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Week 13 college football lines and picks

Here we go again. Nothing cute. Let’s get to it. As usual, I’m using the lines over at the FanDuel Sportsbook. (Disclaimer: these are just my opinions. Please do your own analysis and pick accordingly. I am not telling you what to do with your money. Be responsible. Have a gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. T&C apply; […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Film Forecast ‘25: Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies, 11/22

The Miami Hurricanes (8-2) are taking only their third road trip and second outside of Florida as they head to Blacksburg, VA to face the struggling Virginia Tech Hokies (3-7). The Hurricanes and Hokies will kickoff at noon on ESPN. The ‘Canes are a 90.2% favorite over the Hokies per ESPN. Miami is a double-digit […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Even Paul Finebaum is over the committee’s nonsense regarding Miami-Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff committee has been roasted pretty heavily by fans and many members of the media alike after the release of the third edition of CFP rankings on Tuesday night. The Canes moved up from 15 to 13, but they remained 4 spots behind Notre Dame, who everyone knows they defeated 27-24 back […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Miami Hurricanes Ranked 13th in third CFP rankings for 2025

On Tuesday night, the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee released the third installment of its rankings for the 2025 season. After a blowout win over NC State, Miami continued the arduous task of climbing their way up the rankings and into a potential at-large berth spot for the Playoff bracket. The Full CFP rankings, including […]

23 days ago | 1 read

ACC Power Rankings: Week 12

It was another interesting week in the Atlantic Coast Conference. To begin the slate, Clemson pulled off the road upset of Louisville on Friday night. Miami nearly shut out a NC State many thought would put up points. Virginia went on the road and dominated Duke, officially ending the ACC’s doomsday scenario. Pitt got blown […]

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Dear JD: They’re tellin’ me there’s still a chance

Not_Cam_Underwood: Dear JD, The Calgorithm says Miami has a chance. It’s a snowball’s chance in h-ll but a chance none-the-less! Dear JD: Not_Cam_Underwood I get that there is mathematically still a chance but the ‘Canes aren’t likely to play in the ACC Championship Game even if they win out, which won’t be easy when it […]

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Nameless Top 25 (Week 13)

Every year, numerous teams open the season with lofty rankings that evaporate after just a few weeks. Early rankings are bias driven – both by the school and the conference they play in. For example, ESPN’s FPI started every SEC team in the Top 40 this preseason, which is ludicrous. In an effort to strip […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Monday Musings: It’s a helpless feeling in Coral Gables

Happy Monday, y’all. I was wrong about the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, and that’s a good thing. I was skeptical today would be a victory Monday, but boy how was it. That was the Canes’ best performance of the season, and with the College Football Playoff committee not giving Miami their full credit, that’s important. […]

24 days ago | 0 reads

Miami Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Panthers Week 14 game placed on 6 day hold

On Monday afternoon, the ACC announced kick times and TV coverage for games played November 29th. And for your Hurricanes, coming off a trip to Blacksburg to play the Virginia Tech Hokies, that means the regular season finale bi-annual pilgrimage to Pittsburgh. But when exactly will that game be played? We’ll find out late Saturday […]

24 days ago | 1 read

5 up, 5 down for Miami against NC State

Well, I have to put a bit of a disclaimer out on this one. I was in the stands in Neyland Stadium watching the Tennessee Volunteers play on Saturday afternoon, so I had one eyeball on the game there and one on my phone watching Miami play. Perhaps I need to watch with one eye […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

Top 25: Week 13

Week 12 saw a couple upsets and a couple escapes by heavily favored teams. Oklahoma had the win of the week with their triumph at Alabama last night, plus Texas A&M came all the way back to beat South Carolina in College Station. Georgia dominated Texas at home in the Bulldogs’ final conference game of […]

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Scenarios for Miami to make the ACC Championship Game, Week 13

Another week, another look at the scenarios for Miami to make the ACC Championship game. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Miami Hurricanes are 8-2, 4-2 in the ACC and looking to close the year strong to get to 10-2. Let’s not dawdle and get into things. Elimination on the […]

