Overview
- Miami is 7-2 (3-2 ACC) and must win its final three games to stay in contention for the College Football Playoff and the league title.
- NC State is 5-4 (2-3) following a bye and a 48-36 takedown of previously unbeaten Georgia Tech.
- Quarterback C.J. Bailey has thrown for 2,411 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and his 158.3 passer rating ranks second in the ACC.
- Running back Hollywood Smothers leads the Wolfpack with 825 rushing yards at 6.9 yards per carry and a league-high 103.1 yards per game.
- Miami lists top tailback Mark Fletcher Jr. as doubtful after missing Syracuse, freshman Girard Pringle Jr. stepped in with 55 yards and a touchdown, the Hurricanes expect linebacker Wesley Bissainthe to return, and NC State’s defense is allowing 4.15 yards per carry (12th of 17 ACC teams).