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Fresno State wins Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, stifles Miami of Ohio
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The Fresno State Bulldogs got the best of the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, prevailing 18-3 in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Fresno State was led by E.J. Warner, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who threw for 214 yards and a touchdown. Warner was named the game MVP.
“It’s awesome,” E.J. Warner said in his postgame interview. “It’s my first bowl game with these guys here. I love them all. A lot of ups and downs this year but we persevered, got out with nine wins. (I’m) happy for all these guys, happy to be a part of it this year.”
Whenever the Bulldogs needed a big gain on offense, Warner — a transfer from Rice University in Houston — found senior receiver Josiah Freeman. Freeman ended the game with seven catches and 143 yards.
The lone touchdown of the game came from tight end Richie Anderson III on a 2-yard catch in the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs racked up 391 total yards and held the RedHawks to 192 yards in the game. Hats off to a Fresno State defense that didn’t allow any touchdowns and forced two turnovers: a fumble caused by senior linebacker Jadon Pearson and recovered by Fresno State’s Jakari Embry, who also had an interception in the game.
Fresno State head coach Matt Entz becomes one of the few coaches to win a bowl game in their first year as a college head coach.
“Hard-fought long season,” Entz said.
Here are the highlights from Fresno State’s win over Miami in the Arizona Bowl:
Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio) Arizona Bowl highlights
1st quarter highlights
Miami drove down field on its first possession of the game behind back-to-back gains from sophomore receiver Keith Reynolds. He opened the game with 32- and 9-yard runs to put the RedHawks in Fresno State territory before settling for a field goal by kicker Dom Dzioban.
The Miami of Ohio defense forced a three and out returning to offense. RedHawks quarterback Thomas Gotkowski threw the game’s first interception with 8:12 remaining to Fresno State’s Jakari Embry of Gadsden, Alabama.
The Bulldogs offense showed flashes of promise, but could not get much going in the opening quarter. They were held to 45 total yards on offense, compared to Miami’s 85 yards. Yet the Bulldogs only trailed 3-0.
It’s been a roller coaster season at Fresno State, which started 5-1, then dropped back-to-back games before going 3-1 in its last four games.
2nd quarter highlights
Fresno State started to pick it up in the second quarter, converting on first downs, something the Bulldogs didn’t do in the opening 15 minutes.
The Bulldogs made their way down to the red zone before scoring on a 28-yard field goal from senior Dylan Lynch to tie the game, 3-3, with 7:54 in the second quarter.
Fresno State’s defense looked to come alive in the second quarter, forcing a Miami punt which turned into good field position for the Bulldogs after a bad snap pinned the RedHawks punter in his own end zone. He attempted to get the punt off but it was blocked and recovered by Fresno State on Miami’s 10-yard line.
Fresno State ended the drive with a Lynch field goal to take a 6-3 lead.
Miami of Ohio drove down the field on a mix of runs and passes, but turned the ball over on a fumble by Redhawk Jordan Brunson caused by senior linebacker Jadon Pearson recovered by Fresno State’s Embry.
The Bulldogs took advantage getting back to redzone on back-to-back passes from E.J. Warner, who threw a short pass to Josiah Freeman who took it for a 47-yard gain. The next play Warner found tight end Ezekiel Avit for 20 yards.
Unable to find the end zone, Fresno State settled for a third field goal from Lynch. The Bulldogs led at halftime, 9-3.
3rd quarter highlights
Miami of Ohio was unable to get anything going on in its first possession of the third quarter. The Bulldog defense forced a punt.
The Warner-Freeman connection caused problems for Miami all day. Warner found Freeman in the third on a short pass that Freeman turned into a big 51-yard gain, putting the Bulldogs closer to scoring position.
That play set up a field goal, but Lynch missed the chip shot from 28 yards.
The RedHawks took over on offense but made nothing of it, punting after failing on first down attempts. However, their defense returned the favor and forced the Bulldogs to punt.
Fresno State’s defense continued to stifle Miami of Ohio, forcing another punt. The third quarter ended with Fresno State ahead, 9-3.
4th quarter highlights
The Bulldogs scored the first touchdown of the game with 11:12 left in the fourth quarter when Warner found Richie Anderson III on a 2-yard pass. Fresno State failed on its ensuing two-point conversion attempt and led the game, 15-3.
The Bulldogs defense continued to stifle Miami of Ohio. Lynch tacked on one more field goal to seal the deal, giving Fresno State an 18-3 victory.
