Graham Nicholson booted four field goals (49 yards, 40, 31, 44) for the RedHawks (2-4, 1-1 MAC).
A pair of Nicholson field goals put Miami up 6-0 in the first quarter. EMU (4-2, 1-1 MAC) responded with the game’s only touchdown midway through the second quarter and added a field goal near the end of the half to take a 10-6 lead.
Nicholson’s fourth FG cut EMU’s lead to 13-12 with 6:29 to play.
Mayer passed for 259 yards. Jack Sorenson caught seven passes for 123 yards for Miami.
The RedHawks’ defense was led by Ivan Pace (12 tackles). Miami recorded six sacks, including a pair by Kameron Butler.
Miami returns home next Saturday to host Akron at 2:30 p.m. at Yager Stadium.