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No. 5 Miami Hosts Bethune-Cookman on Saturday Night After Notre Dame Upset

Miami frames the game as a depth check ahead of a four-game in-state run.

Miami exits the tunnel at Hard Rock during season opener versus ND. Photo credit: Brian Mulvey
Miami linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. (10) defends Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, second from left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) runs as Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen, right, defends during the first half of UM's win over Notre Dame on Aug. 31 in Miami Gardens. Beck and the Hurricanes host Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, with streaming on ACC Network Extra.
  • Coach Mario Cristobal and quarterback Carson Beck emphasized not overlooking the opponent after Miami rose to No. 5 following its 27-24 win over Notre Dame.
  • Bethune-Cookman fell 42-9 at FIU in its opener and rotated quarterbacks Cam’Ron Ransom and Timmy McClain, with McClain finishing 18-of-28 for 164 yards.
  • Miami leads the series 7-0, winning each meeting by at least 28 points, including a 48-7 victory in 2023.
  • The matchup is viewed as an opportunity to assess younger players if the game allows, with freshman Malachi Toney coming off an 82-yard, one-touchdown debut and CJ Daniels sitting 15 yards from 2,500 career receiving yards.