Miami (Ohio) knocks off Toledo for MAC title

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Aveon Smith passed for 109 yards and rushed for 99, and Miami (Ohio) scored the final 10 points to rally past Toledo 23-14 in the Mid-American Conference Championship game Saturday in Detroit.

The RedHawks (11-2) avenged a 21-17 loss on Oct. 21 to the Rockets (11-2), who were was seeking a second consecutive MAC title and a potential New Year's Six bowl game bid.

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