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Week 6: Miami Favored in First Ranked Miami–Florida State Clash Since 2016

Bookmakers have Miami by about five points, with ACC stakes plus playoff positioning sharpened by Florida State's defensive letdown at Virginia.

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Overview

  • No. 3 Miami visits No. 18 Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee, the rivalry’s first meeting with both teams ranked since 2016.
  • BetMGM lists Miami at roughly -4.5 with a total near 54.5, reflecting a narrow road edge for the Hurricanes.
  • Florida State is coming off a 46-38 double‑overtime loss at Virginia marked by 440 yards allowed, 15 missed tackles and three turnovers, with Mike Norvell stressing corrections and urgency.
  • Miami opened 4-0 after four home games and a bye, with QB Carson Beck drawing Heisman‑level praise in coverage and a defense leading the ACC in scoring and total yards allowed.
  • National projections highlight ACC and CFP implications for the winner as models and handicappers split on picks, while broader playoff forecasts show increased SEC strength with Ole Miss rising into top‑four projections.