Miami (Ohio) tops MTSU in Godaddy.com Bowl, 35-21

? Austin Boucher threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in his fourth career start and Miami of Ohio capped a historic turnaround season with a 35-21 win Thursday night over Middle Tennessee in the GoDaddy.com Bowl.

The RedHawks (10-4) are the first team in Football Bowl Subdivision history to win 10 games one season after losing 10. Miami finished a dismal 1-11 in 2009, but recovered to win the Mid-American Conference title and finish this season on a six-game winning streak.

MTSU (6-7) won three games in a row to become bowl eligible, but was hurt by five turnovers.

MTSU’s Dwight Dasher threw four interceptions — all in the second half.

The RedHawks lost starting quarterback Zac Dysert to a lacerated spleen in November, but Boucher kept the offense going. He wasn’t perfect, throwing two interceptions, but completed 22 of 35 passes, including several clutch throws to keep drives alive.

Thomas Merriweather rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Nick Harwell caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. Miami outgained MTSU, 416-370.