Miami, FL
7 more women arrested at southwest Miami-Dade massage parlors, accused of prostitution in undercover sting
Seven more women have been arrested at massage parlors across Miami-Dade, following a wave of arrests in an undercover prostitution sting operation run by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
All seven women appeared in bond court facing prostitution charges as well as running a massage business without a license. The arrests come a day after seven other women were arrested at massage parlors in southwest Miami-Dade. Those locations were closed after the first round of arrests.
According to arrest reports, the women would offer sexual acts to an undercover detective after a massage. They would also charge, according to the reports, prices ranging from $50 to $150.
The women’s ages ranged from 46 to 67 years old:
- Yaoying Lin, 58
- Xiufen Lin, 51
- Yan Xi, 48
- Zixuan Wang, 46
- Mei Hui Lin, 49
- Quirong Xu, 67
- Hongli Ren, 63
Judge Mindy Glazer presided over the bond court appearances. During the proceedings, she referenced charges of “committing a lascivious act and engaging in prostitution,” according to CBS News Miami’s reporting from the courthouse.
Yaoying Lin’s attorney, Paul Petruzzi, persuaded the judge to reduce her charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.
“She’s resided in Miami for many years. Married. And has never failed to appear,” Petruzzi said.
“They had my client held overnight. She was charged with a felony unfairly. To the point where a judge on her own dismissed it. It’s either real bad, bad, bad police work. Or it’s something else. A little bit more nefarious. I’m afraid the latter,” Petruzzi said.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that they will not be providing any interviews regarding this undercover sting at this time.
This is the eighth edition of Miami Hurricanes on SI’s breakdown of each team on the 2026-27 Miami Hurricanes football schedule.
Miami, to this point, is coming off its biggest test of the year against Pitt. Now they will turn their attention to Bill Belichick and what he has accomplished to this point in his second season as a college football head coach.
North Carolina should be better than last season after a disappointing 4-8 2025 outcome. However, the Hurricanes also understand that this is the ideal trap game before they head on the road to face Notre Dame in one of the biggest games of the season, which could hold massive playoff implications.
Miami can’t look forward. All eyes will be on what the new season and another fun home game against a rising contender.
Here’s everything you need to know about UNC and its 2026 unit.
The Offense
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After coming off one of the worst offensive outputs in the country last season, Belichick knew that he needed to make a move quickly. It started with hiring veteran coach Bobby Petrino as the teams offensive coordinator.
It won’t be the 126th ranked offense, but how much better could it get with Petrino making the calls? The Tar Heels will also have a new quarterback under center, but so far, no one knows who exactly it will be.
The most talented player in the quarterback room is Travis Burges. A 6-foot-4 freshman dual-threat quarterback with unlimited potential, but they also went into the transfer portal and landed some experience in former Wisconsin QB, Billy Edwards Jr., is expected to start, but the change could be made halfway through the season if things don’t work.
Two new starting receivers also entered from the transfer portal, but the consistency in the room was provided by Jordan Shipp. Last season, he led the team in receiving yards (671) and touchdowns (6), even with how bad the team was at scoring.
UNC’s rushing attack was also highlighted by returning sophomore Demon June. He rushed for nearly 500 yards in his limited snaps, averaging 5.5 yards a carry with two touchdowns.
Defense
Defense should be the calling card of the Tar Heels next season, led by their star pass rusher, Melkart Abou-Jaoude. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound rusher totaled 10.5 sacks and 47 tackles last season. Another year learning under Belichick would likely push him to be a first or second round pick in the 2027 Class, one that the Canes are paying close attention to.
Moreover, some familarity will be on the sideline and a likely starter during his freshman year in Keton Dopson, the former Miami Hurricanes commit. He reclassifed to the 2026 class, and flipped his commitment knowing that there is a better chance to get on the field quicker at UNC than the depth that he would have had to wait behind at least for this season.
UNC’s secondary is one of the more sound groups in the country compared to the rest of its roster. However, their linebacking core who rack up tackles, are transfers who have to learn the Belichick system.
Schedule
Schedule-wise, this game is the biggest trap game of the season for the Canes. If Miami finds its way past Pitt, it will be 7-0, and this game stands between the Canes and a rematch with the Fighting Irish.
This is the perfect time for Belichick to get his first signature win against a returning program like Miami, which puts a ton of pressure on the Canes to get the job done. However, the Canes can’t afford it, knowing what is coming next.
