Miami (OH) versus James Madison has been voted the best season opener in the latest Mid-Major Madness Reacts poll. The matchup between the Redhawks and the Dukes topped the fan survey highlighting notable early-season games among mid-major programs.
The poll results were published on October 31, 2026, by Ian Sacks. Miami (OH) guard Evan Ipsaro, who wore number 2, was photographed during the Redhawks' 2026 NCAA First Four game against SMU at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18, 2026.
