Overview

• Kickoff is Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with the game on ESPN/ESPN2.
• Books list Miami between -13.5 and -14, with an over/under of 52.5 and moneyline prices around Miami -600 and Louisville +425 to +430.
• Miami has outscored visitors 120-22 at home this season, allowing only two opposing touchdowns at Hard Rock Stadium.
• Covers cites a turnover profile favoring Miami (nine takeaways to three giveaways) and projects the Hurricanes to stay unbeaten, with an early lean to the Under 52.5.
• Matchup metrics highlight Louisville’s struggling run game versus Miami’s stout rush defense, reinforcing analyst picks that forecast a decisive Hurricanes win.