Overview
- The Hurricanes will host the Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday night with Miami favored by roughly 21 to 21.5 points, according to multiple outlets.
- Miami enters 5-0 after a bye with the nation’s top offense and defense by points and yards, and quarterback Darian Mensah leads FBS with an 84.2% completion rate.
- The Hurricanes bolster a near-healthy roster after the bye with defensive returns from Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown and Marquise Lightfoot that aim to tighten a secondary that faced pressure two weeks ago.
- Florida State arrives 3-3 with a defense ranked near the bottom nationally in yards allowed and yards per play, and coach Mike Norvell faces intensified scrutiny following a 44-20 loss at Louisville.
- FSU’s game plan stresses getting QB Ashton Daniels in rhythm, running the ball, involving Duce Robinson and Micahi Danzy, and protecting the football to avoid another lopsided result that could increase program pressure.