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No. 5 Miami Hosts No. 18 USF on Saturday in First Meeting Since 2013

USF arrives ranked after consecutive upsets, facing a Miami offense paced by Carson Beck’s record efficiency.

Makena Wong, Photo Editor, The University of Miami football team takes the field for its game against Bethune-Cookman University on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, with TV coverage on The CW.
  • Miami is the betting favorite by 17.5 points, according to the latest line reported by the Orlando Sentinel.
  • South Florida climbed to No. 18 after opening 2-0 with wins over ranked Boise State and Florida.
  • Miami’s Carson Beck has completed 42 of 54 passes for 472 yards and four touchdowns with a school-record 15 straight completions; USF’s Byrum Brown has 473 passing yards plus 109 rushing yards with three total scores.
  • Both teams are spotless in turnover margin through two games, with four takeaways and no giveaways, and USF’s defense ranks among the nation’s best in the red zone; Miami also announced freshman Hayden Lowe is out for the season, with Joshisa Trader and Jordan Lyle likely available.