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Film Review: Miami Hurricanes 41 – NC State Wolfpack 7

The Miami Hurricanes (8-2) blew the house down on the NC State Wolfpack (5-5) with a resounding 41-7 victory on Senior Day at Hard Rock Stadium. The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to put your head down and drive. The ‘Canes did that and more with a 24-0 halftime lead that turned into […]

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Storm Center: November 16, 2025

Good morning, Canes. Here we go to start your Sunday: Miami sends the Seniors out with a bang, destroy NC State 41-7 Miami kept the blowouts coming, easily dispatching the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Senior Day by a score of 41-7. Here’s our Game Recap by Mike Schiffman Here’s our 3 stars by Mike […]

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Miami Hurricanes open as big favorites over Virginia Tech Hokies in Week 13

As the Miami Hurricanes continue the journey of the 2025 football season, our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have released odds for the week 13 road game against the Virginia Tech Hokies. With no further ado, your FanDuel Sportsbook line of the week: Miami has the advantage on talent, and they’ve been favorites in every game other than the opener. This […]

25 days ago | 1 read

Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies game time, TV coverage announced

After previously placing this and other games on a 6 day hold, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced game times and television coverage for Week 13 of the 2025 College Football season. Wake up early! It’s another Nooner. I’m not gonna talk too much about this because we’ve already talked about this game when it was […]

25 days ago | 1 read

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: North Carolina State Wolfpack 2025 Edition

And that’s how you send the seniors (and NFL departures) out with a bang! Miami closed the home schedule with a dominant 41-7 win over the visiting NC State Wolfpack on Senior Day. Mike Schiffman pulled double duty tonight, and has your game recap AND 3 stars from the game. He’s my hero! Links are […]

26 days ago | 0 reads

Three Stars: Miami vs NC State

The Miami Hurricanes steamrolled the NC State Wolfpack today at Hard Rock Stadium, 41-7. The offense looked good, with multiple players putting up big numbers. The defense was dominant, pressuring NC State quarterback and Miami native CJ Bailey into two interceptions and many more missed throws. Today is what many Canes fans expected the team […]

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Miami Beats NC State 41-7

The Miami Hurricanes beat the NC State Wolfpack today in Hard Rock Stadium, 41-7. Miami quarterback Carson Beck went 21-27 for 291 yards with three touchdowns and zero turnovers. Girard Pringle led the Canes in rushing with 116 yards on 17 carries. Superstar freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney had five receptions for 54 yards and […]

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GAME THREAD: Miami Hurricanes vs North Carolina State Wolfpack

Welcome to another Miami Hurricanes game day everyone! Following last week’s blowout win over the Syracuse Orange, Miami returns home to Hard Rock Stadium for the final time in the 2025 regular season to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Senior Day. Here’s How To Watch by me Here’s our Film Forecast scheme preview by Justin Dottavio Here’s […]

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Scenarios for Miami to make the ACC Championship Game

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Miami Hurricanes are 7-2, 3-2 in the ACC and looking to close the year strong to get to 10-2. Last week, I explored all the help Miami needed to make the College Football Playoffs. Surprisingly, Miami got several pieces of that help immediately, with […]

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Miami Hurricanes vs. NC State Wolfpack: Week 12 Game Preview

Game Details Recent History Miami Hurricanes Outlook The Miami Hurricanes come into this contest 7-2 and are still fighting for their playoff chances this season. They can’t afford to lose another game, as they don’t control their destiny to the ACC title game and will most likely have to earn an at-large bid to make […]

27 days ago | 0 reads

ACC Rooting Guide: Week 12

Here we go again. The Miami Hurricanes were the highest ranked ACC team in the second CFP rankings. The fanbase (at least most of it) has now been sucked back into this season and the possibility of playing in the 12-team playoff for the first time. And for that, we must root accordingly! Week 12 […]

27 days ago | 0 reads