Battle for the Victory Bell 2024

Cincinnati vs. Miami, Sept. 14

By Miami University

September 18^th, 2024

On Sept. 14, Miami University's football team played host to the University of Cincinnati at Yager Stadium in the 128th Battle for the Victory Bell game.

Miami fans cheer on the football team during the Hawk Walk prior to the Sept. 14 home game against the University of Cincinnati.

Miami coach Chuck Martin, back left, greets RedHawk fans during the Hawk Walk.

Miami fans and players were excited for the matchup, which would (potentially) break the all-time tie in the series, which stood at 60-60-7.

Members of the Miami and Cincinnati bands pose prior to the start of the Sept. 14 Battle for the Victory Bell football game at Yager Stadium.

A video screen shows the Miami and Cincinnati helmets during the Battle for the Victory Bell game on Sept. 14.

Miami students wave Miami flags during the Sept. 14 football game between the RedHawks and Cincinnati.

A sellout crowd of 24,717 packed Yager Stadium to witness the game, which saw Cincinnati earn a 27-16 victory, despite RedHawk quarterback Brett Gabbert passing for 339 yards.

The Miami football team warms up prior to the start of the Sept. 14 Battle for the Victory Bell game at Yager Stadium.

Miami fans display their enthusiasm prior to the start of the 2024 Battle for the Victory Bell game.

The 2024 Battle for the Victory Bell game was held at Yager Stadium on Sept. 14.

The Miami football team enters Yager Stadium prior to the 2024 Battle for the Victory Bell game.

The 2024 Battle for the Victory Bell game was held on Sept. 14 at Yager Stadium.

The video screen at Yager Stadium displays the sold-out attendance of 24,717 for the Sept. 14 football game.

The video screen at Yager Stadium displays the record student attendance of 8,469 for the Sept. 14 football game.

In addition to the overall sellout, 8,469 Miami students attended the rivalry game, a new record.

A sold-out crowd attended the Sept. 14 football game at Yager Stadium.

Fans react to a Miami touchdown during the Sept. 14 football game with Cincinnati at Yager Stadium.

Reggie Virgil and Cade McDonald each caught touchdown passes from Gabbert, while Dom Dzioban kicked a field goal for Miami.

Miami's Cade McDonald scores a touchdown against Cincinnati during the Sept. 14 football game at Yager Stadium.

Miami's Cade McDonald (15) celebrates with teammate John Young (71) after scoring a touchdown against Cincinnati during the Sept. 14 football game at Yager Stadium.

Miami head coach Chuck Martin reacts during the Sept. 14 football game against Cincinnati.

Miami's Jack Coldiron makes a catch against Cincinnati during the Sept. 14 game at Yager Stadium.

Miami's Keyon Mozee (3) runs the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 14.

Miami quarterback Brett Gabbert prepares to throw the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 14.

Miami returns to action on the road on Saturday, Sept. 21, against Notre Dame before returning to Yager Stadium on Sept. 28 to face Massachusetts in the Homecoming game.