Miami Faces Florida State in Key College Football Rivalry

On Saturday night, No. 3 Miami will host Florida State in a highly anticipated college football rivalry game. This matchup carries implications for the ACC and the national title race, with Miami currently favored to win the conference in 2026.

Florida State, under pressure, risks falling to a 3-4 record if they cannot upset Miami. The Seminoles have previously secured victories against Miami in 2021, 2022, and 2023, but Miami's Mario Cristobal aims for a third consecutive win in the series after victories in 2024 and 2025.

Miami has demonstrated a strong home-field advantage, boasting a 15-1 record at home since the start of the 2024 season. The Hurricanes have been dominant this season, averaging a 39.8-point victory margin, the highest in school history. Meanwhile, Florida State is seeking to end an eight-game losing streak against top-three teams and a 12-game road losing streak against ranked opponents.