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No. 4 Miami Hosts Florida on Saturday Night as Rivalry Takes Center Stage

College GameDay spotlights a matchup pitting a top‑five surge against a 1‑2 team beset by turnovers plus a three‑game staff suspension.

Senior quarterback Cam Ward runs up the middle at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on August 31, 2024. Photo Credit: Emily Rice
Head coach Mario Cristobal introduces senior quarterback Cam Ward to Miami Hurricanes fans after beating the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on August 31, 2024.
Gators quarterback DJ Lagway passes against Miami at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium on ABC, with oddsmakers listing Miami by roughly 7 to 8 points.
  • Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck has fueled a 3-0 start, completing about 79% of his passes for 812 yards and seven touchdowns through three games.
  • Miami’s defensive line, highlighted by Rueben Bain Jr., has drawn national praise as a potential difference-maker against Florida’s offense.
  • Florida quarterback DJ Lagway threw five interceptions in a 20-10 loss to No. 3 LSU last week, elevating pressure on coach Billy Napier during a 1-2 opening.
  • Gators associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke is suspended three games after a pregame altercation, as the series resumes with Miami leading 30-27 and fresh off a 41-17 win in 2024.