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Rivalry Renewed as No. 6 Miami Faces Struggling Florida State

The fans at Hard Rock Stadium will be treated to a game between Florida State and Miami when they take their seats.

(Photo by Getty Images) Cam Ward

Florida State (1-6-0) at Miami (7-0-0)

  • When: Oct 26 2024, 7:00 PM
  • Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
  • Where to watch: ESPN

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Florida State @ Miami Florida (#6)
Moneyline

Florida State   +850
Miami Florida (#6)   -1800

Florida State @ Miami Florida (#6)
Point Spread

Florida State   21.0 (-105)
Miami Florida (#6)   -21.0 (-115)

Florida State @ Miami Florida (#6)
Total

Over   54.5 (-115)
Under   54.5 (-105)

Passing Team Leaders:
Florida State: Brock Glenn 338 Yds
Miami: Cam Ward 2538 Yds

Team Stats

Florida State   Miami
1-6 Record 7-0
0-3 Away & Home 3-0
2-5-0 ATS 4-3-0
1-6-0 O/U 6-0-1

Last Matchup:
Florida State 27-20, November 11th, 2023

Game Preview

The famed rivalry between No. 6 Miami and Florida State returns Saturday, though the odds lean heavily in Miami’s favor. The Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0 ACC), sitting as 21-point favorites, face a Florida State team (1-6, 1-5) that’s struggled this season. But Miami coach Mario Cristobal knows the intensity remains: "It’s an insanely awesome rivalry."

Miami boasts the nation’s second-highest scoring offense at 48.3 points per game, with QB Cam Ward leading in passing yards (363 per game) and touchdowns (24). Star receiver Xavier Restrepo adds firepower with nearly 100 receiving yards per game. However, Miami’s defense has shown cracks, allowing high-scoring games in recent weeks, compounded by issues in the secondary due to injuries. Defensive end Malik Bryant returns this week, aiming to help tighten up the defense.

Florida State has had a rough season, averaging just 15 points per game and allowing 25, placing them near the bottom of the ACC. Freshman quarterback Brock Glenn struggled in last week’s loss to Duke, leading to a mid-game switch to backup Luke Kromenhoek. The Seminoles’ playoff hopes are dwindling, needing wins in their final five games, which include matchups with top-ranked Miami and Notre Dame.

Special teams could offer a betting angle, as Florida State’s Samuel Singleton Jr. recently returned a kickoff for a 95-yard touchdown, and Shyheim Brown has blocked two field goals this season. Defensive ends Patrick Payton and Marvin Jones Jr., who transferred from Georgia, anchor Florida State’s defense and will look to challenge Miami’s offensive line.

For bettors, Miami’s powerful offense and Florida State’s struggles make the Hurricanes the likely choice, while special teams and defensive props add intrigue in this historic showdown.

2025 Super Bowl LIX Odds

NCAA Football Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Miami 42-17
The Pick: Miami -21 (-115) & Over 54½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $350

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