RedHawks’ 43-17 win over Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 28, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Miami (OH) running back D'Shawntae Jones (14) can’t reel in the pass behind Colorado State defensive back Jack Howell (17) in the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Colorado State wide receiver Jordan Ross sidesteps out of the hands of Miami (Ohio) defensive lineman Brian Ugwu during the Arizona Bowl in Tucson on Dec. 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Sponsor Snoop Dogg leads the Miami (Ohio) and Colorado State marching bands in a combined performance during halftime of the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 28, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Kam Perry, right, squirts out of the grip of Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn, getting the RedHawks into the red zone in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tucson.
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 Arizona Bowl against Miami (Ohio)Â on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Arizona 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Arizona Stadium.
Miami (OH) linebacker Matt Salopek (15) hits Colorado State running back Justin Marshall (29) stopping his run in the fourth quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin gets his second cooler bath of the night from his players as the clock ticks down on the RedHawks’ win over Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tucson.
Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) gets the big throw off over Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Dec. 28, 2024.
Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) eyes the swing pass thrown to him in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl against Miami (OH), Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
A Miami (Ohio) cheerleader gets zoomed through the end zone after the RedHawks scored in the third quarter against Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, Dec, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, 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 Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 28, 2024.
A custom bike display includes “Homies” figurines, classic car toys, and the Mexico flag on the University of Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
A woman records her experience during the Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival on the University of Arizona lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
A custom-classic car is displayed by the Gin & Juice house during the tailgate festival, University of Arizona lawn, Dec. 28, 2024.
Derek Ruiz rises above the crowd to try to get Snoop Dogg’s attention at the Dr. Dre & Snoop Gin & Juice House during tailgating on the University of Arizona mall before the Arizona 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 Arizona mall before the Arizona 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 Arizona mall before the Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
In the first edition of the Arizona 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 Arizona Stadium.