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Florida State at Miami FL Predictions & Picks – Hurricanes To Crush College Football Rivals
- Miami FL is predicted to cover the -19.5 spread against Florida State
- Hurricanes powered by a dominant rushing and passing attack
- Florida State's defense has struggled this season
Florida State at Miami FL Predictions & Picks
Miami are tipped to cover as they blow out Florida State in this rivalry game.
This Seminoles defense has given up a bunch of points against ranked teams, and their struggles against the run are a huge issue because they are now facing Mark Fletcher.
Fletcher – and his supporting cast – can run all over the Noles, while Darian Mensah produces yet another efficient passing display as the Canes pull away on the scoreboard.
- Miami have a 5-0 record
- Miami are 4-1-0 ATS in their 5 victories
- Florida State are giving up an average of 47.0 points per game against ranked teams
- The Over has cashed in 4 of Miami’s 5 games
Head To Head
- Miami FL lead the all-time series 37-33
- Miami FL won 28-22 when the two teams last met in October 2025
Florida State Form
Florida State enter this match on the back of a collapse in Louisville that resulted in a third defeat of the season.
Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell was on the hotseat coming into the season, and an underwhelming 34-17 win over New Mexico State on opening weekend did little to help his cause.
Neither did the 27-24 loss to SMU in their ACC opener, and that was followed by a 50-36 defeat in Alabama a week later.
Florida State snapped the two-game skid with a 34-7 win over Central Arkansas, and then backed that up with a first conference win as they beat Virginia 38-7.
However, the Seminoles were unable to make it three-in-a-row, as they blew a 14-point lead in a 44-20 defeat in Louisville last time out.
Miami FL Form
Miami enter this matchup boasting a perfect 5-0 record, having blown out Clemson on the road a fortnight ago.
The Hurricanes – who lost in last year’s National Championship – opened the campaign with a commanding 45-6 road win over conference rivals Stanford.
They backed that up a week later with a 77-7 demolition of Florida A&M, before heading out on the road for another ACC road win, beating Wake Forest 33-20.
Miami made it four-in-a-row row with another non-conference rout at home, beating Central Michigan 52-3.
The Hurricanes then produced their most impressive performance to date, as they went 3-0 on the road in ACC action by dominating Clemson in a 41-13 victory.
Verdict
Miami finally get to play a conference game at home, and we expect them to make a statement.
This explosive Hurricanes offense can light up the Seminoles’ struggling defense to ensure a commanding victory over their bitter rivals.
This explosive Hurricanes offense can light up the Seminoles’ struggling defense to ensure a commanding victory over their bitter rivals.
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