Moreover, this is the perfect chance for Darian Mensah to have a better game than last season’s outing against the Tar Heels. His one touchdown performance was one of his weaker games of the season, but it could be a step for him to get control of the Heisman conversation.
Outlook
MIami will be favored in this game, similar to how it will be for the rest of the season. UNC will give the Canes one of the better defensive matchups this season that will also test the offense.
Miami’s history against UNC in the Mario Cristobal era has shown it can have a high-flying offense but has to avoid self-inflicted wounds.
The Game
Date: October 31
Time: TBA
TV: TBA
Location: Hard Rock Stadium
Series History: UNC leads 16-11
Last Meeting: 2023
The Team
The Coach: Bill Belichick
Offensive Coordinator: Bobby Petrino
Defensive Coordinator: Steve Belichick
2025 Record: 4-8
2025 Rankings: 126th Total Offense, 70th Total Defense
Players to Watch: Melkart Abou-Jaoude, R-Sr, EDGE
Top Newcomer: C.J. Sadler, WR, Freshman
Biggest Question: How will Belichick adjust in his second year as a college football head coach?
The School
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Founded: 1789
Enrollment: 32,099
Nickname: Tar Heels
Colors: Power Blue and White
Mascot (Symbols): Rameses the Live Ram
The Program
Last Win in the Series: 2023
Last ACC Title: 1980
National Championships: NA
Playoff Appearances: NA
Last missed bowl season: 2025
Heisman Trophies: NA
The Schedule
October 31, Time TBA, Pitt Panthers @ Miami Hurricanes
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The NBA offseason is typically an interesting time for the Miami Heat organization. The fans are always pushing the organization to make big acquisitions and are always looking for the next star to play in the Kaseya Center. Because of the organization and the fans desire for star players, the media finds a way to talk about Miami as a destination.
The Heat consistently being mentioned for stars but not landing them has been a point of frustration for fans over the years. This year that frustration can be put to rest for a few more years.
What did the Heat add?
It would be foolish to have an offseason discussion without first mentioning the Heat pulled of the biggest move in the NBA in the past several years. That is of course the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Heat made their best move since signing Lebron James and Chris Bosh to form the big three in 2010. They landed a top 5 player still at the height of his powers and they did not have to give up their best player. This allowed them to form what will be one of the scariest defensive duos the league has ever seen.
The other notable move was signing Heat legacy Tim Hardaway Jr., son of former Heat player Tim Hardaway. This was a fantastic signing as it lands them a quality shooter on a favorable contract. Shooting has been pointed out to be Miami’s biggest potential weakness after the trade and they addressed it immediately.
Another move that is seemingly turning out well is the drafting of Ryan Conwell in the second round of this year’s draft. Conwell has been a scoring machine in Summer League, scoring 21 points, 16 points, and 26 points in his three games so far.
Who did they keep?
Miami will return a good core of players from the previous season, notably Bam Adebayo. This alone was a massive win for the Heat. They landed an elite player and were able to keep their franchise pillar to pair with him. Miami did retain 2 players though that many thought might be playing elsewhere.
The Heat were able to sign Andrew Wiggins to an extension and though the first year’s salary was not decreased, the second of the contract will be an absolute steal. Then the Heat kept Simone Fontecchio on a veteran minimum contract. This will not make any headlines, but he was a 37.5% shooter from three and like previously mentioned the Heat need shooting.
What was lost?
The Heat did lose several players from their Play-in squad last season. Most notably former All-Stars in Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. Herro was traded in the Antetokounmpo trade and Powell signed with the Bulls in free agency.
These are notable losses, but the addition of Antetokounmpo plus the retention of other key players more than make up for it. Miami did lose several if the young pieces in the trade as well, sending Jaime Jaquez jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis to Milwaukee. This of course is the price you have to pay when going, as Miami calls it, whale hunting.
How it grades
It would be embarrassing to grade the offseason anything less than an A. This is largely due to Antetokounmpo, but the other moves listed out are the cherry on top. The Heat have been able to sign a quality player to help an area of their biggest need, retain one of their key starters at a great contract price, and retain a three-point specialist that plays his role well.
When you add those things, the addition of the next Heat great in Antetokounmpo, and subtract what was needed to complete the trade, then you are left with an excellent body of work that any team in the league would be proud of. The offseason is not done either and the Heat might have one or two more tricks up their sleeve by the time it is all said and done.
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