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Louisville vs. Miami prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Friday night’s ACC headliner
No. 2 Miami has passed every test thrown its way this season.
The Hurricanes have notable wins against Notre Dame, Florida and Florida State, while they’ve cruised against inferior opponents en route to a 5-0 record.
In addition to the unblemished record, Miami ticks just about every box when it comes to identifying a championship-caliber roster.
Carson Beck has emerged as a Heisman frontrunner, the defense is a showstopper and the Hurricanes are dominant in the trenches.
As for the coaching prowess of Mario Cristobal, well, the jury’s still out.
Louisville vs. Miami odds, prediction
Before the season, these two teams were seen as peers. With Clemson tagged as the runaway favorite in the ACC, Miami and Louisville were joined by SMU and Georgia Tech as the teams most likely to challenge the Tigers for supremacy in the conference.
As it turns out, we were wrong about everything in the ACC.
Not only has Clemson fallen flat, but Miami has established itself as one of the best teams in college football, while Louisville has yet to impress.
The Cardinals started hot, but a loss to Virginia and a close call against Pitt have really soured the market on Louisville.
That puts the Cardinals in a must-win spot against the Hurricanes, which is asking a lot since they’re two-score underdogs on the road.
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And while that may seem like a wide number considering how these two teams were priced before the season, the stylistic matchup here screams rout.
Louisville quarterback Miller Moss has seemingly lost the confidence of his coaching staff, as Jeff Brohm has stated he may use a multi-quarterback attack Friday.
Moss’ main issue has been his ineffectiveness under pressure, which is a disaster against this vaunted Miami front.
And it’s not like Louisville’s running game will be able to take much of the burden off of Moss. The Hurricanes are elite against the run and the Cardinals do not boast a competent running game this season.
The Cardinals essentially will be depending on Moss to win this one on his own, which is a recipe for disaster.
The Play: Miami -13.5 (-110, FanDuel)
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A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.
Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the country as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP). The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships.
“I’m really excited but also a tad bit nervous,” said 11th grader Shonneice Ferris.
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community. “The most anticipated thing that I’m looking forward to is most likely the students and the kids,” Rios said.
During the 18-day excursion, students plan to attend local schools, volunteer at an orphanage, and visit sites including Victoria Falls. “The first week we’re going to be going to school in Zimbabwe,” Ferris said.
Despite the program’s history of successful trips, BISCEP founder Edwin Sheppard said fundraising efforts have stalled. Many longtime donors have reduced their contributions due to budget constraints.
“A lot of our donors, our past donors, have not been able to donate what they’ve donated in the past,” Sheppard said. “A lot of budget cuts, and so we’re still struggling to raise all of the funding.”
Organizers confirmed the trip will proceed as scheduled despite the financial hurdles.
“This is two different schools, two different sides of the world and two different continents, and I think we’re going to do something amazing out of this,” Rios said.
The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday. Organizers continue to seek donations to cover the remaining costs. Those interested in supporting the Miami Central Senior High students can find more information at biscep.org.
The contact period for 2028 recruits officially opened on June 15th, and Miami has been active on the recruiting trail.
Now more than ever, recruiting players early matters, with several committing before taking their official visits in their senior season.
Miami has been high on 2028 running back Terriel Harmon for a while, and he discussed the Hurricanes with Miami Hurricanes on SI.
READ MORE: Miami Hurricanes’ 2027 Football Commitment Tracker
The Hurricanes contacted Harmon almost immediately after the contact period opened and got down to business with him.
“The running backs coach (Coach Merritt) hit me up, and we just talked about the leadership I am going to bring to Miami and the environment of Miami,” Harmon said.
Even before the contact period opened up, Harmon already had a sense of what Miami was like.
“They bring the energy,” Harmon continued. “I love the players like Javian Mallory, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher.”
Mallory is an incoming freshman running back at Miami, and he played high school ball at West Boca. Harmon just transferred to the South Florida power. The two of them have a great connection, and Mallory is recruiting Harmon to join him in college.
“He’s been telling me that Miami is the place to be and that it is great,” Harmon said.
Even though it’s still early in his recruitment, the Hurricanes are still in a prime position for the local three-star running back.
“I’m still not sure where I will go to school, but Miami is for sure at the top,” Harmon finished.
More About the 2028 Class
The 2028 class will be crucial for the future of Miami. Arguably, the two best prospects of the past few years, Amir Sears and Bryson Wright, are right in the Hurricanes’ backyard, and the two could change the course of Hurricanes football if they come.
Overall, the 2028 class in Florida might be one of the best in any state ever. There is so much talent throughout the state, and Miami is looking to get a class that rivals this 2027 class, which is the top three in the country per Rivals.
Some other in-state prospects that the Hurricanes are targeting include Gabriel Player (four-star linebacker), Asher Ghioto (four-star defensive lineman), Antonio Thompson Jr. (four-star defensive back), and George Selvie (four-star offensive lineman), amongst a ton of others.
While Harmon is only a three-star now, it would not be surprising if he becomes a four-star by the end of his senior season.
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