¾أ¾أث®أغجز captured the 2023 Mid-American Conference championship by defeating Toledo 23-14 on Dec. 2. Take a look back at the 2023 season in photos as the RedHawks prepare to play in the Cure Bowl on Dec. 16.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز football team takes to the field at Yager Stadium for a home game. The RedHawks finished the season 11-2, won the MAC championship, and earned a spot in the Cure Bowl.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Raion Strader (13) and Silas Walters (29) make a tackle in the season opener against the University of ¾أ¾أث®أغجز on Sept. 1.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز fans were represented during the season opener against the University of ¾أ¾أث®أغجز on Sept. 1.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز football team attempts to block a kick against the University of ¾أ¾أث®أغجز on Sept. 1.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Matt Salopek (15) makes a tackle against Cincinnati on Sept. 16. The RedHawks won the rivalry game 31-24 in overtime, securing possession of the Victory Bell.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Joe Wilkins Jr. (1) catches the winning touchdown against Cincinnati to bring back the Victory Bell for the RedHawks.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's football team celebrates the RedHawks' 31-24 overtime win at Cincinnati to claim the Victory Bell on Sept. 16.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز players and fans celebrate after a 31-24 overtime victory against Cincinnati.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Gage Larvadain (10) makes a play during the RedHawks' home opener, a 62-20 win against Delaware State on Sept. 23.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز football fans cheer on the RedHawks at Yager Stadium during a home game. The RedHawks won four games at Yager Stadium in 2023, defeating Delaware State, Bowling Green, Akron, and Buffalo.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) celebrates scoring a touchdown in ¾أ¾أث®أغجز's 62-20 win over Delaware State on Sept. 23 at Yager Stadium.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز defensive back Ambe' Caldwell makes a tackle during the RedHawks' 27-0 win over Bowling Green on Oct. 7 at Yager Stadium.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Kolby Borders (64) prepares to hike the football against Bowling Green on Oct. 7. The RedHawks won 27-0.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز mascot Swoop runs onto the field at Yager Stadium.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز scoreboard at Yager Stadium displays information for fans during the Oct. 7 game with Bowling Green.
Planes fly over Yager Stadium prior to the start of the Oct. 21 football game vs. Toledo.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Will Jados (70) blocks against Toledo during the Oct. 21 game at Yager Stadium. Toledo won 21-17, but it would not be the last time the two teams would play this season.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Rashad Amos (0) runs with the football during the Oct. 21 game against Toledo at Yager Stadium.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز defense makes a stop against Akron on Nov. 8 during a 19-0 victory for the RedHawks.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Graham Nicholson lines up for a kick against Arkon on Nov. 8. Nicholson recently earned the 2023 Lou Groza Collegiate Placekicker Award, becoming the first RedHawk to win a national award in program history.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Javon Tracy celebrates a play during the Nov. 15 game against Buffalo at Yager Stadium. The RedHawks won 23-10, securing a spot in the MAC championship game.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Michael Dowell (21) closes in on a tackle during the Nov. 15 game against Buffalo at Yager Stadium.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز football team celebrates after making a play against Ball State in the regular-sesason finale on Nov. 25. ¾أ¾أث®أغجز won 17-15.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Jacquez Warren (6) makes a tackle against Ball State.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Cade McDonald (15) tries to evade a Ball State defender during the RedHawks' 17-15 road win.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's locker room at Ford Field as the RedHawks prepared to play Toledo for the MAC championship on Dec. 2.
The ¾أ¾أث®أغجز Marching Band cheers on the RedHawks during the MAC championship game in Detroit on Dec. 2.
A ¾أ¾أث®أغجز fan displays a "Love and Honor" sign during the Dec. 2 MAC championship game in Detroit.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز football coach Chuck Martin talks to the team during the Dec. 2 MAC championship game in Detroit.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Kevin Davis (8) runs with the football against Toledo during the Dec. 2 MAC championship game at Ford Field in Detroit.
Swoop shows off a pair of ¾أ¾أث®أغجز gloves during the Dec. 2 MAC championship game in Detroit.
The RedHawks were awarded the 2023 MAC football championship trophy after defeating Toledo 23-14 on Dec. 2.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز football players celebrate after winning the 2023 MAC championship in Detroit.
A ¾أ¾أث®أغجز football fan displays a sign during the RedHawks' MAC championship victory over Toledo at Ford Field in Detroit.
¾أ¾أث®أغجز's Kobe Hilton (96) holds the MAC football trophy aloft for his teammates to see after the RedHawks defeated Toledo 23-14 at Ford Field.
The 2023 MAC champion ¾أ¾أث®أغجز RedHawks.